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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hey all, What are your thoughts on the flip flop baskets for guests? Will you be having one or is it something you find frivolous? Flip Flop Basket
So my FH and I are toying with the idea of not really having a seating chart. I kind of want everyone to just sit wherever with the hopes they mingle together. My concern with that though is too many...
I’m back and forth on having a plated dinner (4 course) vs a buffet. The problem with a plated dinner is that there won’t be an option (they don’t allow options for over 60 people) for either beef,...
Hi all!! We are struggling with the idea of renting chairs for the reception. Lots of people say it's something no one notices but my FH and I don't love the chairs at the hotel & I really don't...
Of course we all understand that it's good manners to greet every guest who attends your wedding, but if you have a large guest list it can start to feel like a daunting task!! How are you making sure...
What are you serving at your reception for dessert? Are you sticking with the traditional wedding cake? Or switching it up with alternative dessert choices? Traditional? :: Pinterest Or Modern? Photo...
I'd like to provide some sort of entertainment during our cocktail hour, does anyone have ideas? Did you have any? Something like a steel drum player, games, a magician walking around?
Are you/did you have an MC or just have your DJ do those tasks? Also, what did you have your MC say?
I have already paid a deposit for my reception venue. I find it strange how signing a contract does not allow me to lock in the price and menu for my wedding next June. Other venues seem to already...
We'd like to have a way to get pictures of all of our guests without having our photographer to go to each table (she'd prefer not to do it, and we want her to have time to enjoy the meal too, as...
What kind of music is on deck for you wedding reception? Whether it's you favorite jams, or your favorite songs to dance to at a wedding, what genre is all over your "must play" list? 🎵 A) Country -...
We were thinking after the wedding ceremony that me my fh and bridal party head over to a restaurant that's located in the hotel where we are having our reception. (Our reception will contain finger...
Interested in tent wedding on parents lakefront property. 150-200 approx. guests. Largest tent size available is 30x70. Not sure of tent capacity...still waiting on response. Google searches have come...
I am trying to come up with a drink menu with cocktail ideas because my 21yr old cousin is doing my bar. I am going to have a menu displayed and people can order the drink just like in restaurants. We...
Have you decided on your table numbers? There are so many different ideas for table numbers (and names) out there! You can buy them, DIY them, or incorporate a theme or hobby or pictures. Show off...
Hey guys! I want to have a Tragically Hip song as the father-daughter dance, but I can’t pick a song! My thoughts are either Ahead by a Century or Its a Good Life if you don’t Weaken. What do you guys...
I'm a bit confused and unsure what to do about taking pictures with guests and extended family/relatives. During the cocktail hour I am going to be doing an outfit change and won't be able to take...
I really want a backyard style wedding with games and a bon fire, all that fun stuff. I'm having a really hard time finding somewhere in the Edmonton area that would work. Unfortunately I don't think...
We have our first wedding related event coming up soon, where we will be hosting an open bar. For personal reasons, My number one priority when hosting any number of people anywhere is ensuring they...
What are your thoughts on a 3 hour waiting period from the time the ceremony is finished to the reception cocktail hour. We need 3 hour to go to the desired park to take picture after the ceremony. We...
Centerpieces Hi everyone!I'm having a seriously hard time finding inspiration for what my "welcome" table will look like at the reception. Our venue is a golf course, and we have longer rectangle...
I'm curious what songs others have chosen for things like walking down the aisle, walking out of the ceremony as a married couple, your first dance, your dance with parents, other special reception...
Hey all! So- my step-dad was the person who helped my mom raise me into who I am today, however, my biological dad (who's family I am very close to) and I are finally trying to repair our estranged...