Couples who are having destination weddings understand and anticipate that many of the guests they invite won’t be able to attend. So you do not need to feel in the least bit bad about declining your invitation. If you don’t feel comfortable giving a reason for your absence, then you …  ~  Rachel Sandall

What to serve at your event is your decision and it is fine not to serve champagne, wine, beer or other grown-up beverages. Many couples forgo serving alcoholic drinks at their reception because of religious beliefs, cultural beliefs, bad past experiences with alcohol or simply the expense.

An easy way to …  ~  Dana Muchow

There are many advantages of both options! It just depends on what style of wedding you are having and of course, what your budget will allow for.

Plated dinners are wonderful for more formal events. Since guests are served their dinner instead of getting it for themselves, it tends to …  ~  Rachel Sandall

A: After shelling out a pretty penny for a grand reception feast, nobody wants to see those remaining morsels simply thrown out. Here are a few of my best suggestions for what to do with all that uneaten food.

1. Offering take-out boxes to your out-of-town guests to fill before …  ~  Dana Muchow