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What Makes a Good Reception

12/17/2025

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As a wedding officiant, I had concentrated for a dozen years on the ceremony itself. As the mom of the bride, I got to spend 18 months up close and personal with details of the wedding reception. I've concluded that the reception is successful when the guests have had fun! 

The planning was fun, too, since my daughter, her fiance and I were able to stay on the same page. Our somewhat modest budget was set, and we went a little over. Our bride was clear about her three most important elements: Food, Flowers, and Photos. 
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She also knew the vibe she was shooting for: simple and romantic, intimate, and casual. She was happy with how it turned out, and our son-in-law was happy, too. For me, the guests' faces said it all.

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I happily endorse everyone we worked with.
Wedding and reception venue: The Mountain Terrace, Woodside, California. 
Flowers:  Karyssa Miller's Floral Expressions
Photography: Honey Stills Photography
Officiant: Reverend Maggie Beretz
Dress from Trudy's Brides in San Jose, California.
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