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Sara - I think it would be fine as long as you said “Dessert reception immediately following” or something to that effect. Unless you did it later, people might come thinking that since it’s around dinner time they will be feed, and thereford you need to explicitly tell them to eat beforhand.

Purdrivel - they’re a nice gesture, but you don’t have to unless you really want to. I think they’re one of those things that unless you do them really nicely, they’re not worth doing. If you’re set on doing them but want to save a little on the cost then maybe do something homemade, like a plate of cookies. I think I would like that more than random stuff like chips and candy.

Di - I would suggest sending the seller a message asking if when you win you can see a sample and if you don’t like it get your money back. No legit business would sell you something without showing you a sample first. I’d also suggest a contract.

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Looking for suggestions on what types of paper to use in my invitations. I’ve seen some People use LUXE, stardream, etc. What do you all recommend? Also can you recommend a paper cutter?

Sara–I think a dessert or cocktail reception is fine, just not at that time. You don’t want your guests grumbling about not being served dinner, and they will if you hold your party at dinnertime. For it to be a dessert reception, your guests would need to eat first, which would be when, 5pm? And a cocktail reception at that time would be fine, as people do have them, except when held at that time they’re usually short gatherings before people go off somewhere else, like late dinners or other parties or clubs. If you wanted to have a dessert or cocktail party that lasted several hours into the evening, I’d suggest getting married at 8pm at the earliest.

Sara–I (respectfully!) disagree with Pencils and Ms Albatross. We’re starting the wedding at 6:30 and having a dessert reception, and we noted as such on the invitation “Reception, dessert, and dancing to immediately follow”. Remember, these people are adults; they know how to feed themselves If they want to have an early dinner, they’re surely smart enough to figure it out. Also remember that you’re under no obligation to feed your wedding guests (though of course it’s a nice gesture!) so you can do what you want (within reason of course).

MMM–I can tell you that it’s absolutely NOT worth it to pay extra for ‘wedding’ sparklers. I did my research last summer, and the long-burning sparklers only bured *20 seconds* longer than the regular ones! Also, for what it’s worth, sparklers *can* be lit with cardboard (matchbook) matches! So regular sparklers should be fine; they’ll burn for about a minute and a half.

ciaobella–I believe the consensus is that if the vendor owns the company, no tip is required. But if they’re an employee of a company, a tip is necessary. I’m sorry I don’t have information on the percentage to tip; all our vendors are company owners!

Miss. Kakerwhart: i used stardream envelopes and i had a hard time with the printing. i use an inkjet computer and it smeared! luckily, it was only the envelopes, so i hand-wrote each one using a sharpie and used a printer for the return adresses.

I’ve been to a dessert reception and it was wonderful! They had tables of fancy little sweets, two cakes, and candy. I think as long as you make sure there is a wide variety, and things people wouldn’t normally eat (like petit fours) you’ll be fine.

Oh! And make sure you write it down on the reception card so people know in advance to eat something

I’m not sure where to ask this but…

Is anyone going to the Kleinfeld sample sale today? Has anyone been before? Is it like that episode of Friends? Do I need a whistle? JK but I would like any tips…Thanks.

Sara: I had an hors d-oeuvres reception for my 4:00 pm reception. We passed heavy hors d’ouevres, in addition to a fruit and cheese station and the wedding cake. It went over fabulously since our wedding and reception fell between normal lunch and dinner meal times.

I have a question: is it ok for bridesmaids to wear champagne when I’m wearing a white dress? I wanted my maids to wear chocolate, but the dress that looks best on my MOH doesn’t come in chocolate. It does, though, come in champagne. My mom thinks that with a wide chocolate sash and chocolate ribbons on their bouquets that champagne dresses will look elegant, but I’m scared it will make the maids look too ‘bridal.’ Any thoughts?
Here is the dress:
http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=7673&cat=443&page=3