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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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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 23 125
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 21 119
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 6 109
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 32 328
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 16 228
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 8 184
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 1 125
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 18 255
Breanne
Flip Flop Baskets
Breanne, On February 13, 2018 at 10:09

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

Kristi, friday 3-Aug-18 20 1,039
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Seating chart
Amanda, On July 29, 2018 at 15:36

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...

Vinod, friday 3-Aug-18 6 74
Gina
Plated vs Buffet Dinner.
Gina, On May 4, 2018 at 16:12

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,...

Natalie, thursday 2-Aug-18 54 554
Genis
Reception Chairs
Genis, On July 23, 2018 at 22:16

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...

Jenna, thursday 2-Aug-18 21 262
Lynnie
How are you greeting all of your guests? Receiving line or table visits?
Lynnie, On July 30, 2018 at 13:05

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...

Kaisha, wednesday 1-Aug-18 22 731
Lynnie
Reception Dessert - Traditional or Modern?
Lynnie, On April 9, 2018 at 11:11

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...

Kaisha, wednesday 1-Aug-18 29 161
Jenna
Cocktail Hour Entertainment
Jenna, On July 31, 2018 at 08:39

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?

Jenna, wednesday 1-Aug-18 9 296
Jenna
Do you need an Mc?
Jenna, On July 31, 2018 at 07:44

Are you/did you have an MC or just have your DJ do those tasks? Also, what did you have your MC say?

Vinod, tuesday 31-Jul-18 9 2,409
Angel
Reception menu subject to change?
Angel, On July 25, 2018 at 12:16

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...

Jenna, tuesday 31-Jul-18 15 201
Marie-Claire
Moving "photo booth"
Marie-Claire, On July 23, 2018 at 11:54

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...

Kaisha, monday 30-Jul-18 12 115
Lynnie
Play that funky music! What style of music will be on repeat at your wedding reception?
Lynnie, On July 24, 2018 at 15:25

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 -...

Jessie, monday 30-Jul-18 13 80
Gabrielle
Our own supper?
Gabrielle, On July 28, 2018 at 16:28

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...

Vinod, monday 30-Jul-18 14 189
Kyla
Tent Wedding - separate bar/buffet tent?
Kyla, On July 26, 2018 at 16:11

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...

Terri, monday 30-Jul-18 10 148
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Bar/drink Menu Ideas
Teela, On May 22, 2018 at 01:00

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...

Alexandra, sunday 29-Jul-18 2 196
Lynnie
Show me your table numbers!!
Lynnie, On May 2, 2018 at 12:36

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...

Kaisha, sunday 29-Jul-18 7 148
Andie
Any tth fans out there?
Andie, On July 27, 2018 at 18:21

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...

Annalise, friday 27-Jul-18 1 705
Andrea
Pictures with guests?
Andrea, On July 17, 2018 at 09:49

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...

Vanessa, friday 27-Jul-18 12 598
Danielle
Backyard style
Danielle, On July 26, 2018 at 22:23

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...

Danielle, friday 27-Jul-18 7 149
Alissa
Does asking guests to act responsibly= fun sucking?
Alissa, On July 25, 2018 at 22:46

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...

Stephanie, thursday 26-Jul-18 13 1,055
Natasha
Layover time between Ceremony and reception?
Natasha, On July 26, 2018 at 00:36

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...

Stephanie, thursday 26-Jul-18 14 183
Jessica
Decor - Ideas
Jessica, On July 25, 2018 at 09:34

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...

Julia, thursday 26-Jul-18 7 222
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What Was on Your Wedding Playlist?
Sara, On July 23, 2018 at 12:02

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...

Erin, wednesday 25-Jul-18 6 95
Jessie
Shoe Game
Jessie, On July 19, 2018 at 10:19

We are doing the shoe game at our wedding and I wasn't sure of all the details. Do we supply the questions of our choosing and have the DJ ask them or does someone else ask the questions and bring the...

Jessie, tuesday 24-Jul-18 16 220
Casey
Dad and Step-dad dance??
Casey, On July 18, 2018 at 23:28

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...

Erin, tuesday 24-Jul-18 10 127

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