Marcy Blum, an event planner with some 30 years of experience, said she feels strongly that hosts should provide an open bar at their wedding. "I think it's rude not to," she said.

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It may seem tacky, but having a cash bar at weddings comes with benefits for the guests and couples. Here are creative options for doing it well.

Guests don't need glow sticks to dance. Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Amy Kolodziej, a wedding photographer, said dance-floor props can detract from the elegance of a wedding reception.

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Wedding cakes aren’t for everyone. If you and your beloved are planning the dessert for your reception, you might go with an alternative option — a Dairy Queen Blizzard bar, featuring the ...

She chose to have a destination wedding that’s about 90 minutes away from our city. In our area, wedding receptions include an open bar, but she told me that they will only have an open bar for ...

For some, a wedding reception is all about the bar and signature cocktails. Colleen Shea and Christopher Smith, who live in Orlando, Fla., said that a highlight of their celebration on Aug. 17 ...

You shouldn't serve more than three courses at the reception Even if you and your partner are foodies, a wedding reception isn't the best time for a seven-course dining experience.