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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Hey ladies (and gentleman), I've been having some major wedding anxiety the last few weeks and this is probably one of my biggest anxiety inducers: How to avoid clinking glasses/guests making us kiss...
We're thinking of switching from buffet to family style. It will cost the same and we like that its somewhere between served and buffet, and its a bit more homey. Neither if us have ever been to a...
HELP! How do I make sure no demin, T-shirts or shorts end up showing a face at my Wedding/Reception? Basically I have this one branch of the family who's honest belief is that jeans, shorts and...
Hello Ladies! I'm currently trying to finalize my menu and dessert table for my 50 guest brunch wedding reception in September. The reception is a cute small rustic bright restaurant in Ouest Island...
Hey ladies I’m 17 months away from my wedding which sounds like a long time but it’s coming fast.We are planning on doing buffet style food but we are doing it ourselves with the help of our friends...
Hello, I've seen some organizations in other cities who will pick up your florals and repurpose and donate to old folks homes etc. Curious if someone knows if there's an organization like this in...
Hi Ladies, any suggestions on where to purchase inexpensive realistic silk flowers? Thanks in advance.
Just wondering what songs people had planned for their fauther/daughter dance? I really liked Mama’s Song by Carrie Underwood - but obviously the lyrics aren’t quite right.. looking for suggestions!...
Hello! Hoping to get some feedback from everyone. I am thinking of skipping charger plates and going for a folded napkin/menu combination, something like this: table setting idea Is anyone thinking of...
Hey ladies! Me and my fiance are major breakfast lovers!! We could eat breakfast all day, so my question is : What are your opinions on hot breakfast for dinner at a semi-formal summer wedding?
What about the traditional spotlight dances?? Are you planning on doing a first dance with your new spouse at your reception? Photo by Bring Photography in Prince George, BC Next Question: Bouquet...
Hi! I have a dilemma. 90% of my family doesn't drink and most of his drink like there no tomorrow! We have decided we will still have booze even if it might offend some however, we are not sure how to...
Is a "Just Married" photo on your shot list? Will your photographer snap a pic of you riding off into the sunset together? Do you have a sign or banner for the occasion? Photo via @weddingwirecanada ...
Hey wives/brides-to-be, I’m wrestling with the battle of hiring a DJ or making a playlist on my ipod/phone and playing that for the dance. I need opinions. We are trying to do the wedding as less...
Keep trying to weight the pros and cons of each to decide. I never gave much thought to my wedding day before getting engaged and this decision feels like a biggie. We originally wanted to make a...
Hello everyone, I just needed to know what is the difference of open bar, too cash bar?? as I don't know any of this.. please someone help me.
Once the ceremony is over, it's time to party! What parts of the reception are going to be customized to your hobbies or personal style? Will you hire a photobooth that reflects your interests? Some...
You have plenty of music choices to make, from your processional, to your first dance, to the soundtrack that will underscore your whole reception. Have you been pouring over your playlist, and your...
Has anyone ever done McDonald’s for their midnight lunch? Just wondering if that was something they would do or how it went? Thanks!
So ladies i have this thing my FH really wants to do the garter toss, but there are conservative and i get kinda uncomfortable about doing more intimate things in front of his family. Do any of you...
This week's game is all about planning your no rules fantasy wedding. What is the music at your fantasy wedding? What bands are reuniting, what artists are collaborating, who is serenading you during...
This week's game is all about planning your no rules fantasy wedding. How will you make this fantasy wedding meal extra memorable? Will your favorite restaurant cater? Is there a celebrity chef you...
Are you sending your guests off after the reception with a favor? This is yet another opportunity to put your personal touch on the wedding! Will you give out a favorite food, something that...
Your cake is a blank canvas! Wedding cakes come in almost any designs, colors, styles, and sizes you can imagine. What is your personal cake style? Is your cake style sweet and simple? Opulent and...
Your menu is a great place to bring your unique touch to your wedding day. After all, you want to enjoy and remember your wedding meal! Are you working with your caterer to add a special twist to what...
The premise of this week's game is to imagine that you had not wanted to give any opinions at all about your wedding plans, and your partner got to plan the entire thing alone. What is your partner's...
The premise of this week's game is to imagine that you had not wanted to give any opinions at all about your wedding plans, and your partner got to plan the entire thing alone. What is your partner's...
The premise of this week's game is to imagine that you had not wanted to give any opinions at all about your wedding plans, and your partner got to plan the entire thing alone. What is your partner's...
The premise of this week's game is to imagine that you had not wanted to give any opinions at all about your wedding plans, and your partner got to plan the entire thing alone. What is your partner's...
Which creative wedding menu is your favourite style? Tell us which one is your fave! 🍽️ A) Rectangular Menus On Each Plate Photo from Tickle Tree Design Studio in Victoria, BC B) Circular Menus In...
I just met with our wedding planner this week to look at some decor options. We can use anything that our venue has in their decor room (signs, centerpieces, votives, etc), so lets just say this was...
Are you using something fun and personal for your guest book? Or incorporating your wedding theme? What will you have your guests sign? My guest book was a sign shaped like the state of North Carolina...
