Cake and punch reception ok?

My sister is getting married in an outdoor location. A Church is across the street, and she is reserving it in case of bad weather. Since she will be paying for the time regardless of use, would it be alright to have cake and a toast there after the wedding? The wedding will take place at 1 pm.... [Read more]

Who Pays for the Groom's Cake

I have heard several different things about who pays for the groom's cake:

1. The groom's family always pays for it

2. The bride's family pays if the cake is at the reception, and the groom's family pays if the cake is at the rehearsal dinner.

3. If the groom's family would like to have a.... [Read more]

Serving only cake for evening wedding

My fiancé and I are planning our wedding for October. We are having the ceremony and reception at the same location. The cost of the facility (which is a boat that cruises from 7:30-10:00) does not include the food served and we can only use the caterer provided by the reception venue. This is a.... [Read more]

Mentioning menu on the wedding invitation

This is 2nd weddings for both me and my fiancée. We are wanting something very simple and informal. We would like to have cake and punch and maybe appetizers after a church ceremony. Then take immediate family (moms, dads, brothers/sisters) and maid of honor and best man out for dinner. How do we.... [Read more]

Groom's Cake

Hi, I am wondering about the groom's cake. My fiance loves german chocolate cake and I want to get him a groom's cake. How does this work? When and where is it presented and when is it eaten and by who? This would be a great suprise for him, he would never expect it and it would be a way to have.... [Read more]