A wedding is something to celebrate - what better way than with a reception. It can be anything you want, from a cocktail party for everyone you know to a candlelit dinner for just your close family.  You can hold it just about anywhere your back yard, church hall, hotel, restaurant, banquet hall.  It can feature finger foods and drinks, a hearty buffet, or a seated dinner.  You two are the host and it will be your first party you throw as a couple.  Have some wedding reception traditions - first dance, toast, cake cutting, bouquet and garter toss. 

Picture this:  Ask guests to bring a copy of a picture of themselves with you and/or the groom, or with your parents, siblings, or other family members.  Put a friend in charge of pinning the photos to a poster board that's on display at the reception.  It will be great fun for guests to look at during the reception, and a wonderful beginning to your first photo album as a married couple after wards.  Idea from "Emily Post -Weddings- by Peggy Post".

Green Weddings:  To have your big day Eco-conscious, brides and grooms are letting nature be their florist.   By serving organic foods, sustainable seafood; and using solar lights to illuminate pathways.  Having all natural floral decorations and earth friendly accessories.

Takeaway Centerpieces:  A two-in-one wedding decoration and favor.  Arrangements that are in smaller vessels grouped together, and will disassemble at the end of the night so that guest can have a favor to take home.