We asked pros in the wedding industry about trends and traditions they don't like at receptions. Favors, big cakes, and Champagne toasts can end up being a big waste of money. Wedding trends such as ...

Determining the orderThe couple should decide on the order of the toasts well before the wedding, and let each person know when he or she will speak. It's a good idea to write down the order and give ...

Besides the fact that talking about the bride or groom with another guy or girl is strange in and of itself, I've been to weddings where exes or their families (or ...

If you have occasion to give a wedding toast this season, you might want to leave out the story about the time you, the groom and the rest of the guys got wasted at that strip club. As spring brides ...

Today’s weddings are often planned down to the tiniest detail, sometimes at great expense, to create a truly “perfect” day. But for better or for worse, one random element remains: the speeches and ...

You know what we’re talking about. You’re settled in at your friend’s wedding reception, ready to toast to their happiness—and either the maid of honor or best man gets up and delivers a horrifying ...

Most people's wedding receptions are the biggest and most expensive party they'll ever throw. Business Insider asked wedding professionals what reception trends and traditions couples can skip to save ...