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, Scheduled to get married on October 10, 2020. We have been playing the wait and see game and trying to decide whether to postpone, cancel or go ahead with some kind of altered celebration. I’m...
Hey everyone We have made the tough decision due to multiple factors to postpone our wedding with 120 guest list until next year (October 2020-October 2021). However, we are still having an intimate...
Hey ladies! So with the phase 2 in Alberta being rolled out at the end of this week, we are now allowed to have all our guests at our ceremony which is great! But the new indoor gathering number is 50...
Hey Everyone, We are looking into having a food truck for our catering and I was wondering if anyone had any idea on what their pricing looked like? OR had any tips on where to begin searching for...
Hey Everyone, Looking for some advice on how to properly "Social Distance" but still have fun at our backyard wedding, any fun games that can limit the risk? We like to party so we thought we could...
What is your reception venue like? Tell us about the style of your venue, and how you chose it. Photo via Whistler Blackcomb in Whistler >>Next question: Where will you spend your wedding night?...
Who is involved in the bridal party entrance At the reception? Do they all need seperate songs?
Hi! I need first dance song suggestions 🙂
I have a reception booked in my hometown. We paid the deposit and signed the contract. Now I want to cancel my location and move it to somewhere else that is farther away and with half the original...
Hello all!! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this crazy time!! I'm in the midst of trying to keep my focus on my wedding planning, rather than sitting in my constant state of panic,...
In the midst of everything going on, I'm still planning as normal and staying positive! Our wedding theme is winter wonderland, geometric shapes and our colors are sage green, cream and a touch of...
What's everyone doing for music during the non-dancing parts of the reception? Are you getting a DJ to play standard pop tunes and ballads or will it be something with less vocals like instrumental...
Just curious for those who are either already married or have received response cards for your upcoming wedding, what is the percentage for the different meals of choice? In addition to typical beef...
So, we are planning a brunch reception following a morning ceremony and curious to know who else has been to/ is planning/ done something similar and how did it work? What did you like/dislike?
Hi everyone, I'm getting married in May 2021 and was wondering if anybody had any DJ recommendations? Ideally, I would like to get a Spanish speaking DJ who could be the MC/ translator. If you don't...
Hey everyone, We are having a late-ish cocktail reception wedding (7 pm ceremony) and we are allowed our own alcohol, so we want to make our own wine to save some extra cash. We aren't having a seated...
Hey guys! My fiancé and I have decided to have a popcorn bar at our wedding. I never go crazy when I make popcorn for myself, but I know you can add all kinds of spices, Candy/chocolates, etc, so we...
How is everyone incorporating food into their big day? Are you serving dinner? If so, what’s on the menu? What type of dinner service do you think you’ll go for? Are you giving guests the option of a...
Will you guys be having a bridal party dance? And if so what song are you choosing? I really want Wild Ones by Kip Moore incorporated to sometime of the day. So I was thinking this song. Thoughts?
Does anybody know where I can find table runners in a chiffon type fabric in a slate or dusty blue like the picture below? Preferably in Canada. I would need around 15 of them. And does anyone have...
Will you rent centerpieces from a decorator or your venue to keep the stress to a minimum? Will you borrow some from someone recently married? Or will you be paying a pro to make some bespoke...
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Hey there! I am curious as to what to use for the plates and accessories (cutlery & glasses/cups) for the dinner. I am thinking disposable, but at the same time do not want to come off as tacky to...
I have about 150 guests coming and a tight schedule to fit in for photography. Which is a better way?
Where can I get the best price for renting chiavari chair in gold? thanks.
Hello. We have decided to do the kissing game with massive dice. We are going to do all odd numbers we kiss. Looking for ideas for what the guests have to do if they get an even number. So far we have...
I will not be having a bridal party and both sets of parents aren’t comfortable with doing speeches/toasts. We would do a thank you though to everyone as a couple. Does this seem ok to ditch the...
Hey all! We would love to use lit paper lanterns for the ceiling decoration(mainly white & various sizes), we are more than likely just going to implement some regular balloons with those..... I...
Hi Wedding Wire community! I've trying to find Mauve linen napkins for my event and am coming up with little luck. I'm hoping not to spend more than $2 per napkin as my guest count is 130ppl....
Hello, I am curious what center pieces others are doing?!?
Hi Everyone! My Fiancee & I are REALLY struggling to find a reception venue! We live in a small town with not many options, and REALLY don't want to settle for a hotel ballroom. We've looked into...