Wedding reception
Join groupThe 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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Hello! Just wanted to get some thoughts from people if they were hiring someone to be their MC/Host for their wedding? I'm getting married October 2022 - I have pretty much all my vendors booked...
One of the best parts about planning a wedding is choosing your reception décor! Choosing your table runners, centerpieces, chalkboard signs or any other unique ideas is such a fun time! Let's see...
With tons of food options that one can have for their guests as your wedding, I'm curious as to what is everyone is aiming for with your catering options. Options include a formal sit down...
Hello all! How did you pick your Father/Daughter song? I’ve always said I wanted to use a song that my Dad and I would dance to when I was really little all the time, but it’s not a song about a...
Hi all, I have officially locked in the majority of my vendors, which is so exciting, but the next big ticket on our list is decor. Our venue is a brewery so there are some really nice aspects to the...
What questions did you ask your DJ when you were deciding which DJ to use? OR What do you wish you had asked your DJ?
Both of these leave me feeling a bit uncomfortable... especially the garter toss. What does everyone else think? I was hoping to use this as cost savings for me (not buying a garter or a tossing...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Does anyone have any ideas for a Hobbit/Lord of the Rings themed wedding?
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....
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 ...
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 -...
