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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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DJ or Live Music
Amanda, On November 12, 2021 at 19:22

Hey Everyone! Music helps set the tone of your reception, and is an integral part of your wedding. You need to feel confident that the person in charge will set the right mood, play your featured...

Amanda, tuesday 30-Nov-21 16 147
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Father daughter dance songs but with my uncle ?
Alyx, On November 28, 2021 at 23:40

I feel like I’ve listened to every song possible and nothing is meaningful to me, or relatable to my relationship with my uncle .. I grew up with my grandparents but my grandpa passed so my uncle is...

Alyx, tuesday 30-Nov-21 4 1,185
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Grand Entrance Songs
Hank, On November 13, 2021 at 18:54

What songs are you using for your bridal party's grand entrance into the reception? There are a lot of hype tracks out there so curious as to what you plan to use to start the party.

Jennifer, saturday 20-Nov-21 17 173
Jenny
Father/daughter dance for groom?
Jenny, On November 17, 2021 at 00:42

Okay not sure if this is the right place to ask this but my fiancé and I have been together for five years (six next year a few weeks after we get married!) and we have two daughters who are three and...

Hank, wednesday 17-Nov-21 2 63
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Father-daughter Dance
Julietta, On November 13, 2021 at 22:05

Hi guys! I'm looking for advice. My MIL and FH want to have a mother-son dance, but me and my dad who have a great relationship aren't really dancers. I feel that by dancing with someone else it might...

Vinod, monday 15-Nov-21 4 72
Zara
Winter Venue Colors?
Zara, On November 4, 2021 at 16:49

Hi everyone, after postponing twice and having to find a new venue because of problems with my previous location, I am planning my event again! I am excited as it is in two months. Do you have any...

Alexandra, monday 8-Nov-21 9 114
Joey
All about catering - Name your serving style
Joey, On May 6, 2019 at 08:05

This week we're talking about food, glorious food! What serving style have you chosen for your wedding dinner? Plated? Photo by Kiss the Cook Catering in Toronto Buffet? Photo by Uptown Chefs Catering...

Kayla, wednesday 3-Nov-21 40 299
Joey
A Few Of Our Favourite Things - Music
Joey, On March 25, 2019 at 08:05

Are you both a little bit country? How about a little bit rock and roll? Is there a band or song that is important in your relationship? Will you be incorporating it into your wedding? What music do...

Samantha, friday 29-Oct-21 36 206
Joey
All about catering - Will you surprise your guests with a late night snack?
Joey, On May 6, 2019 at 08:05

This week we're talking about food, glorious food! Will you serve a special snack to fuel some extra late night dancing? Will you call in a food truck, a DIY station, your favorite bar snack, or...

Samantha, friday 29-Oct-21 32 485
Joey
All about catering - What's for dessert?
Joey, On May 6, 2019 at 08:05

After the wedding meal comes - you guessed it - more food! Are you offering something sweet after the meal? Wedding cake? Desserts? A candy buffet? A cookie table? A little of everything? Photo by...

Samantha, friday 29-Oct-21 32 283
Joey
All about catering - Share your menu!
Joey, On May 6, 2019 at 08:05

This week we're talking about food, glorious food, and we've finally come to the main event! What is your wedding dinner menu? Yum! Photo by Ullrich’s in Pembroke >>Click here to go to the next...

Samantha, friday 29-Oct-21 23 285
Joey
All about catering - Will you serve any special drinks?
Joey, On May 6, 2019 at 08:05

Catering isn't just food, it's also important to consider what beverages your guests will be pairing with their meals. What drinks are you offering your guests? Have you chosen a special wine? Your...

Samantha, friday 29-Oct-21 27 170
Joey
All about catering - How did you find your caterer?
Joey, On May 6, 2019 at 08:05

Picking a caterer is a big decision you'll make early in your planning process, and it'll probably take up a very large percentage of your total wedding budget, so you'll want to be sure you make the...

Samantha, friday 29-Oct-21 33 202
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Wedding Jitters
Hank, On October 27, 2021 at 15:42

Anything in particular about your wedding itself on the big day that makes you nervous? Some people don't like public speaking so speeches are scary. Some people hate the camera so the idea of being...

Michelle, thursday 28-Oct-21 11 129
Itsemmalouisa
Movie Wedding Theme: Cute and Fun or Tacky?
Itsemmalouisa, On October 20, 2021 at 18:00

My fiancé and I both love movies and it’s something we love to do together. We were brainstorming theme ideas and came up with movies which we both thought could be a really fun way to showcase us as...

Itsemmalouisa, tuesday 26-Oct-21 8 121 1
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Votive candles for wedding
Daily, On October 18, 2021 at 15:11

I really need a honest opinion!! I love love votive candles to put it right beside table centerpieces, however I’m a little concern about the flame. We will be having kids during the reception. I...

Tracy, tuesday 26-Oct-21 21 148
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Tables!? Dance floor!?
Alyx, On October 23, 2021 at 16:40

I want to have rectangle tables and round tables but my reception space it isn’t the biggest and it isn’t the smallest either. Think of the space as a big square it can fit 250 people inside. I have...

Samantha, monday 25-Oct-21 4 161
Frances
Cash Bar or Corkage Bar
Frances, On October 18, 2021 at 02:16

Hi Guys, Just a lot of thinking about how are we gonna do our beverage service on our wedding (getting married on Sept.10,2022). My fiancée and I don’t drink,but both of our friends and family does.I...

Hank, monday 18-Oct-21 4 112
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Centerpieces
Amanda, On October 14, 2021 at 12:24

Hey Everyone! What are your centerpiece plans? Are you going with a traditional floral arrangement, or even a non-floral arrangement? Are the guest tables and head table going to be the same or...

Amanda, thursday 14-Oct-21 9 201
Jess
Looking for Hobbit theme inspiration
Jess, On September 14, 2021 at 21:08

Does anyone have any ideas for a Hobbit/Lord of the Rings themed wedding?

Laura, tuesday 5-Oct-21 12 132 1
Emilie
5 chic rustic head table ideas
Emilie, On October 13, 2016 at 08:05

Hi future newlyweds If you're looking for original ideas to decorate your head table in a chic and rustic way, I'm sure you'll love these ideas for inspiration Which one is your favourite? 1. 2. 3. 4....

Samantha, tuesday 5-Oct-21 3 548 1
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Father Daughter Dance
Amanda, On September 26, 2021 at 19:02

Hey Everyone! What song are you dancing to with your Dad on your wedding day?! Can't wait to hear what everyone has chosen My father and I have decided on Tim McGraw - My Little Girl ...

Stephanie, tuesday 5-Oct-21 12 253 2
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First Dance Songs
Amanda, On July 19, 2021 at 14:03

Hey Everyone! What have you and your significant other chosen for your first dance song as a married couple?! It's always nice to see what everyone has picked My fiance and I have gone with LONESTAR -...

Amanda, monday 4-Oct-21 36 522
Brianna
dj Prices
Brianna, On September 28, 2021 at 17:27

Hi all! Was just wondering if anything could give me a rough estimate of how much I should expect to spend on a DJ? we’d need them for my ceremony & reception. If they MC that’s a bonus but not...

Meghan, thursday 30-Sep-21 7 145
Jallandra
Should i Post-pone.... Covid & vaccination= no Maid of Honour
Jallandra, On September 23, 2021 at 15:28

My wedding is planned to be on February 2022. I have everything booked and planned however, with the border being closed some of my fiancee's guests cannot come from Detroit. Also, with the new...

Erica, tuesday 28-Sep-21 15 436
Sara
Wedding Venue wants 70% upfront, but still under construction
Sara, On August 20, 2021 at 17:04

So we found a venue that checked all our boxes for us, large indoor space with a great aesthetic based on their descriptions so far, large heated covered patio incase covid restrictions come back into...

RonAnthony, monday 27-Sep-21 8 225
Megan
Choosing a Dj
Megan, On September 24, 2021 at 12:54

Anything in particular to look for when hiring a DJ? I'm really torn between two DJs. One is slightly more expensive but not enough to be crazy concerned about. Both have all 5 star reviews. Anything...

Amanda, saturday 25-Sep-21 2 116
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Wedding budget
Alicia, On October 17, 2019 at 14:50

Looking to do a small wedding in southern Ontario, what is a realistic budget? 100 ppl approx

Riley, thursday 23-Sep-21 7 378
Ashley
Picture display
Ashley, On September 15, 2021 at 09:50

Hi Guys, If we are going to have a display or two with pictures at the ceremony and reception, is it okay to do just as as a couple? or should we have our baby pictures, family pictures etc too? What...

Liberty, wednesday 15-Sep-21 6 104
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Leftover Cake
Hank, On September 14, 2021 at 18:26

If you have leftover cake, how long do you plan on keeping it for? I've always been a proponent of not over-ordering on our cake and despite our best efforts, we had some leftovers at the end of the...

Carmel, wednesday 15-Sep-21 6 94
Sara
Airbnb for Ceremony and Reception venue?
Sara, On August 5, 2021 at 21:52

Does anyone have experience renting their wedding venue through an Airbnb? It’s a fairly new venue that is just absolutely gorgeous. Our wedding isn’t until next August and they have not had any other...

Abby, tuesday 14-Sep-21 10 576
Felicia
diy Buffet
Felicia, On September 13, 2021 at 17:37

Hi guys!! We're getting down to the nitty gritty now for our wedding in May - I have been ADAMANT about having my family sit back and relax and enjoy our wedding, however I am having a really hard...

Hank, monday 13-Sep-21 2 79

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