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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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...
Hi guys so I'm trying to figure out some logistical issues. My guest #s will be between 40-48 ppl depending on my final count I won't know until next year. I want to have either a family style dinner...
We are having our reception at Cammidge House, a heritage house we are renting for the day, and I would like to know how to handle the serving of the alcohol. If we can't just buy our own and let...
Hello Ladies! I met with a bakery in Ontario yesterday to discuss wedding cake and the price I was quoted absolutely SHOCKED me. The cake we envisioned is very simple, two tiers, 8" with 6" on top....
Hi guys does this seem like too much to spend on just a venue I'm green to wedding planning but from what I'm reading I'm not sure if this is a good package or not .
Has anyone seen the new set up on the Kelly Clarkson Show? Imagine all these giant monitors each for a special guest to be there "in-person" for your big day. You can see them and they can dance along...
Hi! My fiancé and I are planning a witch's ball wedding and we have been going over different decoration ideas. We want it classy and elegant and not looking like a Halloween party, but we still like...
If covid persists, we're cutting our open bar (no point since it'll be a shorter party, there's no dancing and cocktail hour). We're debating if we would prefer bottles of wine at the table so guests...
We are 21 day’s away (hopefully anyway!). I was about to pay the invoice for my florist as it is due this week and there is an option to leave a tip. I hadn’t even thought of this and now unsure what...
Hi everyone! I have the most ridiculous question. We have booked a photographer for full day photography (getting ready all the way through to one/two hours into dancing aspect of reception). My...
Just for fun! Planning during covid has been so stressful.......would love to see some pictures! So.........ladies (and gents) drop the ONE inspiration photo (I know, we all have a crazy amount of...
Will you and your wedding party have front row seats at a head table at your reception? Or have you decided on a sweetheart table, or another seating selection? Are you giving the green light to a...
What are people’s thoughts on a toonie bar? If you did a toonie bar was it a success or a fail
We had a beautiful Banff wedding planned for this winter. We cancelled with the intention of rescheduling. That lasted for about 2 days before we decided just to get married. We planned everything in...
Table names are a fun reception trend, and an easy way to get creative with your theme! What's your take on using table names instead of standard table numbers? Are you giving table names a green or...
I need some advice has anyone chosen a venue that is 2 or more hours away how do you go about catering etc do you find a local caterer or one that will drive to the location this also goes for...
Hi everyone - I am doing my seating chart by table number. Does each separate section need to be in alphabetical order? Is it alpha order by first or last name?
Hi guys! For those of you that chose not to do the traditional bouquet and the garter toss, did you find an alternative? What was it? I’m trying to find something different before deciding to just let...
Live bands can have a big impact on your reception, but they also mean big bucks!! 💰 Have you already decided on a DJ, or are you entertaining thoughts of a live band? Does a live band get your green...
Are you planning one final private spin with your future spouse to end the reception? Or selecting the perfect song for all your guests to hit the floor for one last dance? Or is this one extra thing...
Hi Everyone! I was just curious if others included a plate count for their photographers and DJ. I was going to give them a tip but I wasn’t sure if the standard is to also feed them.
Hello everyone! This week we're playing "Keep or Skip" with popular wedding traditions! So... Are you going to cut the cake? Or are you skipping this tradition? Wedding Traditions: Keep or Skip? Photo...
Hey all! My finacee and I have no idea what to do for wedding favours. My sister gave out sunglasses at her wedding, which nobody took. Another friend had little bookmarks printed up, which were more...
Hi everyone, We’re planning a 100% vegan wedding next year and we were wondering if anyone has any tips or suggestions regarding catering, cake etc . We are not sure if we should have it buffet style...
So, what’s everyone doing for a seating chart? I have a limited time frame.