Lighting for outdoor evening reception

I am having an outdoor reception in September at a historical garden. Since the reception starts at 8pm, it will get dark outside fairly quickly. What are some ideas to lighten up the tables and/or walk ways. Could I simply place several candles on the tables or would I need more light?

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Do we need to have assigned seating at reception tables?

We would like to have long tables at our reception rather than rounds, but I am having a problem with the table cards for the guests. Since each table will hold about 25 guests, is it still appropriate to assign a guest to a table but have them seat themselves? Or, do we need to use actual place.... [Read more]

How to place wedding favors on tables

I am having a favor which is intended per family, or per couple, or per single household. The favor could be put out as is, on tables, or placed in a favor box or favor bag. I would like to put them on the tables by place settings as is, as they could be part of the decoration theme, but wonder how.... [Read more]

How to decorate wedding tables and chairs.

We are hosting a wedding reception for my daughter and fiance at a hotel ballroom. Upon viewing the set-ups there, I was curious as to why the hotel would have round tables for l0 guests each, yet the table coverings were square or rectangular. When we walked in the ballroom, we would see either.... [Read more]

Unequal attention for both parents - financial - Help

My future MIL is not a cooperative person and relies on her children heavily for finacial help. We are going to pay for her expenses to our destination wedding in October (as her other son is doing for his Hawaii wedding in June). If we didn't pay for this she wouldn't come to the wedding. We.... [Read more]