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Reception Advice

We’ve got tons of obscenely fun wedding reception ideas, which might mean stuff like wedding reception games, wedding reception songs, fun other things to do when there’s no dancing at your wedding, wedding toasts, and so much more…

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Build a relief station for sunblock, bug protection, and more

Weddings are all fun and games — until someone gets sunburned or bitten by a rogue batch of mosquitoes. Then they’re not so fun. Guests might not be always be prepared for such situations, but since you’re probably the most familiar with your wedding venue and all the potential hazards that come with, you can be!

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11 modern waltzes for your first dance

The first dance is something I’m particularly excited about, but here is the issue — the groom only knows how to waltz in 3/4 time. So here’s the deal… I’d like to know your favorite modern songs in 3/4 time, ie, Waltzin’ Songs. My groom and I would like something sweet and peppy, and not too “classic.” Got any ideas?

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Check out these mini recipe book wedding favors

Laura and Garrett’s yummy pie table was a collaborative baking effort between Laura’s mom, sister, aunt, and good friend, Katie. But our favorite part is that their favors were little handmade books containing the recipes for all of the pies! Eat, love, then BAKE!

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Have guests color in this cartoon character guestbook

You might remember Lydia and David’s artsy New York wedding because of the bride’s incredible technicolog gradient dress, but that wasn’t the only awesome detail these two cooked up!