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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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Joey
Canadian Trends and Traditions - Including a first dance
Joey, On May 20, 2019 at 08:21

Have you chosen a special song to dance to during your reception? This tradition doesn't seem to be going out of style any time soon, as 85% of Canadian couples are planning a special dance with their...

Siciel, thursday 6-Jun-19 40 299
Lynnie
DJ or live band?
Lynnie, On May 27, 2019 at 09:05

What do you care about more: the playlist flexibility of a DJ, or the atmosphere of a live band? Which would rather have at your reception? Next Question: First look or wait until you walk down the...

Melissa, wednesday 5-Jun-19 31 185
Emily
Photo Booth
Emily, On May 27, 2019 at 09:38

Any suggestions on a photo booth vendor that won't break the bank?

Cliodhna, tuesday 4-Jun-19 4 87
Bianca
Childrens Names on Seating Chart
Bianca, On May 27, 2019 at 23:42

We recently started getting back our RSVP's for the wedding (all "yes's" so far!) and a few of our guests have indicated that they will be bringing their small children (under 3 years of age). For...

Bianca, monday 3-Jun-19 16 1,003
Lynnie
Seating Chart - Are you listing guests alphabetically or by table?
Lynnie, On May 29, 2019 at 13:53

How are you approaching your seating chart? Will you have the table assignments displayed alphabetically or by table? An alphabetical list helps your guests find themselves quickly, but it's also nice...

Honeylie, monday 3-Jun-19 19 3,262
Joey
Chairs for the wedding
Joey, On May 28, 2019 at 08:12

When you start wedding planning, you learn about whole worlds of things and terms you never knew existed - cake decorating styles, names of flowers, serving methods... What's more, you need to have...

Caitlyn, sunday 2-Jun-19 21 208 1
Joey
Costs for the bar
Joey, On January 24, 2018 at 08:05

How are you handling costs for your bar? How do you budget to make sure your guests have a great time, but you don't break the bank? Are you supplying your own liquor? Going for a beer and wine only...

Stephanie, sunday 2-Jun-19 18 3,847
Itsemmalouisa
Elvis Father/daughter Dance Song
Itsemmalouisa, On May 23, 2019 at 17:56

My dad is a huge Elvis fan and I'd love to do one of his songs for our dance. I'm thinking Memories would be a good option but would love some other suggestions as well.

Sinéad, friday 31-May-19 3 1,382
TeamDNA
rsvp Dates Past Due-no Response
TeamDNA, On April 18, 2019 at 13:51

So, our rsvp date has come and gone. Both of us have contacted a few guests that havent responded but FH doesnt want to contact everyone on his side (He says that they most likely arent coming as they...

Bianca, wednesday 29-May-19 17 325
Claire
Bride singing to Groom
Claire, On May 8, 2019 at 23:07

Hello Ladies!! If you remember, I posted about singing to my groom as I walk down the aisle. It's a surprise. What do you think about having the Canon D intrumental as half intro then singing the...

Amanda, wednesday 29-May-19 6 198
Sharlene
Transportation after the reception
Sharlene, On May 25, 2019 at 13:19

Are you making arrangements for your guests with local taxi companies to take them back to their hotel after the reception or leaving that up to the guests to take care of?

Janaya, tuesday 28-May-19 17 218
Lesley
Song help!
Lesley, On May 25, 2019 at 07:18

Hi everyone! I'm having a really hard time picking a song for our dance with our parents. We are combining the dance so I dance with my father the same time my groom dances with his mom We are trying...

Candace, monday 27-May-19 6 95
Taylor
Wedding Speeches - Father/stepfather
Taylor, On May 20, 2019 at 22:34

Hi everyone! My wedding is on June 7...yes about two and half weeks away!! I am so excited, but of course we are doing some last tuning on items. I am in need of help on what to do for speeches during...

Amanda, monday 27-May-19 9 2,216
Candace
First Dance Song
Candace, On April 15, 2019 at 13:09

How did you choose your first dance song and what is it? We are dancing to "Looking Through Your Eyes" by LeAnn Rimes. It is from my favourite childhood movie Quest for Camelot. We were watching the...

Jennifer, sunday 26-May-19 63 1,448
L
Speeches. Who gives one?
Lynn, On May 19, 2019 at 14:43

Looking to find out who gives speeches on your Wedding day. We are having a small wedding and we are not looking for any long winded ones. Trying to figure out who should speak. My parents are no...

Vinod, friday 24-May-19 4 131
Joanne
Money Dance Tradition
Joanne, On January 29, 2019 at 15:32

Hi everyone. I'm a Filipina and one of our tradition, along with many many more, is the Money Dance. I think in some culture it's call Apron dance. It is where the quest can dance with the bride and...

RayChance, wednesday 22-May-19 13 169
Michelle
Alternatives to dancing
Michelle, On July 16, 2018 at 21:43

My fiancee and I are shy people who do not like to be the centre of attention, which is why we have opted for a small wedding (about 50 people). Neither of us enjoy dancing (he gets physically...

RayChance, wednesday 22-May-19 7 150
Andrea
Alternatives to dancing
Andrea, On August 28, 2018 at 15:48

This might be a bit strange, but my FH are not huge partiers (I drink and dance a little, but he is sober and doesn't love dancing). Are there alternative activities we could do after the dinner?...

RayChance, wednesday 22-May-19 11 265
Charelline
Entertaining guest
Charelline, On February 11, 2019 at 21:53

I would really like to know what you guys would be putting together as entettsinment for your guests. We were looking at photo booths, dance groups. Could use some ideas on what you guys are putting...

RayChance, wednesday 22-May-19 20 218
Alicia
Slideshow songs
Alicia, On May 3, 2019 at 18:14

Hi everyone, I'm stuck on songs to play during our slideshow, we both like hip hop, r&b, reggae, or rap.. so I was trying to find something in those categories but can't seem to find anything....

RayChance, wednesday 22-May-19 5 195
M
Inexpensive but good wine - Cape Breton wedding
Mubina, On May 22, 2019 at 08:14

Getting married in August 2019. Looking for inexpensive wine and spirits to serve. Any recommendations of any places?

Mubina, wednesday 22-May-19 3 78
Sarah
Cake prices
Sarah, On May 15, 2019 at 14:15

What is the average cost for a 3 tier semi naked cake?? And what about delivery charge (35 min distance)? One bakery quoted $235 for the cake and $100 for delivery and I’m just trying to...

Sarah, wednesday 22-May-19 20 1,018
Jennifer
Centerpieces
Jennifer, On May 19, 2019 at 07:23

Looking for simple baby's breath center pieces, we are not going with real candles either. Right now our colors are Main, brown, cream, with accents of grey and royal blue. Thinking about adding a...

Jennifer, wednesday 22-May-19 7 98
Sarah
Wedding favours
Sarah, On May 20, 2019 at 09:45

What is everyone doing for wedding favours? I really wanted to do the mini plant /succulent idea but I saw succulents going for $6 each which is too much.. so now I’m thinking candles or...

Stephanie, wednesday 22-May-19 22 265
Amanda
Anti Pasto or Hors d'oeuvre's?
Amanda, On May 1, 2019 at 14:12

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen, I am trying to decide between the options of Anti Pasto or Hors d'oeuvre's during cocktail hour! I love the idea of Hors d'oeuvre's because having an outdoor wedding, it...

Amanda, tuesday 21-May-19 17 161
C
Corkage fee for venue-supplied wine?
Carlee, On April 30, 2019 at 12:38

When we originally met with our venue manager and discussed alcohol pricing, he told us that there was a corkage fee for wine we bring in if we choose to do so, and no corkage fee for wine bought...

Bianca, tuesday 21-May-19 7 612
S
Freaking out about venues
Shyrelle, On April 19, 2019 at 01:18

I always wanted a simple, fun wedding, but it seems the simpler we try to go the more complicated the process becomes! The groom wants "something cool", half the places are booked or out of our price...

Shyrelle, tuesday 21-May-19 15 273
Tiffany
Wedding speeches yes or no?
Tiffany, On April 20, 2019 at 08:53

As myself and my FH have begun to plan the wedding we started talking about things we wanted and don’t want at the wedding. We actually have talked about not wanting speeches. Sometimes I just feel...

Tiffany, tuesday 21-May-19 14 272
Joey
What style of music will be played at the reception?
Joey, On May 11, 2019 at 14:05

What tone will you be setting with the music at your reception? What style of music will dominate your playlist? Country? R&B? Top 40s? Oldies? Hip hop? Electronic? Latin? Rock? Funk? Tell us...

Bianca, tuesday 21-May-19 18 145
Emma
Best Pens to Use on Shutterfly Photo Guest Book
Emma, On May 13, 2019 at 20:13

Hi everyone! I ordered a photo guest book from Shutterfly and was wondering what are the best pens to get for guests to sign it with? I live in Ontario, Canada, so looking for something easy to obtain...

Cliodhna, monday 20-May-19 3 163
K
Costco Fresh Wedding Garland - reviews??
Kyla, On May 3, 2019 at 09:25

Hi everyone! Looking for reviews on Costco Fresh Wedding Garland - has anyone ever ordered this? I'm interested in using it for our reception table centrepiece but would love to hear from someone who...

Sinéad, friday 17-May-19 3 726
Jenn
Hashtag help!
Jenn, On April 29, 2019 at 18:31

I’m stuck! I’m taking his last name- Verma. Im a hairstylist. He works on the rigs. We have three dogs and love hiking. Any ideas would be awesome tia!

Sinéad, friday 17-May-19 4 67

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