Decorating reception hall without fluorescent lights

The reception hall at the church is lighted by many large fluorescent lights. What are some suggestions for making them less noticeable and using alternative lighting? There are some windows along one wall that are arched with sheer curtains. The wedding will be in the afternoon. Any.... [Read more]

Need a wedding reception hall in southern NJ

I'm having a really hard time finding a reception site. To start off, we had a hard time because we need something for 200 people with dancing room and we are on a tight budget. We finally found a place, went and checked it out, put down a deposit, and to our dismay it was condemned by the health.... [Read more]

Destination Wedding / Reception question

We plan on marrying in the Virgin Islands and then having a nice reception here at home, since we don't expect everyone to make it on our trip. I wanted something more inexpensive, but not cheap, if that makes any sense. Do you have any good ideas? We thought of renting a reception hall, but.... [Read more]

Who chooses the reception site?

I am getting married in October and my fiance and I have chosen the reception site we want. My parents are furious because they think the reception is too far away from my hometown. They are offended that I did not consider any sites nearer to them that they suggested. However, we did go look at.... [Read more]

Monitoring the public reception site

I am having a very informal wedding in July at a chapel. The reception will be at a public park under some tents immeditaely following. The chapel is about 10 minutes away from the park. I want to be there in the morning before the ceremony to help decorate the reception site since I have done all.... [Read more]