The Ultimate Wedding Week: The Reception

Thanks to everyone who linked up on Monday...I can't wait to go through all of your posts and see your beautiful ceremonies {and inspiration!}.  

We're back today to talk about the party of the night...the reception!

While there are a lot of details that go into the big day...the reception has details that encompass most of the night.  There's the venue, decor, food, first dance, music, cake cutting, flower toss...and more!  Do you have a sit down dinner or buffet?  DJ or band?  Where does everyone sit?  Do you have an open bar?  The decisions are endless, but it's worth it all in the end.  Here's a snapshot of our reception!  I'm so happy with how it turned out and glad I can look back with fond memories!  :) 

We had our reception at Edgewood Golf Course.  The windows above overlook the lake...aren't they stunning?

 Introduced as Mr. and Mrs. for the first time!  

 Beverages to welcome our guests!

Our guests signed a coffee table book with our engagement photos on display.  It was fun for them to see the engagement photos and we now have it in our family room, where we enjoy all of the well wishes.

 First dance

 Surrounded in love.

 The famous dip and kiss.

Father Daughter Dance...to "My Girl"

 Mother & Son Dance

A view of the room...the lake is out the windows behind this shot.  I love the architecture!

Do you feel the love in the air?!

I think everyone did!

There were great toasts...

Great dancing...

 Great cake...

The toss!

 OH and the garter...Another One Bites the Dust was playing in the background!  ;)

All in all...it was a great night!

Dashing to the limo...hello honeymoon! 
Photos via Mulberry Photography

For the record, we offered our guests a buffet with choice of lobster, sea bass, filet of beef and rack of lamb.  We opted for a DJ, who stuck to my playlist exactly {major kudos!}...rat pack during dinner and oldies for dancing.  Our first dance was "At Last" by Etta James.  We had a sweetheart table and assigned tables.  We gave mini cupcakes away as party favors.  And we hosted beer & wine for our guests.  There are many more details...I'll elaborate more on Friday!

OK, now it's your turn to link up!  Head on over to Natasha's sweet blog: Hello! Happiness to join on the party!

xo natasha