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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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Joey
Fall in love with fall weddings - Pumpkin pie vs Pecan pie
Joey, On September 24, 2018 at 09:44

In honor of the start of the fall season, we're pitting fall favorites against each other. Which classic fall pie would most delight your guests if it were part of your wedding day dessert bar?...

Kaisha, saturday 17-Nov-18 27 149
Joey
Fall in love with fall weddings - Candy apples vs Preserves
Joey, On September 24, 2018 at 09:47

In honor of the start of the fall season, we're pitting fall favorites against each other. Which fall themed wedding favor would you rather give to your guests? Candy apples? Photo by Fruitilicious...

Kaisha, saturday 17-Nov-18 24 119
Joey
Fall in love with fall weddings - Hot cocoa vs Hot apple cider
Joey, On September 24, 2018 at 09:52

In honor of the start of the fall season, we're pitting fall favorites against each other. Which fall themed drinks station would you rather have to warm up your guests? Hot cocoa? Photo by Details...

Kaisha, saturday 17-Nov-18 28 174
Joey
Fall in love with fall weddings - Pumpkins vs Pinecones
Joey, On September 24, 2018 at 09:52

In honor of the start of the fall season, we're pitting fall favorites against each other. Which do you think is the cutest way to incorporate fall into your escort cards? Pumpkins? Photo from...

Kaisha, saturday 17-Nov-18 26 156
Natalie
Centrepieces!
Natalie, On November 11, 2018 at 18:49

Question for those who have already purchased their centerpieces: We've purchased all of our vases for the venue and are trying to decide between real of synthetic flowers for the bouquets. The issue...

Brittany, thursday 15-Nov-18 4 179
Sara
Cocktail Reception/ General advice
Sara, On November 12, 2018 at 00:39

My fiance and I are planning a low key wedding and so thought a short outdoor ceremony (at the beach , right beside the restaurant) and a cocktail reception rather than a dinner would be good. I want...

Sara, wednesday 14-Nov-18 6 171
Andrea
Buffet Restaurant?- Drinks!
Andrea, On November 8, 2018 at 17:46

Hi everyone! My FH and I are having a super intimate wedding ceremony/reception. Only 30 people or so.Our ceremony is going to be at a small chapel, and for a smooth finish to our special day, we've...

Bianca, sunday 11-Nov-18 6 908
Jenny
Sweet heart / head table help
Jenny, On November 6, 2018 at 00:05

My wedding party consist of 2 groomsman and 2 bridesmaids. Each of them have a significant other to attend. Initially my fiancée and I wanted our wedding party to sit with us at the head table, but we...

Vinod, friday 9-Nov-18 9 118
Lizmridha
Signature Cocktails!!!
Lizmridha, On November 6, 2018 at 12:25

Hi ladies, I have the option to do His and Hers signature cocktail for the reception. But it's up to me to provide my venue with recipes (as long as all the ingredients are from my bar package). And I...

Vinod, friday 9-Nov-18 10 144
Shannon
Open bar, toonie bar, donation bar?
Shannon, On July 31, 2017 at 14:37

I've been to a lot of weddings some open bar, cash bar, and toonie bars. I honestly don't care either way. I always liked the idea of a toonie bar because people still drink as much as they want, but...

Peggy, thursday 8-Nov-18 16 6,827
Emily
2 photographers + 2 videographers--too much?
Emily, On October 31, 2018 at 18:35

So I want a videographer for my wedding as I've heard from a lot of brides that this is one thing they really wish they did. The company I like is a duo of two. Now I'm also looking into a...

Amanda, tuesday 6-Nov-18 10 792
Danna
Has anyone purchased table linens or other decorations off of Wish?
Danna, On November 1, 2018 at 14:41

In an effort to keep the decoration costs down, I am looking to either purchase used, rent or buy table runners, table linens and charger plates. Has anyone purchased items from Wish? Are they good...

Vinod, sunday 4-Nov-18 11 234
Alexandra
First dance songs
Alexandra, On October 15, 2018 at 09:57

Lets hear them! what have you all selected for your first dance, mother son dance, father daughter dance.... Is anyone doing anything not traditional? Funny dances? Bridal party dances? Ill be dancing...

Alexis, friday 2-Nov-18 25 1,315
D
Menu Selections on Place Cards
Darien, On October 27, 2018 at 11:27

We have to show our guests' two menu selections either on their place cards or some other way at their seating at the reception. Any ideas as how to do so?

Alexis, friday 2-Nov-18 14 160
Joey
Most Likely To Get Too Aggressive About Catching the Bouquet
Joey, On October 22, 2018 at 08:05

Which guest is the most competitive? Who will be throwing elbows and pulling hair to make sure they get to catch the bouquet or the garter? Who will get aggressive about the bouquet and garter toss?...

Rachael, thursday 1-Nov-18 16 84
Joey
Most Likely To Try To Do A Seat Swap
Joey, On October 22, 2018 at 08:05

You spent HOURS working on your table assignments, but someone is bound to have a different idea about where they should be seated! Can you see someone swapping their escort card to get on a different...

Rachael, thursday 1-Nov-18 19 144
Joey
Most Likely To Leave First
Joey, On October 22, 2018 at 08:05

Whether it's the parents of young children who need to be home for bedtime, the grannies who have an early bed time of their own, or that one friend that just always seems to be double booked, you...

Rachael, thursday 1-Nov-18 17 119
Nicole
Parent Introductions with Multiple Divorces
Nicole, On October 30, 2018 at 20:54

So my parents divorced when I was very young, my mother remarried and my dad has been with his partner (esseentially my stepmom, they're just not married) since I was young. So I was raised with these...

Rachael, thursday 1-Nov-18 7 127
Joey
Fun with photos - Polaroids, disposable cameras, photo booths?
Joey, On October 30, 2018 at 08:36

Will you and your guests get to play paparazzi at your wedding? Will taking photos be part of the night's entertainment? How are you incorporating some fun photography into your day? A Polaroid guest...

Rachael, thursday 1-Nov-18 8 742
Marcia
Speeches
Marcia, On July 14, 2018 at 17:10

Who all will be saying a speech at your wedding? I have a few family members that all want to say a speech. So i'm debating how to decide who should say a speech or should I include them all. It can...

Susan, thursday 1-Nov-18 14 746
Joey
Most Likely To Still Be On The Dance Floor When The Lights Come Up
Joey, On October 9, 2018 at 10:05

We're playing a just for fun game of " Most Likely To " to find out who might make a faux pas on your wedding day. Which of your guests loves to bust out their best dance moves all night long? Will...

Stefanie, wednesday 31-Oct-18 21 128
Joey
Most Likely To Mess With Your Photos
Joey, On October 9, 2018 at 10:05

We're playing a just for fun game of " Most Likely To " to find out who might make a faux pas on your wedding day. From photobombing your portraits, to pulling faces when everyone else in the pic is...

Stefanie, wednesday 31-Oct-18 24 141
Joey
Most Likely To Make An Impromptu Speech
Joey, On October 9, 2018 at 10:05

We're playing a just for fun game of " Most Likely To " to find out who might make a faux pas on your wedding day. Can you picture that one chatty friend or that one drunk aunt getting swept up in the...

Stefanie, wednesday 31-Oct-18 20 131
Joey
Most Likely To Get Too Drunk
Joey, On October 9, 2018 at 10:05

We're playing a just for fun game of " Most Likely To " to find out who might make a faux pas on your wedding day. Have you already warned your bartenders to be on the lookout for that guest who likes...

Stefanie, wednesday 31-Oct-18 22 143
Lynnie
Classic or Rustic Signage?
Lynnie, On December 4, 2017 at 10:05

Which style of signs do you prefer? Classic or Rustic? Classic? Photo from Pinterest Or Rustic? Photo from Pinterest >> Next question: Classic or Rustic Dessert? To start from the beginning,...

Jenn, monday 29-Oct-18 20 131
Julie
Creative Way to Ask mc
Julie, On October 28, 2018 at 20:24

Hi There! My fiance and I have a pretty good idea of who we would like to ask to be our MC (close friend of ours- not in the wedding party). Just wondering if anyone had any creative ideas on how to...

Chelsea, monday 29-Oct-18 10 9,378
Dana
Song ideas for stepdad and daughter dance
Dana, On October 27, 2018 at 16:32

So looking to get as many different song ideas as I can to help choose the perfect one for my dance with my Stepdad... The Daddy song by Ryan St Louis is up at the top with Heartlands I loved her...

Tori, monday 29-Oct-18 3 394
Lynnie
Classic or Rustic Favors?
Lynnie, On December 4, 2017 at 10:05

Which style favors do you prefer? Classic or Rustic? Classic? Photo from Pinterest Or Rustic? Photo from Steve Gerrard Photography in Montreal Share your results! To start from the beginning, click...

Andrea, saturday 27-Oct-18 15 130
Lynnie
Classic or Rustic Dessert?
Lynnie, On December 4, 2017 at 10:05

What's your dessert style? Classic or Rustic? Classic? Photo from Pinterest Or Rustic? Photo from Pinterest >> Next question: Classic or Rustic Favors? To start from the beginning, click here:...

Andrea, saturday 27-Oct-18 16 114
Lynnie
Classic or Rustic Escort Cards?
Lynnie, On December 4, 2017 at 10:05

Which style escort cards do you prefer? Classic or Rustic? Classic? Photo from Pinterest Or Rustic? Photo from Pinterest >> Next question: Classic or Rustic Tablescape? To start from the...

Andrea, saturday 27-Oct-18 16 117
Joey
What is the first drink you'll toast with?
Joey, On October 30, 2017 at 07:51

After your ceremony you'll be whisked away to your reception, where it is time to toast to your love and happy future. What will be in your glass for your first toast? Photo by Devina Browning...

Andrea, saturday 27-Oct-18 21 124
Joey
Photo booths - in or out?
Joey, On October 1, 2018 at 08:05

Are you having a photo booth at your reception? When you see a photo booth do you hop right in, or do you skip it? Do you think these are still trendy, or are you over it? Photo by Event Booth Photo...

Caitlyn, saturday 27-Oct-18 17 194

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