You might think that after planning your ceremony, planning the reception will be a piece of wedding cake. In actuality, organizing the party portion of your event can be a piece of work. Receptions require a lot of organizing, collaboration, and preparation. There are vendors and spaces to book, menu and décor ideas to choose from, seating arrangements to be made, and a whole lot more. Before you embark on the trying task of putting together the latter half of your celebration, consult our go-to guide for tips, tricks, and all the advice that you need.

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Here, the ultimate checklist for your wedding reception, put together by our experienced team. We walk you through what to buy, who to talk to, and when to do things, so that you can budget, coordinate, and follow a timeline expertly and efficiently. There are a few things that are givens, like picking a venue, but there are a few things you might not have considered. These include entertaining your guests (with things other than music), hiding set-up operations from your attendees during the cocktail hour, and other must-dos to make your event go as seamlessly (and as enjoyably) as possible for both you and your future spouse and everyone that you've invited.