The bride and groom and groom and the guests then go to the RECEPTION, which is a special meal and a party to celebrate the wedding. During the meal the bride and groom cut the WEDDING CAKE together. In the US they feed each other a small piece, and it is traditional for them to try and make a mess on each other's faces. At the end of the meal there are speeches made by the bride's father, the groom, and the best man.