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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I am really struggling with how much wine we should be buying for the wedding. We have 55 guest but of course not everyone drinks wine. SO confused!!
I have a question about the “extra” table, you know, the one for cards, guest book, and seating chart. Do you have this all set up on one table or??? (I have only been to a few weddings, which I was...
In what are order are you having your wedding speeches? I’ve seen a few different orders and was just curious what everyone is doing? Also, what info did you give or are you giving your MC? Ours...
I was going to put paper tablecloths but am now being told that we won't be doing that. So looking at buying or renting them. Where did you find yours? Rent or Buy? I am trying to buy need about 50...
Hey all, my wedding is done but i am now in my cousin's wedding next month. Due to a number of drama related circumstances, my cousin's fiance has asked me to step in as MOH at their wedding next...
I am trying to get costs down and the amount for catering I find crazy. We are doing a church wedding and then reception at a hall at a campground. I was thinking because its there I could get away...
My FH and I will be having a cocktail hour likely between the hours of 4-6ish (still haven’t figured out the darn day-of schedule), and was wondering if we should have appetizers or if we could forgo...
Hi everyone! It's great to be a part of such a warm and friendly community. I am curious about your cake budgets. Our wedding will be very intimate with 25 guests. We budgeted $300 for our...
What is your vegetarian menu choice? What will you be serving to your vegetarians and veggie-loving guests? Photo by Rajapaksa Catering in Olds, Alberta
The food will be Italian/Portuguese mix (4 course meal, open bar and the midnight buffet) and his mother is having her Irish dance school perform right at the beginning of dinner, after we do our...
What is your wedding entrance song for your reception, will you be doing a dance entrance with your entire wedding party? As a dance teacher myself I will be creating choreography for our wedding...
Aside from your first dance and parent dances, will you be playing any slow songs during the reception?? Are you down for some slow dances? Photo by Bellagala Photography
Okay ladies, and gentlemen(if there are any on here), I'm having a country wedding, and marrying into a bit of a wild and redneck family. Cannot wait. I'll fit right in. We're having a relatively...
Hey Everyone! Just trying to get some different of fun ideas to have during the reception! I like something a little different that's memorable for my guests! I saw a fun idea today on facebook, a...
Hi! More than half the guests at my wedding will be Armenian/Russian.. Which means vodka and tequila shots are more likely to be consumed than wine. Has anyone ever planned or been to a wedding where...
Hey! Recently connected with another bride on here with a country style wedding and wanted to "stack" my friends list with as many as I can. If you're having a country theme wedding please comment...
Do you have a favorite outfit you always turn to when you're going to be a guest at a wedding? What makes it work so well? A color that photographs well? Comfy dancing shoes that pair well with it? A...
Hello everyone, It's been a crazy year for me with a major move across the province, changing jobs and getting to know the new city. Before the big move, I was planning a nice reception for about...
Let's get specific about your centerpieces. What will be at the center of your table? What containers are you using for your centerpieces? Small vase? Tall vase? Bottles? Lanterns? Something else? ...
Instead of doing a mother/son or father/daughter dance we'd like to do something combined. I'm looking for suggestions for a song for this. I want something a little less typical, no "My Wish" by...
Just wondering whether people are doing slideshows during the reception? I’m thinking maybe after dinner slideshow before our first dance or just have a TV monitor on the guest signing table that...
Thinking about numbers for our reception, how many do you anticipate? More than attending the wedding? Less?
I’m not sure whether I should set up a seating chart or just let people sit themselves wherever they like. What are some pros and cons to each? I was thinking on setting a seating chart so people...
I was thinking of having something like this as a centerpiece. It will have flameless candles. It's 10 inches in height and 7 inches in width. Is that too small? Should I find something else? Is it...
How will you be managing your music on your wedding day, and during the reception?
Wanted something different from the traditional guest book or signing photo mat. Found a couple of ideas but now I can't decide which one to use. Help me pick...Jenga Blocks, wooden letter or...
Are any of you brides DIY-ing a desert table or candy bar? Where will you be getting your treats from? Baking it yourself, bulk buy, or leaving it up to the professionals? I'm DIY-ing my...
Any original advice for the 1st dance?
Hi everyone! I'm having a hard time finding a venue that allows you to choose your own caterer. I don't feel comfortable choosing a venue that has a set menu and don't let you taste until after you...
Me and my groom are definitely making a chocolate fountain a must. Always wanted to try one and it sort of fulfills the child in us. Otherwise it's fun
Hi! I'm looking to plan an outdoor ceremony and cocktail reception to follow. The cocktail reception will be serving or'derves and heavy appetizers. I was hoping to have the ceremony outside and enjoy...
I want to remove the throwing of the bouquet and I can't decided about the receiving line. Every wedding I've been to, including the two I attended last summer had a receiving line. Everyone I know is...