Wedding Reception Trends

Find ideas to make your wedding sizzle!

Farm Fresh Flair: Incorporating Local Flowers & Fruits

Going green can be as easy as selecting locally grown flowers and fruits. This combo can create a unique centerpiece filled with brigth colors and citrus smells. Find floral and fruit ideas for each season of the year.

Updated: May 2012

Personalized Wedding Receptions

Create a truly unique wedding reception - with your monogram or names and date. This easy to implement trend can carry throughout your entire reception, make it truly your own design and decor.

Updated: May 2012

Wedding Cakes: Flavors, Frostings & Fillings

Wedding cakes have truly evolved from chocolate cake with white fondant. Discover the latest trends in wedding cake flavors, frostings and fillings.

Posted: March 2012

Signing Stones

Guest signing stones is a unique alternative to the traditional guest book and a fun way to collect your guests’ well wishes.

Posted: February 2012

Unique New England Wedding Receptions

From sandy beaches to rustic farms and blooming country gardens, there are so many options for your wedding venue no matter the wedding season.

Posted: Updated January 2011

Charitable Wedding Favors

Let your guests go home empty handed but with a warm feeling. Consider a donation in lieu of wedding favors. Find charities and what your contribution will fund, as well as what you'll get in return!

Posted: October 2011

Wedding Accessories that put the "Keep" in Keepsake

Learn about all the latest wedding accessories that present useful alternatives to the traditional guest book and put the "keep" in wedding keepsake.

Posted: October 2011

Memory Box

A unique alternative to the traditional guest box - guests may leave a personalized note or tip on a card. Store in the box to read on future anniversaries! Great for bridal showers, too.

Posted: July 2011

Stress Free Wedding Reception Seating

Deciding what type of seating chart to have at your wedding reception? Check out these tips for stress free seating chart solutions that will keep all your guests organized and comfortable.

Posted: July 2011

Wedding Venue Decor: Linens & Sashes

Transform your wedding venue with a splash of color. From table linens and runners to chair covers and sashes, easily create a space uniquely your own. Discover ideas and inspiration.

Posted: May 2011

The Great Debate: Cupcakes vs Wedding Cake

Will you serve a traditional, tiered wedding cake or individually decorated cup cakes? There are pros and cons to each - and we've got the top reasons why to choose. Let us help you decide which tasty treat will be the talk of your wedding reception.

Posted: March 2011

Wedding Reception Dessert Stations

Looking for a fun, creative option for your wedding reception? Interactive dessert stations allow guests to get involved and actually create their own delectable desserts or watch as their desserts are created by a chef.

Posted: March 2011

Wedding Reception Head Tables

Head tables come in many shapes and sizes depending on your needs/wants and the bridal party size. Discover options to seat you and your bridal party comfortably.

Posted: February 2011

Wedding Fingerprint Guest Book

Guests will love this interactive guest book - they choose a color, leave a fingerprint on one of the tree branches and sign their name. Truly a memorable keepsake.

Posted: November 2010

Wedding Flip Book Favors

A wedding favor that will get your guests excited! Provides entertainment and fun while guests wait for your grand entrance - and makes for a great wedding favor keepsake.

Posted: November 2010

Candy Wedding Favors

Color, design, personalization and placement. Find chocolate inspiration for your wedding favors.

Posted: September 2010

Topping the Wedding Cake

From fresh flowers and sugar ribbons to traditional figurines and comical cake toppers, find inspiration and ideas to top your wedding cake.

Posted: August 2010

Candy Buffets for Receptions

Give your guests a sweet treat at the wedding reception! Adding a candy buffet table is inexpensive and can even double as a wedding favor! Discover how to create this trend.

Posted: July 2010

Transforming Wedding Reception with Uplights

Uplights, the use of LED lights, is easy to use and can transform your wedding reception from dinner elegance to reception excitement. Lights can change to match your color combo throughout the reception.

Posted: June 2010

Wedding Photobooths

A great alternative to the traditional wedding guest book! Guests enjoy this fun and interactive activity during cocktail hour or throughout the wedding reception. They leave a copy of the image with you, and also get to take one home. Makes for a great favor.

Posted: May 2010

Involving Fiance in Wedding Plans

How to get the most from your groom when it comes to wedding planning! Tips to get him involved - and enjoy it!

Posted: May 2010

Ethnic Wedding Entertainment

Celebrate your heritage by adding ethnic elements through music or dance! It’s a fun way to honor customs from your culture.

Posted: April 2010

Wedding Guest Books

Searching for a unique alternative to the traditional, leatherbound Wedding Guest Book? Check ou these ideas - from platters to frames.

Posted: April 2010

Incorporate Photos

Photos of the two of you, or you with your family and friends, can personalize your ceremony and reception. From ceremony pews to table centerpieces, find ideas.

Posted: February 2010

Colorful Cocktails

Create a drink that represents the two of you - then give it a name and have it be your exclusive wedding day drink! It's a great way to bring fun and color to your reception.

Posted: January 2010

Fan Favor Fun

Cool your guests down in the hot summer heat with these fabulous favors - great as favors or to outline your wedding ceremony. Find a variety of shapes and styles to get inspired.

Posted: January 2010

City Sleek

Having a Providence wedding? Whether your budget is for a high-end, posh hotel or a small, less expensive venue, we’ve got ideas to make it super sleek.

Posted: January 2010

Country Chic

You don’t have to be from down South to have a chic country-themed wedding. From tasteful accessories for a high end venue to backyard barbeque decor, find inspiration here.

Posted: December 2009