Advice for Weddings
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  • We are planning on having a Master and Mistress of ceremony for my son's wedding, can you tell me exactly what their job entails. The Grooms God Parents have agreed to hold this position but are very concerned that they do the right thing at the right time. Please help their wedding is on June 3, 2000.

  • Do you have a to do list for planning the wedding reception. We want to make sure we don't forget anything.

  • Can you give me a list of fun activities to do at the wedding reception?

  • Do you have a list of who is supposed to do toasts at the reception, and what order they should go in? I am at a loss as far as this goes!

  • I need to find out what the father of the bride says in his speech.

  • What type of music should be played to facilitate a fun, party-like atmosphere to a wedding with a family who doesn't normally dance?

  • We plan on having a luau theme reception, do you have any ideas?

  • I am looking for sand castles for the centerpiece on tables.

  • Where can I get more information about making a donation to a charity in lieu of favors?

  • I wanted to know what would be the easiest way to cater my own wedding? Do you have suggestions!

  • The wedding is at a hotel, so of course everything is over priced. We are considering not having an open bar, but a cash bar. Some say a cash bar is tacky. What do you say? And if a cash bar is tacky, do you have any suggestions? Also, what other beverages would be okay to toast with?

  • What would be the normal amount of alcohol to get if you were going to buy the alcohol for your reception of 300 people for beer and mixed drinks and champagne for the toast?

  • Will we save money by having our reception outdoors or does that end up costing more?

  • We are wanting an outdoor reception. We are considering my fiance's parents home or a park. When do we need to think about reserving chairs and tables or contacting the companies for those things?

  • I have promised my fiancé that we can be married in a church and she can wear a gown (we have been both divorced twice). I would like your thoughts on a reception at home, very casual and I would do most of the cooking, i.e., grilling?

  • Do I wear the veil the whole time at the reception?

  • We have the ballroom until 2am. We have a band but I am thinking of having Karaoke from 12am-2am after the band. Is this feasible? How long does the band usually need to break their equipment down and can the Karaoke get set up quickly, or do you think this is too much of a break in the festivities?

  • I'm planning our weddding by myself, so of course I have many questions. One very simple question is regarding children. Our reception dinner will be simple and accurate. My question is, should children be counted as an adult plate, or are we supposed to count 2 children as 1 adult? We don't want to be short food, but since our budget is tight, we don't want mounds of the food left over either, any ideas. A lot of children are going to be attending, enough so that they will make a significant difference.

  • We are having a late (6:30pm)wedding,(7:30pm) reception. What would you suggest we serve - dinner, heavy hors d'oeuvres and dessert, breakfast? We are not sure what we should serve. Any suggestions?

  • I was told by a baker that "whipped cream icing" would not stand up in July here in Virginia. My reception is going to be in an indoor location that has AC. Is there any validity to what we where told. I don't like really rich (sweet) frosting.

  • I'm looking for a place to have a wedding reception, either to rent a hall and have food catered and served, or a banquet hall for 75-100 guests with a cheap price but nice setting.

  • I want to have a cost effective wedding reception, but still include a buffet dinner and provide beer and wine. Am I being realistic to want to keep the cost to $5000 or less?

  • What is considered correct: Is the minister and wife invited to reception if they are not considered acquaintances of the families. What about the soloist and the organist.
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    Recommended Books about Wedding Planning
    1. FabJob Guide to Become a Wedding Planner
    2. The Ultimate Wedding Planner & Organizer, 2nd Edition
    3. The Wedding Book: The Big Book for Your Big Day
    4. What I Love About You
    5. Kindle Book: Plan the Wedding of Your Dreams The Easy, No-Hassle Way - Complete with every detail.
    6. The Groom's Instruction Manual: How to Survive and Possibly Even Enjoy the Most Bewildering Ceremony Known to Man
    7. The Engaged Groom: You're Getting Married. Read this Book.
    8. On-Camera Flash Techniques for Digital Wedding and Portrait Photography
    9. Digital Wedding Photography: Capturing Beautiful Memories
    10. Bridal Bargains, 9th Edition: Secrets to Throwing a Fantastic Wedding on a Realistic Budget
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