Discussions from Wedding reception

Has anyone done a cocktail reception instead of a sit down dinner? We are planning to have an open bar and I wasn't sure how this would work. If so what were your pros and cons?

My FH and I have decided to do a buffet for our wedding meal. The company is providing all dishes and cutlery we do know that we need to rent/buy glasses for our wedding but do I need to get charger...

I'm sure one of the main factors that went into the decision of your choice of venue (other than how it looks) is the food options available. Or if you're using an outside caterer, there must be...

Hey brides! I’ve been engaged since June 2019 and supposed to be getting married in August 2021 in York Region/ON. I’m clinging to hope that an effective vaccine will help make my wedding “more”...

Hey all, wondering about any advice, ideas or experiences with their outdoor summer weddings. Ceremony I'm not to worried about as not super long, it's the evening and they'll have cold drinks but...

So I am marrying the son of a tattoo artist and multiple family members are artists including myself and had a thought that instead of just doing a garter removal on the wedding day from the bride,...

What are some must-have shots that you must take at your wedding? Of course, you have your staples like the kiss at the altar, the grand entrance, and the full bridal party shots. But there are also...

Hello, So my FH and I have been discussing the possibility of moving our reception/hall to next year since it looks as if we won't have more than 50-100 people this year (Planning a 250-300 person...

My wedding is Oct 31 2021 and I'm planning on doing all of my own table/reception decor, my max amount of people invited is 48 and I'm totally fine with cutting that down to less than that. Right now...

My wedding is this august and I’m hoping that my venue can have 100 guests outdoors and 50 indoors by then and if they can, I thought about the idea of having 100 guests at the ceremony (ceremony...

I know a lot of people want their ideal wedding with the basic wonderful traditions . Great! I have a dilemma (my pop) who passed in 2017 was my everything there I am walking myself down the isle...

I’m doing up our bar sign, and l’m curious what you are offering to your guests for alcoholic beverages? I’m thinking of 3 wines, a red, rose, and white; 3 types of beer, and one signature cocktail,...

My fiance and I aren't into dancing in general so we are choosing not to do dancing (no first dance nothing). I know with restrictions, dancing wasn't permitted anyways. I'm just wondering what other...

So, neither N or I drink and due to alcohol issues on both sides we are having a dry wedding. My best friend offered to loan us a bunch of mismatched teacups and I thought of making the traditional...

Is there a dish or plate of food that is meaningful for you as a couple? If so, are you looking to incorporate that into your wedding reception? It could be a cultural dish, something you ate on the...

My fiancé and I just decided that we want to have a sit down dinner (we previously were going to just do everything in the evening). And now we have to find nice napkins somewhere. Everywhere I’m...

Hi everybody! My fiancé and I have decided to make our own playlist for our wedding instead of using a DJ. We aren't big dancers and are not even sure if we'll be able to have a dance floor so we are...

We are considering a venue that does not have alcohol on hand we would need to provide it. What do you think roughly we should look at spending for 100 people with a good variety of beer and hard...

Hi brides and grooms who got married during COVID-19 protocols! I'm just wondering, did you have to wear a mask during your ceremony/reception too, or just your guests? I keep seeing photos of couples...

Hi everyone, We are planning a backyard, summer wedding. I'm trying to budget for our wedding decor, but I'm a little overwhelmed. What are your best tips to save money on decor? -Which items would...

My fiance and I have pushed our 2021 wedding to 2022, and now I have ALL THIS TIME to obsess over it, haha. Our venue is an over-nighter, providing a honeymoon suite for us, as well as a couple...

Hi everyone! My FH and I are getting married in 2022 and have a max guest count of 85 and a max budget of 30k that we seem to always be inching past (open bar + plate + antipasto = roughly $200...

I am planning to have a small Church wedding with a backyard reception in May. Of course I want tents just in case of rainy weather! Tent rentals (at least in my area, rural Canada) are very...

Hi guys! I’m looking for suggestions for walking down the aisle songs, first dance, and father daughter songs. Please let me know what you like or are using / have used! I definitely want something...

Hey everyone! Getting married July 2, 2022!! Trying to organize tables already. Just wondering how did others arrange their head table? I am having my MOH beside me of course but any rhyme or rule for...

I'm looking for bulk black tapered candles for cheap and holders any ideas where you can get these wholesale ?

I need some advice about our midnight snack ideas! We will be having light apps during cocktail hour (veggie tray, cheese and cracker tray, pinwheels), followed by buffet with 3 entree choices and all...

Brides who had to postpone their bigger plans but still got married this year on a smaller scale - are you still having a reception/party once things clear up? We were supposed to have 150 guests but...

Hello all! My fiancé are locked into a couple venues for ceremony and reception but we are thinking of selling our deposits and doing a backyard wedding to save some money while also cutting down our...

Is anyone here planning to use one for their wedding reception? If so, what are you planning to do about props? I've talked to a few vendors and no one seems to be offering good or viable alternate...