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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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Laurence Carrier 👰🏻
Delusional or not?
Laurence Carrier 👰🏻, On April 22, 2019 at 23:38

Hi! I would love to have an outdoor venue and reception (probably with a tent or something like that) with the beautiful colors of autumn! Am I totally delusional? And what month should I pick ?...

Candace, thursday 25-Apr-19 11 148
Joey
Dancing with your parents
Joey, On July 12, 2018 at 08:05

Will you and your spouse do any parent or grandparent dances at your reception? What do you have planned? What song or songs will you be using? Photo by Moments in Digital in Edmonton

Kelly, thursday 25-Apr-19 20 204
J
Stocking the bar
Jessica, On April 24, 2019 at 14:33

We are trying to figure out how much pop & spirits we are going to need to buy for the wedding in August .. we have a fairly large wedding as there may be 300 guests attending throughout the...

Candace, thursday 25-Apr-19 6 107
Lynnie
Faux Pas or Nah: Leaving the wedding without saying goodbye to the bride or groom?
Lynnie, On April 15, 2019 at 12:22

Do you think it’s rude to leave the wedding without saying goodbye to the bride or groom? If it was a small house party you’d say goodbye, but what about at a big wedding where the couple is busy? Do...

Amanda, tuesday 23-Apr-19 30 559
Lynnie
Faux Pas or Nah: Bringing a large gift to the wedding?
Lynnie, On April 15, 2019 at 12:18

How do you feel about bringing a large gift with you to the wedding? Do you think it’s annoying and just another thing the couple has to worry about at the end of the night (especially when you could...

Amanda, tuesday 23-Apr-19 33 214
Erin
Midnight lunch ideas!
Erin, On April 19, 2019 at 20:01

Hello! I am wondering if anyone has ever had McDonald’s for a midnight lunch and if so how was it? We have about 200 people so would need lots of burgers, fries and nuggets and wonder what the food...

Cliodhna, tuesday 23-Apr-19 5 311
Kirsten
Table Names
Kirsten, On April 6, 2019 at 20:55

What are good table names for a gothic romance masquerade themed wedding? I would also love to incorporate my cat. She is a black cat named Midnight.

Donna Yeung, tuesday 23-Apr-19 6 77
Joey
What time does your reception start and end?
Joey, On March 28, 2019 at 08:05

Will you and your guests be dancing way past midnight? Drinking cocktails by twilight? Wrapping up the reception early enough to head to the bars after for an after party? What time will the...

Kassandra, monday 22-Apr-19 23 2,646
Lynnie
Signs as Decor: In or Out?
Lynnie, On February 18, 2019 at 10:34

Signs can be helpful, signs can be cute - but at what point do we hit "over-signage"? Are you still all about wedding signs as part of your decor, or are you all signed out? What's your take on the...

Kassandra, monday 22-Apr-19 27 454
Rachel
"preemptively" inviting plus-ones?
Rachel, On February 26, 2019 at 00:40

Hello! My fiancé and I just can't seem to wrap our heads around this issue. We have both online and paper RSVPs. At the moment, we have an option for Plus Ones for everyone. However, if we assume the...

Lucy, sunday 21-Apr-19 11 207
Joey
Test time! What is this cake style called?
Joey, On February 11, 2019 at 09:08

What is this cake style called? A) Marble B) Geode C) Rock D) Geometric Photo by For the Love of Cake in Toronto >> Next question: A marriage license and marriage certificate are the same thing...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 18 114
Elizabeth
Second Room Seating at Venue
Elizabeth, On February 24, 2019 at 14:59

We booked our venue! Initial contract signed and the reception fee has been paid in full. Literally 17% of our budget is already paid. We love our venue. The Mill Restaurant and Pub in Cobourg is...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 11 120
Joey
Do you have a bouquet toss song?
Joey, On March 13, 2019 at 08:05

Will your reception feature a bouquet toss? If so, what soundtrack will underscore the big moment? Photo from Madison and AJ Dickie's wedding

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 16 130
Rebeca
Centerpiece needed for vendor table?
Rebeca, On March 8, 2019 at 14:43

Just wondering would you include a centre piece to the vendor's (photographers, deejay) table?

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 11 985
Vanessa
Reception Invites - Post Elopement?
Vanessa, On April 15, 2019 at 16:41

Hi all, My fiancé & I are eloping in the Vegas desert & will be hosting a casual wedding reception 1.5 months later. As far as invites go, how can we avoid paper invitations and keep...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 6 106
Holly
Speeches!
Holly, On March 15, 2019 at 02:07

Hello all! So my FH and I are just starting to work on our vows and speeches for the wedding. We have 78 days so we still have plenty of time but with our super busy lives and planning we want to make...

Kaisha, saturday 20-Apr-19 23 260
Lynnie
What are you using for your card box?
Lynnie, On February 13, 2019 at 14:38

How are you collecting cards at your wedding? Did you DIY or customise your card box? We want to see your card box! Even if you don’t have one yet, show off your inspiration! Photo from Southern Charm...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 31 377
K
Need ideas for a budget friendly reception!
Kayleigh, On February 15, 2019 at 01:07

We are having about 50 people at our wedding. We want to keep costs low, and think a dinner would be too expensive. What ideas do you guys have to offer food on a budget?

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 9 116
Peggy
FH convinced we won't get gifts
Peggy, On February 25, 2019 at 10:42

Let me start by saying: We have some friends who are hard up financially, and we have made it very clear that we do not expect any gifts from anyone. It's not important to us; what IS important is...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 28 330
Yesenia
Chairs! Is it really worth the upgrade?
Yesenia, On March 5, 2019 at 18:39

I hate chair covers but spend $150 on covers it’s better than upgrading to $1,000 on chairs. What will you be doing? Covers or upgrading chairs?

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 23 379
Rachel
Bouquet/garter toss
Rachel, On March 14, 2019 at 11:01

Anyone else out there skipping bouquet/garter toss? We have opted to skip them both entirely. (Very few single women will be in attendance. Of the single girls, one is 14, one of them is bitter about...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 30 395
Sarah
What’s your favourite candy?
Sarah, On March 15, 2019 at 02:58

What kind of candy do you love?For me it’s those strawberry marshmallows lightly dusted in their sugary sweetness 🤤 What are the go to choices for most candy bars?I have never been to a wedding that...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 24 133
J
Drink tickets
Jessica, On March 18, 2019 at 11:07

Hi everyone! This is my first post on WW. So I am thinking we will be doing drink tickets for our guests, likely 2-3 per person plus wine on the table (60 bottles for 90 guests- a majority of the...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 12 2,532
Joey
Cake - how many flavours in yours?
Joey, On March 29, 2019 at 08:05

One of the most fun (and tasty) parts of wedding planning is cake tasting! But it can be a real challenge to narrow down all the delicious choices. How many flavors in your wedding cake? What are...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 19 172
Brittany
Specific Cocktail Hour Suggestions
Brittany, On April 2, 2019 at 13:13

Hey Wedding Wire Fam! I need some specific Appetizer suggestions, I am really struggling on what the majority of people will like. Our cocktail hour is going to be about 2 hours. Our caterer is coming...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 13 116
Gina
What are you doing for seating?!?
Gina, On April 4, 2019 at 14:23

I’m 21 days away, yikes! The seating arrangement is killing me! We’ve had 4 people in the past 2 weeks decide to come, well after our RSVP date. My seating arrangements were 100%.. now, not so much!...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 47 484
Gina
Tipping Question
Gina, On April 10, 2019 at 08:34

My Photographer (that runs her own business) is really sweet. We are thrilled that she is joining us for our destination wedding. She is bringing her husband and daughter along to the hotel. I have...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 14 224
Seleena
Flowers-what to do after the wedding?
Seleena, On April 15, 2019 at 13:18

For those of you who are already married, what did you do with all of your flowers after the wedding? I am getting real flowers, and feel like throwing them out after is a huge waste of money. Did you...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 17 224
L
Can you ask guests to pay a deposit on their meal?
Lisa, On March 9, 2019 at 23:35

Me and my Fiancé have planned our wedding and picked the perfect venue. The only problem is the only option for guests is either 30 or 60. We can either have only close family or triple our costs and...

Donna Yeung, saturday 20-Apr-19 20 1,635
Sarah
What are some ways to keep booze costs down?
Sarah, On February 15, 2019 at 20:34

We don’t have a ton of drinkers coming but the ones that do drink will drink a lot 😳 how do we keep our costs down and avoid waste?I was thinking about doing a toonie bar and hiring a bar tender but I...

Tianna, thursday 18-Apr-19 9 154
Lynnie
Doing or Ditching: The Garter Toss?
Lynnie, On April 1, 2019 at 09:05

Are you going to toss the garter at your wedding reception or did this tradition not make the cut? Are you doing or ditching the garter toss? Photo by Jelger + Tanja Photography in Vancouver Next...

Nicole, thursday 18-Apr-19 55 415
K
20 person venues!
Kyla, On April 3, 2019 at 13:15

Hi everyone, My fiance and I are planning a 20 person wedding for this summer, which we thought would be easier than planning the traditional large wedding. Turns out we were wrong! We have had no...

Lyndsay, tuesday 16-Apr-19 14 657

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