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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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Tent Venues
Calla, On February 3, 2021 at 18:45

Hey everyone! We are looking to host our own tent wedding reception, as well as outdoor ceremony somewhere outside of calgary, but wondering if there is any place out there with private land to...

Amelia, wednesday 24-Feb-21 2 98
Lorraine
Back yard wedding food???
Lorraine, On February 15, 2021 at 16:17

Hi everyone. What are people thoughts on back yard low key wedding food ideas. I was thinking about getting pasta pantry and someone can go get it or get them to deliver. Also go to Costco get some...

Amelia, wednesday 24-Feb-21 2 116
Kaitlyn
Band or dj
Kaitlyn, On February 15, 2021 at 15:25

We are debating right now to have a band or a DJ. The DJ comes with our venue so it would not be at any extra cost. Did you regret not having a band at your wedding?

MaddieJ, tuesday 23-Feb-21 4 130
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Reception Lights
Lauren, On February 22, 2021 at 10:34

Hi all! I reeeeally want to do this with our event space but am having a hard time finding the frame/posts from local vendors in the Okanagan. I would be fine with making them myself if I had to. Any...

Hank, monday 22-Feb-21 3 103
Liberty
Head Table Decor
Liberty, On February 22, 2021 at 00:04

Does anyone have any pictures of their head table decor? I'm trying to see what I like but everything on Pintrest seems too "extra" I've also read some "hacks" that say to use the bridal party...

Liberty, monday 22-Feb-21 6 483 1
Tammy
Candy Bar
Tammy, On February 19, 2021 at 21:47

Hi, does anyone know of a good place in the Montreal/Laval are that services candy bars for weddings? Or if I do it myself does anyone know where is the best price to buy candy in bulk and displays...

Tammy, sunday 21-Feb-21 6 183
Natalie
Parent/child Dance Songs?
Natalie, On February 19, 2021 at 22:34

Hello everyone! I have been trying to find some parent/child dance songs for my reception. I am struggling to find a song that would work for both father/daughter and mother/son as we will both be...

Liberty, saturday 20-Feb-21 7 102
Jonelle
Do you put head table on seating chart?
Jonelle, On February 19, 2021 at 10:08

I'm not sure if you're supposed to put the head table on the seating chart - as my wedding party is going to know where they are sitting prior to the wedding day (plus the head table will look...

Jonelle, friday 19-Feb-21 5 5,695
Ashley
Does venue shopping make anyone else want to pull their hair?
Ashley, On February 7, 2021 at 23:56

I find it so stressful & exhausting. There is so many factors to consider. I finally had it narrowed down to 3 and my first choice just informed me our date is no longer available. I still have...

Ashley, thursday 18-Feb-21 18 296
Avery
Cocktail Reception?
Avery, On February 8, 2021 at 18:30

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?

Sabrina, sunday 14-Feb-21 8 851
Tiffany
Charger Plates
Tiffany, On July 1, 2019 at 20:05

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...

Kelsie, sunday 14-Feb-21 13 504
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Items on Your Wedding Menu That Excite You
Hank, On February 8, 2021 at 16:33

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...

Savannah, saturday 13-Feb-21 31 618
Laura
Non-dancing entertainment/activities
Laura, On November 25, 2020 at 20:24

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”...

Tracy, wednesday 10-Feb-21 7 1,197
Lauren
Summer Weddings : Beat the heat
Lauren, On January 31, 2021 at 19:38

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...

Tracy, wednesday 10-Feb-21 5 148
Sam
Wedding Idea ("garter" tradition, modernized)
Sam, On December 5, 2020 at 19:13

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,...

Tracy, wednesday 10-Feb-21 9 208
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Must-have Photos at the Wedding
Hank, On February 3, 2021 at 16:18

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...

Michelle, tuesday 9-Feb-21 13 587
Gioia
Brides & Grooms who decided to move their receptions
Gioia, On February 3, 2021 at 17:10

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...

Geraldine, tuesday 9-Feb-21 7 241
Amanda
dyi decor Advice
Amanda, On February 7, 2021 at 09:50

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...

Amanda, sunday 7-Feb-21 5 149
Emma
Inviting guests to ceremony but not reception
Emma, On January 30, 2021 at 20:46

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...

Geneviève, sunday 31-Jan-21 7 416
Bailey
Traditions
Bailey, On January 22, 2021 at 20:02

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...

Megan, sunday 31-Jan-21 2 56
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What drinks are you serving?
Lindsay, On January 26, 2021 at 14:22

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,...

Hailey, saturday 30-Jan-21 6 129
Cindy
Dancing Alternatives
Cindy, On January 17, 2021 at 18:52

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...

Rachel, wednesday 27-Jan-21 8 591 1
Sarah
Tea/coffee and Mocktail Hour?
Sarah, On January 26, 2021 at 01:14

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...

Rachel, wednesday 27-Jan-21 9 420
Amanda
Wedding Signage
Amanda, On January 26, 2021 at 18:33

Can anybody recommend some good websites for wedding signage , either digital file or actual sign and what is preferred looking for a welcome sign and an unplugged sign

Amanda, tuesday 26-Jan-21 16 422
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Food
Hank, On January 13, 2021 at 14:39

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...

Sarah, tuesday 26-Jan-21 7 107
Brittany
Napkins
Brittany, On January 23, 2021 at 17:05

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...

Vinod, sunday 24-Jan-21 5 99
Abbie
Wedding Playlist - Alternative Rock/rock/punk etc
Abbie, On January 22, 2021 at 09:34

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...

Abbie, saturday 23-Jan-21 8 96 1
Rita
How much alcohol is needed
Rita, On January 21, 2021 at 12:56

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...

Hank, thursday 21-Jan-21 5 119
Vika
Covid-19 Weddings - Bride and Groom Masks
Vika, On November 6, 2020 at 13:41

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...

Courtney, tuesday 19-Jan-21 8 703
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Budget Wedding Decor
Shaelyn, On January 7, 2021 at 15:19

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...

Courtney, tuesday 19-Jan-21 7 527
Jennifer
Is it tacky to offer campsites to our guests?
Jennifer, On January 18, 2021 at 18:44

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...

Courtney, tuesday 19-Jan-21 16 246
Krysta
Significant others / plus one's!
Krysta, On January 16, 2021 at 11:49

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...

Rayanne, sunday 17-Jan-21 6 251

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