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Books With Wedding Reception Ideas

by Contributing Writer

Your wedding is the most important day of your life. The wedding reception is equally important. From the entrance of the bride and groom to meal planning, seating charts, entertainment and decorations, this is your first opportunity to present yourselves as husband and wife. Creating a memorable reception for you and your guests will bring special memories over the years to come.
"The Best Wedding Reception . . . Ever!"

Author Peter Merry believes your dream reception should be, first and foremost, fun! In the wedding reception business since 1992, Merry shows you how to make your wedding reception fun and individual in his book, "The Best Wedding Reception ... Ever!" In Disc Jockey News, reviewer Jeff Richards says you will glean information about every facet of wedding reception planning, including what to look for and avoid with vendors. Richards says the book will "make a huge impact on the success of your event!"

"Cater Your Own Wedding"

Different than most wedding reception books, "Cater Your Own Wedding" focuses on catering your reception well. While standard reception ideas and recipes are included, Michael Flowers and Donna Bankhead include plans for a backyard barbecue, brunch and dessert receptions in this book. On Flowers' website, chefmike.com, he notes that the book includes checklists, timelines, shopping lists and seating charts. Each recipe is created for three group sizes: 100, 150 and 200 guests, Flowers says that each recipe is designed to be made the day before.
"The Perfect Wedding Reception"

Whatever season your wedding is in, "The Perfect Wedding Reception" has an idea: spring garden, summer beach, rustic fall barn or candlelit winter feast. Author Maria McBride-Mellinger scatters tips throughout her book, like setting a sample table at the party supply showroom and then taking pictures when it is set as you want for future reference.
"Beautiful Wedding Receptions"

"Beautiful Wedding Receptions" is written for the budget-conscious bride-to-be. Chapters are divided among various facets of the wedding reception, including your dream reception, design, the cake, decorating, favors and making your reception memorable. One of author Donna Kooler's early suggestions is placing someone else in charge of the reception so you can enjoy your special day.
"The Creative Wedding Book"

Author Jacqueline Smith combines a myriad of ideas for making your wedding and reception as individual as you are in "The Creative Wedding Idea Book: Bold Suggestions to Make Every Aspect of Your Wedding Special--From the Invitations to the Honeymoon." With one chapter specifically devoted to wedding reception planning, you will find ideas to incorporate into your reception throughout the book. Smith recommends surrounding yourselves with people, places and memories to make the day special. She speaks of an elderly bride-to-be who chose to walk down the aisle with an empty flower basket and stop at each pew to let a grandchild or great-grandchild put a flower in the basket. When she got to the altar, her basket was full "as a loving symbol of the all-surrounding love they had created..."