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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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Sneak out and goof off during your reception

To make memories count on your wedding day, Ariel knows that taking time for a snack and getting away from it all with your partner are excellent ways to recharge and focus on the awesomeness around you. Joanna and Julian combined both ideas by sneaking off for a treat at a nearby Dairy Queen. Here […]

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Fun and funky pool decor for your backyard wedding

So we are getting married next to a swimming pool, on a patio that we won’t be able to decorate much. The thought just occurred to me that we could have something float in the pool for decoration but I can’t think of what. Any suggestions?

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Make a toast with actual toast!

Gnat and Chris cut up actual pieces of toast in the shape of wine glasses for a literal “toast.”

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Play wedding lawn games with a custom cornhole platform

A lawn game idea that looked really fun and really simple to execute (if you’ve got hammer and nail skills) was a wedding cornhole game that you can customize in your colors, theme, or even based on your invitation, as is the case here.