Discussions from Wedding reception

Hello there. We are having a morning (10:30am) church ceremony followed by a lunch reception at a restaurant until about 3:30pm. We would like to have an after-party and are considering having it...

So I am way ahead of schedule, but I like to be prepared and have time to practice. We want it to be humourous, and short. This is what I have so far - thoughts? Peggy: Jared and I would like to start...

Hello ladies, We are buying our own booze for the wedding and are having around 350 people between the reception and dance .. wondering if any of you have had around that number and have a list of how...

I asked my fiance’s sister (future sister-in-law) for help with finalizing their side of the family’s guest list. She mentioned if we would be inviting her husbands parents, brother + wife (+1 kid),...

Hey guys! I am in a dilemma and need advice. We are planning our wedding for 2019 and looking at the cost it's way more that we were expected. Now I don't want to make my guests pay, but with all the...

I was just working on reviewing our guest list with my mom - relief that we don’t have over 200. We initially started with a small guest list of about 100 people max - but this slowly crept its way up...

My FH and I are planning on doing a "Jack and Jill" shower, instead of me just having a bridal shower. I'm wondering if we should set up a gift registry. My only problem is, I don't want people to...

Hi Brides! Did or are YOU going to give a speech or similar at your wedding reception? I'm a bit stuck here... what did you say beyond "thank you for coming"?

So I am not sure what to do about the bar. Do we have a cash, toonie or open bar? There are pros and cons too all options. I've even had it suggested to offer 2 drink tickets per adult and than they...

Hello ladies and gentlemen just curious to see what other people are thinking when it comes to walking down the aisle are you going to go with their traditional wedding march maybe a song that means...

Our wedding is Sept 22 and as of today, the weather forecast is calling for a high of only 15 degrees Celsius during the day and ceremony won't begin until 5:00 pm so it may be considerably colder. I...

So I know some ladies get 2 garters so they can keep one and toss one. Has anyone ever done this for their bouquet, or thought of doing it? If I am spending a good amount on my bouquet, I would love...

Hello, So I was just curious on any ideas on meal planning!? Thinking of doing a buffet idea between 2 main meats. One sea food the other chicken. Our families are big sea food waters... Except my...

We are doing a cocktail hour before dinner while we are off doing photos. During that time we will have a small assortment of appies. We have looked at some ideas for platters, but I am curious what...

Hi everyone. We're still in the very early stages of engagement, but I wanted some input for the food I Invision. I'm planning a fall wedding that's rustic to incorporate the beauty of nature and...

Hi all!! So we are currently working on wedding favours (depending on whether its affordable or not) We have family & friends travelling from Australia so we are hoping to think of something...

Hi all! Really need some input here. We are doing a small wedding. We will have dinner at a restaurant and going back to a cottage for a bonfire. We want a late night snack that can be made ahead of...

My wedding will be small (about 30 guests) and will be at my house. I'm not expecting there to be much dancing and so I'm trying to think of other ways to keep my guests entertained. Any ideas?

Hi! I'm not having a photobooth so I was wondering if anyone knows of an app or an online wedding album where all of my guests can upload their images? It's kind of amazing how good cell phone images...

Has anyone had or having their wedding at Murrietas in Canmore? - specifically the private room?