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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I am thinking of having my dance outside under a tent. But that means no dance floor! The ground is mulch. Any ideas on if I can rent a dance floor, DIY, or suck it up??? Thanks!
Hi, I am getting married to my love this winter in Toronto. We need a nice sit-down dinner for around 150 guests, plus an open bar and 'cocktail hour'. I know these things are less necessary, it...
So I know my FH and I will be making a thank you speech at the end of the toasts but I'm trying to figure out how to do it without sounding like an Academy Award Acceptance Speech. I do want to...
I'm looking for a bit of advice in how to best make things flow with the reception. The following is what we are planning on doing: first dance, speeches from MoH and best man, and the shoe game. We...
Some venues require you to only hire vendors from a list they have approved, and some allow you to bring in any vendor you choose. Which type is your venue? Or, are they all-inclusive? Photo by Custom...
How many people can your venue hold? How many people are you inviting? Photo by Christina W. Kroeker Creative in Winnipeg >>Next question: What does your venue include? >>Start over: All...
Will your wedding take place inside? Photo by The Toronto Wedding Photographer in North York Outside? Photo by Christine Hewitt Weddings in Toronto Outside in a covered space? Photo by Royal Botanical...
Hello. We are not planning on having a dance. My fiance isn't big into the idea, and the last couple of weddings we've been at people weren't dancing which just left an awkward space in the middle....
Final question!! How is your reception space shaping up? Do you like the look of classic round tables at the reception, or are you all-in on long rectangular tables? Which table style gets your vote?...
Don't forget the main event... the meal that is! Are you saying yes to all the catering add-ons? Or keeping your eyes on the bottom line? Splurge or save? 🍽️ Photo from Brock House Restaurant in...
Hey everyone! Are you doing a sweet heart table? Or a head table.... I really wanted a head table with all out bridal party sitting with us..... but a few members have voiced their opinion on wanting...
Whats the protocol when you are feeding your photographer? should I be leaving a space for her at one of my tables? or would she just eat wherever?
Wanting to have Beef, Chicken and Fish as part of buffet for guest list of 200+. Would it be beneficial to include checklist of entry options on RSVP so that I can have an approximate count for...
We decided on our venue at a local golf club and it has these beautiful wood beams that I adore!! The carpet is unfortunate but luckily no one will really notice that once the room is decorated. Our...
Hi all, My fiancé and I are getting married in Ontario but planning on having some sort of event back in Alberta so extended family and friends can make it. What kind of celebration would you suggest?...
What’s the best way to save in alcohol at a wedding? We have decided not to have an open bar but also would like to provide drinks to family and friends. What’s the cost-efficient way if providing...
This post of a bit different coming from me. This past Saturday, I found out one of my best friends has terminal cancer. He's only 30. He doesn't have long. My heart is broken. He probably won't be at...
Hello, I am having a hard time finding a caterer for our wedding. If you could be of assistance and think we can work together or can recommend anyone please respond or message me. TIA Venue: Ruthven...
Céline Dion? Drake? Shawn Mendes? Arcade Fire? Michael Bublé? The Weeknd? k.d. lang? Tegan and Sara? Neil Young? What Canadian artist or band would you choose to sing you down the aisle, or to keep...
Poutine? Nanaimo bars? Lobster rolls? A stack of Timbits as your wedding cake? Some seriously OTT caesars during your cocktail hour (they are perfect because they can double as your cocktail and your...
We prefer a smaller/start-up company. If you have any referrals, please send your suggestions and their Instagram handles my way .
Anybody have cute ideas on how to ask young girls to sit at your guest registry table. We want to ask my fiance's little cousins to sit at the guest registry table.
Anyone Newfies having a wedding down Burin Peninsula way? There aren't many vendors and need a little help if anyone knows of anyone.
Hey everyone, So I have a bit of an … odd situation! My FH and I are getting married in September, and we have been discussing him doing a mother-son dance, and whether or not he wants to, since his...
Does anyone know of any creative wedding games that are not super common?
Hi All, Looking for inspiration for our "guest book". What are you doing or seen that is unique and original? Thanks
Hi! My fiance and I are looking to get married in October 2020 in Montreal. We will have between 275 and 300 people invited. We were hoping to do something more rustic/romantic but reception halls...
I have heard many opinions about getting versus not getting transportation and how it reflects the reception... If the wedding is two minutes out of town and happening in our hometown where 90% of the...
Hi beautiful ladies and gents! The FH and I just booked our venue which lets us bring our own alcohol with a permit. Question is, I need to figure out how to bring it all to the venue. We live about...
My fiance has autism and therefore refuses to dance which is fine because I feel none of the guest will want to because most are too shy. Its a lunch reception thats just basically help yourself. It...
What would you be willing to pay for the following services?Would you want individual prices for each service so that you can pick and choose what you need?Gazebo decor set up Chair set upCeremony...