Open church ceremony & cake cutting...then private party following?

Hi there,

First of all, no matter how the day turns out, I could not be more excited to be marrying the man of my dreams. I know that not everything is going to go exactly perfect on our day...but it doesn't matter, because my future husband is perfect for me! :)

I'll state my question first,.... [Read more]

Reception seating/cake centerpieces

We are expecting about 150 guests and are serving a buffet of heavy hors d'ouevres. My caterer told me since we are not having a sit-down meal, it isn't necessary to seat all of my guests. She also told me that not having seating for all of the guests would created more of a mingling atmosphere,.... [Read more]

Invitations to neighbors for cake towards middle of reception

Dear Etiquette Experts:

My finance and I live in a very involved historic neighborhood and interact with many of our neighbors in community events. We are having the ceremony and the reception IN the neighborhood and would like make it as much a neighborhood event as we can.

Naturally inviting.... [Read more]

Decorations to go along with cake topper

We are having a small wedding. The reception will be in the fellowship hall, following the ceremony at the church. My bridesmaids will be wearing between a burgundy and cranberry color dress. They will be carrying stargazer lilies, as will I in my bouqet. The florist is providing the cake topper,.... [Read more]

Cake Cutting: To Eat or Not to Eat?

HI! I would like to know what is the proper way to serve our wedding cake to our guests? Please keep in mind that we are not having a dessert/sweet table but are having a dessert with our dinner. The wedding cake cutting moment will be done before dessert. Can the wedding cake be served.... [Read more]