Discussions from Wedding reception

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,...

So I just found out our venue has a cake handling fee of a $1.50/ person if we serve it right after the meal and $2.50/ person if we serve it later. Why is it seem that all venues just...

I have been told by my Venue coordinator that we are not allowed to go off and take pictures around the golf course (which I get if we are in the way of golfers) but she told me I was only allowed to...

Hey everyone, getting married with close friends and family, and it'll be garden party at a lodge style. We want some ideas for non-dance dominant weddings. Games/idea's to help guests enjoy their...

Hello Brides! What kind of things should you put on a kids table for a wedding reception? I don’t have any kids yet so I’m not up to date on the latest toys, but I want something fun, affordable, and...

My fiance and I are concerned that we won't get to connect with our honoured guests. Some thoughts we've considered include... - Personally serving our wedding cake to all guests. - Emceeing a game...

Hey All, I’m still stuck on whether I should have a plated or buffet style for my reception. What are your thoughts? Which do you prefer and why? ANNNNND GO...

Has anyone had, having or thought about having cakes for the evening reception? I was looking through an old school friends wedding photos and she had giant cupcakes and had her caterers cut them up...

My partner really wants an open bar, but I'm not sold. Our friends are very enthusiastic drinkers and I'm worried they'll go overboard. I don't want to be cheap, and I want people to have fun. I also...

We are not having a very big fancy wedding. We both want it to be so simple. The ceremony is the only part that I want to go all out on. The reception we want as a big party. Nothing formal, no...

What is everyone including in their speech? I always thought it was more of a "thank you" but my fiance wants to include more. So, we are each telling our side of the story about how we met (pretty...

Anyone have any creative ideas for a way to display 60 cupcakes? Right now my onlt idea is to get a 5 tier cupcake stand. Either a round or square one. But i’m trying to think of other ideas then the...

I had sent an email to our venue, Otello's, a few weeks ago. I didn't get a response and I thought perhaps it's just a busy time as it's wedding season. Well today I went to a shower at this venue and...

Hello I'm looking for a first dance song - romantic but not cheesy. Maybe a classic? I want it to be unique and different... any suggestions? THANKS XX

Hi all! I'm having a very DIY wedding that Im keeping relatively inexpensive so I don't have a venue that offers set up services. Is this something you could ask Aunts and Uncles/cousins to do? Our...

Hola !! Just thought I'd share this video. It's one of my favourite wedding entrance inspo's ever! So well executed. What are your wedding entrance plans? MELISSA MOLINARO WEDDING PERFORMANCE

All of the weddings I've been to, the bride and groom chose to go against live music during the cocktail hour, but our harpist has a wonderful package that includes cocktail hour. Would you have her...

Hi, my venue in the west island of Montreal comes with the freedom to hire out for catering. What kind of budget should I expect ? Ideally 3-5 courses, good quality !, about a 100 people. any...