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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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Jennifer
Personalized Wine Labels
Jennifer, On June 25, 2018 at 21:52

white label I've fallen in love with two wine labels, but think that the price is way too high (so much so, that I'm waiting to hear back from the company to see if the price is per label or for a...

Susy, thursday 28-Jun-18 13 203
Jennifer
Fall centerpiece ideas
Jennifer, On June 27, 2018 at 14:55

My wedding will be in September, fall colours...burgundy dark purple gold and some orange. Still undecided what to do for centerpeices, the guest tables are 8ft rectangular tables. Any ideas? This is...

Kristina, thursday 28-Jun-18 6 135
Sapna
No cake
Sapna, On June 25, 2018 at 12:29

So we've decided we're not having a cake at the wedding (we will have desserts though, my niece has begged for them!) Will the lack of a cake-cutting ceremony be noticed? Anything else we can do...

Keri, wednesday 27-Jun-18 24 378
Joey
Let's Talk Photos! Photo Booth
Joey, On June 25, 2018 at 09:33

A photo booth can be a great way to capture pictures of your wedding party and guests kicking back and having fun at your wedding! Many photo booth companies provide prints for the people in the...

Jennifer, wednesday 27-Jun-18 21 117
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Beverages for the Reception- Help!
Tabrina, On June 25, 2018 at 12:08

I don't know how much pop (or ingredients for punch) to buy. Our wedding will be dry as it is out of town and a good chunk of family on both sides cannot handle their alcohol. We do not want to risk...

Summer, tuesday 26-Jun-18 11 97
K
Food Truck wedding
Kayla, On June 25, 2018 at 14:44

Hello Just wondering of those that had a food truck at their wedding how was the experience? Was the wait between everyone getting their meals long? How many guest did you have? Any tips? We are...

Stephanie, tuesday 26-Jun-18 3 122
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"elopement" with celebration after? Have you done this, or attended one?
gettingmarried, On June 22, 2018 at 11:33

Hi guys! So this is my story. We are planning to "elope" or a "private wedding for two" call it what you will, It is not a true elopement as our close friends and family know about it. We are doing...

gettingmarried, tuesday 26-Jun-18 23 1,308
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Hurricane lanterns
Brittany, On June 7, 2018 at 19:06

Anyone one know where to buy these or something similar in yellow lavender or black. I’m picturing these with vintage cases with flowers on a tree stump for our centrepieces. Thanks !!

Brittany, monday 25-Jun-18 10 129
Kristina
#hashtag help
Kristina, On June 24, 2018 at 20:30

I have seen some amazing hastags on here and I need some help! The funnier the better and puns are highly encouraged. I am a fish biologist and my fiance is in business and loves to golf. Names are...

Tyanna, monday 25-Jun-18 5 86
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Kid free wedding
Chloe, On June 20, 2018 at 11:31

My fh and I have both agreed we don’t want any children at all at either the ceremony or reception. We want to keep it 18 and above, what is a good way to let parents know that?

Bianca, monday 25-Jun-18 16 218
Susy
Favours
Susy, On June 22, 2018 at 09:31

Are you giving your favours at the door or at the table setting?

Vinod, saturday 23-Jun-18 20 225
Sheilah
What style of reception are you having?
Sheilah, On June 20, 2018 at 01:29

What style of reception are you having? Brunch, BBQ, cocktail, etc? Evening, morning, mid afternoon? Rustic, vintage, black tie, etc? We went back and forth for a while between a nice brunch reception...

Natasha, friday 22-Jun-18 24 180
Marlee
We are torn between a D.j. or a live band for music at our wedding!!
Marlee, On June 17, 2018 at 20:26

Patrick and I have been debating for months whether it would be better to have a D.J. or a live band at our wedding, and we are no closer to a decision! While we both love live music and think that a...

Cherry, thursday 21-Jun-18 11 118
Peggy
Kids activity pack suggestions?
Peggy, On June 19, 2018 at 16:44

For those having kids at their wedding reception, are you doing up an activity pack for each little one, or having one activity table? I'm planning on having a little package for each child, since...

Bianca, thursday 21-Jun-18 6 92
April
Kids entertainment
April, On June 19, 2018 at 16:41

What is everyone having to entertain the kids at the reception. I’ve thought about coloring books and glow sticks but we’ll have a few kids older than 7 who I don’t think will be into coloring....

Jennifer, thursday 21-Jun-18 13 156
Amber
Wedshoots
Amber, On September 3, 2017 at 04:51

I was just wondering if anyone has used wedshoots. How did you like it? Did it work well? How did you announce you had an album and got people to use it. Thanks

Caroline, wednesday 20-Jun-18 8 199
MacKenzie
At home or not?
MacKenzie, On May 25, 2018 at 16:39

We would love to wed in the mountains as they have always played an important role in our relationship memories and adventures. However our parents (from the same hometown) seem to be fixed on us...

Leanne, wednesday 20-Jun-18 15 148
Madison
Transportation Ideas (to get guests home safely)
Madison, On June 19, 2018 at 08:53

Our event is licensed. We’re looking into hiring a shuttle to run twice from the event. Once at 10 pm and once more at midnight. Any other ideas?

Sydney, wednesday 20-Jun-18 11 138
Laura
Young Children at Wedding
Laura, On June 19, 2018 at 11:30

Ok, I really feel like it is bridezilla vs momzilla when it comes to children attending a wedding. My future husband and I adore children and at every family event we are always the ones playing with...

Sydney, wednesday 20-Jun-18 43 316
Lizmridha
Hashtag help!
Lizmridha, On June 18, 2018 at 14:11

Popular question in the community looks like. Need help with hashtag! We are doing a video game themed wedding and we have no clue how to be creative with the hashtag. We are avoiding all the generic...

Bianca, wednesday 20-Jun-18 10 108
Joey
How long before the wedding did you finalize your menu?
Joey, On March 19, 2018 at 07:49

We're once again talking about wedding planning timelines - compare your timeline with us and share your advice with those who are still crossing items off their to-do lists. You probably booked your...

Jessie, tuesday 19-Jun-18 18 1,014
Lynnie
Would you rather... have a tented or open air reception?
Lynnie, On April 23, 2018 at 12:00

If you were planning an outdoor reception - would you rather have everything under a tent, or totally open-air? Which outdoor reception set-up would you prefer? Tented? Photo from Hart House...

Jessie, tuesday 19-Jun-18 29 157
Lynnie
Would you rather... have a photo booth or a video booth?
Lynnie, On April 23, 2018 at 12:00

This question is all about fun reception extras!! Would you rather have a photo booth at your reception, or a video booth? Photobooth? Photo from All For You Services in Oshawa, ON Or a video booth?...

Jessie, tuesday 19-Jun-18 38 208
Lynnie
Would you rather... have a savory or sweet food bar?
Lynnie, On April 23, 2018 at 12:00

Which kind of food bar would you rather serve at your wedding reception? Something savory? Or something sweet? Savory! Bacon barhoto by Nikki Closser Photography Sweet! Pie bar: Photo by Whitney...

Jessie, tuesday 19-Jun-18 31 145
Lynnie
Cake Decor: Floral or Non-Floral?
Lynnie, On May 7, 2018 at 11:27

This week's game is all about floral decor and non-floral alternatives. Your wedding cake is another place that you can extend your floral theme, or add some fresh flowers to elevate the decor! What...

Jessie, tuesday 19-Jun-18 28 161
Lynnie
Chair Swag: Floral or Non-Floral?
Lynnie, On May 7, 2018 at 11:27

This week's game is all about floral decor and non-floral alternatives. Are you adding any special decor to mark your seats at the reception? This extra touch is typically non-floral, but you can also...

Jessie, tuesday 19-Jun-18 26 120
Lynnie
Centerpieces: Floral or Non-Floral?
Lynnie, On May 7, 2018 at 11:27

This week's game is all about floral decor and non-floral alternatives. This can be the place where flowers get super pricey! You can stick with floral arrangements here, or use non-floral pieces to...

Jessie, tuesday 19-Jun-18 26 185
Amanda
Help! mc
Amanda, On June 13, 2018 at 14:28

So we have asked our 2 MCs and they have said yes. Someone told them that they just have to keep things going and that me and my fiance will write out what they have to say.....Does anyone have an MC...

Alexa, monday 18-Jun-18 7 893
Joey
What's your favourite kind of cake topper?
Joey, On June 5, 2018 at 08:05

Are you drawn to a certain type of cake topper? Is there one type that you always seem to gravitate to? What is your favorite type of cake topper? Flowers? Words? Figures? Characters? Something else? ...

Lizmridha, saturday 16-Jun-18 18 150
Kayla
Help! Succulent Favours
Kayla, On June 13, 2018 at 12:46

Hello! We're wanting to give away mini succulent plugs in mini terra cotta pots as our favours. Has anyone looked into this and could direct me to a company they would recommend? Thanks!

Joey, friday 15-Jun-18 5 109
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Table Cloths or Runners?
Emma, On June 10, 2018 at 19:00

I would like to get peoples advice. I would like to add some sparkle to my gift table and our candy/cookie table (we are having a wedding between Christmas and New Years). Do people think I should go...

Vinod, wednesday 13-Jun-18 8 92
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Center Pieces
Taylor, On June 10, 2018 at 19:31

I am looking for a cheap center piece idea that isn’t flowers. I am open to diy too

Vinod, wednesday 13-Jun-18 8 129

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