Wedding Reception

  • Weddings Are A Piece Of Cake! …Or Are They?

    Weddings Are A Piece Of Cake! …Or Are They?

    Sometimes the best traditions are the ones we make ourselves and the cake is no exception. An old supervisor of mine got married at a picnic area outside of Hershey Park. The town of Hershey is charming and filled with clever nods to the ubiquitous candy bar. Out of all the kitchy touches, my favorite…

  • Giving the Best Man Toast Does Not Mean Making A Groom Roast!

    Giving the Best Man Toast Does Not Mean Making A Groom Roast!

    One Spring afternoon, I took my friend as my date to a wedding where I could bring a plus one.  We sat in the middle of the church pew watching the couple say their vows in a traditional Lutheran ceremony.  Hymns were sung, scripture was read, and in general, the wedding ceremony was a no-frills…

  • What To Look For In A Band For Your Wedding Music

    What To Look For In A Band For Your Wedding Music

    Ultimately, most brides decide between a DJ and a wedding band based on their budgets. Bands are universally more expensive due to the sheer number of people involved in the performance.

  • The Awkward Bouquet and Garter Issue

    The Awkward Bouquet and Garter Issue

    This actually happened. My aunt got married to my uncle back in my awkward tween years. My brother, 14 at the time, and I, a girl of but 11, were two of the youngest folks at the reception.  We went with my dad; I wore a hideous-to-me-now purple flowered cotton dress with a mammoth lace…

  • Tastings: Almost More Fun Than the Actual Wedding

    Tastings: Almost More Fun Than the Actual Wedding

    One of the best features of having our wedding at a restaurant we enjoy is that Fiance and I already know our guests are in for some good eats. But how to choose from an endless array of possibilities on the catering menu warranted the need to schedule a tasting with our coordinator, Wendie. Butlered…