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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What's your seating style? Will you be sitting at sweetheart table just for two? Or will you sit with your whole wedding party at a head table? Sweetheart Table? Photo from Moments by Madeleine...
Have you made any menu additions that have special significance for you and your partner? A reference to your first date? A treat you like to make together? A cake that reflects a shared interest?...
This week we're talking about food, glorious food! Finally, perhaps the trickiest part of catering a wedding is dealing with special dietary needs. Whether it's diets, allergies, kids menus, or other...
Final question!! Is your style more sweet or savory? Would you rather have a dessert table full of sweet options, or savory late-night snacks? Dessert Table? Photo from Epiphany Events & Design in...
This week we're talking about food, glorious food! Will your guests enjoy some snacks during your cocktail hour? What have you selected? Are you going for passed hors d'oeuvres or appetizer stations?...
Time for a sweet showdown!! Which type of icing do you prefer: fondant or buttercream? Fondant? Photo by Jessica Cooper Photography Or Buttercream? Photo from Cakeity Cakes in Aurora, ON Next...
Will you have plated dinner service, or a buffet? What's your serving style?? Plated? Photo from Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver Or Buffet? Photo from Quality Hotel & Conference Centre in Abbotsford,...
What's your seating style? Will your guests grab an escort card with their table assignment, or are you displaying everything on a big seating chart? Escort Cards? Photo from Chic by Nicole Event...
What's your entertainment style? Are you down for a DJ who can play all the current hits, or do you like the dance vibe of a live band?? DJ? Photo from DJ Borhan in Toronto Or Band? Photo from...
Having my wedding in a very busy downtown location. Any tips on what to do with a gift box and where I can find one with a lock. (Physical Store). What have you guys done or can tell from experience....
So I vented in another thread that our elopement has gotten away from us a bit. We have decided to accept this and go with it, but I need to figure out how to feed these people!!! Plan A was the two...
This is the ultimate showdown between reception serving styles! Are you #TeamBuffet? Photo by Tricnic Catering in Brampton Are you #TeamPlated Photo by Ullrich’s in Pembroke Or are you voting for a...
Working around my fiances anxiety during the photos and reception will be tough, we have a few tricks up our sleeve such as essential oils, our flower choice is lavender and possibly a beer or two....
Hey ladies! I've finally chosen to go with Costco for designing and producing our (photo) guestbook. It's super cool, but a lot of work inserting all the pictures, sizing them right, assembling on the...
Most couples spend between 30-40% of their entire wedding budget on food and drinks - and booze can certainly help rack up the bill! Are you splurging on top shelf liquor? Or offering a more...
HELP! What is the order of the wedding supposed to look like?? We walk into the venue and everyone stands, do we go sit and start speeches while the food comes out then dance after? Cutting the...
Hi friends, Has anyone done family style dinner before? did you like it better than plated service or buffet style? and what kind of table decor did you see with the family style? trying to decide if...
Hello, we have decided to keep our midnight snack simple. We are going to just do sandwiches but we are wondering for other ideas to serve alongside the sandwhiches?
Hello everyone! My day is still a year away but we’ve been planning things here and there and we’re currently discussing tables and chairs. We know we want round tables and our guest list is pretty...
Have you showed off the favors you'll be giving to your guests? Do you want to surprise them on the day? Or are you skipping favors all-together? Are you telling your guests about your wedding favors,...
Do all your guests know what you're serving for your wedding meal? Do they know the full ingredient list, or are they choosing a category (beef, chicken, fish, veg...) without knowing the details? Or...
I don't want to spend ridiculous about money on a DJ, any suggestion? Thinking, just have a playlist made and just have that playing.. I can have someone to keep an eye on it. or hire a beginner.. Any...
Hi friends, Me and my fiance are opting out of a traditional meal and having a cocktail reception taking place late (after dinner time). I know it's a different type of style, but it works for us, and...
😁 Hello ladies. It time to start choosing the venue and since day one my heart has been set on Rowena's Inn on the River. Everything I see and read seems magical but I'm looking for people who have...
Hi there I have a venue I really love however they only offer consumption based bar... we were really hoping to do open bar! Anyone have an idea what people typically spend for $150?
A photo album, a canvas, a wishing jar, or a traditional book.... there are lots of ways to style a guest book. What type of guest book speaks to you? Or is this an item you're leaving off your list?...
Hi everyone! My fiancé and I hired a bartending service outside of our caterer, as it’s way cheaper, but we’re having a little trouble working out the details. Our venue allows us the whole Friday for...
Anyone who's had experience or has some knowledge with either renting/building some sort of outdoor tent for their wedding, please let me know. Our dance floor is covered but there's a big portion of...
Hey there people! So this past August long weekend me and my FH went out to Canada's National Ukrainian Festival (Dauphin MB) and had a heck of a time! While there it was decided that instead of us...
Has anyone done this, best place for it ? I love the idea but finding it difficult to get it into motion.
Hiiiiii! Oh my gosh we're getting so close now. We're in weeks away territory which is crazy! We started the day of schedule with our coordinator, and have just the typical speeches planned: maid of...