Wedding Reception Ideas

Inspiration for planning the perfect wedding party for you and your guests!

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25 Cocktail Hour Ideas from Real Weddings

Start your reception off right with one of these creative cocktail hour ideas. From the coolest cocktail napkins, to food stations, and signature drink displays, this cocktail hour round-up is sure to inspire.

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Mother Son Wedding Songs

Mother Son Songs

Mother Son Wedding Dance

48 of the Best Mother-Son Dance Songs—Plus

These are the best mother-son dance songs, according to wedding planners who have witnessed hundreds of these special moments. We also asked experts at Apple Music to vet their list and rank them in order of popularity.

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Wedding Entertainment Ideas

Circus Wedding

Unique Wedding Receptions

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Traditional Numbers

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21 Alternative Entertainment Ideas for a Wedding Reception

Consider these unique wedding entertainment ideas to keep guests busy when they're not out on the dance floor.

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California Desert Wedding

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Disco balls were mixed in with the black rattan lanterns over the dance floor to throw light around and add a punch of sparkle that mimicked Rachel’s dress. "My sister designed the dance floor pattern to resemble beautiful Spanish tiles," the bride says. "That dance floor, combined with a ceiling of pendants and disco balls, made for the best party!" See more from Rachel and Alex's Santa Barbara celebration at the link in our bio. 📷: @elliekoleen 📋: @array_creative_design 🌸: @goingsteadystud...

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Hanging Floral Installation

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Double Wedding

This Couple Hosted a Colorful Double Wedding Dinner Celebration in Napa Valley That Was Pure Joy

"Our table florals continued the colorful and organic vibes from our ceremony flowers; I loved how [our florist] Amanda included different sizes and styles of vessels for a result that was collected yet intentional," the bride says. "We were having a hard time selecting lighting. Amanda suggested a hanging floral installation instead of [a chandelier], and it felt so natural and organic. We felt so lucky to get to have dinner with our loved ones sitting underneath the beautiful florals.

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Converted Greenhouse

Low Floral Centerpieces

Night Tables

Dinner Reception

The Manor House

This Couple Felt Like They Got Married 'Inside a Painting'—See Their Dreamy Portugal Wedding Here

A pink manor house in Sintra, Portugal, set the scene for this magical wedding. See the details here, from the ceremony under an olive tree and the dinner reception in a greenhouse to the fireworks during cake cutting.

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This Couple Felt Like They Got Married 'Inside a Painting'—See Their Dreamy Portugal Wedding Here

This Michigan Wedding Used a Signature Scent for a Personalized Touch

The bride and groom hand-poured over 400 candles to use for decor, favors, and more.

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52 Tips for Planning Your Wedding Reception

You might think that once you've planned your ceremony, preparing for the reception will be a piece of wedding cake. As exciting as the process can be, though, organizing the party portion of your wedding day requires a lot of work. With plenty of vendors, venues, menu selections, and décor ideas to choose from (and seating arrangements to consider!) the reception planning process requires collaboration, attention to detail, and lots of up-front preparation.

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Inventive Ways to Revamp Your Wedding Photo Booth

Today, there are so many ways to make a photo booth, and the sweet photographs they yield, your own. Plus, they often work double-duty: They keep guests entertained during your cocktail hour and reception and provide keepsakes that make great favors.