Two receptions, one family, one friends

I need help. We have had one difficult time planning our wedding. We are getting married August 12, 2006 and the reception hall we were going to use went bankrupt. We were able to find another reception location, except it cannot accommodate all of our guests. Due to the size of the facility we are.... [Read more]

How to word wedding invitations for two different receptions

We are getting married on a beach in Florida and have decided to invite all family and friends. However, because my fiance and I both live in Michigan (as does the majority of our families), we are also planning a reception in MI after the honeymoon. We are also having a reception in FL immediately.... [Read more]

Reserving a wedding reception venue before the engagement

My daughter and her boyfriend have expressed their intention to get married next summer after she graduates from college. Because her boyfriend lives out of state we've had to wait for certain things. For example, he wants to wait until he officially asks my daughter's father, in person, for her.... [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]

Two Receptions?

I am currently planning a small and intimate wedding with 50-65 guests. Since my fiancé and I are both college students and are paying for the wedding ourselves, we simply cannot afford a large dinner reception at a banquet hall.

Is it acceptable to host two receptions? The first would be open.... [Read more]