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Wedding Reception Ideas
Once you finalize the details of your ceremony, it's time to turn your attention to the party—your wedding reception! Our budget tips, décor ideas, and practical advice on everything from seating charts and food service to signature cocktails and speeches will help you plan the perfect wedding reception.
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Our Favorite Unique Maid of Honor Speech Ideas
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Pantone's Color of the Year 2023 Is Viva Magenta—Here's How to Use It in Your Wedding Design
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How to Create a Custom Dance Floor for Your Wedding Reception
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25 Wedding Entrance Ideas for Any Reception Style
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21 Special Ways to Personalize Your Wedding Reception
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25 Eye-Catching Table Runner Ideas for Your Wedding Reception
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44 Lovely Place Settings to Inspire Your Wedding Reception Tables
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How to Make Your First Dance Go Viral (& Have Fun With It, Too)
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36 Funny Wedding Toasts That'll Get the Whole Room Laughing
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20 Tree Centerpieces to Bring Your Reception to Life
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20 Wedding Ideas We’re Stealing from TikTok
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How to Write a Father of the Groom Speech
How to Set Up a Polaroid Guest Book Table at Your Wedding
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Your Guide to Giving an Unforgettable Wedding Toast—Virtually!
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What Is a Honeymoon Fund Box?
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How to Plan an Anniversary Reception: Tips and Etiquette
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Exclusive: Here's Why the 'Bridgerton' Wedding Was So Low-Key, and How to Recreate the Intimate Ceremony
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Everything to Know About Your Groom Speech: Tips, Advice, and Examples
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How to Write a Sister of the Groom Speech
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How to Throw a Virtual Wedding Reception
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How to Play the Wedding Shoe Game
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How to Choose the Right Wedding Reception Tables
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Everything You Need to Know About the Bouquet Toss
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How to Celebrate the Money Dance Tradition on Your Wedding Day
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30 DIY Photo Booth Ideas Your Guests Will Love
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39 Unforgettable and Unique Wedding Send-Off Ideas
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What to Know About the Jewish Hora Dance
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25 Dreamy Tablescapes for a Winter Wedding
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The Ultimate Wedding-Planning Checklist and Timeline
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The 16 Best Wedding Table Decorations That Will Brighten Up Your Reception
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70 Colorful Wedding Ideas to Make Your Big Day Pop
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The 20 Best Wedding Guest Books of 2022
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The 13 Best Seating Charts for the Design-Oriented Couple
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The 17 Best Wedding Dessert Table Ideas That Will Wow Your Guests
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The 17 Best Table Numbers Perfect For Any Type of Wedding
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The 19 Best Wedding Decorations To Fit Every Style
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The Best Timeline for Your Wedding Day
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The 15 Best Cloth Napkins to Dress Up Your Table
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The 15 Best Modern Wedding Decor Items of 2023
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The 16 Best Rustic Wedding Decorations For Your Big Day
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5 Digital Wedding Seating Chart Tools to Simplify Planning
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31 Celestial Wedding Ideas That Are Out of This World
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How to Create Your Wedding Hashtag, Plus Ideas From Real Couples
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Who Gives a Speech at the Wedding Reception?
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60 Wedding Toast Quotes for Every Speech
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Mother of the Bride Speech Examples and Writing Tips
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How to Plan a Wedding in 6 Months or Less
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20 Unique Wedding Lighting Ideas
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30 Minimalist Wedding Ideas for the Cool Bride
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What to Know Before Booking a Brunch Wedding Reception
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How to Have a Restaurant Wedding Reception
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How to Plan Your Wedding Reception Layout and Floor Plan
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Who Sits at the Head Table During the Wedding Reception?
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How to Transport Your Wedding Party and Guests on Your Wedding Day
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28 Breathtaking Tent Ideas for Your Outdoor Wedding
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8 Pretty Ways to Fold Napkins at Your Wedding Reception
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The Prettiest Ways to Decorate Your Wedding With Candles
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Creative Wedding Entrance Ideas for Your Reception
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7 Creative Alternatives to the Traditional Photo Booth
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10 Awesome Advantages to Having a Winter Wedding