My sister is getting married

[a_c_danica]

So my little sister is getting married and I am the unofficial maid of honor, so I already have my hands in everything. Her date is March 6th to get married but we are thinking about having the reception the night before (it's cheeper on a Thursday night to rent a hall, and we think it would be less stressfull)
What does everyone think about that, I know it's a little different, but would it be weird to you to go to someone's reception the day before the Temple ceremony????

Secondly, I need to know all the vendors that you have loved and hated for your weddings... we have the photography thing figured out (they have two family friends that are photographers and have already offered their services) but we are looking at locations (In Salt Lake Valley, and prefably one we can bring our own food into) and florist, and cakes/cheese cakes... and maybe caterers. We are on a tight budget, so keeping that in mind would be helpful :)

I know all of you ladies have strong oppinions and love to praise those who deserve it so here is your chance!!!!

[LucyLu]

i had my daughters reception at Taylorsville Historic Assembly Hall ... http://www.historichall.com/ I think it was about 800.00 They do or at least did let you bring y our own food but they charge a little more for that... we did our own food (we did a chocolate fountain) we had dancing.. we had about 8 tables and there was plenty of space for sitting and dancing ... we did not have a line... and it was a faboulous reception... really really fun

I have been toying with the idea of starting a Chocolate Fountain business..and I do have a fountain.. :o

[chryslergreen]

I have heard of other people doing the "night before" reception - I think if that's what they want to do who cares what the guests think? In a way it might be nice so that the actual wedding day isn't as stressful or hectic.

[peetie]

I agree with Lynette, that if that's what they want to do, who cares what others think? However, my own personal opinion would be that I would have hated to do that. I just think it would be a little anti-climatic to have a reception and then have to go to my house and him go to his. I know people don't care so much anymore about the way things used to be done, and that's fine, but I didn't want Brian to see me in my wedding dress until we were at the Temple. I know, I'm a little old-fashioned.

But, if it's what they want and it will make their actual wedding day better, then they should do what's best for them.

[supermombritt]

I think it is weird to have a night before reception, but that is just my opinion. I think it is funny that you are celebrating something that has not happened. I agree about being in your dress at your reception and then saying see you tomorrow. I have had family members go to a reception like that and they said it was just so weird for everyone involved. They should do what they want though. I guess I am like peetie, a bit old fashioned. My neighbor catered my reception and it was yummy. I could pass the info along if you want it.

[Jamie Hamblin]

I just wanted to say good luck! The internet was my best-friend... do a lot of searching! ;)

[Alishaw]

I think it's an awesome idea to have it the night before!! My sisters have done it that way and have LOVED it!! one full day of marriage, lunch, reception is just too much for one little bride to handle. Have a fun night together at the reception, get married the next day and actually get to spend time together enjoying the moment and not rushing to another engagement. Thumbs up!

[a_c_danica]

Thanks ladies, keep all the ideas and opionions coming!!! I can use all the help I can get!