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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FH and I decided that it's not worth it to hire a DJ and instead are just going to make an awesome playlist on Spotify and just let it play. We're also adding a "song request" portion on our RSVPs so...
Hello everyone! This week we're playing "Keep or Skip" with popular wedding traditions! So... Will you have a grand exit? Or are you skipping this tradition? Wedding Traditions: Keep or Skip? Photo by...
Wondering what everyone does for order of events? Our ceremony is at 1:30 Cocktails 5-5:45Entrance 5:45-6 Buffet style supper 6 Cake cutting after supper But do you do speeches before or after supper?...
It's our final tradition! How do you feel about the cake smash? Is it a cute and fun memorable wedding moment? Or would you be super pissed if your new spouse smashed cake in your face? 🍰 What's your...
To toss the bouquet, or not to toss? 💐 That is the divisive question! Some brides are so over this outdated tradition, and don't want to drag out all their single friends onto the dance floor while...
Clink Clink!! 🥂 It's time to smooch again, as demanded by your guests! Are you saying keep to this tradition because you'll take any opportunity to lay another kiss on your new spouse's lips? 😘 Or do...
Are you keeping the tradition of dancing with your parents at the reception with father-daughter and mother-son dances (or whatever family combo works for you!)? Or would you rather cancel this...
Cotton Candy Machine Does anyone have experience with this machin in parties? I was thinking to rent a cute cotton candy machine for our cocktail hour to make it fun, to try it and make some photos...
What are people's thoughts on arranged seating? I see many brides making seating charts and assigning people to certain tables/chairs even. With a few divorced parents in the family....and just people...
Our DJ only offers 7 hours of service. We can pay $65/hour extra, but meh. I don't wanna. Our venue shuts things down at 12:30. So 7 hours before that is 5:30. I was also hoping for a 2pm...
I am considering not having a wedding cake. I am reflecting on when I was a wedding guest (I am at the age I am attending anywhere from 2 to 4 weddings each year). I honestly do not remember any...
Thoughts on having someone in the bridal party be the MC? We are currently trying to find two people to MC our reception and having a tough time finding two people that are confident enough and know...
We are having a small wedding of 25 - 35 people. We were looking at a catering company who can provide all the plates/cutlery/glasses, linens and tablecloths, buffet style with cleanup included. They...
Does anyone know where I can rent linens for an affordable price??
There seems to be a huge gap between what certain wedding favours cost, and I suppose it depends somewhat on the overall theme of the wedding, too. But what did you spend on favours? What did you end...
Hello! My dad asked me if I’m going to change into a second more “comfortable dress “ on my wedding night. I’m not sure what that would look like. If you have one, what does your second dress look...
Hi all! We have recently booked the Guild Inn for our wedding venue and are looking for affordable companies to drape the walls! If anyone has any recommendations or has gotten married there and has...
It's all about the details... but those details can be expensive!! How are you budgeting for decor? Will you be splurging or saving? Splurge? Photo from Distinct Occasions Or Save? Photo by Steve...
There's no doubt that food and booze costs will eat up a large portion of your total wedding budget! On average, couples tend to spend anywhere from 20-40% of their budget just on food and drinks!...
Hey Everyone, Just starting my wedding planning now and wondering if anyone knows of any cottage/backyard type wedding reception locations? I'm looking to keep it outdoors, tent optional, approx...
FH and I are having a country-themed barn wedding. Our wedding party is coincidentally all couples (tight-knit friend group lol), and if they don't already know, they're learning or are willing to...
I'm currently in the middle of assigning everyone seats and I am wondering how many guests everyone assigned to each table. We are doing round tables and it automatically puts the number per table at...
What are your top song requests for your wedding reception? Is there a specific artist or genre that dominates your 'must play' list? 🎵 Finish the sentence! Next Question: We’re definitely skipping...
Do you have Evening surprise for your guests.... I have booked a Brazilian dancer show. I ordered two girl show. Since place is not too big. They will make amazing dance with colorful Brazilian...
Hello all! I'm in a bit of a conundrum and hoping to see what others may think - We saw the venue in early 2018 (Jan-Feb 2018) and were given a pricing guide/their 'wedding package' for the venue...
I've seen various styles of guest books used as a wall hanging from wooden decor to canvas. I like the idea of repurposing guestbooks to home decor for newlywed but I am not sure how long I would...
I consider myself a traditional bride, but neither my fiancé or I are cake people. We plan to have a S’mores bar and the caterer is serving dessert with the meal. Should we have a cake made “just for...
My dj asked what songs I would like for leaving alter and grand entrance at the hall. I have no clue! I am horrible with music but wasn't a fan of the ones he suggested. What did you guys all use?
My wedding is still 10 months away but ive done the seating chart for the people we know 1000% are coming. is anyone having fun plopping them around in weddingwire? i put in the dj table and cake...
We are getting married at The Glenerin Inn and Spa next year and planning to have a sweetheart table. The headtable placement would be infront of an extra door and sign. Rhe venue supplies the curtain...
Hello everyone I am looking for ideas to fundraise for the ramainding of our balance of our venue any ideas
Are you hoping your photographer will get some beautiful exit shots, or will you be the ones waving your guests off? What’s your send-off style? Are you planning on doing a grand exit?? Photo by Kate...
