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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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10 unique wedding hashtag sign ideas for your venue

You’ve booked your venue, said yes to the dress, and picked out dazzling decorations, but have you thought about branding your big day with some wedding hashtag sign ideas? 

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The great debate about wedding audio guest books

Wedding audio guest books are becoming popular at offbeat weddings, but are those Instagrammable vintage phones actually a good idea at your reception? Let’s talk pros and cons.

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Cut your wedding cake with an axe

Have your wedding cake and cut it with an axe too! Before you cut your wedding cake with an axe, make sure you read this super important tip first.

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These are the most X-rated alternatives to the bouquet and garter toss

We’ve featured lots of alternatives to the bouquet and garter tosses over the years, but this one is by far the wildest (and the most NSFW). Find out how this fun-loving couple put an X-rated nontraditional spin to wedding traditions with historically patriarchal connotations.

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20 heavy metal wedding songs from two snobs

It was not love at first sight for Sonia and Tom… they each thought the other was a “snob” because Tom was into traditional Heavy Metal while Sonia enjoyed Black Metal. But now they’re engaged, and sharing their fave heavy metal wedding songs.

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9 inclusive alternatives to the bouquet and garter toss

What can you do instead of a bouquet and garter toss? We absolutely love how these married folks found a new spin on this old wedding tradition! Here are a few creative and inclusive alternatives to the bouquet and garter toss.