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What Type of Wedding Reception is Right For You?
When envisioning your wedding reception, do you see the beauty of early morning light dancing through the trees or an all night, all-out party? There are so many different types of wedding receptions, there's going to be one right for your style, AND your budget. Here are the pros and cons of a variety of styles, including a traditional sit-down dinner, an inexpensive champagne and cake reception, and new twists.

Wedding Reception Timeline
A guide to what happens during a wedding reception, including a full timeline.

Getting Started on Making and Decorating a Wedding Cake
For a bride on a budget, paying $8 per slice for a wedding cake may seem outrageous! But what are the alternatives, particularly when you don't have any baking experts in your family? Here is the answer - making a wedding cake is really not that hard. As long as you allow yourself enough time and patience and look for simple yet beautiful decorating techniques such as the ones included here, you should be fine.

A Valentine's Day Meal at Home - Menu and Recipes
Surprise your sweetheart this Valentine's Day with an easy home-cooked meal, full of seductive foods and aphrodisiacs.

Finding a Wedding Caterer - 20 Questions to Ask
One of the most important wedding decisions you'll make is what kind of food to have. So finding the perfect wedding caterer is a big deal. Here are how to find potential caterers, and what questions to ask to make sure they're the caterer for you.

A Signature Wedding Cocktail
For brides on a budget, a signature wedding cocktail can be a great way to go. At your wedding reception, rather than having an open bar, serve your guests beer and wine, champagne for the toast, and then one special cocktail. Here are a few suggestions.