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When it comes to choosing the floral arrangements for your wedding reception tables, you have three main choices: high centerpieces, low centerpieces, or a combination of both. It's true that incorporating both tall and short floral arrangements throughout your reception space helps to keep everything interesting as the eye sees the room as bala... More »

10 Wedding Chair Ideas to Add Glamour to Your Reception

Forget fold-up chair rentals and invest in beautiful seating for your wedding guests.

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The look and feel of your wedding reception can be drastically altered with one décor element: seating. Though wedding events with traditional event chairs can be absolutely beautiful, a wedding event becomes extraordinary with the addition of gorgeous and unique chairs. Event rental companies, such as Chameleon Chair Collec... More »

Enchanting Décor Ideas for Your Sweetheart Table

View these romantic styles to get ideas on how to decorate the sweetheart table at your reception.

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When it comes time to start planning the look of your wedding reception, your first thought will likely be centerpieces and linens for guest tables. However, you'll also need to consider the look of your own table! Though many couples take the traditional path to sit with family, the wedding party, or friends at a long head table throu... More »

Reception Alternatives to the Bouquet and Garter Toss

If these traditions aren't for you, get ideas for other options.

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There are a lot of traditions involved in a wedding, although they tend to go through phases of popularity. For example, it wasn’t long ago when the “first look” was virtually unheard of, whereas now it’s a commonplace custom. The bouquet and garter tosses are instances of traditions falling out of fashion. In the case of... More »

Trend Alert: Neon Signs for Your Wedding Day

This fun addition to your décor isn't going anywhere.

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Just as fashion is cyclical, décor can be too – and with more and more couples looking for unique ways to personalize their weddings, it's no wonder neon has entered the wedding world after making a major comeback in both fashion and design. The signage is certainly eye-catching and modern couples are using neon signs in their d&... More »

Who Needs to Give a Wedding Speech on the Big Day?

A guide to the schedule of reception toasts.

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When searching for advice about wedding toasts, the bulk of the information is about how to write a speech that isn’t too long or inappropriate. This is, of course, valuable information, but it’s not all there is to organizing the toasts at the reception. Though it may seem obvious to some, for those who have not attended many w... More »

How to Elevate Your Cocktail Hour

Go beyond drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

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The cocktail hour is often seen as a simple way to keep guests occupied while the newlyweds take photos and the reception area is set up. Background music, some appetizers, and libations are really all that is necessary, but some couples may find they want to go beyond the bare minimum and make the cocktail hour unforgettable. Signatu... More »

11 Design Concepts for the Bride and Groom's Reception Chairs

Chic motifs for the couple-of-honor's seats at their lively celebration.

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Once all of the seriousness and tradition of the ceremony has passed, it’s time for the party to begin! Whether you’re having a more laid-back brunch celebration or a lively, all-night fête with plenty of dancing, food service is a large part of the reception. Most of the design aspects of this space revolves around the tablesca... More »

A Celebrity Wedding Planner's Guide to Seating Charts

Discover helpful tips and tricks for assigning your loved ones seats at the reception.

Read expert tips from Tessa Lyn Events about creating a seating chart

Whether you have a wonderful wedding planner by your side, or you are planning your wedding all on your own, there is one aspect you and your fiancé undoubtedly have to work out yourself – the seating chart. This can be tricky. While no one can help you figure out just which family member your third cousin is currently speaking t... More »

How to Create a Perfect Seating Chart for Your Wedding

Tips on how to decide who sits where during your reception.

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One of the most stress-inducing aspects of wedding planning is the seating chart, due to a variety of factors. It’s nearly impossible to please everyone, and you have to predict every guest’s behavior and attitude. You have to wait until the last few weeks before your nuptials, because you can’t finalize anything until you rece... More »

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Why So Many Couples Love Having Low Centerpieces

We love towering flower arrangements, but here's why the lower varieties are so popular.