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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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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 8 705
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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 10 578
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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 54
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 92
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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 8 107
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 12 120
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 1,165
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 18 162
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 14 642
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 10 560
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 27 366
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 89
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 10 116
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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 6 105
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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 7 519
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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 90
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 17 217
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 19 916
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 16 212
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 14 988
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 18 150
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 88
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 22 337
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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 6 146
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 65
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 5 219
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 29 198
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 18 263
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 1,259
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 13 686
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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 70
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 47

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