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Our Best One-Bite Hors d'Oeuvres for Throwing the Ultimate Party
From dainty crostini to hearty jalapeño poppers, we've rounded up our favorite hors d'oeuvres recipes.
Wedding Guest List: Plan For Wedding Guests Not to Attend?
I'm trying to figure out my total wedding budget, and I know that the only way to really cut back is to trim the guest list. However, I've also heard that you can factor in at least 10, if not 20 percent of guests as no-shows. Should I go ahead then and budget for the cost of how many people I think will actually show up, instead of the cost of my entire wedding guest list?
Welcoming Ideas for Guest Rooms
My top tip when preparing for guests is to think about what you’d expect to find in a guest room. You don’t have to go overboard, but when having guests stay over, particularly family and friends, it is nice to make them feel special.
Five tips to keep summer wedding guests cool and comfortable
There's nothing more beautiful than a garden or beach summer wedding. Keep your ceremony and reception guests cool and comfortable with these tips.
Are Freebies The Key to Repeat Guests?
A little kindness means a lot, especially when it comes to repeat guests.
When Preparing for Guests
The holidays can be a joyous time filled with warm and friendly get togethers, love, and laughter. They can also be filled with stress as you attempt to prepare your home for your holiday guests. T…
A New Study Says This Is the Ideal Number of Guests to Host
How many guests is too many? Avoid holiday party stress and read this study to find out the latest in entertaining trends (hint: It doesn’t have to be as much work as you think).
Do You Put 'and Guest' on Your Save the Dates?
Handing out plus-ones on your save-the-date can be a dangerously premature move.
30 Things That Drive Wedding Guests Crazy
A lot of times, weddings are more fun for the guests than for the actual bride and groom. We basically get to sit back and enjoy the show while everyone else runs things, and when the drinks are flowing and the dance floor is calling our name, life is grand. But when the alcohol is limited (or worse, costs us cash!), the food is nowhere to be found, and the music is taking us back to a time before we were even born…
Late-Night Snack Ideas Your Guests Will Love
Weddings are so much fun! With all that dancing, you and your guests are sure to<br>need a snack to refuel and keep the celebration going. We think you will love some<br>of our favorite ideas as much as we do!<br>Pizza – Who doesn’t love pizza? Provide guests with a few different pizza options<br>that eve
5 Easy Ways Not To Be A Shitty Wedding Guest
As a wedding coordinator, we see a lot things. Creative wedding decor ideas, sweet, emotional moments between the bride and her father, hilarious groomsmen…and then there’s that …
7 Ideas to Elevate Your Guests' Experience
It's so important to consider your guests' experience when making your wedding plans. Find ways to surprise and delight your guests at your wedding!
5 Great Entertainment Ideas for Wedding Guests
During the time when your wedding guests are waiting for you to arrive at the reception venue, they’re going to need something to keep them entertained. Here are a few great ideas that may help inspire you to come up with something truly fantastic. Wedding Word Search These are incredibly entertaining and you …
The Biggest Wedding Guest Complaints—6 Mistakes to Avoid
To score big with guests on a budget, start with small bites
Much of the fun of the holidays comes with the celebrations. Entertaining can be pricey, but with some planning and shortcuts, you can cut down on costs without compromising quality
6 Ways to Be a Good Guest When You're Broke
Just because you have zero dollars doesn't mean you can't contribute in other ways. Be thoughtful and kind and they'll always invite you back.
Direct Your Guests With These Fun Seating Ideas
While your bridesmaids and groomsmen should be able to direct any guests unsure about where they should be seated during the reception, having play cards, escort cards, and or a large seating chart for guests to refer to are helpful… Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving table ideas to impress your guests
An event stylist shows us how to cook up place settings with yum factor that will rival the turkey.
Creating the Guest List: Who Makes the Cut
Once you’re engaged, making the guest list should be a priority. You definitely want an idea of the number of people you can afford, versus the number you would like to invite (hopefully the two estimates are close). Whether you… Continue Reading →
6 Things to Include in a Killer Welcome Bag for Your Guests
Welcome bags can include just about anything, but they are a major cause of waste in weddings. That’s why we encourage you to be extra thoughtful about which items you include. Here are 6 items that are sure to make your welcome bags fun and super useful to your guests!
15 Things You Should Do Before Your Guests Arrive
Inviting someone into your home is kind of a big deal, whether they're visiting for a spell there or you're listing it via the likes of Airbnb. Do these simple things (you probably didn't consider) before they arrive to make things go swimmingly.
