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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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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 6,047
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 10 350
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 11 229
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 25 838
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 14 151
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 82
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 19 140
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 17 116
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 7 100
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 8 319
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 14 619
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 21 120
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 24 119
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 20 113
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 22 135
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 20 127
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 8,523
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 3 237
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 15 122
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 16 104
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 98
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 21 113
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 17 188
Joey
Which came first - Picking your cake flavour or setting your menu?
Joey, On April 30, 2018 at 09:14

Let's talk about what your guests will be eating. Did you first make sure your wedding meal would be a memorable one? Or were you all about the cake tastings? What part of your reception food did you...

Andrea, saturday 27-Oct-18 33 157
Feya
Alcohol free wedding?
Feya, On June 25, 2018 at 10:15

Thoughts about having an alcohol free wedding? Is it tacky? Will people even want to come?

Andrea, saturday 27-Oct-18 17 285
Peggy
What do you think...first cupcake test!
Peggy, On October 7, 2018 at 14:29

Over the Thanksgiving weekend my sister and I did a first test run of sugar work for the cupcakes for my wedding. We're trying to different versions of coral to go with the beachy tropical theme. What...

Gina, wednesday 24-Oct-18 18 237
Marc
Best wine sales online/lower mainland/victoria bc
Marc, On October 23, 2018 at 15:47

Hello, my partner and I are starting to shop around for our wedding wine and are trying to find the places with the best deals on offer. we’ve been following BC liquor store, everything wine, as well...

Tori, wednesday 24-Oct-18 9 80
Morisseau
Invitations cards
Morisseau, On October 22, 2018 at 10:59

What is the best way, to announce we got a open bar

April, tuesday 23-Oct-18 13 163
Megan
Songs
Megan, On February 15, 2017 at 10:07

I am looking for some song ideas for my son (10) and I to have a dance to as well as for my daughter (9) and my fiancé. We haven't decided if we will do one song or individual songs. Suggestion would...

Vinod, tuesday 23-Oct-18 4 106
Robyn
Tent lighting
Robyn, On October 18, 2018 at 16:53

We are having an outdoor tented wedding next September and I am looking for any advice on what to do for tent lighting? We are renting a clear top tent and the rental company can provide cafe string...

Vinod, tuesday 23-Oct-18 5 104
Vanessa
Is a three hour cocktail hour too long?
Vanessa, On October 21, 2018 at 10:38

We are working on our day of time line, and our ceremony will be 30 minutes long (outdoor venue with tented reception tent) . For our cocktail hour, we will be serving lots of food and the bar will be...

Vinod, tuesday 23-Oct-18 11 214
Denai
No dance reception?
Denai, On October 21, 2018 at 17:54

Did you decide not to have a dance at your wedding? We are on the fence about it and quite honestly leaning toward not having one at all just because our family and us are not the dancing type. We...

Kim, tuesday 23-Oct-18 12 204 1

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