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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…

Personalized photo booth backdrops

Death Stars & ’80s lasers: photo booth backdrops that will become everyone’s profile photo

We love us some photo booths, so if you’re planning to DIY your own at your reception, you’ve got to have a fun backdrop, right? Here are some photo booth backdrops that can be personalized with your names, some that are sci-fi-themed, and a whole lot of sequins and retro fun.

Get old timey with this paper scroll seating chart

Get old timey with this paper scroll seating chart

Pirate weddings! Fantasy weddings! Victorian weddings! Any period-specific wedding can benefit from this paper scroll seating chart we found at Josh and Lori’s epic fantasy wedding. In this case, all these needed was a tree to hang it on and it’s done. It’s so fanciful and looks pretty simple to make.

Collect date night ideas for your guest book

Date night guest book: Collect date night ideas from your friends and family

Angie and Laura had tons of wild and awesome things happen at their wedding: a grilled cheese food truck, fan favors, and lawn games. It was epic. With all of that fun stuff, it’s easy to miss one wicked good idea: their “date night” guest book!

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Planning tools 101: wedding guest seating chart planner

We launched a comprehensive and totally customizable document of wedding planning spreadsheets if you’re the type to get down with spreadsheets like I am. Now we’re sharing the wedding guest seating chart planner to help you herd cats to their seats like a pro.

Let’s get these guest tables organized!

popcorn alternative wedding ideas from Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride)

Serve up flavored popcorn favors to your guests (with recipes!)

Nidia and Jamal had tons of things going for their sweet Indiana wedding, but we couldn’t stop drooling over their many flavors of popcorn favors (among a few favors!) they served to their guests. They had Chicago Mix (a Chicago staple of cheddar cheese and caramel mix), Asian BBQ, and Bombay Seasoning. I totally want all of those flavors right now.

You could translate this idea to the reception, cocktail hour, or even before the ceremony for mid-tears noshing.

Collect messages in a bottle as your guest book

Collect messages in a bottle as your guest book

Elizabeth and Steve’s old school Nintendo wedding featured Marios and Luigis and Thwomps and Fire Flowers galore. One tiny detail that we especially loved was their message in a bottle guest book. They offered theme-appropriate colored Post-Its, pens, and small bottles so that guests could write them a note for the future. I guess being married is a little like being on an island sometimes. You’ve got to get advice from off shore sometimes.