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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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!
Hi everyone, I just received notice that Supreme Luxury Event Centre is now closed due to an HVAC failure. I just called their lawyer and they said they do not see clients who paid the deposit to get...
Hi everyone! I was wondering your thoughts on whether or not to serve h'orderves before dinner? We are trying to keep costs down, so I am hesitant, but I also don't want people to be hungry. Our...
So my Fiance and I have chosen to have pizza for our reception as it is both our favorite foods. I was wondering if anyone else has gone with pizza or other non-conventional food choices for their...
Hi friends! Looking for input... we are having a "weekend wedding" at a lodge but it will be Sunday-Tuesday... any advice on wording for this on an invite? I don't want people to see "weekend wedding"...
I've been looking into some costs vs DIY for an arch at the sweetheart table as a backdrop But does anyone have any experience if the cost is better to just go with a rental or a DIY. Keep in mind...
Hi alll! my wedding is two months away and I’m now getting overwhelmed haha so please don’t mind the many discussion posts that will be posted by me I’m Pakistani and our wedding reception is a fusion...
What sort of coverage did people go for? We are hosting a 120 person ceremony and reception at Heritage Hall in Vancouver. I noticed there's wedding packages and stand alone event insurance with...
Hi guys! i am considering having a candy dessert bar for my henna party and I received a quote which I am unsure if the quantity being provided is enough and wanted your feedback. For 250 people, this...
Our wedding is a month away and we still havent revieved all our rsvps back from my soon to be in-laws/family (all from Ontario), I spoke with my FH's sister and she said at least 2 people she talked...
Hi All! My FH has a lot of kids on his side of the family, and I would love it if they came. I had this idea of having a "kids table" during the reception, yet I am not sure if this will be practical,...
Hello! I hope you can help me out! This is a picture of our venue with the chairs. Our colors are burgundy, peach and white (with silver/gold). I can’t decide whether or not to have seat covers...
Hello! My partner and I got engaged 2 weeks ago so we are just in the baby stages of planning our wedding for 2021. We've made a guest list and it came out to about 130 people, not too bad. So we are...
I am planning on making my own guest book but i'm not sure where to go does anyone have any suggestions? as i am wanting to put some of our pictures into this guestbook.
Wedding reception after our city hall ceremony. My fiancé and I are will meet our friends and family after our ceremony. We wanted a chill and relaxing reception with good food. Any suggestions for...
Need some inspiration. Post your centrepieces! Or sweetheart tables!
Tacky? I'm not sure but I'm really considering having Woodford pizza served for dinner at our wedding! Questions: Have you done this? How did you do this? How would you suggest going about this? I...
Hello Ladies ! I am in search of renting chair covers, chair sashes, table runners, an aisle runner and table sash. Any recommendations for where ? Or if buying them from Micheals would be cheaper ?...
I'm hoping someone here may be able to help me. I have a peek a boo cake for my wedding and would like a rotating cake stand so it can be seen throughout the night by everyone but my cake vendor...
Another way to upgrade your tables is to include menu cards. Will you have menus printed to give your guests the details of their meal, or is this something you aren't planning to include? Printed...
Hi brides, I was wondering if anyone has gone without a guest book? I was thinking about not having one as I really don't know what we would do with it after the wedding. Anyone else felt this way?
A lot of people are telling me to splurge on food, so what’s the maximum price per plate you would pay?
Are you having your DJ make the announcements at your reception? Or are you appointing a Master of Ceremonies to help lead the event? Who will be introducing you into your reception, announcing the...
For those who are doing the Instant Pic/Polaroid Guest Book idea, which camera are you using? Are you going to have more than one, in case someone walks away with it? I like the idea, I just don't...
Does anyone know of a local store in Edmonton that sells fancy wedding guest sign-in books? Store name and contact information would be appreciated!