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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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Lynnie
Style Showdown: Round or Rectangle?
Lynnie, On December 10, 2018 at 09:05

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?...

Rayanne, monday 2-Sep-19 72 409
Lynnie
Food - Splurge or Save?
Lynnie, On August 19, 2019 at 10:29

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...

Tina, sunday 1-Sep-19 21 129
Alicia
Head table or sweetheart table... bridal party drama?
Alicia, On August 29, 2019 at 17:18

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...

Tina, sunday 1-Sep-19 13 165
Sarah
Seating Chart - Photographer?
Sarah, On August 26, 2019 at 14:37

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?

Miav, saturday 31-Aug-19 23 1,577
Kyla
Buffet Dinner 200+ Guests
Kyla, On August 12, 2019 at 22:06

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...

Natalia, saturday 31-Aug-19 7 146
Emily
Wedding Reception Decor
Emily, On August 12, 2019 at 20:09

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...

Emily, saturday 31-Aug-19 11 125
NATASHIA
Post wedding event
NATASHIA, On August 29, 2019 at 15:01

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?...

Casey, thursday 29-Aug-19 7 75
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Saving on alcohol
Tabitha, On August 7, 2019 at 16:52

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...

Liarra, wednesday 28-Aug-19 13 154
Kelly
When a friend passes
Kelly, On June 19, 2019 at 11:51

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...

BunnyBride, tuesday 27-Aug-19 19 241
Danielle
Catering recommendations
Danielle, On July 11, 2019 at 20:57

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...

Danielle, tuesday 27-Aug-19 4 93
Joey
The Best of Canada - The Canadian artist you’d want to play at your wedding
Joey, On July 1, 2019 at 09:55

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...

BunnyBride, tuesday 27-Aug-19 20 87
Joey
The Best of Canada - The best Canadian delicacy to serve for dinner
Joey, On July 1, 2019 at 09:55

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...

BunnyBride, tuesday 27-Aug-19 22 133
Rylee
No DJ?
Rylee, On July 26, 2019 at 12:34

I just want to get some opinions but we are thinking of just having our own playlist at the wedding and skip having a DJ? Is this a bad plan? We have music friends that will help us out with the...

Janaya, tuesday 27-Aug-19 35 1,304
Sheryl
Wedding Cake Baker Suggestions?
Sheryl, On August 12, 2019 at 14:15

We prefer a smaller/start-up company. If you have any referrals, please send your suggestions and their Instagram handles my way .

Sinéad, tuesday 27-Aug-19 2 58
Ashley
Guest registry table
Ashley, On August 11, 2019 at 11:51

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.

Sinéad, tuesday 27-Aug-19 3 61
K
Newfoundland Weddings
Kayla, On August 10, 2019 at 21:07

Anyone Newfies having a wedding down Burin Peninsula way? There aren't many vendors and need a little help if anyone knows of anyone.

Sinéad, tuesday 27-Aug-19 1 45
Jennifer
Mother/son dance....with mil
Jennifer, On August 9, 2019 at 11:46

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...

Sinéad, tuesday 27-Aug-19 4 179
laurynbethany
Wedding Games
laurynbethany, On August 7, 2019 at 20:59

Does anyone know of any creative wedding games that are not super common?

Sinéad, tuesday 27-Aug-19 3 80
Stephanie
Unique guest book
Stephanie, On June 8, 2019 at 08:50

Hi All, Looking for inspiration for our "guest book". What are you doing or seen that is unique and original? Thanks

Monique, tuesday 27-Aug-19 32 510
Serena
Finding the reception!
Serena, On August 7, 2019 at 12:49

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...

Sinéad, tuesday 27-Aug-19 5 73
Kelly
Transportation
Kelly, On June 4, 2019 at 00:39

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...

Kelly, tuesday 27-Aug-19 15 199
Jasmin
Bringing your own alcohol?
Jasmin, On August 21, 2019 at 00:32

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...

Jasmin, monday 26-Aug-19 11 118
Taylor
Entertainment Ideas
Taylor, On July 19, 2019 at 18:26

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 8 136
Sarah
What would you consider reasonable pricing?
Sarah, On June 30, 2019 at 17:51

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 5 125
J
Wedding Cake swing
Jess, On February 4, 2018 at 18:18

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 8 465
T
Barn wedding at end of September - too cold?
Taylor, On July 14, 2019 at 10:42

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 10 307
S
Cheese wedding cake
Sharon, On July 9, 2019 at 11:47

Does anyone know who does wedding cakes made of wheels of cheese in Edmonton?

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 4 50
Victoria
Wedding Reception Rules??
Victoria, On July 16, 2019 at 20:48

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 5 90
M
Evening Ceremony Timeline.
Megan, On July 9, 2019 at 13:53

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?

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 8 98
Shla
No big reception, so what time?!
Shla, On June 5, 2019 at 09:53

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 12 112
Michelle
Seating chart woes - Guests with the same name
Michelle, On June 3, 2019 at 10:53

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 8 775
Skylor
Exchange of gifts on the day of the ceremony
Skylor, On August 13, 2019 at 16:25

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!

Kelly, monday 26-Aug-19 18 147

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