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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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Jared
Corkage Fees / Contract
Jared, On April 4, 2020 at 16:23

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...

Amelia, sunday 5-Apr-20 3 699
Cliodhna
Green or Red Light: Assigned Seating?
Cliodhna, On March 9, 2020 at 09:05

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...

Stephanie, friday 3-Apr-20 25 208
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Food for Kids
Hank, On April 1, 2020 at 19:48

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...

Shannon, thursday 2-Apr-20 3 82
Shanabri
Music
Shanabri, On March 15, 2020 at 18:43

We're not dancers and didn't want to hire a DJ or band and plan on making a playlist for background noise. Any tips on making an enjoyable playlist?

The Thomas', wednesday 1-Apr-20 7 166
EbonyAriana
disney themed wedding
EbonyAriana, On March 29, 2020 at 13:04

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...

Megan, wednesday 1-Apr-20 10 192
Amanda
Wedding speeches
Amanda, On April 29, 2019 at 09:39

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...

Tiffany, wednesday 1-Apr-20 16 343
Lynnie
How many... cake tiers?
Lynnie, On January 27, 2020 at 09:05

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...

Sadia, wednesday 1-Apr-20 31 237
Liga
Who else is planning Magician or any other show for their wedding?
Liga, On March 3, 2020 at 14:11

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...

Vinod, monday 30-Mar-20 24 163
Wawa
Wedding Lunch Options
Wawa, On March 26, 2020 at 19:11

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...

Wawa, monday 30-Mar-20 5 123
switzeco
Tables!
switzeco, On March 26, 2020 at 16:35

How did everyone do their cake, sign in, and gift tables? bonus if you incoperated your loved ones who have passed on.

Rayanne, sunday 29-Mar-20 4 106
Jamie
Reception Hall Decor Budget
Jamie, On March 28, 2020 at 12:11

We are getting married June 19/21 I didnt think I was going to want a whole lot of reception decor but now I'm thinking I would like chair covers, maybe sashes, an overlay on each table and the head...

Hank, saturday 28-Mar-20 3 162
Rachael
Brother/sister wedding dance songs
Rachael, On March 26, 2020 at 12:35

Hi everyone! I'm getting married next year and am having a hard time finding a song to dance to with my brother at my wedding in place of the traditional father/daughter dance, as our father passed...

Samantha, thursday 26-Mar-20 1 100
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Kids Table?
Hank, On March 17, 2020 at 12:43

For those with children aged 5-10 at your wedding reception, are you placing them at a kids table so they can be with people their own age? Or are you just having them sit with their respective...

Casey, monday 23-Mar-20 9 395
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Seating chart or no seating chart that is the question?
Courtney, On February 19, 2020 at 12:58

Hey ladies I am in need of some advice! Im trying to figure out which would be better a seating plan I put together or letting your guests choose a seat themselves?

Margaret, sunday 22-Mar-20 17 594
Kate-Lynn
How to make the bride and groom kiss
Kate-Lynn, On March 10, 2020 at 09:49

Hello, looking for ideas on fun easy ways to “make the bride and groom kiss”. Going to make a small placecard for the table.

Lindsay, saturday 21-Mar-20 8 3,886
Samantha
Alcohol questions🍷🍸🍺🍾🥃
Samantha, On January 13, 2020 at 15:42

For the brides that are providing your own alcohol, where did you buy your wine? How much did you get per guest? Did you provide other kinds of alcohol too ie beer, hard liquor etc?

Kimberly, wednesday 18-Mar-20 20 630
Kayla
Do i need appetizers?
Kayla, On March 12, 2020 at 13:41

We are having our ceremony at 4:00 (same location as the reception) which will lead right into cocktail hour. Cocktail hour will be 5:00-6:00, while some family members join us for photos. We expect...

Catherine, wednesday 18-Mar-20 9 2,939
Jamie
Hey, I was suggested to make activity kit for preteens?
Jamie, On March 8, 2020 at 12:43

I have invited my godchild and her friend to my wedding, they are the only kids at the wedding. They are 12, and 13 years girls. Thinking of putting a little pre-teen activity kit.. Any suggestions? ...

Carly, tuesday 17-Mar-20 6 102
Alicia
Cakes
Alicia, On March 9, 2020 at 19:34

Has anyone not done a cake... did anyone notice? We already have dessert with the meal and then late night food

Carly, tuesday 17-Mar-20 8 165
Sarah-Lynn
Children at Wedding Reception
Sarah-Lynn, On March 12, 2020 at 10:49

I need some insight ... It was decided that my niece and nephew would be our flower girl and ring bearer (age 5 and 7). It was also decided that we did not want any children at the wedding reception....

Carly, tuesday 17-Mar-20 9 237
Kate-Lynn
Travel wedding theme
Kate-Lynn, On March 7, 2020 at 16:54

Anyone done a travel wedding theme? Let me see some things you did! So far we are doing suitcases for wedding favours and the tables are countries we have visited.

Shannon, monday 16-Mar-20 4 96
J. M.
Seating
J. M., On March 13, 2020 at 18:10

In terms of a seating chart, or at least figuring out who is at what table, how did you decide that? Draw it out? Excel document? List? Thanks

Shannon, monday 16-Mar-20 7 124
Heidi
Cater your own wedding
Heidi, On March 4, 2020 at 05:36

Has anyone catered their wedding or are thinking of a bit of a DIY food.. We would hire servers for prep and whatnot aswell. But want to do somethibg a little unique and having no luck on finding...

Heidi, monday 16-Mar-20 11 130
Jennifer
Question about the songs
Jennifer, On March 15, 2020 at 12:52

Hi y'all, just wondering about the specifics for entrance song and first dance song. Are these the same song? And if they are not the same do you play the full length of the song or just a snippet?...

Jennifer, monday 16-Mar-20 7 125
Agnieszka
Wedding Sparklers canada
Agnieszka, On March 6, 2020 at 23:24

Has anyone bought sparklers (like 30+ inch ones) smokeless in CANADA? Every website does not ship to Canada. I don’t get it! Is there some sort of law now? Lol

Shannon, friday 13-Mar-20 3 198
Chantell
Non traditional buffet!
Chantell, On February 21, 2020 at 12:19

Opinions needed ! So my uncle is a chef and as our wedding gift he has agreed to run our buffet ! All we have to do is help prep the food a few days before , and pay for the cost of the food . After...

Karina, thursday 12-Mar-20 17 187
Cindell&Reda
Photo Booth
Cindell&Reda, On March 11, 2020 at 21:04

Any recommendations on reasonably priced photo booth? thx

Karina, thursday 12-Mar-20 5 239
Cliodhna
Poll: Table numbers or table names?
Cliodhna, On November 19, 2019 at 09:05

Table names are a great way to add some fun and personality to your wedding day, however, table numbers can be a lot more straightforward. Especially if you have a large wedding with lots of tables!...

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Lynnie
Fondant, Buttercream, or Naked Cake?
Lynnie, On October 25, 2019 at 13:28

What's your favourite cake frosting?? Are you all about the icing? Do you love the look of a naked cake or the intricate designs you can do with fondant? Cast your vote below!

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Last vote thursday 12-Mar-20 23 208
Alyssa
Are you in favor of favours?
Alyssa, On February 25, 2020 at 21:18

I was always someone who thought wedding favors were a really fun addition to any wedding! It was always fun receiving a little something, kind of like a thank you for attending! However, as I started...

Karina, thursday 12-Mar-20 30 880 1
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Wedding dinner
Cc, On March 11, 2020 at 07:44

Hey everyone! So for our wedding were doing a country style and were have a bbq style dinner like pulled pork,homemade baked beans,coleslaw,greens and corn I really don't wanna dish out anymore money...

Cc, thursday 12-Mar-20 10 105
Lynnie
How many... hours will your reception be?
Lynnie, On January 27, 2020 at 09:05

Will your wedding reception be more of a sprint or a marathon?? How long do you plan on hosting the celebrations? How many hours long will your reception be? 🕚 Photo by Shelby Renee Photography Next...

Francesca, thursday 12-Mar-20 22 216 1

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