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Wedding Reception Ideas
Once you finalize the details of your ceremony, it's time to turn your attention to the party—your wedding reception! Our budget tips, décor ideas, and practical advice on everything from seating charts and food service to signature cocktails and speeches will help you plan the perfect wedding reception.
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![A round wedding reception table with white table cloth, pastel flowers, glassware, wooden chairs, and upholstered high-back booth seating.](jpg/tables-75bd17c8b2704b4eb68e327c838ca787.jpg)
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![Members of a wedding celebration playing croquet on the lawn during a wedding reception in front of a large home on a sunny, summer day.](jpg/croquet-wedding-reception-games-june-2023-e636556ada5e43f99dffb8d5a86f1769.jpg)
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How to Have a Restaurant Wedding Reception
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How to Plan Your Wedding Reception Layout and Floor Plan