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 had or know someone who had a small ceremony followed by dinner at a restaurant? Thoughts?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Cake flavor that is! What flavors are in your wedding cake? Photo from Dynamic Weddings in Vancouver
As a 2019 bride to be in Montreal (QC), I have a question for those who are already married. What is your top 5 things you would absolutely do again from your wedding day and things you would either...
What is a good ballpark estimate for alcahol expenses? X drinks per X hours per X guests? I’m so lost!! Where can I find more concrete information?
Fill in the blank! What do you hope your guests think of your wedding? Would you want them to describe your wedding as fun, touching, intimate, personalized, gorgeous...? Next Question 👉 Fill in the...
Fill in the blank! What are you excited to do at your reception? Dance? Eat? See your guests? Change your shoes?? Next Question 👉 Fill in the blank: I hope our guests think our wedding is ____. ...
So I am thinking about the head table here... my fiancé and I both have three bridesmaids/ groomsmen (including maid of honor and best man).. I have 5 siblings and only two of them are in my wedding...
Hello lovelies! My fiancé and I are planning on doing cupcakes instead of a cake. We’ll have a small cake for a traditional cutting as well. I’m just wondering if anyone has advice on how many...
What are you centerpiece plans? Or you going with a traditional floral arrangement, or exploring non-floral ideas? Show us your centerpiece inspiration!! Floral centerpieces? Photo from Flowers by...
Hi !! I am looking to hear from brides that are getting married at the OLD TIMERS CABIN! I want to do a midnight lunch of pizza but want to order from like panago or something... im wondering if...
I am not a creative person and am having a tough time finding a clever hashtag! Our names are Danielle Galbraith and Reece Forbes, taking the Forbes name. So far I got #absorbtheforbes and...
Looking for a catchy hashtag mostly for our photobooth. My name is Christy Bell and my fiancee is Jason Rostek. I will be taking his last name. Suggestions?
Hi all you lovely brides out there!! I am looking for suggestions for when the bride and groom kiss during the reception. I really do not want to do the traditional "clinking of the glasses" as that...
How will you be greeting your guests? Will you have a receiving line, or will be doing table visits? Photo from Pinterest
Hello all! I have been thinking of doing a surprise for my groom at the wedding reception. (I got a surprise proposal at a concert, so I wanted to do a surprise for him as well!) just wondering if...
Hey ladies! My fiancé has requested a McDonald’s midnight lunch, we have talked to the owner and the manager of a McDonald’s in our city to ensure it can be done and we just need to phone back with...
Hey everyone! So the wedding is just 30 days away!!! We still don't have an MC. We have asked a couple people however they did not feel comfortable. Do we need one? What all do they really do? Can I...
Final decision time! Which unique guestbook idea do you prefer? Tropical or nautical? Tropical: Photo by Sara Richardson Photography Another Tropical Idea: Photo by Natalie Schutt Photography Or...
My sweet tooth is calling! Which cake design do you prefer for a sweet summer wedding treat? Tropical or nautical? Tropical? Photo by Ariel Kaitlin Photography Or Nautical? Photo by Anna Markley Next...
Time to extend that summer style to the main event - your centerpieces! Which centerpiece style do you prefer? Tropical or nautical? Tropical?Photo by Matty Waugh Or Nautical? Pinterest Next Question...
Which style place card do you prefer? Tropical or nautical? Tropical?Photo by Chloe Murdoch Photography Bonus tropical pic: Photo by Krista Mason Photography Or Nautical? Photo from Lavish Favors...
These seating charts have some serious summer style!! Which one is your favorite? Tropical or nautical? Tropical? Pinterest Or Nautical?Photo by Brooke Allison Photo Bonus nautical optionhoto by...
Need a Playstation Cake Topper! Looking for a cake topper similar to this , but hoping to have anything playstation-related or any similar nerdy/geeky thing We are getting married in October 20! I...
I had to show off my huge centerpiece that my fiance made for me. It is a dream come true and all because he is such an incredible man and wanted to make me happy. Sorry to brag but so excited and...
We’re having a casual wedding at the family cottage. Only parents and siblings are invited, so there will be approximately 25 people (30 including kids who will be all under 5 years old). We have a...