Wedding reception
Join groupThe 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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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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’...
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’...
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’...
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’...
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 -...
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...
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...
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?
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...
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...
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?
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
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...
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!!...
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...
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...
Did you have non-floral centerpieces or will you be? Show me pics! Looking for inspiration.
Does anyone have any song ideas for mother daughter, and mother son dance?
So, my partner and I need some help with the wording of our invitations. We are having a surprise wedding under the guise of a family/friend get together, as my partner's son and his girlfriend and a...
We're going to have red and white wine on each table at our reception. We will also have a bottle of sparkling wine on each table and an open bar as well. Since we are only having 20 guests, I doubt...
Good morning everyone! My FH and I are planning a brunch wedding for Feb 2019. Given that it’s brunch and that the price of open bar is too high for our budget (50$ pp), we are considering...
Get your sweet tooth and your eye for style ready, because this game is all about wedding cakes. Each question will focus on a cake decorating style. You'll tell us whether you love it or whether it...
Happy Wednesday!! There are soooo many song choices to make throughout wedding planning, but choosing your first dance song has to be one of the hardest (or easiest) choices! You want something...
For those of you that are inviting kids to your wedding, are you doing a kids table? Any special ideas for decor or activities? Photos from Pinterest