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Fun Reception Activities That Will Keep Your Guests Entertained

Your wedding reception is a fun time to celebrate! It’s a great way for your guests to get to know each other and celebrate your love, but how do you keep your guests from getting bored and leaving early? We have put together a list of the most fun and interactive activities to play during your reception that will keep your wedding guests entertained!

Do Good Together 2022

Complete Weddings + Events has worked in partnership with Global Partners in Hope since 2013 for the Do Good Together initiative. The campaign helps build clean water wells and health centers that provide basic needs to individuals in developing areas in West Africa. Last year alone, Complete Weddings + Events raised $54,000 with the help of Complete staff, customers, and wedding industry partners. This year, we’re raising the bar, and extending our typical one-month donation period to two months to help us reach our biggest goal yet: $100,000 in one year!

How to Choose Between an Outdoor vs. Indoor Wedding

One of the first decisions you will make after getting engaged is choosing an event venue for your wedding ceremony and reception. One of the first roadblocks you will encounter is choosing between an outdoor wedding venue or an indoor wedding venue. Some couples prefer the fresh air and natural beauty of the outdoors, while others enjoy the comfort and adaptability of an indoor location. Both options can be done, but here are a few things to consider when making your choice!

Hannah & Henrik’s Wedding at Prairiewood Retreat & Reserve

Congratulations to Hannah and Henrik. This lovely couple got married on June 18th, 2022 at Prairiewood Retreat & Preserve. Prairiewood Retreat & Reserve is located in the native tallgrass prairie of the Flint Hills and a mile west of Manhattan, KS. The immense beauty and abundance of amenities and features make it the premier wedding destination in Kansas.

First Look Or No First Look… That Is The Question

As your big day approaches, you’re probably wondering whether you want to have a first look with your soon-to-be spouse or whether you want to wait until you walk down the aisle for your big reveal. We want to help you decide which option is best for you by outlining a few pros and cons.

Wedding Duties For A Non-Planner

When it comes to wedding planning, there are usually two kinds of planners in a relationship. The one that plans everything, and the one that waits to get told what to do. Each comes with its own pros and cons. We have some tips on wedding duties for the non-planner to get them to pick up their slack!

Molly & Braden’s Wedding at The KSU Alumni Center

March 26, 2022, marked Molly & Braden’s special day when they tied the knot at All Faiths/Danforth Chapel & The KSU Alumni Center. The All Faiths/Danforth Chapel is a popular wedding venue for Manhattan residents and Kansas State students. Its unique architecture and charm make it the perfect venue for your gatherings. Both chapels were built in honor of those who lost their lives in World War II and the Korean War. The Chapel Auditorium is the primary recital hall for the Kansas State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. It seats 511 people and houses a 40-rank pipe organ from 1961 which allows for beautiful music during your ceremony.

The K-State Alumni Center is located a half-mile away from the Chapel. The venue offers meeting and banquet facilities for the community members and the university. The venue offers a variety of extravagant rooms and professional staff to help execute your event. Molly and Braden utilized the First Floor and Banquet Room for their reception which has an occupancy of around 750 people.

Wedding Food Trends

The key to looking your best on your wedding day is not to wear the perfect dress, but to fuel yourself up on the best food. Nobody wants to be hangry, especially at their wedding. Scroll down as we take you through all the stops of your wedding day and all the wedding food trends you could serve and enjoy.

Wedding Registry Must-Haves and Must-Do’s!

The gift of hosting an amazing wedding is more gifts! But what do you want and actually need? Read on for wedding registry advice to figure out where to get started and how to avoid ending up with unwanted items!

Highlights From National Weddings Planning Day

National Wedding Planning Day was March 1st. However, that doesn’t mean the party stops. Complete Weddings + Events consultants and experts have all of the knowledge on how to help you get a head start on your planning process. Read below to get the best highlights from our live panel. The Knot created the day to designate the beginning of the wedding planning season to celebrate the start of the planning process. It’s a holiday that emerged as an inspirational benchmark to start planning your big day.