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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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Shelly-Anne
Supreme Luxury Event Venue Closed with no money back!
Shelly-Anne, On July 18, 2019 at 12:02

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 14 348
Alexandra
Should you have h'orderves?
Alexandra, On July 20, 2019 at 20:32

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 10 155
Vanessa
Non-traditional food choices
Vanessa, On January 16, 2018 at 20:37

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 27 355
Kirsten
"Weekend Wedding"... Sunday-tuesday.. invitation wording?
Kirsten, On July 23, 2019 at 22:48

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"...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 6 86
Judice
Arch for the Sweetheart Table
Judice, On July 7, 2019 at 20:09

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 10 111
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buffet menu cards
Reeja, On July 27, 2019 at 12:08

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 6 103
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Wedding Insurance
Charmaine, On February 13, 2018 at 17:52

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 7 399
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Dessert/candy bar
Anjum, On July 29, 2019 at 22:05

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 7 88
TeamDNA
Last Minute Show Ups-help!
TeamDNA, On May 28, 2019 at 12:12

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 17 200
Honeylie
Separate Table for Kids at the wedding
Honeylie, On June 3, 2019 at 09:23

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,...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 19 434
Jade
Seat covers or no?
Jade, On July 31, 2019 at 08:53

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 16 204
Kelsey
Venue first or guest list first?
Kelsey, On July 25, 2019 at 12:42

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 14 562
Marisol
Guest book
Marisol, On July 14, 2019 at 00:59

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.

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 18 144
Jackie
I’m looking for a not expensive caterers
Jackie, On August 1, 2019 at 23:00

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 6 86
Natalie
What were your centrepieces?
Natalie, On July 18, 2019 at 17:09

Need some inspiration. Post your centrepieces! Or sweetheart tables!

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 22 327
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Wood Fire Pizza for dinner?
Bhawna, On August 13, 2019 at 17:53

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 6 133
Shyan
Recommendations For Renting
Shyan, On August 3, 2019 at 21:08

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 ?...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 4 62
Amanda
Rotating Cake Stand
Amanda, On July 26, 2019 at 11:15

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 5 89
Joey
Use it or lose it? - Printed menus
Joey, On June 17, 2019 at 08:45

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...

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 29 193
Siobhan
Guest Book - what's the point?
Siobhan, On August 16, 2019 at 11:31

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?

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 18 246
Jayda
Catering Prices
Jayda, On December 31, 2018 at 13:43

A lot of people are telling me to splurge on food, so what’s the maximum price per plate you would pay?

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 20 746
Joey
Is your DJ also your MC?
Joey, On August 21, 2019 at 09:52

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...

Allison, sunday 25-Aug-19 13 321
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Instant Pic Guest Book
Lyndsay, On August 20, 2019 at 14:37

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...

Allison, sunday 25-Aug-19 4 69
Stephen
Wedding reception sign-in books?
Stephen, On August 25, 2019 at 16:23

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!

Stephen, sunday 25-Aug-19 43
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Outdoor Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Kayla, On August 10, 2019 at 21:03

Hello people! I'm pretty new to the site and have been playing around with it the past few days. Just curious if there are any other people doing an outside wedding? Maybe we can share some ideas!...

Tori, sunday 25-Aug-19 11 158
Emily
Help! All green is not equal..
Emily, On August 11, 2019 at 21:43

Hey WW community! I’m trying to decide between these two shades of green for the reception... our colours are green,gold,white and natural accents like greenery and wood... emerald would match the...

Eden, saturday 24-Aug-19 25 230
Kimberley
Cash Bar vs. Open Bar
Kimberley, On August 11, 2019 at 10:02

Hello Ladies, My fiance and I are thinking about providing every guest with a drink ticket for our cocktail hour and then will be providing them a bottle of both white and red on their tables for...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 11 520
Kelly
Inviting people past RSVP deadline?
Kelly, On August 12, 2019 at 11:26

We're in a position where our RSVP deadline is tomorrow, and we're thinking of extending invitations to a few more people that we weren't able to invite initially. We have an ENTIRE EMPTY TABLE! We...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 11 208
Lynnie
Which cake topper is your favourite? 🍰
Lynnie, On August 16, 2019 at 16:43

Which creative cake topper do you like best? A) This lifelike topper? Photo by Jessilynn Wong Photography in Toronto B) This custom cake topper with the newlyweds' new name? Photo by Simply Lace...

Katelyn, wednesday 21-Aug-19 11 99
Rachael
Open Bar - Tip Jar
Rachael, On August 17, 2019 at 02:04

So tomorrow is my wedding and my fiancé wanted a tip jar on the bar. I am not a fan as I think it is tacky and my mom has graciously donated this. But my bigger problem is there are people who during...

Becky, wednesday 21-Aug-19 4 236
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Open bar cost
Tania, On March 5, 2019 at 22:53

Hi I’m looking at a venue that offers the option of bringing your own alcohol with a permit. But have no idea how much to budget for an open bar for about 100 people probably closer to 80 over 18. Any...

Jasmin, tuesday 20-Aug-19 4 2,614
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Venues that let you bring in own alcohol
Tess, On July 12, 2019 at 10:04

Hey guys! Does anybody know of wedding venues in the GTA that allow you to bring in your own alcohol? Thanks!

Jasmin, tuesday 20-Aug-19 3 1,709

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