Bride wants to set up the reception venue

I am planning my entire wedding almost completely by myself because I am such a perfectionist. Everything is going great but I'm wondering how the day of the wedding will go since I know most of the details for decorating. My ceremony and reception are at the same outdoor location (ceremony in a.... [Read more]

What to do about other reception sites

Hello,

My fiance and I just picked our reception site, after looking at several others. Should we send a formal "Thanks but no thanks" to the other reception sites that we made appointments with, and had representatives show us around.

Also, If this is the case, should I mail them a regret.... [Read more]

Halloween reception after destination wedding

My fiance and I were originally planning to have a costume wedding on the weekend before Halloween. We then decided to go to Jamaica to be married, and the date is set for the 31st. None of our family or friends are going with us. We are planning to have a small informal reception at our home.... [Read more]

Two Receptions?

I am currently planning a small and intimate wedding with 50-65 guests. Since my fiancé and I are both college students and are paying for the wedding ourselves, we simply cannot afford a large dinner reception at a banquet hall.

Is it acceptable to host two receptions? The first would be open.... [Read more]

Destination Wedding / Reception question

We plan on marrying in the Virgin Islands and then having a nice reception here at home, since we don't expect everyone to make it on our trip. I wanted something more inexpensive, but not cheap, if that makes any sense. Do you have any good ideas? We thought of renting a reception hall, but.... [Read more]