Wedding Reception Trends

Find ideas to make your wedding sizzle!

Wedding Cake Trends: Flavors, Fillings & Frostings

What can you usually find at life’s biggest celebrations? Cake! The wedding cake is one of the grandest of them all. Find out what’s new in cake flavors, fillings and frostings.

Posted: March 2012

Wedding Guest Signing Stones

Signing stones are a unique alternative to the traditional guest book. Guests write their names or a well wish onto a stone. The signed stones makes an attractive home decoration and a memorable keepsake of your wedding day.

Posted: February 2012

Unique Wedding Receptions

We've updated our list of unique receptions with some amazing new venues in Boston and Massachusetts! If you are looking for a unique venue, start here!

Posted: January 2012

Charitable Wedding Favors

Send guests home empty handed? Discover what some brides are choosing to do in lieu of wedding favors.

Posted: October 2011

Wedding Guest Book Alternatives

Discover 6 alternatives to the wedding guest book - put the 'keep' back in wedding keepsakes with on one of these display-worthy alternatives. Capture your wedding guests' signatures and well wishes in style!

Posted: October 2011

Wedding 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 Reception Seating Charts

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

Fruits & Flowers: Farm Fresh Flair for Receptions

Go green by adding fresh flowers and fruits to your wedding reception tables! Find seasonal ideas to incorporate bright colors and citrus smells.

Posted: May 2011

Wedding Reception Decor: Linens & Sashes

Add a splash of color to your wedding reception with linens and chair covers. Find inspiration and ideas to create a table setting like no other!

Posted: May 2011

Wedding Cakes vs Cup Cakes: The Great Debate

Small and round, delicious cupcakes or large and extravagant, scrumptious cakes? Find pros and cons of each of these tasty desserts.

Posted: April 2011

Wedding Receptions: Dessert Stations

A fun and interactive addition to your wedding reception or bridal shower. Find suggestions and ideas for dessert stations.

Posted: March 2011

Head Table Options for Wedding Receptions

Where will you sit at your wedding reception? A traditional head table or a more modern version such as the Sweetheart Table or Community Table? Find options here.

Posted: February 2011

Unique New England Wedding Receptions

New England offers great wedding reception sites regardless of the season! From floral gardens to downtown museums, find unique options for your wedding reception.

Posted: January 2011

Fingerprint Guest Book

A unique and fabulous idea for receptions. Rather than a tradtional, leatherbound guest book, your guests will fill up branches and limbs of a drawn tree with their fingerprints and signatures.

Posted: November 2010

Wedding Flip Book Favors

Chocolate and Candy wedding favors are a favor-ite for many guests! Create one that's your own style - find ideas on colors, design, personalization and placement of your favors.

Posted: November 2010

Candy Wedding Favors

Chocolate and Candy wedding favors are a favor-ite for many guests! Create one that's your own style - find ideas on colors, design, personalization and placement of your favors.

Posted: September 2010

Wedding Cake Toppers

Find ideas and inspiration to top your wedding cake - from sugar ribbons and flowers to modern figurines and comical cake toppers.

Posted: August 2010

Candy Buffet

Give your guests a sweet treat, plus add color to your wedding reception! Learn how to create this easy trend.

Posted: July 2010

Uplighting for a Wedding Reception

Transform how your reception looks with a uplighting. With the use of LED lights, the possibilities are endless!

Posted: June 2010

Photobooth Favors

This wedding trend is popping up throughout New England - add funs to the reception, plus makes for a great wedding favor!

Posted: May 2010

Involving Fiance

Many grooms are stepping up and diving into the wedding planning. How will you get your fiance to assist? Find ideas and way to get him involved!

Posted: May 2010

Ethnic Wedding Entertainment

From musicians and bands like a steel drum band to belly dancers or dragon dancers, find unique ideas to incorporate your ethnicnicity into your wedding day.

Posted: April 2010

Guest Book Alternatives

The modern-twist on the guest book includes signature frames, wish boxes, platters and vases. Check out these unique ways for your guests to "sign in."

Posted: April 2010

Wedding Reception Decor

Personalize your wedding reception with one - or all - of these trendy items. Find colors that match your wedding color palette.

Posted February 2010

Wedding Bouquet Vases

Ensure the bridesmaids bouquets add to the decor of your wedding reception. Find suggestions and ideas to keep them fresh!

Posted: January 2010

Incorporate Photos

Make your wedding personal with photos of the two - and even your guests. From ceremony pews to table centerpieces, find ideas.

Posted: January 2010

Colorful Cocktails

A fun way to invite color to your reception. Use your favorite concoction or create a new one. See more colorful cocktails plus tips on creating a tasteful tradition.

Posted: December 2009

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: December 2009

City Sleek

Having a Boston 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: December 2009

Country Chic

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

Posted: December 2009