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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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...
Hello: I am wondering if anyone in the Toronto/Vaughan/Brampton area (or general GTA) knows a place where I can rent a cake swing. I see beautiful cake swings in Australia and the USA but haven't had...
Hi! My fiancé and I were thinking of doing a barn wedding! We are getting married on September 26, 2020. I wasn’t too worried about weather because I figured we could bring heaters. However, the barn...
Does anyone know who does wedding cakes made of wheels of cheese in Edmonton?
What kind of rules have you setup for an outdoor backyard reception? So far we have: · No Clinking of drinks, if you want the bride and groom to kiss tempt your fate with the Planko board. · If you...
I would love to get married in the evening, but not sure how to make the timeline work so that we are not eating at like 9pm. does anyone have experience or suggestions with this?
Hey all. We aren't having a traditional party reception, we see no point in it. But we're having a hard time deciding between a brunch reception or an afternoon/early evening reception. Any...
So we've got a couple of guests with the exact same name and we are wondering how to avoid confusion on the seating chart? Our videographer and my uncle have the same name and my Future Mother in Law...
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone is planning on exchanging gifts with their new husband's on the day of their wedding? If so what sorts of gifts are you looking at getting for them? Thanks!