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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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...
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...
