Discussions from Wedding reception

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...

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...

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...

So my fiancé has decided that he's started inviting people to the reception only (after dinner is done). I can't un-invite them, even though I think it's pretty uncouth to say "Hey, we can't afford to...

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...

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...

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...

Just wondering if a cake topper is absolutely necessary? We are doing a semi naked cake with flowers and not sure I really want to add a topper. Wanted to see what others are doing!

Hi everyone! We are wondering when does the first dance typically take place? Before dinner or in between the last course and dessert? So far our timeline consists of our bridal party entrance, bride...

I'm wondering if having a photo booth is or can be part of your guests gift? Bonboniere

Are you doing a gift table? Most of the weddings I’ve been to have had one, but I just want to make sure people don’t think it’s tacky. (We do have a registry)

So we are wanting to do a lot of DIY for the decorations for the reception and keep things pretty simple but still classy and elegant. I have so many ideas about what I think I want, and even more of...

I'm currently making plans for our sweetheart table. What did you do for champagne glasses? I'm either doing some DIY with nice glasses we already have or just buying a nice pair. Also can anyone...

Are they necessary?? We are having a late morning ceremony at 11 a.m. then a cocktail hour around 11:30, then brunch reception at 1230. We are having a fairly relaxed reception with limited speeches,...