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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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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 26 132
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 26 437
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 1,442
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 18 279
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 5 116
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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 95
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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 8 135
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"dummy" ceremony at the reception
Emilia, On June 11, 2018 at 03:35

Hi! We are going to have a small civil wedding ceremony at a local office, which can hold up to 20 people. We are both atheists, so we will not have a church wedding. On the same day as the civil...

Vinod, tuesday 12-Jun-18 6 104
Stephanie
Favourite Dance Songs?
Stephanie, On June 4, 2018 at 02:12

We are not having a DJ so will be creating a playlist for the dance. We will be using Spotify but would like to download the majority of the songs beforehand. What are your favourite dance songs?...

Lynnie, friday 8-Jun-18 4 87
Emily
Reception decor help
Emily, On June 5, 2018 at 09:49

We went to our venue last night and it is beautiful! There are 2 fireplaces in the room where we are hosting our reception. I was hoping you could spam me with ideas for what to do on the mantle. I...

Emily, thursday 7-Jun-18 14 177
K
Open Bar Brainstorming 🍷
Keri, On May 30, 2018 at 22:04

Hey everyone! Hoping to pick your brains... Trying to plan the alcohol for our shin dig (we can bring our own, no additional charge) - currently at apprx 80ppl - we’re definitely making our wine (red...

Keri, thursday 7-Jun-18 22 232
Jen
Seated meal coding
Jen, On May 24, 2018 at 10:00

Anybody else doing a sit down meal for their wedding and needing to code your place cards for the catering staff to figure out who has which meal at each table? We have to, so we decided to use these...

Bianca, thursday 7-Jun-18 15 169
Lucy
Multi-course meal selections
Lucy, On May 23, 2018 at 13:18

We're planning to other 3 choices for our main course, but I'm undecided if we should do that for the starter as well. My options are: 1. Offer 3 choices, let the guests pick when they rsvp. 2. Choose...

Bianca, thursday 7-Jun-18 6 491
Joey
Cocktail hour food - stations, passed, or something else?
Joey, On May 18, 2018 at 09:31

I love appetizers and hors d'oeuvres, I think they can be even more tasty and exciting than the main meal! What are you serving for your cocktail hour? How will the food be served? Stations? Photo by...

Kaye, thursday 7-Jun-18 9 857
Lynnie
Geo or Geode: Table Numbers?
Lynnie, On May 23, 2018 at 11:51

These two wedding decor trends are total gems! Whether your style leans more modern with geometric shapes and designs, or more boho-chic and natural (bring on the geodes and crystals!), these rockin’...

Bianca, wednesday 6-Jun-18 16 114
Lynnie
Geo or Geode: Place Cards?
Lynnie, On May 23, 2018 at 11:51

These two wedding decor trends are total gems! Whether your style leans more modern with geometric shapes and designs, or more boho-chic and natural (bring on the geodes and crystals!), these rockin’...

Bianca, wednesday 6-Jun-18 16 111
Lynnie
Geo or Geode: Drink Stirrers?
Lynnie, On May 23, 2018 at 11:52

These two wedding decor trends are total gems! Whether your style leans more modern with geometric shapes and designs, or more boho-chic and natural (bring on the geodes and crystals!), these rockin’...

Bianca, wednesday 6-Jun-18 16 128
Lynnie
Geo or Geode: Cake Topper?
Lynnie, On May 23, 2018 at 11:51

These two wedding decor trends are total gems! Whether your style leans more modern with geometric shapes and designs, or more boho-chic and natural (bring on the geodes and crystals!), these rockin’...

Bianca, wednesday 6-Jun-18 18 112
K
Alcohol for reception
Kirsten, On June 2, 2018 at 11:39

I just wanted to get some input on how much alcohol you need for a wedding. We paid corkage at our hotel and are providing our own alcohol. We have 130 guests (20 are children) So far we have: 3 -...

Lyla, wednesday 6-Jun-18 4 132
Cindy
Caricaturist or Photobooth?
Cindy, On May 26, 2018 at 08:16

I'm not sure yet, if it's in the budget but I'd like some sort of entertainment for our guests. We're trying to decide if we would like a photobooth or a caricaturist. Ive done a little research and...

Bianca, wednesday 6-Jun-18 19 563
Stephanie
It's happening to me: Guests not sticking to their rsvp
Stephanie, On June 4, 2018 at 02:27

Every single bride I've talked to said people RSVP'd yes but didn't come or didn't RSVP and did come. Every. Single. Bride. And now, it has happened to me! One guest asked to bring a plus one, which...

Jen, tuesday 5-Jun-18 8 234
Jessee-Lee
Entertainment at the Reception
Jessee-Lee, On February 2, 2018 at 19:47

What are fun things to do for guests who may not be drinkers or dancers? I was thinking photo booth could be fun but only for a short while. ideas?

Lina, monday 4-Jun-18 15 226
Tyanna
First dance
Tyanna, On May 28, 2018 at 01:50

I need some help with first dance songs! Ever since I can remember, I've wanted a specific song to be my "wedding song". It's a country song, but my fiancee does not like country music. I'm trying to...

Bianca, monday 4-Jun-18 14 771
Stephanie
Wedding decor
Stephanie, On May 31, 2018 at 19:21

Harry Potter signHead table & MantleGold animalsEnchanted forest signLetter B for BosHead tablecenterpiecegift tableHey all! Just wanted to post some pictures of my reception from last weekend! It...

Bianca, monday 4-Jun-18 10 181
Suraiya
Flower garlands
Suraiya, On May 23, 2018 at 08:41

It's tradition to give each other garlands at the reception but I can't seem to find any place that sells them in the Montreal area. Anyone know where I can find some?

Vinod, sunday 3-Jun-18 3 70
Emilie
Who is having a brunch reception?
Emilie, On November 9, 2016 at 10:05

Hey amazing brides Most wedding receptions occur during the evening, but brunch weddings can be so much more fun! Are you having a brunch reception? Image: Pinterest

Leah, sunday 3-Jun-18 6 114
R
How many people don't have catering at their wedding?
Rosanna, On June 3, 2018 at 07:22

My Fiance's family invite the who village I think hahaha, so they don't have meals at weddings and when I mentioned that everyone does it they think I'm off my rocker. Every wedding I have ever been...

Vinod, sunday 3-Jun-18 11 170
Zoë
Bugspray?
Zoë, On August 2, 2017 at 11:13

Hello, future brides! In Summer it could be that we can get annoyed by Bugs. Who would use this at their wedding? *** pinterest

Marcia, sunday 3-Jun-18 7 82
Lynnie
Mix or Match: Centerpieces?
Lynnie, On February 26, 2018 at 10:58

This week we're asking all about your decor choices, and whether you're into a more matching uniform look or if you're injecting some flair and personality by mixing it up! Let's talk centerpieces!!...

Leah, saturday 2-Jun-18 24 1,443
Lynnie
Mix or Match: Reception Linens?
Lynnie, On February 26, 2018 at 10:58

This week we're asking all about your decor choices, and whether you're into a more matching uniform look or if you're injecting some flair and personality by mixing it up! What about your...

Leah, saturday 2-Jun-18 21 1,233
Lynnie
Mix or Match: Reception Tables?
Lynnie, On February 26, 2018 at 10:58

This week we're asking all about your decor choices, and whether you're into a more matching uniform look or if you're injecting some flair and personality by mixing it up! Reception Tables! Are you...

Leah, saturday 2-Jun-18 22 1,101
Shelly
Non-floral centrepieces
Shelly, On May 25, 2018 at 13:31

Did you have non-floral centerpieces or will you be? Show me pics! Looking for inspiration.

Bonnie, saturday 2-Jun-18 19 246

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