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 wedding wire family! Does anyone have a decor company that does likes a package for a reasonable price. I also already have the better pieces just bed the topper.
If your wedding was planned based on recent events, your first dance song would be the last song you listened to. Go open Spotify or turn on your radio and let us know what song you and your SO would...
If your wedding was planned based on recent events, your signature drink would be whatever is in your cup right now. My guests would be toasting with coffee, what would yours be sipping? Are you...
If your wedding was planned based on recent events from your own life, the last meal you ate would become the wedding meal you'd be serving to your guests. So, what would your caterers be preparing?...
If your wedding was planned based on recent events in your life, the last person who you talked to over the phone (besides your SO) would be tasked with giving the toast at your wedding. Would yours...
My fiancé and I are getting married in Asia and we can’t decide on charger plates. I love them and think they’re beautiful. He loves me and thinks I’m ridiculous for wanting to lug 55 charger plates...
Hi fellow brides! I was hoping to get some feedback regarding what to expect when booking at a reception hall. We are about to go in to sign with a vendor and I wanted to know what we should ask for/...
My sister in law asked me if I have a lock on my Cards box, I don't feel that any one like Family or Close friends would steal, now she has me thinking. Who is to take the cards and presents to your...
Hi there! Recently engaged and finally ready to get some opinions on night time weddings. I’ve always wanted to be married at night (around 8). Which would negate a full meal being served. Just...
Hi ladies! I have booked my outdoor ceremony location, and my fiancé and I have decided we want to spend money on our honeymoon and not on a big reception. (I like the idea of a traditional party...
Went to The Happy Place with the FH today and took joyful selfies, that we will use on our big day. They also had a Simple Booth set up and we loved it! We were going to forgo a photo booth but kind...
What's more affordable? Renting a hall and do everything DIY or a venue package?
Is anyone else planning on catering the wedding themselves? We'd like to but I'm not sure how to budget for everything we'll need to get it done. Maybe I'm just over thinking it? We want to do pulled...
To anyone who is planning on skipping the DJ but wants an upgrade from a Spotify playlist, keep reading because I'll be explaining how to build a playlist using some tips and tricks I've picked up...
Hi everyone, The venue we are getting married at has floor to ceiling (ish) windows on 1.5 of the walls. Please see the attached photos. To create a more glamorous and romantic feel, we are thinking...
My fiancé and I are having a hard time finding charger plates for our reception. Does anyone know of any good wholesale places that supply charger plates at decent prices that ship to Canada??
Sometimes you just have to delegate!! Which would you rather lose control over? Would you rather... have no control over the menu or no control over the playlist? Next Question: Would you rather......
Final question!! Are you giving all of your guests a favor to take home? Or does the food, booze, and festivities cover it for you? Photo by Day By Knight Events in Kelowna, BC Photo from Logie...
Are you going to have an official cake-cutting moment (and photo op)? Or are you skipping the fanfare and getting right to the delicious desserts? Photo by Mike Black PhotoWorks in Burlington, ON...
What about the garter? Are you tossing the garter or skipping this tradition too?? Photo by Keemera in Edmonton, AB Next Question: Cake Cutting: Yea or Nay? Or start from the beginning here: Yea or...
Will you be tossing your bouquet to the single ladies at your wedding? Or are you skipping this tradition? Photo from Bulldog Music in Winnipeg, MB Next Question: Garter Toss: Yea or Nay? Or start...
Looking for thoughts, suggestions, personal experiences, Pro/Cons, things to consider etc. See background info below: So I imagine this is an age old debate but we're still in the early planning...
I swear I’m having the hardest time with the centerpieces! I’m not reaaaaalllly into flowers with the centrepiece. Candles are not allowed and I find it really hard to fine nice flameless candles. My...
Something I didn’t think of. Are cupcakes ok being set up earlier in the day? I think our are going to be delivered around 3pm. We probably won’t be eating them until around 9-9:30. Is that too long?...
This week we're finding out more about your wedding guests!! Who's being super helpful, and who is bringing all the drama Who will you sit with at the reception? Friends or family?? Photo from Hart...
Will you feature a special cocktail at your reception? Did you invent it? Are you giving it a special name? Will your partner be designing one for themselves as well? What's the recipe? Who will be...
I'm having a hard time finding a father daughter song. Please help
Did anyone have signature drinks at their wedding or will you be having one. I am thinking about having one for cocktail hour just don't know how we create one. Any ideas?
I’m trying to finalize my timeline for our reception. Specifically related to the meal. We are having a buffet and there will be around 60 people there. I’m planning on cocktails from 5:30 -6:30. I...
We haven't started thinking about it, but for sure my maid of honor will give one. My FH doesn't like public speaking, so he won't be giving one. However his speech to me at our engagement was...