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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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...
Good day everyone! Hoping to get a bit of advice regarding the venue we are going with. We are currently trying to bring our own alcohol (for cost reasons), and our venue has stated they will charge a...
How nitty-gritty are you getting with your seating plan? Are you assigning tables or going one step further by assigning seats too? Are you green lighting this additional level of seating chart...
For those with kids aged less than 20 months, what are you feeding them at the reception? They're still so young to the point where they have special feeding schedules and many parents probably...
We are having a Disney themed wedding and we are so excited! Doing most things DIY style and would LOVE some inspiration if you have any. Has anyone done a Disney / fairy tale themed wedding and have...
Is everyone doing speeches at their wedding ?? We will definitely say something and thank everyone for coming but we weren't planning for anyone else to give speeches... A couple of our friends in the...
Are you stacking your wedding cake sky high?? Or do you love the clean look of a single tier? Does it all depend on how many guests you need to feed? How many tiers will your wedding cake have? Photo...
Who else is planning Magicien or any other show for their wedding? Since, we have small wedding, max 30 people I decided, we need more shows. We already will have Brazilian show, which will open dance...
Hey everyone, who here will be hosting or have attended a lunch wedding in a hall? For those who have been, how do you feel about a plated vs buffet? I know lunch/daytime weddings tend to be less...
