Restaurant reception etiquette

We will be having an informal wedding in Tahoe and will be going to a restaurant afterwards for dinner and drinks. Me and my fiance are unsure if we should pay for the food or does everybody pay for their own being that because of the far away location and informal theme we would not be expecting.... [Read more]

Recognizing Helpful Guest/Reception Venue Employee

One of my guests happens to work in the catering department at the hotel where my wedding and reception will be. As I work on arrangements, I've noticed some wonderful extras she has arranged to have added to my package coutesy of the hotel. I would like to recognize and thank her. Is a toast or.... [Read more]

How much alcohol to order for wedding reception?

My fiancé and I will be paying for our wedding. We are having it in a reception hall and are paying for a bartender. We have to buy the alcohol separately. I was wondering if you would know how much alcohol to buy for 140 guests? Most of the guests are occasional drinkers. We were thinking about.... [Read more]

Monitoring the public reception site

I am having a very informal wedding in July at a chapel. The reception will be at a public park under some tents immeditaely following. The chapel is about 10 minutes away from the park. I want to be there in the morning before the ceremony to help decorate the reception site since I have done all.... [Read more]

Wording wedding invitation for outdoor ceremony and reception at nearby hall

Please help, I don't know how to word my invitation. I am planning an outdoor ceremony on the grounds of a historical college campus, with the reception following in one of the buildings on the campus. The campus is very small (only about the size of a small city block) with only 4 bulidings. We.... [Read more]