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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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Lynnie
Test Time! What are these called?
Lynnie, On December 18, 2017 at 04:05

Time to test your wedding knowledge ! What are these called in the picture below? (Hint - you serve them at cocktail hour!) A) Boutonnieres B) Amuse-bouches C) Hors d'Oeuvres D) Macaroons Photo from...

Emily, wednesday 5-Sep-18 16 95
Lynnie
Test Time! Which is the most popular catering serving style?
Lynnie, On December 18, 2017 at 04:05

Time to test your wedding knowledge ! Which is the most popular catering serving style for wedding receptions? A) Buffet B) Cocktail C) Plated D) Family-Style Photo from Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver...

Emily, tuesday 4-Sep-18 15 100
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Reception seating
Amanda, On August 13, 2018 at 16:16

Hello ladies, I could really use some help. I am struggling with the seating chart for dinner. I have more family coming than my FH and my side has more children as well. My question is, how would you...

Allison, tuesday 4-Sep-18 4 88
Naomi
Seating Charts
Naomi, On August 20, 2018 at 14:15

We're having a buffet at our wedding reception so I don't need to assign seats, but I would like to assign tables. If you have a seating chart, are you doing organizing it by tables or alphabetically?...

Naomi, tuesday 4-Sep-18 12 368
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Bringing in own food?
Jessica, On September 2, 2018 at 18:54

Hi everyone! We are getting married in a community hall in Edmonton, so we need to find our own caterer. We are planning on just a cocktail style reception. Does anyone know if it’s possible to bring...

Jessica, monday 3-Sep-18 4 84
Rosalyn
Emcee/mc
Rosalyn, On January 16, 2018 at 23:35

Are you having an MC at your wedding? Ours is so small that I’m wondering if its really needed?

Kelsea, monday 3-Sep-18 13 378
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Just picked choices for our meal tasting
Emma, On August 28, 2018 at 20:02

So we go for our meal tasting in a few weeks and my fiancé and I just sat down and made our picks. I was trying hard to pick things I really like and are a little different while also things most...

Brittany, thursday 30-Aug-18 5 76
Amanda
First Dance Songs
Amanda, On August 28, 2018 at 11:31

I really want Longer by Terri Clark for our first dance songs but the fiance says it is too fast. Thoughts?

Casey, wednesday 29-Aug-18 3 83
Maya
Centre pieces
Maya, On August 28, 2018 at 14:52

So we are planning to make these for our centre pieces and have also put the silk red pettles to tie in the colour red. The chair covers are going to be white with a red chair sash. The lantern would...

Maya, wednesday 29-Aug-18 9 129
Jenn
iso Sign ideas!!
Jenn, On August 27, 2018 at 18:48

What are thoughts on reception signage (i.e., guest book, cards & gifts, photobooth)? I haven't really found a place that does framed signs for these things? Is this a DIY situation? I'm not...

Jenn, tuesday 28-Aug-18 9 125
Kaila
help me bring my vision to this massive Venue!
Kaila, On August 28, 2018 at 08:01

Hi everyone! I am newly engaged. I have lucked out and landed an amazing venue for an AMAZING price... Now my problem is transforming this venue into my vision. Could anyone assist me in ideas on how...

Kaila, tuesday 28-Aug-18 16 193
Esther
Entrance music
Esther, On July 29, 2018 at 20:36

Hi, looking for for some ideas for family entrance songs.

Candace, monday 27-Aug-18 6 154
Jenn
iso of a vintage look mailbox for card holder
Jenn, On August 21, 2018 at 13:53

vintage mailbox card holder - Does anyone possibly know where I might be able to find a card holder similar to the picture below?

Jenn, monday 27-Aug-18 5 567
Momofbride(Kim)
Bar Service
Momofbride(Kim), On August 25, 2018 at 19:25

Anyone in the Edmonton area using a Bar Service rather than their caterer for an open bar? We are looking for suggestions and trying to find the best option for our daughter's wedding, but getting...

Clarissa, sunday 26-Aug-18 3 84
Danielle
No first dance
Danielle, On August 24, 2018 at 20:18

Hey all. So here’s what’s happening. My fiancé and I aren’t doing a first dance and we will not be told otherwise. Firstly, my father passed away recently and usually first dances tie into the whole...

Momofbride(Kim), saturday 25-Aug-18 5 182
Lynnie
Fill in the blank: For our first dance, we'll be dancing to ____.
Lynnie, On August 6, 2018 at 10:32

Fill in the blank! What's your first dance song? Next Question 👉 Fill in the blank: I can't wait to ____ at the reception!

Maegan, friday 24-Aug-18 27 201
K
Floor vinyls/ decals
Kenya, On August 21, 2018 at 16:06

Anyone know of any good places to get decals for flooring? I want to have our names or even intials on the floor during the reception

Kenya, thursday 23-Aug-18 5 75
Andrea
Appetizers during cocktail hour?
Andrea, On August 18, 2018 at 12:28

Hey brides, I was wondering, what sort of appetizers and beverages are you planning on serving for your guests during cocktail hour at your weddings?

Erin, thursday 23-Aug-18 7 146
Lynnie
Trend Alert: Black Wedding Cakes!
Lynnie, On August 18, 2018 at 10:05

New trend alert!! Have you seen this popping up everywhere? Black wedding cakes seem to be the "new thing", and I kind of love them! What do you think about this trend? Would you have a black wedding...

Erin, thursday 23-Aug-18 10 111
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Slippers for reception
Emma, On August 22, 2018 at 17:12

My fiancé thinks it would be a cool idea to get some slippers for ladies to put on if their feet hurt. He wants people dancing all night. What do do you guys think. I suggested flip flops to him but...

Brittany, wednesday 22-Aug-18 3 102
Z
Menu for Interracial Wedding?
Zoë, On August 15, 2018 at 13:01

My FH is Italian and I am (mostly) Chinese. Our venue is most likely going to be in Markham, Ontario, but we have not picked a venue yet. We are planning on inviting around 150 people I would love to...

Bianca, wednesday 22-Aug-18 4 231
Joey
How long is your reception?
Joey, On August 16, 2018 at 08:05

Sound off - how long is your reception scheduled to run? Photo from WeddingWire's Instagram

Bianca, wednesday 22-Aug-18 27 236
Kay
6-7" Cake Pedestals!
Kay, On August 22, 2018 at 13:04

Help folks! I need to find a 6-7" cake stand/pedestal for my wedding next month. I have been looking everywhere for one that isn't going to cost me $100+! Our cake is only a 6" cake and it is...

Vinod, wednesday 22-Aug-18 3 67
Becky
Types of Food for Catering
Becky, On August 2, 2018 at 09:48

I'm curious to what types of foods everyone had served at their wedding or plan to! I have debated on a few different styles of food. Typical roast beef/chicken dinner (costly) Chinese buffet style...

Becky, wednesday 22-Aug-18 15 195
Haley
Dinner Only Reception
Haley, On August 5, 2018 at 11:04

Has anyone had or know someone who had a small ceremony followed by dinner at a restaurant? Thoughts?

Kim, tuesday 21-Aug-18 13 1,219
Julie
dj Help please- In the Cue
Julie, On August 21, 2018 at 11:04

I'm wondering if any of you have used "In the Cue" DJ services. My FH & I had an amazing meeting with the DJ last night. Great 1st impression & we were ready to book him until I looked up his...

Clarissa, tuesday 21-Aug-18 6 98
Alie
Cakes
Alie, On August 19, 2018 at 23:23

What does anyone think about cake toppers for the big day?

Alie, monday 20-Aug-18 9 125
Jennifer
Advice regarding bartenders & tipping!
Jennifer, On August 16, 2018 at 01:52

Hello all! Just need everyones advice/thoughts At our venue, we are responsible for bringing our own alcohol, but we hired bartenders through our catering company to serve the alcohol, and went...

Holly, monday 20-Aug-18 9 376
Maegan
To cake or not to cake?
Maegan, On August 7, 2018 at 12:45

So my FH and I were talking recently and we can't get over how expensive a wedding cake is! All we wanted was a 3 tier cake with 2 slabs being plastic or styrafoam and only the top one edible. This is...

Naomi, monday 20-Aug-18 38 375
Vanessa
What kind of meat did you serve at your wedding?
Vanessa, On August 17, 2018 at 13:23

FOR RED MEAT EATERS ONLY!!!! We will be having surf and turf but I'm not sure what red meat to serve! I'm trying to be smart and make menu selections that best fit serving large crowds. Any...

Stephanie, sunday 19-Aug-18 5 97
Marcia
Reception Seating, chart or pick a seat?
Marcia, On April 21, 2018 at 17:24

Will you brides be assigning seats for your guest during reception, or allowing your guest to sit anywhere? A) Seating Chart B) Pick a seat

Sand, sunday 19-Aug-18 22 326
Lynnie
What's your flava? 🎂
Lynnie, On August 14, 2018 at 16:22

Cake flavor that is! What flavors are in your wedding cake? Photo from Dynamic Weddings in Vancouver

Megann, friday 17-Aug-18 20 141

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