The swelling will gradually disappear within a week as your body eliminates the excess fluid you retained during the last few months of your pregnancy. Your kidneys are responsible for most of the purging, which means you'll be urinating more than usual.
A DIY wedding reception also usually requires someone like me, who is willing to commit quite a lot of time and energy to making it happen. Even if you're mostly purchasing food, not making it yourself, you need someone to coordinate storage, transportation, and serving.
Just as the name implies, a wedding reception is the time for a newly married couple to receive and greet all their wedding guests. Whether it's a garden brunch or a formal evening reception held in a hotel, each couple's personal tastes and budgets will dictate the length of their reception.