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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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Games
Linda, On January 26, 2019 at 09:33

I saw a sign on a wedding website that said, "Don't feel like dancing? Grab a buddy and play a game!" Has anyone ever been to a wedding where they did that? Are you planning to do that? It's something...

Maria, thursday 20-Apr-23 20 441
Sandra
Wedding favours - THC bath bombs!
Sandra, On June 25, 2019 at 09:19

Time to talk about bath bombs! My fiance and I own a business in a small community and we are trying to buy everything local for our wedding. In terms of wedding favors, we don't have that many...

Anna, monday 17-Apr-23 10 162
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Venue payment
Nelia, On April 11, 2023 at 20:16

Hi! I was wondering if somebody could tell me in how many payments you usually pay for the venue. How much is it to reserve? I know it depends on the venue I just wanted to have an idea. Thanks 😊

KELLY, friday 14-Apr-23 8 463
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No dancing
Shari, On April 5, 2023 at 14:04

What do you think if there's no first dances or plan for a DJ; but rather, I'll have live classical music?

Carine, monday 10-Apr-23 8 510
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Bouquet Toss!
Amanda, On April 4, 2023 at 11:50

Are you ready to toss away the bouquet toss tradition? Or have you always looked forward to launching those flowers towards all the single ladies?! The bouquet toss! 💐

Amanda, monday 10-Apr-23 12 504
Arden
White Wine for Tables
Arden, On March 30, 2023 at 10:51

Hi everyone, For our wedding, we're going to be placing bottles of red and white wine on the tables. Has anyone done this for their wedding and if so, how did you manage to keep the white wine...

Arden, monday 3-Apr-23 8 651
Susie
When to end the wedding reception?
Susie, On March 17, 2023 at 15:02

Hello!! We are working on finalizing our timeline. Our ceremony will be at 3:30-4 with supper around 6 (not doing a first look so need more time for photos). Been trying to decide when to have the...

Hank, monday 27-Mar-23 7 543 1
Leticia
Wedding Favours!
Leticia, On September 8, 2022 at 15:33

What are you guys giving out for wedding favours? I cant decide. Mini candles? Macaroons in a clear box with a bow? I was even thinking of giving baby succulents.

Leticia, thursday 16-Mar-23 18 618
Thomas
Would it be bad etiquette to serve different tables different banquet menus?
Thomas, On February 26, 2023 at 12:23

Hi all, I wanted to get some advice from this community. To try and accommodate the number of guests at our wedding, my fiancé and I are considering the etiquette of serving our guests different set...

Hank, wednesday 1-Mar-23 7 515
Mystica
Feeding Vendors
Mystica, On July 13, 2019 at 17:02

Are you guys planning to feed your vendors? If I were a vendor, I would want to get fed. But I mean... they’re already getting paid. What is customary, & what do you guys plan on doing?

Alim, tuesday 28-Feb-23 20 1,604
Cliodhna
Poll: Are your centerpieces high or low?
Cliodhna, On March 12, 2020 at 09:05

Are you choosing high elaborate centerpieces that your guests can gaze up at? Or would you prefer simpler, shorter centerpieces? Perhaps you are incorporating both into your table decor? What height...

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Julie
It's all about Compromise!
Julie, On February 9, 2023 at 13:10

It's all in the way you present it to your partner Not sure how many of you will be/have done this?? I really want to do the Table Dash at our wedding. Perfect way to have pics of all your guests,...

Kate, thursday 9-Feb-23 10 269 1
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Plated Dinner Or Buffet?!
Amanda, On December 4, 2022 at 21:38

Time for the main event - the food! Have you decided on buffet or plated dinner service for your big day?! 🍽️ Did you decide based on cost, menu and food options, or how the service fits in with the...

Amanda, tuesday 7-Feb-23 21 660
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Byob?
Alex, On August 18, 2020 at 17:25

Is having your wedding BYOB wrong, I am having an outdoor tent wedding more chill and heartfelt, would BYOB be wrong or insulting ?

Émilie, tuesday 7-Feb-23 9 1,898
Jacalyn
Drink Ticket advice
Jacalyn, On January 26, 2023 at 13:58

My husband and I married last year (July 2022). Our ceremony, cocktails/appies, and reception were all held at Cherry Creek Estate, near Kimberley BC. We were their last wedding, as they have ceased...

Hank, monday 30-Jan-23 4 938 1
Mandy
Weddingdance.school
Mandy, On January 16, 2023 at 16:31

Has anyone used WeddingDance.School to learn a pre-choreographed dance? I was a competitive dancer until the end of high school so I love the idea of a show stopping routine. Just wondering if...

Stephanie, friday 20-Jan-23 6 128
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Let's Talk Centerpieces!
Amanda, On January 5, 2023 at 15:09

What are you centerpiece plans?! Are you going with a traditional floral arrangement, or exploring non-floral ideas?! Are the guest tables and head table going to be the same or different? Let's see...

Amanda, wednesday 18-Jan-23 16 588 1
Karlee
Late night snack
Karlee, On January 29, 2020 at 10:29

What did everyone do or who catered your late night wedding snack. I’m in Moncton area. I don’t have access to the kitchen. It’s winter so no real way to store food or BBQ style etc. Food truck?

Emily, tuesday 17-Jan-23 35 1,927
Bethany
Does anyone not care to have a wedding cake?
Bethany, On January 2, 2023 at 15:50

I'm not a super traditional bride, I just got engaged and upon talking to my fiance and he doesn't reallu care to a have a cake snd neither do I. I'm not big on sweets and neither is he, we were...

Kimberly, monday 16-Jan-23 19 534
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Colour scheme
Lia, On January 6, 2023 at 22:09

Hello 😊 For my bridesmaid dresses …the colour is more beige. What colour should I pick for my theme? For table cloths and flowers ? Thank you 🙏

Brittany, saturday 7-Jan-23 2 128
Madison
First Dance
Madison, On November 28, 2022 at 06:35

Hey friends! The hardest thing about my wedding is trying to find a first dance song for me and my soon to be husband. What song are you using? Give me some ideas.

Kaitlin, saturday 7-Jan-23 13 646
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Table linens
Tara, On January 3, 2023 at 14:21

Has anyone used efavormart? I'm trying to find linens that are affordable (and not plastic) I don't want to rent them as the cost is crazy where I am for rentals.

Tara, thursday 5-Jan-23 4 54
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Timing of Wedding Day
Jasmine, On October 17, 2022 at 13:45

Can someone help me figure out the timing of a wedding day with the ceremony at 2pm?

Stephanie, wednesday 4-Jan-23 8 283
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Appetizers only
Kris, On December 15, 2022 at 12:18

I’m planning our wedding, it’s the second for us both. We want simple but elegant-ish, live band, good party. I’m thinking it’ll start at 6:00, we will tell everyone to eat dinner beforehand and will...

Kate, wednesday 28-Dec-22 5 248
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How many Cake Tiers?!
Amanda, On November 23, 2022 at 12:53

Are you stacking your wedding cake sky high?? Or do you love the clean look of a single tier? Does it all depend on how many guests you need to feed? How many tiers will your wedding cake have?! This...

Amanda, tuesday 27-Dec-22 12 495
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Late Night Food
Jasmine, On October 17, 2022 at 10:19

Is it okay to skip the late night food option? Our wedding will end at midnight with dinner ending around 8 or so. I really don’t want to do it as it’s more $$$

ErnesttewHD, monday 26-Dec-22 12 643
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Splurge or Save: Cocktail hour?!
Amanda, On December 13, 2022 at 13:28

Between your ceremony and reception, what will be on offer for your guests to enjoy while you and your husband and wedding party go and adventure taking photos?! Cocktails? Hors d'oeuvres?...

Amanda, friday 23-Dec-22 23 563 1
Julie
End of Reception - Last Song
Julie, On November 3, 2022 at 13:59

Have you decided on how you want to end your spectacular night? Slow song? or an upbeat hit? And what tune would that be? Or Sparkler send off?

Julie, friday 23-Dec-22 10 579
Katie
Alcohol for daytime ceremony/reception?
Katie, On December 16, 2022 at 12:06

Our ceremony will take place at 11am and the event will end at 3pm. We will have about 40 people, only half those people will be drinking. Our venue has an option for open bar $75/ or...

Hank, tuesday 20-Dec-22 3 282
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Unorthodox wedding photos?!
Katherine, On November 9, 2022 at 12:11

Hey! Getting married next September in the Rockies and my partner and I share a love for rock climbing. So obviously it just makes sense to take some photos of us on the wall with our photographer at...

Derek, sunday 18-Dec-22 8 431 1
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First dance length
Allison, On November 30, 2022 at 18:59

How long is your first dance song? How long is too long? The song we picked is 4:37, I love the song but I don’t want to bore our guests.

Carine, thursday 8-Dec-22 8 123
Krystal
rsvp for Reception only guests
Krystal, On December 7, 2022 at 09:22

Is it weird to have reception only guests RSVP on our website? We will be getting married on our property so I would like to know numbers of how many to expect for light night snack and booze. We plan...

Carine, thursday 8-Dec-22 3 107

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