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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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Isabel
Top 5 best and not-so-great ideas
Isabel, On August 12, 2018 at 12:08

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...

Stephanie, friday 17-Aug-18 7 155
J
How/what to budget for reception alcohol
Jojo, On July 25, 2018 at 15:23

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?

Joey, tuesday 14-Aug-18 1 43
Lynnie
Fill in the blank: I hope our guests think our wedding is ____.
Lynnie, On August 6, 2018 at 10:32

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...

Bianca, monday 13-Aug-18 27 125
Lynnie
Fill in the blank: I can't wait to ____ at the reception!
Lynnie, On August 6, 2018 at 10:32

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 ____. ...

Bianca, monday 13-Aug-18 26 119
Mariah
Wedding seating
Mariah, On August 8, 2018 at 13:05

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...

Bianca, monday 13-Aug-18 16 185
Emily
Number of cupcakes?
Emily, On August 8, 2018 at 20:29

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...

Bianca, monday 13-Aug-18 9 124
Lynnie
Centerpieces: Floral or Non-Floral?
Lynnie, On January 17, 2018 at 13:05

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...

Candace, sunday 12-Aug-18 21 246
Lorissa
Pizza midnight lunch!
Lorissa, On August 11, 2018 at 06:27

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...

Gina, saturday 11-Aug-18 1 91
Danielle
Wedding Hashtag
Danielle, On July 27, 2018 at 12:43

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...

Lynnie, friday 10-Aug-18 3 398
Bell
Wedding hashtag
Bell, On August 4, 2018 at 10:08

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?

Lynnie, friday 10-Aug-18 6 360
Taryn
Need Suggestions for the "kissing Game"!
Taryn, On August 9, 2018 at 14:09

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...

Krystal, friday 10-Aug-18 8 4,128
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Decor
Bridget, On August 4, 2018 at 17:02

Just looking for some ideas. If my wedding dress is ivory, do I go with ivory table linen or stick with white?? I can’t decide!! Thanks!!!

Bridget, thursday 9-Aug-18 7 83
Lynnie
Receiving Line vs. Table Visits
Lynnie, On December 7, 2017 at 19:04

How will you be greeting your guests? Will you have a receiving line, or will be doing table visits? Photo from Pinterest

Carmela, thursday 9-Aug-18 25 383
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Surprise for my groom at the reception
Mary, On June 21, 2018 at 23:56

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...

Cindy, thursday 9-Aug-18 17 1,055
Jennifer
Mcdonald’s midnight lunch
Jennifer, On August 4, 2018 at 11:59

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...

Geneviève, wednesday 8-Aug-18 10 3,179
Kat
Mc.....a must??
Kat, On August 8, 2018 at 09:09

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...

Vinod, wednesday 8-Aug-18 10 153
Lynnie
Guestbook: Tropical or Nautical?
Lynnie, On July 16, 2018 at 11:27

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...

Geneviève, wednesday 8-Aug-18 22 137
Lynnie
Cake: Tropical or Nautical?
Lynnie, On July 16, 2018 at 11:26

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...

Geneviève, wednesday 8-Aug-18 21 116
Lynnie
Centerpieces: Tropical or Nautical?
Lynnie, On July 16, 2018 at 11:26

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...

Geneviève, wednesday 8-Aug-18 19 123
Lynnie
Place Cards: Tropical or Nautical?
Lynnie, On July 16, 2018 at 11:26

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...

Geneviève, wednesday 8-Aug-18 20 118
Lynnie
Seating Chart: Tropical or Nautical?
Lynnie, On July 16, 2018 at 11:26

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...

Geneviève, wednesday 8-Aug-18 20 246
Andrea
Need a Playstation Cake Topper
Andrea, On August 7, 2018 at 16:25

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...

Stephanie, wednesday 8-Aug-18 4 121
Krystal
Made with love Chandelier
Krystal, On August 2, 2018 at 00:19

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...

Melissa, wednesday 8-Aug-18 19 195
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Barbeque Wedding Reception Meal
Krista, On August 7, 2018 at 19:50

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...

Kaisha, wednesday 8-Aug-18 6 69
Joey
Who's Who? - Who will be the biggest party animal at your reception?
Joey, On July 30, 2018 at 09:12

In the Who's Who? game we are getting to know a bit more about the most important people involved in your wedding Finally, who will be the biggest party animal at your reception, dancing and...

Tyanna, wednesday 8-Aug-18 23 106
Joey
Who's Who? - Who will you sit with at your reception?
Joey, On July 30, 2018 at 09:14

In the Who's Who? game we are getting to know a bit more about the most important people involved in your wedding Sweetheart table, head table, king table - who will you be sitting with at your...

Meghan, wednesday 8-Aug-18 21 93
Vanessa
Do i need a Day-of coordinator?
Vanessa, On August 3, 2018 at 13:29

What are your thoughts? I get month-of and day-of coordination included through my venue and those who have also had their wedding at my venue seem to give the coordination great reviews. My question...

Kaisha, tuesday 7-Aug-18 6 107
Megan
Mc Help!
Megan, On June 28, 2018 at 10:38

Did you guys ask a friend to be the MC or hire one? Any tips would be appreciative

Rachael, tuesday 7-Aug-18 32 324
Lena
Gifts??
Lena, On July 17, 2018 at 08:12

My soon to be husband and I got invited to a backyard wedding. They didn't provide a registry for gift options so I'm assuming they want cash, how much is given as a gift for a low budget backyard...

Rachael, tuesday 7-Aug-18 16 212
Saarah
Catering Nightmare
Saarah, On August 3, 2018 at 17:19

My caterer backed out last minute and I had a very specific but easy menu. Since then I have called around and have been quoted from 10,000$ to 17,000 for a 10 person dinner. I am not thinking...

Saarah, sunday 5-Aug-18 8 177
Stephanie
Wedding Venues in Banff or Jasper, Alberta for 20-25 guests
Stephanie, On August 5, 2018 at 19:41

Hi everyone! I am just beginning wedding planning!! How exciting! We will be having a very small wedding with a budget of about $5000. We realize this is a very limited budget, but we are...

Clarissa, sunday 5-Aug-18 1 115
Gabrielle
What to do when there's no honeymoon after?
Gabrielle, On July 19, 2018 at 20:20

So I know me and my fiance won't be able to go on our honey till a few months after.. we are having our reception at a hotel hall. I'm afraid that the party will end at around 10:30 and there will...

Genis, sunday 5-Aug-18 18 249

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