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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So my bridesmaids have taken it upon themselves to build a slideshow of my fiancee and I growing up to marriage and have asked if I would choose the music. Now I have no idea What to pick and it is a...
Hey! I’m looking for advice. My venue contract says there is a strict decibel limit of 85 decibels “as measured by the hotels dB meter and measured at a location of the hotels discretion” Is 85dB...
Are you looking to hire a specialty cake baker to make your wedding cake? Or does your caterer provide a cake as part of their offering? Who is baking the cake? Photo by Tofino Cake Studio in Tofino ...
How many songs made it on your 'do not play' list? Is it a long and comprehensive list? Or did you just stick to a few songs you absolutely don't want to hear? Is your 'do not play' list long or...
I am trying to figure out how much champagne to get. We are just giving it out for toasts. The bartenders will not pour, but will open it. So we are planning on having them just drop the bottles off...
Let's talk drinks!! If you could upgrade your bar package, would you rather add a champagne toast or a signature cocktail? Photo from Epic Events Vancouver Photo from Pacific Yacht Charters in...
Hi, Children are invited to my wedding but I dont want people to feel the need to bring them. Is there a nice way to say that. Like children are welcome but don't feel like you have to bring them if...
Have you chosen a special song to play when you are cutting your cake? Sugar? The Sweetest Thing? Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch? How Sweet It Is? Something besides a cake pun?? Photo by Liv Chic Events in...
The Let Them Eat Cake! quiz will help you identify the wedding dessert of your dreams, so answer our sweet series and make choosing the right dessert a piece of cake!! Do you prefer cakes which are...
The Let Them Eat Cake! quiz will help you identify the wedding dessert of your dreams, so answer our sweet series and make choosing the right dessert a piece of cake!! Do you prefer to have a cake...
The Let Them Eat Cake! quiz will help you identify the wedding dessert of your dreams, so answer our sweet series and make choosing the right dessert a piece of cake!! Do you prefer you cakes stacked?...
The Let Them Eat Cake! quiz will help you identify the wedding dessert of your dreams, so answer our sweet series and make choosing the right dessert a piece of cake!! On the top of your cake, do you...
The Let Them Eat Cake! quiz will help you identify the wedding dessert of your dreams, so answer our sweet series and make choosing the right dessert a piece of cake!! Do you prefer cakes to be...
Hi all, I’m looking for opinions - for the entrance to the reception are you including your wedding party or just the two of you? if you are including your wedding party, will you have two different...
Hey everyone, I need some ideas on how to surprise the groom at the wedding. So far he's been super helpful with the planning process and all the activities and I wanted to be sweet and give him a...
What song is everyone using for a bridal party dance? We are having a fast bridal party dance after the other formal dances and want a really upbeat song!
Would you send your guests home with a bottle of maple syrup, or some maple fudge? How about a Montreal bagel or a BeaverTail? A luggage tag or personalized cup with a Canadian flag printed on it?...
Im looking for a indoor reception that has a romantic forest vibe. Does anyone have any leads on where i can make this happen? Looking around vancouver area- kelowna area Ive attached my “inspo”...
A catering company (recommended by our venue) has lots of great reviews online. They do not have a restaurant, they did not offer a public event (that they are catering for) that we can go to. And...
You've thought about centerpieces, and you've probably put some thought into your table linens and chairs, but have you thought about tableware? What plates will your guests be using? What flatware...
Are you having a "cocktail hour" between your ceremony and reception? How long will it last? Is it really going to be one hour long? Longer? Shorter? Share with us your cocktail hour plans! How long...
My brother will be giving me away. Send me your ideas for a dance for brother and sister instead of a father daughter dance.
Will you send your guests home at the end of the night with a token to remember your wedding day, or a sweet treat to enjoy? Are favours something important to you, or a place to save some money and...
My mother will be walking me down the aisle and just battled cancer, needless to say I will be doing a mother/daughter dance, proudly. I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for songs though....
Hello WW community, how has/did your venue hunt go? I've been feeling nothing but discouraged about the whole thing. We visited our dream venue on May 5th and we were so excited during and after the...
We just found out that our bartenders serve drinks in plastic cups. I don't really care about that as an aesthetic thing. I know some people might think plastic cups are a bit trashy for a wedding,...
I have a number of family and friends who live common law (after 6 months, in our province; if a child is born to the couple, regardless of length of time living together). My question is, we are...
So I have just finalized our center pieces with my venue this week. We are looking to add greenery to them, but unsure where to get them. My florist has quoted just over $300 for about 12...
We just attended our venues wedding showcase this past weekend, and have completed all food and wine options! I basically have everything planned out, so now onto the next step! Entrance songs set the...
Has anybody done or thinking to toss the bouquet at the newlywed exit? Basically toss it to the crowd and not gather single guests because I think the traditional toss is too awkward. Also thinking to...
