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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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Jessie
Song ideas
Jessie, On May 28, 2018 at 15:07

Does anyone have any song ideas for mother daughter, and mother son dance?

Nikki, thursday 31-May-18 5 88
Kay
How to Word the Invitation?
Kay, On May 25, 2018 at 07:51

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...

Erin, wednesday 30-May-18 8 112
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Open Bar Cost?
TayCath36, On May 29, 2018 at 00:05

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...

Clarissa, wednesday 30-May-18 7 25,518 1
Kacy
Alcohol options for the reception
Kacy, On May 25, 2018 at 06:47

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...

Kacy, tuesday 29-May-18 7 142
Joey
So Sweet, or Would Not Eat?
Joey, On May 28, 2018 at 09:48

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...

Brittany, monday 28-May-18 6 160
Lynnie
What's your first dance song?
Lynnie, On August 9, 2017 at 16:05

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...

Charmaine, friday 25-May-18 41 1,879
Lynnie
Kids Table: Yea or Nay?
Lynnie, On December 28, 2017 at 11:05

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

Marcia, friday 25-May-18 8 1,702
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Revised reception timeline
JuneBride, On May 16, 2018 at 10:48

We made some tweaks and welcome opinions and advice on it. Because we are expecting 300 guests it will be impossible to have a table to table visit. We are going to have to do a small receiving line...

Lynnie, friday 25-May-18 2 87
Lynnie
Bright or Pastel: Cake?
Lynnie, On March 12, 2018 at 11:31

Final question!! What about your cake? Are you going for bright and bold colours? Or pale pastels? Bright and Bold? Photo from Fruitilicious Creations & Cakes in Mississauga, ON Or Pretty and...

Brittany, friday 25-May-18 17 100
Lynnie
Bright or Pastel: Reception Details?
Lynnie, On March 12, 2018 at 11:32

This week's game is all about colour! What about the rest of the reception decor and details? Which colour scheme is your favorite? Bright and Bold? Photo by Brian Saculles Photography Or Pretty and...

Brittany, friday 25-May-18 15 88
Lynnie
Bright or Pastel: Tablescape?
Lynnie, On March 12, 2018 at 11:32

This week's game is all about colour! Which table decor scheme do you prefer? Bright and Bold? Photo from Tanya List Design & Floral in Bracebridge, ON Or Pretty and Pastel?Photo from Willow...

Brittany, friday 25-May-18 14 79
Jessica
First dance
Jessica, On May 23, 2018 at 22:40

Hey everyone.. question regarding first dance .. don't know when we should do it before guest congratulate us after the greeting or fisrt course meal ... as also my future hubby and I are doing a...

Erin, friday 25-May-18 6 131
Charmaine
How late is too late?
Charmaine, On May 21, 2018 at 23:12

We have invited about 130 guests and are slowly getting our RSVP's in, most of which are yes. Our plan is when we get a "no" we will go to our second list of names and send them an invite. I'm...

Nicole, friday 25-May-18 12 260
Peggy
What's on your do not play list for your Dj?
Peggy, On May 16, 2018 at 17:34

Most people have one - a list of songs that they don't want played at their wedding. What's on your list?

Helen, thursday 24-May-18 29 371
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Restaurant Reception?
TayCath36, On May 19, 2018 at 21:38

Is anyone else having a restaurant reception? We're going to host our guests at our favorite restaurant in town. It will be perfect since we're only having 35 guests.

TayCath36, wednesday 23-May-18 7 138
Kathlyn
Filipino/guyanese wedding reception timeline
Kathlyn, On April 18, 2018 at 15:37

Hello all So im Filipino and my fiancée guyanese. We are having the Hindu ceremony and a light dinner the night before. On the main reception day will also be the catholic ceremony/ grand reception...

Vinod, wednesday 23-May-18 6 736 1
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Feeding the vendors.
JuneBride, On April 22, 2018 at 00:12

I found out that you are suppose to feed the dj, photographer and videographer. My question is what do you feed them? Same thing as your guests? Is there anyone I'm missing?

Vinod, wednesday 23-May-18 14 152
Menina
Reception schedule
Menina, On May 21, 2018 at 00:58

Hey everyone. I am getting confused about how to plan schedule for the reception so i can give the plan yo my Mc and Dj.. From presentation .. Do i do first dance after or before the thank you...

Holly, tuesday 22-May-18 4 168
Joey
What was most important to you when choosing a wedding cake vendor?
Joey, On May 3, 2018 at 07:48

Dessert time! Did you have a clear vision in mind for your wedding cake? Did you know exactly what you were looking for in a wedding cake, or did you have to shop around for a while? Did you struggle...

Vinod, sunday 20-May-18 6 70
Lynnie
Let's talk reception entrances!
Lynnie, On May 14, 2018 at 14:05

What are you planning for your reception entrance? Are you entering to a specific song? Are you including your parents or your wedding party? Will you have planned dance moves or just announcements?...

Vinod, sunday 20-May-18 15 620
Lynnie
Show me what you're toasting with!! 🥂
Lynnie, On May 18, 2018 at 13:05

Are you buying special toasting flutes for the two of you to use at the reception? If so - did you get them engraved? Are they wedding themed, or the theme of your wedding? Are you skipping this item...

Jennifer, saturday 19-May-18 3 230
Allison
Card Boxes!
Allison, On May 16, 2018 at 12:57

Any ladies have their card boxes yet? I just got mine today and I love it! the only thing is I might paint it a different shade of blue to match closer to our theme but it might work with everything...

Jennifer, friday 18-May-18 40 343
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Desserts
Jacklyn, On May 17, 2018 at 14:24

So my Fiance and I are planning to just have a single-tier cutting cake for us to do the “Cake Cutting” but we will not be having cupcakes or anything else on the table. Instead, our caterer is...

Joey, friday 18-May-18 5 97
Silkey
I'm struggling to envision my wedding reception centerpieces and decor.
Silkey, On May 15, 2018 at 14:00

Pinterest hasn't been much help either.... Not sure what to do! I want something simple but elegant - my colours are peach, black, maroon, silver and gold. It will be an Autumn wedding. I wanted to do...

Joey, friday 18-May-18 7 520
Jayden
Center Pieces
Jayden, On May 16, 2018 at 11:42

Our wedding is such a mixture of color anything from white grey to navy goes!

Jayden, friday 18-May-18 15 155
Taylor
Head table or no?
Taylor, On May 7, 2018 at 08:42

We are debating whether we should have a head table with our bridesmaids and groomsmen or my fiancé and I sit with my parents, his dad, dads GF, my brother and his step brother. My fiancé has two...

Kay, thursday 17-May-18 26 1,994
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Who gets a wedding favour?
JuneBride, On May 14, 2018 at 17:54

FH and I are having a disagreement on who gets a wedding favor. I know if it's edible everyone attending gets one, but if it's not edible who gets one? Is it one for every couple/family (same people...

Vinod, wednesday 16-May-18 10 148
Joey
Favourite cake alternative!
Joey, On May 12, 2018 at 14:05

We love wedding cakes, but there are so many other dessert possibilities for your wedding! What is your favorite alternative to a wedding cake? This is my happy place! Photo by Georgie Porgie in...

Vinod, wednesday 16-May-18 15 132
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Couple Little Things - Candy Bar
Michelle, On May 14, 2018 at 17:16

How much candy should I get for 250 guests? If I stamp the candy bags now, will they fade by November? I didn't think they would fade at all seeing as people usually scrapbook with this ink but my...

Jessica, tuesday 15-May-18 5 109
Ema Vargas
Guest book
Ema Vargas, On April 10, 2018 at 02:00

Any ideas on a inexpensive guest book that isn’t the traditional picture book or even the Polaroid book. I want something I won’t just shove in my closet. Any ideas? I’m open to DIY

JuneBride, monday 14-May-18 10 149
Joey
Reception table shapes
Joey, On May 10, 2018 at 14:16

What kind of tables will you have at your reception? Round? Photo by Laurel's On Whyte in Edmonton Square? Photo by Embassy Plaza in Laval Rectangle? Photo by Meadow Muse Pavilion in Calgary ...

JuneBride, sunday 13-May-18 20 179
Carmela
The head table
Carmela, On May 2, 2018 at 11:20

Hi guys, I’m so lost to when it comes to decorating your reception. My wedding reception is going to take place in Vaughan, and I’ve notice the expensive price tag that comes with it. How, where and...

Carmela, saturday 12-May-18 18 351

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