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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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Breanne
Tip Jar for Bartenders?
Breanne, On February 6, 2019 at 09:26

Hi Everyone! We are currently looking into booking our bartenders for our wedding reception. Something I did not consider was a tip jar. The quotes I’m getting are reasonable in my opinion:...

Brittany, wednesday 6-Feb-19 8 540
Lynnie
How many tiers in your wedding cake?
Lynnie, On January 21, 2019 at 09:05

How many tiers will your wedding cake have? If you're serving something else sweet, how many pieces are your ordering per person? Photo from Melanie's Cakes in Newmarket, ON Next Question: How many...

Brittany, wednesday 6-Feb-19 32 1,504
Allen
Potluck
Allen, On February 4, 2019 at 21:16

So I am having a potluck for my wedding,I am 2.5months away and I am assigning people what to do bring, as it just seems easier to make sure doubles and triples aren't brought of the same food. Some...

Allen, wednesday 6-Feb-19 11 108
Lynnie
Sweetheart Table? Or Head Table?
Lynnie, On February 1, 2019 at 13:05

Where will you sit at your wedding reception? Are you going to join the whole wedding party at a big head table? Or will you and your brand new spouse have a sweetheart table for two? Sweetheart...

Bianca, wednesday 6-Feb-19 23 660
Victoria
Is this enough food?
Victoria, On February 2, 2019 at 09:06

We are catering half of our wedding ourselves. Doing the little snacks and nibbly bits ourselves. I was just wondering if this was enough food. We want to have pizza and pie at our wedding so I am...

Bianca, tuesday 5-Feb-19 3 114
M
Venue renovations
Mary, On February 3, 2019 at 16:03

Hi ladies, unfortunately my venue (The Doctors House) has gone through a renovation recently for the room I had booked. Unfortunately I did not get notified before and I have already planned my venue...

Bianca, monday 4-Feb-19 7 158
Victoria
Pizza and Pie
Victoria, On January 5, 2019 at 08:37

My FH and I are very unconventional when it comes to weddings. We are having a really causal rustic country-esque (almost all DIY) wedding. I know some of your are torn on pizza at receptions and...

Peggy, monday 4-Feb-19 10 119
Edwilyn
Budget friendly receptions.
Edwilyn, On January 30, 2019 at 14:59

Okay so I am from Montreal and I would like to know if there's places I can save with receptions. A simple wedding it's fine just so many places and I am so nervous. Feel free to comment places

Stephanie, monday 4-Feb-19 4 77
Sheryl
Lowermainland reception venues that allow outside catering
Sheryl, On January 27, 2019 at 22:54

Hi! So far, I've got our date penciled in at the Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre, but that will not be confirmed until one exact year prior to our July 18, 2020 wedding date and we need backup in...

Lydia, sunday 3-Feb-19 3 264
Lydia
Animal table numbers
Lydia, On January 30, 2019 at 10:35

Hi all, My FH and I decided on doing sea creatures (otters, seals, dolphins) for the table numbers. Does anyone have any leads where I could find this? I have tried Zazzle and Etsy, but all they seem...

Lydia, sunday 3-Feb-19 12 168
Xandra
Seating: Each Side to Themselves or Intermingled?
Xandra, On February 1, 2019 at 14:13

Greetings all! You have been so helpful to me in the past that I'm back with another question! In your seating at the reception, do you have the tables divided by family? Divided by relationship...

Natasha, sunday 3-Feb-19 15 860
Kelsie
Venue
Kelsie, On January 30, 2019 at 19:30

I'm going to check out my first venue this weekend any tips ?

Ali, sunday 3-Feb-19 12 193 1
Joey
Let's talk cake frosting
Joey, On January 29, 2019 at 08:05

Buttercream, cream cheese, fondant, chocolate, mirror glaze, or drip... Naked, nearly naked, or lots of layers... What are your cake frosting feelings? What will adorn your wedding cake? Photo by...

Vinod, sunday 3-Feb-19 11 119
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Buying used bhldn decor?
Abbey, On January 30, 2019 at 14:03

Ok, I am looking for specific mercury glass votives from BHLDN, they seem to sell out quickly. Wondering where to buy used? Looking for gold/blush colours. Ive ordered some of whats linked below in...

Vinod, sunday 3-Feb-19 4 116
Lindsay
Alcohol
Lindsay, On February 9, 2018 at 14:02

Opinion on open bar vs making guest pay. If we chose a wedding venue where we could supply our own alcohol we would have a open bar. If we chose a venue that is licensed we would have to make our...

Lindsay, sunday 3-Feb-19 30 1,375
Alycia
Wedding cake
Alycia, On February 1, 2019 at 18:11

I’m still really early I think, I wanted to know when it’s time to start picking a cake? Where do I start?

Alycia, sunday 3-Feb-19 17 158
Natasha
Let’s talk...wedding decor
Natasha, On January 14, 2019 at 12:03

How much did you or are you spending on decor for ceremony and reception? What is your wedding size?how many people? what does your decor price listed above include? thanks

Gemma, thursday 31-Jan-19 16 378
Brittany
i Spy - Guest Photo "menu"
Brittany, On January 21, 2019 at 13:10

We are hoping to encourage our guests to take & share some photo's/videos from our reception as we are not having a videographer. We will print cards of the moments we would like them to capture...

Stephanie, wednesday 30-Jan-19 7 88
Lynnie
Songs for parent dances!
Lynnie, On November 27, 2017 at 11:05

Are you doing a special dance with your mom or dad at your wedding reception? What song are you dancing to? Photo from West Coast Wilderness Lodge in Egmont, BC Photo from Perpetual Rhythms...

Melissa, wednesday 30-Jan-19 22 4,460
Michelle
Speeches
Michelle, On January 6, 2019 at 19:05

Just wondering where everyone stands on speeches after the ceremony at the reception before dinner is served. Who uses them and why? Who doesn't and why? What would we ask people to say or not to say?...

Trish, wednesday 30-Jan-19 10 217
Daniela
Open bar vs per consumption
Daniela, On January 27, 2019 at 18:02

Hi all!! I am hoping you guys can help me with this dilemma. Bottom line is we definitely want to cover alcohol for our guests we just don't know what's the best option! I am pro open bar and my FH is...

Trish, wednesday 30-Jan-19 18 2,808
Natalie
How much did you pay for your flowers?
Natalie, On January 18, 2019 at 09:18

For those who have already paid for their flowers - real or artificial - what were your final costs? What did you get with it? Trying to get something to compare our quotes to.

Mary, tuesday 29-Jan-19 32 1,044
Julie
Centerpieces
Julie, On January 27, 2019 at 11:14

The Bridal Shop where my Mom and I both found our dresses and we found 6 Bridesmaids dresses has become a Friend. She has gone above & beyond for us. Even calling me regularly after a big surgery....

Becky, monday 28-Jan-19 4 131
M
Wedding Cake
Mary, On January 22, 2019 at 14:33

Hi ladies, I finalized my wedding cake to a semi naked one. It’s going to be a three tier red velvet cake with layers of cheese cake icing. It will be covered with buttercream on the outside. I bribe...

Leah, sunday 27-Jan-19 7 116
Joey
Your Wedding In Numbers - How many special dances will there be during your reception?
Joey, On August 27, 2018 at 09:01

At your reception will you include any special dances? Your first dance as a married couples? Mother/son? Father/daughter? Any others? Photo by Perpetual Rhythms Entertainment Services in Toronto...

Amber, saturday 26-Jan-19 26 175
Chantal
Kissing game idea
Chantal, On August 3, 2017 at 16:10

Looking for some new idea for bride and groom to kiss

Amber, saturday 26-Jan-19 24 14,118 3
Donna
Do you have a Wedding Cocktail? If so, what is it called?
Donna, On January 16, 2019 at 23:17

Hi ladies needing some help I need an awesome Wedding Cocktail But What? That's where you all come into the pitcure.

Amber, saturday 26-Jan-19 10 122
Emily
Buying table linens
Emily, On April 25, 2017 at 18:26

Does anyone know a good site to buy table linens that doesn't cost a crazy amount to ship to Canada? I've been hunting all over the Internet trying to find grey linens and I am finding it nearly...

Emily, wednesday 23-Jan-19 5 122
Lynnie
Guestbook: Yea or Nay?
Lynnie, On November 12, 2018 at 09:05

Will you have a guestbook out at your wedding reception for your guests to sign? Or are you skipping this tradition? Photos from Paper Decorum Fine Stationery and Gifts in Mississauga, ON Next...

Kelsie, tuesday 22-Jan-19 31 236
Joey
Best of 2018 - Favourite Confetti Moment
Joey, On January 7, 2019 at 08:05

Did you toss some confetti to help you ring in 2019? Which of these cute confetti moment from @weddingwirecanada in 2018 is most magical? A? Photo by Chelsea Mason Photography via @weddingwirecanada...

Holly, monday 21-Jan-19 19 129
Joey
Best of 2018 - Favourite Cake
Joey, On January 7, 2019 at 08:05

All of the most liked photos of wedding cakes from our Instagram in 2018 were of nearly naked cakes! Do you love this trend as much as our Insta followers do? Which pic is your very favorite? A?...

Holly, monday 21-Jan-19 20 127
Joey
Best of 2018 - Favourite Table Decor
Joey, On January 7, 2019 at 08:05

We’ve pulled together some of the most liked pictures from @weddingwirecanada in 2018 - we want to know which tablescape you love the most. A? Photo by Avec Amour Weddings via @weddingwirecanada B?...

Holly, monday 21-Jan-19 21 158

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