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The wedding reception is where the party really starts. It’s where you and your guests will celebrate your “I dos” with drinking, dancing, mixing and mingling. Find out how to choose the best venue for you, how to decorate it, and of course, how to choose the menu.

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Jordan
Wedding Party SO's
Jordan, On March 1, 2022 at 13:17

Where did you put your wedding parties significant others? Were debating between a sweetheart table or a head table with the wedding party. None of the wedding parties significant others are in the...

Shelly, saturday 5-Mar-22 17 285 2
Amanda
What are you using for your card box?!
Amanda, On February 22, 2022 at 22:58

How are you collecting cards at your wedding? Are you DIY, buying it online, buying in store or even customizing it after buying it?! I can't wait to see everyone's card box! Even if you don’t have...

Amanda, friday 4-Mar-22 13 144
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dj or no Dj?
Rhiannon, On February 25, 2022 at 09:35

So my wedding is coming up October 22, and we have basically everything booked except our DJ. My fiancé isn’t 100% keen on a DJ because he thinks we can just put someone in charge of the iPod and he’s...

Rhiannon, sunday 27-Feb-22 14 239 1
KELLY
Planning a sweet table
KELLY, On February 24, 2022 at 13:24

Hey Everyone Our venue is letting us provide our own sweet table, we are stuck on what to include. We are having a one tier cake for our cake cutting and cupcakes for our guests. The plan so far is...

Hank, friday 25-Feb-22 9 183
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Father Daughter Song
Caitlynn, On February 23, 2022 at 20:28

I need some help. My dad listens to punk rock music so any traditional song you’d find on one of those lists won’t cut it for our dance. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Malyssa, thursday 24-Feb-22 5 81
Sascha
Invites sent, Rsvps coming in and it’s setting in again that 90% of the guests with my fiancés invites
Sascha, On February 23, 2022 at 13:20

This has been an ongoing dilemma as the way my family and friends are set up I always just pictured myself doing a lavish elopement and honey moon. My fiancé wanted more of a reception, with his...

Hailey, wednesday 23-Feb-22 4 170 1
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Eucalyptus stems
Jen, On February 22, 2022 at 10:25

Has anyone ordered eucalyptus stems from Callia online? It's a reasonable price for 100-125 stems at $149 (would use for long tables). Curious how far 100 stems go? Hard to imagine without...

Jen, tuesday 22-Feb-22 51
Amanda
Bar Options
Amanda, On February 10, 2022 at 16:58

The cost of food and drinks for your guests will likely be one of your biggest wedding expenses. For your big day, what are you choosing to do with your bar option? Are you going with a Cash Bar,...

Amanda, monday 21-Feb-22 26 340 2
Amanda
Sweetheart or Head Table?
Amanda, On February 10, 2022 at 12:34

What's your seating style? Will you and your fiance be sitting at a sweetheart table just for the two of you? Or will you sit with your whole wedding party at a head table? My fiance and I have...

Amanda, monday 21-Feb-22 23 406
Mikayla
Do you think it's okay to ask the venue chef to change the menu?
Mikayla, On February 16, 2022 at 13:21

Hi, I'm getting married in August of this year. Our venue was in the process of overhauling their wedding menus when we booked the place. The new chef they hired specializes in vegan cuisine which is...

Carly, friday 18-Feb-22 6 110
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Noise in shared hall
Gaby, On February 17, 2022 at 14:30

Hello, we are thinking of booking with a site that has a shared (divided) hall. We were informed there will be a party on the other side but that noise doesn't travels but I'm very sceptical of that....

Hank, thursday 17-Feb-22 2 70
Terrin
Where to buy disposable cameras!
Terrin, On February 15, 2022 at 02:43

Hi friends!! I love the idea of having disposable cameras for each table!! Is there anywhere either in Canada or without crazy shipping that’s the best for a bulk order? TIA ☺️

Malyssa, wednesday 16-Feb-22 9 196
Erika
Dessert/donut Table Timeline Help!
Erika, On February 6, 2022 at 15:38

Hi! I'm looking for advice for our Dessert/Donut Table. We're doing a plated dinner service for our reception and included in the price is a dessert (we choose a cake to be served to all guests). But...

Hank, sunday 6-Feb-22 2 77
Rayanne
Trying to make my winter wedding more summery...
Rayanne, On January 13, 2022 at 15:25

Well the colours for our wedding have gone through so many changes. Originally we were going with red and silver with lots of winter sparkle (Feb then and Jan wedding). However when I came to making...

Rayanne, saturday 5-Feb-22 17 159
Jillian
Thoughts on Dancing before dinner?
Jillian, On January 8, 2022 at 15:43

Has anyone been to a wedding where there was 30 mins of dancing before dinner? I heard it on the betches bride podcast and has me wondering if we could pull it off. Some of their reasons for it doing...

Vinod, saturday 5-Feb-22 10 173
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Wedding Timeline
Carly, On January 29, 2022 at 11:13

Hi everyone! I was hoping for a little help with our wedding timeline and how to fill space throughout the reception. Cocktail hour finishes at 5:00pm so hoping to have everyone seated by 5:15. The...

Hank, thursday 3-Feb-22 4 117
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Seating Chart Ideas
Pritika, On January 30, 2022 at 18:49

Hello all beautiful people, We are getting married in June 26, 2022. We are going to have 250 people at our wedding. Looking for ideas for affordable seating chart table ideas. There will be 21...

Pritika, wednesday 2-Feb-22 9 242
KELLY
Original cake designs
KELLY, On January 31, 2022 at 20:17

Hi there Fellow brides and grooms, We have been connecting with many vendors for our wedding cake and sweet table. I always include a photo(s) of cakes/cupcakes that we found in their WW page that are...

KELLY, wednesday 2-Feb-22 11 163
Amanda
Where will your wedding reception take place?!
Amanda, On January 27, 2022 at 13:19

Have you and your fiance picked where your reception will be held?! Are you having it in the same place as your ceremony? Or have you chosen a different place to enjoy the evening?! My fiance and I...

Amanda, sunday 30-Jan-22 8 123 1
Tunisha
Centrepieces Ideas/plans
Tunisha, On January 17, 2022 at 15:31

Hello Beautiful People! Let us talk about centrepieces ideas and plans for your wedding. What are your plans? What do they look like? DIY centrepieces? Venue provides centrepieces? Why did you choose...

Tunisha, saturday 29-Jan-22 64 520 2
Rayanne
Menu choices
Rayanne, On January 17, 2022 at 12:35

When we booked our venue FH was really excited about the tasting before the wedding. I didn't really realize how much until covid hit and they told us that it would most likely be impossible to work...

Rayanne, friday 28-Jan-22 17 202 1
Kate
High or low centrepieces? Or both?
Kate, On January 17, 2022 at 19:29

Hi all! We are having a rustic themed wedding in a barn and to make things a bit more fancy I’m thinking of high centrepieces but my florist suggested some high and some low… Curious to see what other...

KELLY, wednesday 26-Jan-22 22 191
Liz
Tent Weddings - Floor?
Liz, On January 16, 2022 at 20:52

Hello out there! We are planning a tent reception for September 24th of this year. I always wanted a barn reception. But with all the Covid uncertainty a tent seemed like the best option for...

MarinaeppVZ, tuesday 25-Jan-22 4 103
Marsha
The Cake
Marsha, On January 17, 2022 at 18:56

I am looking to have a cake for our wedding, but also hope to have a sweet table with cupcakes, cookies, and candies. I am unsure what is the best size to order. My guest list is 180 but not sure how...

Marsha, tuesday 25-Jan-22 30 244 1
Lizzy
Invite ceremony musician to reception?
Lizzy, On January 17, 2022 at 22:57

Hey everyone! We’ve asked my friend to play music for our ceremony, but she isn’t comfortable performing solo, so I asked my former private music teacher to accompany her. My friend is invited to the...

Rayanne, thursday 20-Jan-22 2 76
Malyssa
Name Place Settings
Malyssa, On January 18, 2022 at 12:58

Name place card/settings....what are you using? I'm torn between doing something simple like a piece of paper or something more personal like maybe a keychain/ornament that our guests can keep.

Rayanne, thursday 20-Jan-22 13 194
Alex
Wedding Entertainment
Alex, On January 15, 2022 at 21:52

Hey Guys! I’m looking for some advice on my wedding entertainment. So, I have a live band for the day playing until at least midnight, but is this enough? Some people suggested a photo booth or...

KELLY, wednesday 19-Jan-22 8 115
Kristina
Buffet desserts or wedding cake/cupcakes?
Kristina, On January 15, 2022 at 13:05

Hello!! I am having such a hard time deciding if we need a cake/cupcakes for our reception even tho the buffet has plenty of desserts with it. We aren’t planning on doing the cutting of the cake...

Carmel, sunday 16-Jan-22 8 114
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Paying meals
Shania, On January 9, 2022 at 14:09

Hello what has people done with there weddings have they paid all meals or a certain percent and have the people attending paying the other percent? Thanks

Tracy, wednesday 12-Jan-22 11 143
Erin
Entertainment ideas for reception without dancing
Erin, On December 8, 2021 at 15:52

Hello fellow brides and grooms I am getting married a month from today! Unfortunately, it was announced today that my province of Ontario has paused it's re-opening plans indefinitely - meaning that...

Christina, tuesday 11-Jan-22 14 179
Rebecca
Cupcake stand
Rebecca, On January 1, 2022 at 16:20

Hello everyone, Im looking for a cupcake stand that an hold about 70 cupcakes. I dont know where to look. I also don't want to spend a fortune on it. Any help will be appreciated

Hank, saturday 1-Jan-22 7 126
Kelsey
Other Entertainment Options/no Dance
Kelsey, On December 23, 2021 at 12:04

Hi everyone- with my wedding a month away we just learnt of new restrictions again saying no dancing as of now, (plans could possibly change again) and are seeking other entertainment ideas we can do...

Jane, wednesday 29-Dec-21 6 307 3

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