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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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Cost saving ideas for food
Lynnea, On February 12, 2020 at 07:31

Hi Guys! I’m curious what everyone is thinking of doing about feeding your guests... is it something that you should go all out on? Or would it be respectful enough to do a potluck and ask guests to...

Hayley, wednesday 12-Feb-20 16 121
Joey
Secret or Sharing? - Your first dance song
Joey, On June 3, 2019 at 08:28

Have you been asked about "your song" yet? When people get curious about your first dance do you share what song you've chosen, or are you trying to keep it a surprise for the big moment? Is your...

Beatriz, tuesday 11-Feb-20 27 1,849
Taylor
Centrepiece help!
Taylor, On February 11, 2020 at 10:50

I need centrepiece help! We’re planning on having 2 long 30+ foot rectangular tables set up for dinner. I already have small glass votives but I’m not sure what to pair it with. I’m thinking dyed...

Geneviève, tuesday 11-Feb-20 7 106
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Picking the venue
Stephanie, On February 4, 2020 at 22:24

We haven't gone out to look at venues yet, but I have found one venue that I have absolutely love from the pictures. Has anyone fallen in love with a venue and just picked one with out shopping...

Tania, tuesday 11-Feb-20 14 170
Ashley
Catering
Ashley, On January 29, 2020 at 23:41

We are ready to pick a caterer, currently deciding between two. Did you have a tasting with your caterer? One that we are looking at doesn't offer tastings and the other is, in my opinion, a bit...

Ashley, monday 10-Feb-20 14 119
Cash
Reception entrance songs?!
Cash, On February 8, 2020 at 12:40

I need help figuring what to walk into our reception to! We would like something either upbeat and celebratory, like k.c and the sunshine band, or open to something really funny!! Ty!

Allison, monday 10-Feb-20 5 203
Veronica
Guests tip on top of the tip we are giving
Veronica, On February 8, 2020 at 19:04

Our venue includes everything so with the minimum spend there is a large tip that goes along with it. We are just worried our guests will tip the bartenders not knowing that we have already tipped...

Tori, monday 10-Feb-20 8 191
Emilie
Vote for the worst wedding cake!
Emilie, On December 14, 2016 at 15:05

Hey future brides Let's do things differently... Vote for the worst wedding cake! A. Cake tower B. Till death do us part C. Sushi cake Which of these 3 is the worst wedding cake? **** Images:...

Heidi, monday 10-Feb-20 19 684
Theresa
Salad Bar or Pre-made Salad
Theresa, On February 5, 2020 at 10:19

We are having a buffet style pig roast for our dinner and I'm trying to decide whether to have pre-made Cesar salads or to have a salad bar with other options! We will also be having potato and...

Heidi, monday 10-Feb-20 10 350
Lynnie
Country, R&B, Classic Rock, or Pop? What genre is your first dance song? 🎵
Lynnie, On February 6, 2020 at 09:05

Golden oldies and crooning country ballads seem to dominate the dance floor!! What kind of song did you pick for your first dance? A sultry slow jam? A Motown favourite that lets you show off your...

Taylor, friday 7-Feb-20 11 123
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Food Hall Wedding-thoughts?
Carina, On February 3, 2020 at 12:45

Hi fellow brides/grooms Just wanted some advice-my fiancé and I are currently planning our wedding for 2021. We’ve seen a few venues and they are sooo pricey 😔 We visited a food hall, it’s basically a...

Rayanne, wednesday 5-Feb-20 10 108
Kelsie
Centrepiece Pics!
Kelsie, On January 28, 2020 at 13:15

Hellllo WW! I've finally booked a time to have my demo floral/decor set up at my venue in a few months! Starting to feel real! I had a vision in my head of my floral centrepieces, but my floral/decor...

Ashley, wednesday 5-Feb-20 9 135
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Alternatives to an evening reception?
Xivim, On January 31, 2020 at 16:39

Hello Everyone, My Fiance and I have decided against throwing an evening reception for all of the guests since at our wedding there is food (breakfast & lunch), desert (no cake though) and drinks...

Ashley, wednesday 5-Feb-20 10 194
Brooke
First Dance song suggestions
Brooke, On February 1, 2020 at 13:31

I need help finding a first dance song! I loved from the ground up but that was my best friends first dance song so I want something different, I want something slow and preferably country - any...

Ashley, wednesday 5-Feb-20 11 168
Genna
Catering... Is it cheaper in house or outside?
Genna, On February 3, 2020 at 18:57

Just wondering if people have found that one is cheaper than the other most times

Rayanne, wednesday 5-Feb-20 9 398
Alycia
please Help! Asking for a cancellation fee unreasonable or not?
Alycia, On January 29, 2020 at 14:54

I’m uncertain what to do, and what’s appropriate. Our wedding date is our 10 year dating anniversary March 14th 2020. Just to put you in context; we chose 10 years because it’s special to us, not...

Alycia, thursday 30-Jan-20 27 634
Joey
What's Your Wedding Style: Buffet or Plated?
Joey, On August 13, 2017 at 14:05

Hello everyone! This week we are discovering "What's Your Wedding Style" through a series of questions. So... Will your food be served buffet style or plated? What about family style, or stations?...

Tina, wednesday 29-Jan-20 78 488
Katie
Late night wedding venues
Katie, On October 19, 2016 at 12:38

Hey! Has anyone come across any wedding venues in Ontario that are open later- like until about 2am? Thanks, Katie

Amelia, wednesday 29-Jan-20 13 1,282
Bridget
Late Reception Finding
Bridget, On January 8, 2020 at 11:49

This is probably just going to be me venting, but I recently found out the venue I booked for my reception serves awful overpriced food and are extremely hard to work with. They also have a rule in...

Bridget, wednesday 29-Jan-20 9 139
Sammi
Reception
Sammi, On January 27, 2020 at 09:07

I'm sturggling with supper siggestions. Like really struggling. Can anyone toss out suggestions. Thanks

Kadi, monday 27-Jan-20 13 125
Carling
Different fabrics, but same colour of table cloth?
Carling, On January 25, 2020 at 20:12

I am looking at decorations for my September wedding and trying to decide what to do for table decor. I had an idea today that it might be nice to do alternating table cloths in the same colour (navy...

Tori, monday 27-Jan-20 5 119
Gloria
Wedding cake
Gloria, On January 21, 2020 at 12:06

All right ladies... snap me with inspo pics or your own wedding cake 😃

Amelia, sunday 26-Jan-20 14 160
Breanna
Brunch for the Reception
Breanna, On January 20, 2020 at 17:55

Has anyone done, or is doing brunch for the reception? Our wedding is saturday afternoon, and reception is sunday morning/afternoon. I'm a little nervous about this decision, we did it to save cash....

Amelia, sunday 26-Jan-20 11 182
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Decor
Catherine, On January 22, 2020 at 23:26

Has anyone incorporated a Scottish/Celtic/Highland theme into their reception decor? I'm struggling with decor ideas for table centerpieces. We'll be using various tartans for table runners. My FH...

Amelia, sunday 26-Jan-20 10 108
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Wedding Favours
Christopher, On January 24, 2020 at 15:08

Any good suggestions for store or websites to prepare wedding favours for approximately 90-100 guests?

Christopher, sunday 26-Jan-20 4 113
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Catering Contract - Caterers have zero liability for sickness if we bring in outside food?
Daniel, On January 24, 2020 at 21:52

We recently got contract for our wedding venue (which also does the catering). While reading the terms and conditions I found that they mentioned that they will no longer be liable for any food...

Daniel, saturday 25-Jan-20 7 1,469
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Stress and Money of Picking a Venue
Courtney, On January 24, 2020 at 10:51

Hi everyone, My partner and I are in the midst of trying to pick a venue, but I am changing my mind every hour and it's driving us both nuts. Money is playing a huge part in this - the venue I love is...

Kelsie, saturday 25-Jan-20 5 122
Katrina
Food! Talk to me...
Katrina, On January 21, 2020 at 18:47

So 50-55 people wedding reception, Im doing a big old pig and some roasts but i need plain and simple sides to go with it. There is no selection so I need to make it versatile. this is driving me nuts...

Ashley, thursday 23-Jan-20 10 130
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Missing Something
Cassie, On January 22, 2020 at 13:37

Hey everyone, I am starting to get some finer details together but I feel like I’m missing things ! We’re having a beach wedding in Mexico, ceremony in a gazebo, cocktail hour at the beaches bar, and...

Cassie, thursday 23-Jan-20 8 125
Lynnie
Doing or Ditching: The Bouquet Toss?
Lynnie, On April 1, 2019 at 09:05

Tossing the bouquet to the single ladies at your reception is a tradition that has been cooling off in recent years, but some people can’t imagine a wedding without it! Are you still tossing the...

Jordan, wednesday 22-Jan-20 46 883
Hrhofstx
Wedding Backdrop Ideas?
Hrhofstx, On January 16, 2020 at 16:04

Who has ideas of a wedding backdrop for behind the sweetheart/King's/head table?

Hrhofstx, wednesday 22-Jan-20 6 113
Cassie
Catering vs all inclusive
Cassie, On January 21, 2020 at 21:57

Hey everyone!! I’m in need of some advice. My fiancé and I have been starting the search for the perfect venue. So far everything we have considered has been packages- price is all in one type deal....

Geneviève, wednesday 22-Jan-20 3 85

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