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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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BYOB venues near me Kitchener Ontario
Lisa, On February 22, 2020 at 22:56

Other than Victoria Park and The Museum, does anyone know of a venue that allows you to supply the alcohol near Kitchener Ontario

Ashley, tuesday 25-Feb-20 4 273 1
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18 month old
Jordan, On February 16, 2020 at 20:38

Ok so we are having our wedding Friday march 27th. Our son will be 18 months old. Our venue is half an hour out of the city and everyone will be shuttling there and back. What did everyone do with...

Cliodhna, tuesday 25-Feb-20 3 92
Kenny
Uncle/niece Songs
Kenny, On February 22, 2020 at 22:30

Hi, I am doing my dance with my uncle. He’s been like a father to me and I am trying to find the perfect song. Any suggestions?!!

Amelia, monday 24-Feb-20 3 3,099
Lindsay
Alcohol Options
Lindsay, On February 23, 2020 at 11:28

Hello, I’m curious what all your input is on what alcohol options we should provide? I’m thinking no hard liquor. What I do plan on is a craft brewery, some other domestic beer, red and white wine,...

Amelia, monday 24-Feb-20 7 107
Gloria
Walking into the reception
Gloria, On February 20, 2020 at 17:15

What song is everyone having their bridal party/ themselves enter to?

Lee-Andréa, monday 24-Feb-20 15 408
Erann
Band vs dj
Erann, On February 23, 2020 at 14:19

HELP! Can't decide between a band or DJ. I keep going back and forth, I can see the pros and cons with each! Any suggestions, tips, advise?? Thank you!!!!

Megan, monday 24-Feb-20 14 371 1
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Vista Print - Reception only invites
Taylor, On February 20, 2020 at 14:26

Hi everyone, I'm just curious if anyone ordered "reception only" invite cards from Vista Print? We are having a very small ceremony, so most invites will be the reception cards. I notice on Vista...

Chelsea, sunday 23-Feb-20 9 110
Chanelle
Centre pieces gone... bad?
Chanelle, On February 21, 2020 at 21:38

Ok SOO after forever making my centre pieces I finally found a set up I love which involves tall candles and pampas grass. Later to discover well if the grass were to catch on fire... poof.. very...

Natasha, saturday 22-Feb-20 5 186
Jannell
Catering Woes
Jannell, On February 19, 2020 at 20:49

Hello all you lovely brides! I'm going through a bit of a tough time with catering and I'm hoping to get some opinions from you guys. I've asked within my family circle and have gotten opinions from...

Sarah, friday 21-Feb-20 13 241
Ashley
Catering budget - 130 people
Ashley, On February 20, 2020 at 10:23

Hello all, First post here. We’ve come up with a budget for our catering and I’m wondering if we are low balling too much for what we want. With a 130 person wedding, we would like family style...

Katelyn, friday 21-Feb-20 11 759
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Winter Wedding Cocktail "hour"
Hank, On February 19, 2020 at 16:45

Anyone doing a winter wedding (or any wedding where ceremony and reception takes place in the same venue)? Curious when your ceremony time and when cocktail hour is? I was thinking: 3:30pm - ceremony...

Desiree, thursday 20-Feb-20 12 697
Lynnie
Who will be on the dance floor all night?
Lynnie, On September 25, 2017 at 10:55

This week we're talking all about your relationship with your fiance(e), and asking who each question best describes - you or your fiance(e) ? Who will be on the dance floor all night - you or your...

Steph, thursday 20-Feb-20 45 223
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Looking for classic/retro country DJ
Betsie, On January 28, 2020 at 05:25

Hello, My fiancé and I are getting married this August, 30 minutes north of Kingston Ontario. We are looking for an excellent DJ that is very familiar with Classic/retro country music. Does anybody...

Betsie, wednesday 19-Feb-20 3 53
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Opinions?
Taylor, On February 11, 2020 at 17:01

So I'm not sure if I'm overthinking this one, but any opinions would be appreciated! Our wedding is in September and is outdoors. While it should be warm in the daytime it often cools off in the...

Vinod, wednesday 19-Feb-20 11 215 1
Adri
Advice - reception
Adri, On January 7, 2020 at 21:46

Hello to all I'm really lost planning my wedding, we are going to have 55 persons (family and close friends only). Its better to do in a restaurant or rent only the space and find the suppliers?...

Baria, wednesday 19-Feb-20 9 123
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Reviews on sequin tablecloths
Kassandra, On February 13, 2020 at 21:15

Hi beautiful brides! I’m looking reviews or recommendations on where you guys purchased your sequin tablecloths from? I’m looking for champagne gold and I need 3 bigger ones so I don’t want something...

Ashley, tuesday 18-Feb-20 4 78
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Reception Venue Advice
Shania, On February 17, 2020 at 21:54

Looking for opinions on a few reception venue ideas for June 2021 - I’m between a convention center hall, and a park with tents/under the stars. I don’t love the idea of a hall because it’s so...

Ashley, tuesday 18-Feb-20 7 103
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Brunch wedding venues gta
Tay, On February 3, 2020 at 17:00

I stumbled upon Cranberry Creek Gardens and noticed they have a brunch wedding package. I'm now thinking this might be a good idea for me, as I'm not big on weddings and crowds. The only issue is that...

Hank, tuesday 18-Feb-20 4 1,537
Kara
Wedding favours
Kara, On February 12, 2020 at 18:40

im so clueless but my grandmother bought me some picture wedding favors but my question is how does the wedding picture of us get taken and put in and ready for people to take home when they are...

Cliodhna, tuesday 18-Feb-20 5 115
Pauline
Grand entrance - Arabic drums
Pauline, On February 8, 2020 at 22:11

Hey guys, has anyone hired a company that does the arabic drums for the grand entrance?? I really want to, however, I dont want to spend **** on a 20 minute moment... Any reasonably priced companies...

Megan, tuesday 18-Feb-20 3 86
Kelly
Reception set up for wedding with food stations
Kelly, On February 10, 2020 at 18:22

Does anyone have photos of or ideas for how to set up the reception area for a wedding with food stations? The space we are thinking of is long and narrow. I'm assuming we will need a mixture of...

Cliodhna, tuesday 18-Feb-20 3 92
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Polish and Portuguese Wedding
bride2be, On January 28, 2020 at 21:24

Any must haves or msut do for polish/portuguese wedding. Wondering if anyone has any games we can play at the reception. Thanks!

Cliodhna, tuesday 18-Feb-20 3 375
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Venue
bride2be, On January 28, 2020 at 21:22

Still trying to choose the venue. Please comment on suggestions and experiences on the following venues... Any suggestions? - The Arlington Estate -Guild Inn -Fantasy Farm - Ancaster Mill

Cliodhna, tuesday 18-Feb-20 5 179
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Can’t decide on resort
Samantha, On February 23, 2019 at 09:04

Hello! I cannot seem to decide between Dreams Los Cabos or Dreams Riviera Cancun. Both are such beautiful resorts but different. Los Cabos is more quiet and intimate which I like. Where as Mayan...

Victoria, monday 17-Feb-20 8 104
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When do you think is the best time to serve the cake?
Shannon, On February 13, 2020 at 20:30

When do you think is a good time to serve the cake? Serve as a dessert or later in the evening. If I serve later in the evening, will people even want cake once they start drinking? And I love the...

Darren, friday 14-Feb-20 15 888
Taylor
Toonie bar- how to let guests know
Taylor, On February 13, 2020 at 19:40

Hi everyone, hoping to get some advice. My fiancé & I are planning a backyard style wedding with 150 to 200 guests. After crunching some numbers we’ve decided to go with a toonie bar during our...

Heidi, friday 14-Feb-20 15 2,055
Brittany
Bar Questions- Cash Bar we buy everything
Brittany, On February 14, 2020 at 09:54

Hey everyone, My fiancé and I are trying to have a cheap but still very nice wedding. (We are still in school so we don’t have a lot of money) We don’t have to have to spend over $1000 on a...

Vinod, friday 14-Feb-20 7 133
Laura
Where to buy wedding sparklers?
Laura, On February 13, 2020 at 19:03

Hi everyone, I can find a lot of places online that sell 36 inch wedding sparklers but I can’t find ones that will ship to Canada - anyone know of one? Thanks!

Tori, friday 14-Feb-20 7 1,062
Heidi
Venue with no kitchen
Heidi, On February 13, 2020 at 14:15

Has anyone had a venue without a kitchen? Interested in a place that only has a fridge and sink, but no oven/stovetop. What were some solutions you thought of? We are hoping to do a high...

Carly, friday 14-Feb-20 7 248
Rachel-Anne
Table arrangements with no wedding party
Rachel-Anne, On February 13, 2020 at 10:03

Good morning: I'm hoping to get some advice here on seating arrangements for the reception. My fiance and I are not having a wedding party. We each have a 'witness' for the ceremony, but not a true...

Carly, friday 14-Feb-20 9 153
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First dance song - help!
Megan, On January 21, 2020 at 20:18

Hi everyone! So I feel like I made a post similar to what I’m going to talk about now but that just goes to show that this is still an unresolved issue LOL... so my FH and I are really struggling on...

Hank, friday 14-Feb-20 19 535
Adrianna
Head Table Decor/backdrop
Adrianna, On February 12, 2020 at 12:50

Hi Everyone, I am really struggling with finding a decently priced head table back drop/decor. We are going for something very elegant. I want something like pictured below - but everywhere i have...

Gloria, wednesday 12-Feb-20 8 159

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