Non sit down wedding reception

When Nasty Girl CEO and "#GIRLBOSS" author married her love in L.A., she pulled out all the contemporary stops. Click through to discover their retro-inspired wedding, from the overgrown, cascading florals arrangements, to the synchronized swimmers, and the chicken and waffle cuisine.

Kick off the wedding festivities in style with one of these cool dinner ideas.

If the thought of having a traditional sit down dinner doesn’t agree with you, consider these cheap wedding reception alternatives.

Deciding between a sit-down or cocktail wedding reception? Discover the costs involved and key considerations for a flawless celebration. Learn more here.

Over the past few years there’s also been a boom in cocktail-style weddings, where canapé service, picnics, gourmet BBQs and/or grazing tables feed guests, and mingling is king. Here we share tips and considerations to help you make the choice between cocktail and sit-down celebrations: https://bit.ly/318zxnV #cocktailwedding #sitdownwedding #formalwedding

Picnic wedding

Sharni Lindsay married James Buckner in a green and white garden party wedding set at Bonville Golf Course in NSW.

“My bouquet was tied with a handkerchief that my great aunt Gene had given my mother years ago. I didn’t realize until I showed it to her on the day of but it had actually belonged to my aunt Gene’s mother, which was really sweet to learn.” -Katie

If you’re considering holding a cocktail-style reception with a more relaxed intimate vibe where your guests can mingle and move about easily throughout the evening, or you are just wanting to add some cocktail furniture for the cocktail hour portion of your wedding day, then this is the perfect blo