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You don't have to sacrifice a super chic soirée if you can't afford a traditional evening wedding reception with dinner and dancing. Instead, throw a stylish punch-and-dessert party. "A cake-and-punch party is best in the late morning or afternoon," says Kathryn Storke Grady, the fab blogger behind Snippet & Ink who selected the amazing wedding details shown here. "Word your invite clearly so guests know not to expect a full meal." And then follow the five tips below to throw a bang-up bash.
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