Discussions from Wedding reception

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...

Hey everyone! I need some help with whether or not to have assigned seating. We aren't having a dinner but there will be appitizers and cocktails with some speeches. Would it make it easier for...

Hey guys! I’m just wondering if there’s anyone who knows of any good deals out the for venue locations! We’re looking to have a small cheaper wedding cause of covid. Thanks!

Hi everyone, What is the going rate for a DJ? Our ceremony is outside and reception inside (same property) and our venue is providing a very basic sound system (mics/speakers etc) and would ideally...

So, like many others, we have had to cancel our destination wedding and are moving it to home as a backyard wedding in September (10 months away). Every caterer in my area is booked that day and I am...

I always end up throwing mine straight in the garbage. I get that it's nice but they seem super wasteful to me. What do we think? J

We are having a happy hour ( sliders, chicken satay skewers, stuffed mushrooms, veggies, fruit etc) , a simple plated meal (southern fried chicken or salmon) and then late night snacks (corn dogs!!)...

I need to make these decisions and can't. And now I'm faced with my moms lifesaving/life risking surgery in the morning and have no brain capacity. Heeeeeeellllllllpppppppppp 1.Guest Table - Round...

Hi all! I am in the beginning stages for planning my wedding, and I am curious about the corkage fees. Our venue allows alcohol, but the catering company is the one charging me the corkage fee. Is...

My FH and I can’t decide on a 1st dance song let alone the rest of it. I would love to know what you amazing people have done or are doing for 1st dance, mom and son, father daughter, walk down the...

Hi everyone! Who is going for a sweetheart table at their reception? My fiancé and I are going for a sweetheart table and will be letting our families sit together all in one table or split them in to...

I need some ideas! We're having a very hard time so far with picking a venue! One major problem we're having is neither of us really enjoy traditional weddings and so we're exploring some alternative...

Hey guys! So our outdoor ceremony can accommodate all of our original guests (100 people) but due to Covid-19 restrictions our reception can only have 50-60 people. Should I still invite those people...

I had no idea that cake could taste different than cupcakes! I had my heart set on cupcakes because I thought it would be quick and easy. Our bakery cake tasting was cupcakes and they were delicious....

Hi there , can anyone recommend any faux table greenery. I got a quote for live eucalyptus and my jaw dropped . I'd like something that looks real and not cheap. Or if anyone has ideas of other...

I know that vendors (photographers, DJ, etc) need to be included in your count to the caterer, but do you give them a seat at a table and put on a seating chart? If not, where do they typically eat...

Any ideas for a fall wedding where we can enjoy the colours?

Hi! Fingers crossed we can do our 50ish person (we have a 25 person list too) mostly outdoor wedding in May 2021 with the proper social distancing & other safety measures in place. This one...

Hi I am a little lost on what I want for the reception. Do I want a table with just me and my futur husband or do we want to be sitting with our bridal party? Thanks very much

Hey when did you have or when are you going to have your food tasting. My venue said they book them for winter months. Im waiting for the food tasting to make our menu and send out invitations. They...

Hi all! Due to all the changes with COVID we have had to change our wedding plans numerous times. We have finally settled to having a backyard wedding with 20 people (parents, grandparents and...

We have not decided on our first dance song yet! We both love country music so I’d like it to be that genre 😊 What suggestions do you have?

I've been thinking of having two long tables of friends who mean a lot to us at our reception to bypass the formal wedding party selection. Possibly asking the women to wear a specific colour and...

Are you doing a traditional guestbook? Something else? Share your ideas!

Hi my venue is too small for a full band so we decided on a DJ and want a live music option. Preferably someone who can jam out to popular songs on the dancefloor with our guests.

Tell me about your wedding cake flavours! Not the colour or decoration but what it actually tastes like. Why did you pick that flavour? Did you taste a bunch before deciding? Did you get one flavour...

Hi y’all , One thing I’m finding in venue shopping is that lots of places don’t seem to have vegetarian options on their menu. Most do refer to the ability to get something vegetarian, but I feel like...

Hi to all Brides & Grooms, Wondering who YOU are allowing to say a speech at your wedding? Will you be letting your parents speak? MOH & BM, maybe siblings, uncles, grandparents? What have you...