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]

Louisiana wedding reception ideas and locations

Help! Due to the hurricane, we are really strapped in terms of finding a good reception hall within our budget. We are inviting about 150+ (all family) and need to stay under $5,000. The reception needs to be near Luling, LA and we would like alcohol. Any ideas? Oh, and we are having it this May if.... [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]

Carteret County N.C. reception sites

I am having trouble finding suitable locations that will hold 100 guests with indoor and outdoor accessibility in my area. I have looked into a few places- the aquarium (pricey, but has in and out plus will require fewer decorations), civic center (large in and out, pricey but bare). My FH proposed.... [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]