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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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Danielle
Last Dance of the Night
Danielle, On June 30, 2022 at 14:46

What is/was everyone’s last dance of the night? We’ve been collecting videos from guests and one of my friends took this great one of ours! I think this cover will be a popular one this year for sure!...

Kelli, saturday 15-Jul-23 7 111
Loegan
Tipping Caterer using their rentals
Loegan, On July 4, 2023 at 15:07

Hello! Just wondering people's thoughts on this. My caterer is charging 15% gratuity before tax. We are doing a buffet dinner and he is supplying all the tableware except napkins. I have to rent those...

Kelli, saturday 15-Jul-23 4 190
Michelle
If you had a weekday wedding, how many people attended vs how many you invited?
Michelle, On June 8, 2023 at 21:53

I'm having a Thursday wedding and we totally understand there may be fewer people able to attend or stay until the end of the night. I'd love to know what the range may be of guests RSVPing yes vs no....

Daily, sunday 18-Jun-23 9 157
Emilie
How to make a charitable donation as a wedding favour
Emilie, On August 21, 2022 at 15:39

My fiancee and I are going to make a charitable donation on behalf of our guests for our wedding favours. We have our charities picked out and how much we want to donate, but we aren't sure how to do...

Jolene, friday 9-Jun-23 4 204
Stephanie
Timing for Speeches
Stephanie, On March 7, 2019 at 15:06

Hey everyone! So I'm working on timelines with my FH now and I'm a bit stumped on when to do the speeches... We are doing a buffet, for 200 people, so I am allocating about an hour for everyone to get...

Jenay, friday 9-Jun-23 13 1,081
Melanie
Grand entrance
Melanie, On June 1, 2023 at 22:05

Hey everyone, In what order are you all doing your grand entrance? My FH and I have a vision, we want to come in on the song Barbie girl in a small car... With our bridal party in pairs following us...

KELLY, monday 5-Jun-23 5 79
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Catering Issue
Katalina, On April 6, 2023 at 12:02

Hi Wedding Peeps, I have a gorgeous venue but the cut off is now 10pm, due to this we needed to book a second venue for “after party.” And this has now caused our catering budget to fall below 7K...

Katalina, monday 29-May-23 2 58
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Real candles vs. led candles
Veronica, On October 26, 2020 at 16:35

Hi everyone, I love the look of lots of candles as decorations in the reception venue and creating a romantic warm glow. However, I've heard that some venues do not allow real candles because of the...

Kaye, friday 26-May-23 7 468
Rayanne
What style of wedding do you dream about?
Rayanne, On April 11, 2022 at 20:43

I found that once I started planning that there are so many styles to weddings. Glamorous, rustic, chic, romantic, bohemian, Gothic....so many choices it can really get overwhelming. We have always...

Holmes, tuesday 23-May-23 17 172 1
Stephanielarson
Toonie bar? yes or no?
Stephanielarson, On November 13, 2016 at 03:29

Hi everyone, I'm interested in your thoughts on a toonie bar? I've been to weddings that had toonie bars and I didn't mind paying for a few drinks but I just cant decide if it's inapropriate? How did...

Stacey, friday 5-May-23 27 12,700
Michael
I'm looking for Dimmable string lights
Michael, On May 10, 2019 at 13:46

Has anyone had success finding string lights (patio or Edison style) that are also be dimmable? Most LED's say they are not dimmable. We have attended a wedding previously and sometime the LED string...

Jennifer, thursday 27-Apr-23 6 99
Belle
Table call up
Belle, On April 21, 2023 at 01:30

We are doing a buffett style dinner.... what are some fun ways to call up tables? I have heard about Newly wed trivia, song titles on table and when you hear your song you go up, regular trivia... has...

Jordyn, tuesday 25-Apr-23 3 142
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Reception
Angela, On April 22, 2023 at 12:04

Did anyone do their father daughter dance at the same time as the mother and son dance ??? If so what song did you use ??

Angela, monday 24-Apr-23 2 43
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Games
Linda, On January 26, 2019 at 09:33

I saw a sign on a wedding website that said, "Don't feel like dancing? Grab a buddy and play a game!" Has anyone ever been to a wedding where they did that? Are you planning to do that? It's something...

Maria, thursday 20-Apr-23 20 407
Sandra
Wedding favours - THC bath bombs!
Sandra, On June 25, 2019 at 09:19

Time to talk about bath bombs! My fiance and I own a business in a small community and we are trying to buy everything local for our wedding. In terms of wedding favors, we don't have that many...

Anna, monday 17-Apr-23 10 153
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Venue payment
Nelia, On April 11, 2023 at 20:16

Hi! I was wondering if somebody could tell me in how many payments you usually pay for the venue. How much is it to reserve? I know it depends on the venue I just wanted to have an idea. Thanks 😊

KELLY, friday 14-Apr-23 8 170
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No dancing
Shari, On April 5, 2023 at 14:04

What do you think if there's no first dances or plan for a DJ; but rather, I'll have live classical music?

Carine, monday 10-Apr-23 8 84
Amanda
Bouquet Toss!
Amanda, On April 4, 2023 at 11:50

Are you ready to toss away the bouquet toss tradition? Or have you always looked forward to launching those flowers towards all the single ladies?! The bouquet toss! 💐

Amanda, monday 10-Apr-23 12 174
Arden
White Wine for Tables
Arden, On March 30, 2023 at 10:51

Hi everyone, For our wedding, we're going to be placing bottles of red and white wine on the tables. Has anyone done this for their wedding and if so, how did you manage to keep the white wine...

Arden, monday 3-Apr-23 8 227
Susie
When to end the wedding reception?
Susie, On March 17, 2023 at 15:02

Hello!! We are working on finalizing our timeline. Our ceremony will be at 3:30-4 with supper around 6 (not doing a first look so need more time for photos). Been trying to decide when to have the...

Hank, monday 27-Mar-23 7 128 1
Leticia
Wedding Favours!
Leticia, On September 8, 2022 at 15:33

What are you guys giving out for wedding favours? I cant decide. Mini candles? Macaroons in a clear box with a bow? I was even thinking of giving baby succulents.

Leticia, thursday 16-Mar-23 18 255
Thomas
Would it be bad etiquette to serve different tables different banquet menus?
Thomas, On February 26, 2023 at 12:23

Hi all, I wanted to get some advice from this community. To try and accommodate the number of guests at our wedding, my fiancé and I are considering the etiquette of serving our guests different set...

Hank, wednesday 1-Mar-23 7 103
Mystica
Feeding Vendors
Mystica, On July 13, 2019 at 17:02

Are you guys planning to feed your vendors? If I were a vendor, I would want to get fed. But I mean... they’re already getting paid. What is customary, & what do you guys plan on doing?

Alim, tuesday 28-Feb-23 20 1,097
Cliodhna
Poll: Are your centerpieces high or low?
Cliodhna, On March 12, 2020 at 09:05

Are you choosing high elaborate centerpieces that your guests can gaze up at? Or would you prefer simpler, shorter centerpieces? Perhaps you are incorporating both into your table decor? What height...

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Julie
It's all about Compromise!
Julie, On February 9, 2023 at 13:10

It's all in the way you present it to your partner Not sure how many of you will be/have done this?? I really want to do the Table Dash at our wedding. Perfect way to have pics of all your guests,...

Kate, thursday 9-Feb-23 10 137 1
Amanda
Plated Dinner Or Buffet?!
Amanda, On December 4, 2022 at 21:38

Time for the main event - the food! Have you decided on buffet or plated dinner service for your big day?! 🍽️ Did you decide based on cost, menu and food options, or how the service fits in with the...

Amanda, tuesday 7-Feb-23 21 283
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Byob?
Alex, On August 18, 2020 at 17:25

Is having your wedding BYOB wrong, I am having an outdoor tent wedding more chill and heartfelt, would BYOB be wrong or insulting ?

Émilie, tuesday 7-Feb-23 9 1,431
Jacalyn
Drink Ticket advice
Jacalyn, On January 26, 2023 at 13:58

My husband and I married last year (July 2022). Our ceremony, cocktails/appies, and reception were all held at Cherry Creek Estate, near Kimberley BC. We were their last wedding, as they have ceased...

Hank, monday 30-Jan-23 4 537 1
Mandy
Weddingdance.school
Mandy, On January 16, 2023 at 16:31

Has anyone used WeddingDance.School to learn a pre-choreographed dance? I was a competitive dancer until the end of high school so I love the idea of a show stopping routine. Just wondering if...

Stephanie, friday 20-Jan-23 6 71
Amanda
Let's Talk Centerpieces!
Amanda, On January 5, 2023 at 15:09

What are you centerpiece plans?! Are you going with a traditional floral arrangement, or exploring non-floral ideas?! Are the guest tables and head table going to be the same or different? Let's see...

Amanda, wednesday 18-Jan-23 16 269 1
Karlee
Late night snack
Karlee, On January 29, 2020 at 10:29

What did everyone do or who catered your late night wedding snack. I’m in Moncton area. I don’t have access to the kitchen. It’s winter so no real way to store food or BBQ style etc. Food truck?

Emily, tuesday 17-Jan-23 35 1,361
Bethany
Does anyone not care to have a wedding cake?
Bethany, On January 2, 2023 at 15:50

I'm not a super traditional bride, I just got engaged and upon talking to my fiance and he doesn't reallu care to a have a cake snd neither do I. I'm not big on sweets and neither is he, we were...

Kimberly, monday 16-Jan-23 19 152

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