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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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Tori
Rectangle Table Centrepieces
Tori, On July 11, 2019 at 11:43

I noticed a growing theme for centrepieces in the community and was wondering if anybody has some suggestions for me? I won't be having circular tables for my wedding so I want to stay away from the...

Vinod, saturday 13-Jul-19 5 84
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Show me your centrepieces or your inspo!
Sare, On July 10, 2019 at 18:59

Hey all Looking for ideas for centerpieces. This seems to be the only thing I'm still stuck on. Show me photos of your centerpieces (or your inspo) I'm open to anything !

Vinod, saturday 13-Jul-19 7 146
Lucy
Sci Fi card box
Lucy, On July 9, 2019 at 14:59

Friend of a friend recommended a guy who does woodwork and wood burning to make us a card box to fit our sci fi theme. We gave him instructions for the top part and then let him have fun with the...

Bianca, wednesday 10-Jul-19 7 66
Ashley
Bar Menu help!
Ashley, On July 1, 2019 at 01:10

Hello everyone! For our wedding, we have a bartender serving drinks, but we provide the alcohol and juices. Now, my fiancé and I don’t really drink. So I’m just looking for recommendations on what...

Ashley, wednesday 10-Jul-19 10 180
Joey
Bouquets toss and garter toss - are you in or out?
Joey, On June 25, 2019 at 09:41

Are you planning to include one or both of these tosses in your wedding day? Why or why not? Are you flinging your flowers? Photo by The Oasis Centre in Edmonton Are you launching the garter? Photo by...

Taylor, wednesday 10-Jul-19 22 172
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Entertainment for sober friends and family
Meisha, On July 4, 2019 at 15:50

Hi, I have a few friends who are recovering alcoholics/addicts and I'm looking for fun ideas for them. We will be having dancing, photobooth, and 2-4 player board and card games available, but I want...

Vinod, saturday 6-Jul-19 8 102
Corabelle
Ways to make a wedding fun?
Corabelle, On June 26, 2019 at 17:27

We are having a typical wedding with the ceremony, reception, cake cutting, and dance. What are some things we can add? I'm thinking colouring pages for kids/adults, also we aren't necessarily doing a...

Cliodhna, thursday 4-Jul-19 6 122
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Same colour French macarons or different
Mary, On June 4, 2019 at 22:56

Hi everyone, I’m about to order about 60 French macarons as the wedding favors for my big day. (Everyone 1 macaron). Do you think it’s better to order all the same color/taste or pick different ones?

Bianca, wednesday 3-Jul-19 9 93
Amanda
Reception Speeches & Dances
Amanda, On June 26, 2019 at 11:46

Hi All, I have been thinking on how to run the reception after our entrance to our reception. I am going to start with our first dance right away & then have a seat but what order should I be...

Bianca, wednesday 3-Jul-19 26 615
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Seating arrangements
Brittany, On June 25, 2019 at 08:48

So as with a large family our guest list keeps growing and growing- which is fine! But my MIL decided to take it upon herself to make a seating arrangement for her guests. Which I know it’s the...

Bianca, wednesday 3-Jul-19 10 113
Pat
I Do BBQ Wedding Reception & DJ
Pat, On June 26, 2019 at 15:06

Hello ! We are having a backyard wedding and are looking to cut down on costs as much as possible. I was wondering if any of you are skipping the DJ and will be putting on a playlist you built instead...

Pat, tuesday 2-Jul-19 7 158
Chelsea
Reception Decoration!
Chelsea, On June 17, 2019 at 19:22

HELP! Lovely brides, my fiance and I are decorating our reception ourselves. Very DIY. We plan to drape fabric and hang lights similar to the photos shown - from one side of the venue to the other and...

Chelsea, monday 1-Jul-19 4 178
Sarah
Wedding hashtag trouble
Sarah, On June 30, 2019 at 14:15

Hey everyone, We are having such as hard time coming up with wedding hashtags. If you guys have any great ideas it would help us out so much. We were hoping for something punny with one or both last...

Sarah, monday 1-Jul-19 6 158
K
Seating chart
Kim, On June 22, 2019 at 02:51

Hi im looking for an app that i can make a seating chart with does anyone know if this app can? Or any app that can?

Sinéad, friday 28-Jun-19 4 94
Shalana
Photographer and Live Bands
Shalana, On June 27, 2019 at 00:29

Does anyone have any good recommendations for an amazing photographer or a live band that plays a wide variety if Rock Country and Pop

Shalana, thursday 27-Jun-19 8 81
Bethany
Let's see your cake toppers!!
Bethany, On May 16, 2018 at 22:43

Let's see everyone's creativity or taste when it comes to their cake topper! Mine is in the comments below.

Rebecca, wednesday 26-Jun-19 24 344
Sheena
Entertaining Kids
Sheena, On June 20, 2019 at 13:10

We're going to be having a casual BBQ reception and already have some yard games - giant jenga, corn hole and horseshoes. We also live near a beach so we're letting mom's know to bring swimsuits if...

Casey, tuesday 25-Jun-19 7 78
Emilie
Who will be giving toasts at your reception?
Emilie, On November 5, 2016 at 12:05

Hi amazing brides You definitely deserve a few toasts for all these last months of planning! But what about your reception...? Who will be giving toasts at your reception?

Stephanie, monday 24-Jun-19 10 97
Amy
Sparklers in the gta
Amy, On June 10, 2019 at 17:17

Has anyone found a great place for 36" sparklers in the GTA or available for online purchase with shipping to Canada. Thanks.

Amy, friday 21-Jun-19 5 78
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Place cards and menu choices
Terri, On June 14, 2019 at 20:47

Hey. How are people marking place cards with menu choices? My fiancé has two kids and we were going to have the kids possibly make the place cards (ie write the names on them) but I don’t know how to...

Cliodhna, friday 21-Jun-19 5 98
Faye
Decorator
Faye, On March 28, 2019 at 16:38

Do most people hire a decorator for their wedding? I asked our venue if they put a pleated skirt or something different on our head table and they said no. I wanted the head table to stand out but I'm...

Sara, thursday 20-Jun-19 20 262
Whitney
Step father dance
Whitney, On June 5, 2019 at 18:11

Looking to do two father daughter dances and need some song suggestions for both!!

Joey, thursday 20-Jun-19 5 256
Jen889
Welcome table/seating chart
Jen889, On February 9, 2018 at 14:02

Hi Everyone!! i feel so behind haha i just read about a welcome table, didn't even occur to have one. So... i'm wondering what everyone is putting on theirs? I'm a little lost as i've seen some people...

Sharon, wednesday 19-Jun-19 21 659
Keona
Reception Playlist
Keona, On July 13, 2018 at 12:18

Hey! My fiancé and I are discussing a reception playlist. We want to go with a modern pop/rock theme, maybe a bit of country. We want all of the songs to be focused on love, but I’m not much of a...

Renato, tuesday 18-Jun-19 9 148
Brittany
Preserving Wedding Cupcakes for Anniversary
Brittany, On June 17, 2019 at 14:54

We are getting a small cutting cake and cupcakes for our wedding. The cutting cake will only be one tier. We figure since it will be cut, it may not freeze well so we may just serve it to our head...

Brittany, monday 17-Jun-19 7 62
Lynnie
What's your father-daughter dance song? 🎵
Lynnie, On June 16, 2019 at 11:05

Happy Father's Day! If you plan on doing a special dance with your dad on your wedding day, what song will you use? Share your song!! 🎵 Photo from Wedding Choreography in Toronto

Casey, monday 17-Jun-19 10 636
Joey
What's covering your cake?
Joey, On June 12, 2019 at 08:05

What's going on the outside of your cake? Are you all about buttercream? Photo by SophistiCakes in Barrie Are you a fan of fondant? Photo by Layers Wedding Cake Design in Dartmouth Or is your cake...

Holly, sunday 16-Jun-19 16 136
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Wedding songs, father/daughter dance and first dance?
Lerissa, On June 11, 2019 at 12:15

Hello brides! Our wedding is one June 30th and we still need to pick our songs for the wedding. What song did you use for your father/ daughter dance and your first dance? I’ve looked on many websites...

Mikaela, saturday 15-Jun-19 6 237
Kelly
Late Night Snack
Kelly, On June 4, 2019 at 11:22

My fiance and I were planning on doing a popcorn bar for the late night snack, with about 3-4 different flavours (sweet and savoury options). When my mom found out, she guffawed at our choice, said we...

Terri, tuesday 11-Jun-19 20 499
Melissa
Speeches
Melissa, On June 8, 2019 at 15:51

Is it normal for the bride to proofread the maid of honor speech? Ive written a nice speech but the bride wants to read it before the wedding, so she can choose what she wants me to say. I feel like...

Bianca, tuesday 11-Jun-19 10 744
Vanessa
Seating chart size
Vanessa, On June 7, 2019 at 14:01

Hi! I will be creating my seating chart myself and would like to know how large people with big weddings made/are making theirs. There will be 300 people at my wedding therefore I am sorting...

Vanessa, friday 7-Jun-19 7 1,561
Sierra
Signature Drink Dilemma
Sierra, On May 14, 2019 at 17:38

Neither me nor my fiancé drink, basically at all. He has the occasional drink, one or twice a year, I dont touch alcohol. We have one signature drink available for our reception, from the included...

Melissa, friday 7-Jun-19 9 152

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