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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We're planning to do a buffet for dinner at our wedding reception. However, instead of a standard buffet, we're hoping to have three different stations set up throughout the room. The plan right now...
Hi everyone! My wedding is coming up FAST. (288 days lol) and I'm starting to figure out who should sit where, and I'm having difficulty with that. The table setting is Head Table, and the infront is...
How much musical control are you giving your DJ? Are you giving them free rein to play what they want? After all, they are the professionals! Do you have some definite ‘must play songs’ along with a...
How is everyone dealing with the seats that are in the back or far from the head table? I would not want to put anyone in the back but this is impossible.
Hello Everyone! I have a question, I thought our venue would do plated dinners but they have changed their staffing and 'experience' so it will now be buffet style. I'm wondering how this worked out...
Hi everyone I’m looking for ideas for how to call up guests for the buffet - we are having long harvest tables with 36 guests at each (140 people total). Since we can’t do the normal route of calling...
For my seating chart I am using a large mirror, does anyone know a person/company that does writing?
We have a lot of guests who are from around the same time that Abba hit the top of their career on the music hit list. So taking that into consideration we are going to throw some Abba into the...
Hey guys My wedding is in Chilliwack BC on 18/09/20 and Im looking for some Dj recommendations. So far I've looked at " DJ Felix Alexander" ( recommended by my venue ) He's looking to be around...
While cake is the classic choice for weddings, couples today are serving up a whole variety of delicious desserts, from cake pops to donuts to s'mores! What’s on your dessert menu? Are you sticking...
Your guest book is a wonderful keepsake from your wedding, with beautiful messages from family, friends and special guests! Have you thought about yours yet? Will you go for a traditional book that...
At our wedding we are essentially doing 2 long harvest tables (see picture). We have 10 members of our bridal party in total (5 groomsmen, 5 bridesmaid). So we definitely want to have bridal party...
We have a mini cheesecake bar- 12 different flavours. Where I am struggling is how much to order- should I order assuming all guests will eat the cheesecake? I ordered 2 dozen of each flavour (24...
Rather than a traditional wedding cake, my FH and I are looking into a cannoli cake, sort of like this: https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/388013324147243642/ Has anyone done a non-traditional "cake" like...
In need of some help everyone! I will be dancing with my step father whose been my step dad for just over 20 years. He isn’t really an emotional person and we aren’t as close as some parents are with...
A signature cocktail is a fun way to add some personality to your wedding menu and is quickly becoming a cocktail hour staple! Are you serving a signature cocktail at your wedding? 🍹 What is the...
What are your thoughts on having an open bar? Do you think it’s always worth the splurge, or is beer and wine more than fine? In your opinion, is a fully stocked open bar overrated or underrated?...
Ok, photobooths! What do you think? Are they a great way to keep your guests entertained and get some great memories too, or are you over the craze? Are photobooths overrated or underrated? Photo from...
It’s the end of the wedding, and time for the newlyweds to make their getaway! Are you hiring a crew to manage clean up? Who will take care of your cards and gifts, decor, guest book, etc? Who's...
Hey ladies! If anyone could please share or recommend ideas on wedding favours that would be greatly appreciated!
Reception toasts from your father, maid of honor, and best man can be incredibly moving and bring everyone to happy tears! 😭 That is, when the speeches are done well! On the other hand, they can also...
We have collected tons of mis matched china plates and now my dad has given me tons of China tea cups and saucers.I absolutely love them but my FH isn’t so crazy about the added clutter 😢 so I’m...
Does anyone know of any good websites to buy wedding shoes that are Canadian or ship to Canada and accept returns if there are any problems?
There’s no denying that they make some amazing photographs, but what do you think about sparkler send offs? Is a sparkler send off a must for you, or are you over this trend? Do you think sparkler...
You either love them or you hate them! Do you love the look of naked cakes or are you a frosting fanatic who would never skip the sweet stuff? Are naked cakes overrated or underrated? Photo from MJ...
Candy Wedding favor ideas...The more I think....the more I would like to have something for my guests! But nothing too expensive and something useful. I saw on youtube, on one wedding, scratching...
Many couples want to curate an amazing guest experience and this often involves devising the perfect seating chart. It’s common that guests are assigned a specific table at a reception. Assigned...
Hi All! We are wondering how many people you think is reasonable for vendor meals? My hair and makeup artists are friends, so I would invite them and their husbands as they are doing services and...
I have to confess that I've never actually seen a garter toss in person! But apparently 37% of grooms still participate in this reception tradition! Will this toss tradition make the cut for your...
Have you decided on your wedding favours? Are you going with something edible or a personalized keepsake? Photo from Efflorescence Events in Laval, Quebec
Hi ladies! I'm looking for some ideas and inspiration on how to decorate (if at all) our bridal party table. We will be sitting with our 3 bridesmaids, 3 groomsmen and their spouses. There will only...
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Emilie I got married in - 0000 Quebec
