There’s something special about that moment when dinner plates are cleared, heels start to come off, and the dance floor starts buzzing. The best receptions are the ones that don’t just happen  — they flow . The key? Mixing the right entertainment and late-night surprises to keep guests smiling, mingling, and making memories long after dessert. Scroll for some more advice and learn how to keep your wedding reception going strong so that you have the most epic wedding that eve

Some weddings stay with you long after the last song fades—and this woodland gothic wedding was one of them for me. The color palette told its own story—deep green accents paired with black details created a rich, dark fairytale setting. Décor included longhorn cow skulls, dried flowers, bark, ferns, furs, pinecones and drippy candles that glowed against the tablescapes, adding just the right touch of dark romance. Photo Credit: Lily and Lime Photo Photo Credit: Lily and Lime

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