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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My Fiance and I have 1 Baby and he is furry. Journey is our Cat who is the king of the castle. When I saw these cake toppers, I knew right away it screamed our names. My Mom is making a "cat of honour...
I'm trying to figure out how much a toonie bar would cost, we're planning for around 130 guests! How much did you end up spending on a toonie bar & for how many guests? Thanks!!
Does anyone know where I can find outdoor games like cornhole/bean bag toss, giant jenga etc.? I've seen them on Amazon and Etsy, but they are quite pricey. Just wondering if there are more affordable...
So here's a question when do you decide when yo have your first dance, before your meal or after? Looked it up on google saying that maybe after your meal before the older people leave to go home.
Hi everyone, Has anyone had or been at a wedding that just had a cocktail hour, speeches, and then a wedding dance with a midnight lunch? If so what did you think of it? What did you do? We were...
Speaking about decorations how much is enough, how much do you need. Who's support to go the night before and do up the hall the Bride, her party, Groom his party or all? So much more going to be...
What's your favorite cake style? What will you have at your reception? Stacked? Photo by Finespun Cakes & Pastries Separate? Photo by Sweet Bakery Something else? Photo by Melanie's Cakes
Looking for opinions. We're not doing appetizers or a late lunch, but I looked into the cost of doing a snack type thing as an addition food item for our guests and thought a popcorn bar would be...
Hi =) We have hired a live musician to sing for our ceremony cocktail hour and part of the reception, Just seeking advice or opinions if I should hire a DJ for when they finish or just use a plug in...
What will you serve for dessert at your wedding reception? Are you sticking with the classic wedding cake, or switching it up with a different sweet? Photo from Melanie's Cakes in Newmarket Photo from...
Hi all! I'm looking to hire a service that offers both live music and a DJ for our wedding. Has anyone had any great experiences with companies and musicians? I'm scared of all the DJ horror stories,...
Hey everyone! I was hoping you could help me. I'm planning my own wedding and so far everything has been running smoothly, but I am drawing a blank on ideas for a backdrop! We'll have a head table of...
We are doing a small(ish) ceremony but would like to open up our reception after dinner to a select number of guests. We will be doing reception-only invites but I'm wondering how you guys suggest I...
Hi everyone, I’m wanting to do a more non traditional wedding reception. I want it to feel like a celebration/ party and get people enjoying the evening. I would appreciate hearing your ideas if your...
The only thing about my wedding that I'm really excited for (other than marrying the love of my life OF COURSE) is the music. The big day's still months away but I'm already combing through my old...
What was at the top of your "must have" list when you were shopping for a caterer? Was it a certain cuisine type? A special serving style? A menu item you just had to have? A specialization with...
My fiance and I strongly believe in hosting an adults only wedding ceremony and reception (taking place at the same venue). I've already shared this with my only 1st cousin who has young children...
Hi everyone! My Fiance and I aren't doing gifts at our wedding, we are instead just asking for money. We have a cute little note on our website that says this, along with a comment about how a box...
We're getting married in Banff National Park in 2020, Lake Louise specifically. And I'm having a hard time finding a dj who is affordable. I was hoping for <1000$. Any suggestions? I'm open...
Who is everybody choosing as an MC for your reception and why? My fiance and I are wanting two MC's because we think it takes some of the tension off of them and it makes the announcing go smoother....
Does anyone have any suggestions on how long the timelines should be between the ceremony and reception? And how much time should be given for the timelines for everything approximately for the whole...
Has anyone every done a midnight snack instead of a dinner? I was thinking of having the ceremony before dinner and while the wedding party were getting their photos done all the guests would go have...
Did you choose your first dance song? Did you delegate this task to your partner, or to your DJ? Or was the song choice just so obvious it didn't take any planning? Photo by Christine Hewitt Weddings...
Will you have a traditional cake topper, flowers, fruit, or something else as the final decor touch on the top of your cake? What's going on top? Classic Cake Topper? Photo from Giggles in Quebec...
What's your opinion on a cake smash - totally cute, or way too messy for your wedding day? Have you and your SO talked about whether you'll do one? Will you keep it neat and sweet? Photo by P.S...
... and how much you paid. I'm having about 80 people coming and I'm not sure which route I want to go. If I do cupcakes... There just so cute! But if I get a cake I can get it for less because I'll...
Hi everyone! We are getting married next summer. We have decided to do cupcakes with a small cutting cake for photos. However we also have dessert included at the end of our buffet. Assorted...
Hi everyone! I’m Scottish but getting married at Niagara Falls in 2020. Looking at entertainment and was thinking of a DJ for evening reception but my question is the cocktail hour. Something we don’t...
We are getting married this June and having a Sunday afternoon wedding at a golf club near by. Our wedding ceremony is at 11:30am followed by lunch at 1:30pm, then a party to follow (estimated that...