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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Hey there! My wedding is coming up in July, I am just wondering how many out there are doing most of the decor themselves? I'm doing a rustic theme and we're going to put everything together for a...
A friend and I are both hosting similar parties and discovered we are having the same issue. While we won't be serving a dinner or buffet, we plan to have a ton of food being passed out and on trays...
Hey chic brides! The boho style was definitely trending this summer 2016. Also called the "slow wedding" it's a chic but also simple way to stay close to nature. Would you go for a boho wedding style?...
What do you think of the trend of having a candy bar at your reception? Will you have one? What will, or would, you stock your candy bar with? My idea of heaven! Photo by Homemade Jam! DJ in...
Hi everyone, I'm wondering if it's better to rent a location and bring your own caterer or find a place that offers it all. We're getting married in Montreal in the fall and we want to save as much as...
Is it inappropriate to not give tokens or gifts to the wedding guests? I'm a second time bride and many years ago it was an Italian tradition to give bonbonierres to the guests, that was the only time...
One of my BMs informed me should would have a newborn at the time of our wedding. I am thrilled or her!! My dilemma: Her husband is in the party and her parents are invited. She wants to have her...
Hi there, We are having a brunch ceremony and reception in September. I am curious as to what others have done re music options. We certainly want to have music at the reception however are unsure if...
FH and I are thinking roast beef dinner for the wedding, is it necessary for us to provide another option (chicken or beef)? it’s a buffet with potatoes, green and yellow beans and carrots as the...
Finding locations in NZ. Wont locate our venue
Hi ladies! I am trying to come up with some unique ways to avoid the ever-persistent glasses-clinkers! I have heard of different games that we can get our guests to play in order for us to kiss!...
They are set up on wedding wire a legitimate business but cant seen anything else about them online - i.e. a phone number or address for them. http://www.flowers-direct.ca/ They ask for 25% up front...
Hi Ladies we are getting married in September! we found a great venue with great vendors for a great cost! however there is no alcohaul at the venue. It is a short ceremony with a small reception to...
Hi everybody, I was wondering if any of you know of private mansions that one can rent to have their wedding receptions/ceremony. I live in Montreal and I see these gorgeous homes that are humonguous...
Hello everyone! You have such great advice and idea's so I've come here with a small dilemma. Our wedding is a cocktail event, with no formal sit-down meal. Lots of food will be served by wait staff...
What percent do you tip your restaurant vendor? We are having our dinner at a restaurant and renting the back room. They already include 15% gratuity with each meal. Thanks!
My wedding reception is a month after my wedding ceremony which 11 months away. I am only going to have my closest family at ceremony but my recpetion will have about 100 people. When should I send...
Hello! We are thinking about giving some sort of edible away at our wedding for our guests but I was wondering how to determine the number to order. If you are having 100 guests, do you buy one per...
So I have made my invitations say Cocktails at 5:30 dinner at 6. so we eat dinner at 6. say like 7 were done. what do we do then? should we do the first dance? then the cake cutting? or the bouquet...
Ok so I will be inviting some other people to the reception for celebration but not to the wedding ... Just wondering if first dance bouquet toss garter toss etc is part of reception ? Would I invite...
Hey! Has anyone here made their own cake and then had a bakery assemble it and decorate it? I’m just thinking it may cut down on some of the stress, but I’m very particular about cakes and would like...
Has anyone used the $2 Trader Joe wine for their wedding? Did people enjoy it? What kind did you get for red and a white?
What did you decide on for your wedding reception? And how did you decide?? Band? Photo from The Intentions! in Toronto or DJ? Photo from Mystica Entertainment in Edmonton For more conversations about...
Hi Ladies, Have any of you ever had a professional bakery use your own family recipe? I love my mom's cake recipes and I was originally planning on making a cake with her for the wedding, however I've...
LOOKING FOR DJS IN HURON PERTH AREA. I LIVE IN BLUEVALE, ONTARIO (1 HOUR NORTH OF WATERLOO) I'M THINKING OF HAVING MY WEDDING IN BLYTH, ONTARIO WHICH IS 15 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE AT COWBELL BREWING CO....
We will be having a small ceremony at 1 pm and stand up reception until 4 pm - only about 40 guests. I am wondering if anyone is having a similar timeline and if you are planning anything for the...
We are doing a toonie bar. We have 130 guests. How much beer/liquor would you buy?
I have attached the Costco price list for alcohol! My question for you is... If you are having for example 150 people and you know they aren't all going to be drinking, would you just go with the 125...
Hi everyone! I'm going to DIY my wedding and I'm hoping to get some insights - it's going to be an outdoor reception and i'm planning the lights we are going to use. is it worth buying the lights -...
I think I finally have things in place however I know during the reception when you serve alcohol you need to serve food later on ... my ceremony is 630 to 7 some snacks right after like fruit trays...
Hey hey!! I am not too sure what to do for a schedule for our wedding. We will get married at 5:30pm while everyone is at their tables (we will tie the knot in front of our head table) then into...