Once upon a time, wedding receptions followed a set pattern: "wedding" food, specific seating and an awful lot of white. Today, all that has changed as brides and grooms are allowing their personalities to determine their choices. Some brides choose to create two programs -- a wedding ceremony program, which may be a bit more formal and elegant, and a wedding reception program, which may be a bit more stylish and whimsical. Follow the guidelines below to create a picture-perfect wedding reception.

Did you know we have reception menu templates and pre-made slideshows you can use at your reception?