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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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Shaylyn
Pizza and pasta bar reception dinner?
Shaylyn, On May 7, 2017 at 14:46

Our caterer has tons of different food options available and we are having a hard time picking what we want to serve! We've considered a pizza buffet (five different options!) as well as a pasta...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 9 675
Jessica
Seating Chart
Jessica, On January 3, 2018 at 21:31

Similar Seating Chart Wondering what I should print my seating chart on? It will look similar to the one in the picture. Do people print it on paper and place it in a frame then on an easel or get it...

Tiffany, wednesday 10-Jan-18 14 1,089
L
Activities
Lyz, On May 14, 2017 at 18:02

Who is all plannning on having activities placed on their tables to keep the guests entertained? Aside from the typical childrens things, we were thinking cards and mad libs. I also thought that an...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 8 127
Zoë
8 Fun Wedding Reception ideas to try what do you think?
Zoë, On May 17, 2017 at 05:02

Hi brides-to-be! Here 8 funny wedding reception ideas. Are you ready? Ice cream bar Wedding Reception as a Picnic Have a Dessert Buffet Popcorn truck Let's get started. Ice cream bar *** pinterest ...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 2 104
Hanna
Song entrance for bridal party
Hanna, On May 10, 2017 at 21:24

Hi ya'll I'm trying to compile potential songs for bridal party entrance during reception. Any suggestions?

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 7 258
Zoë
Ice cream bar
Zoë, On May 17, 2017 at 05:02

Hello brides-to-be! How about a Big Ice cream bar I mean how could you not love that? *** pinterest Follow >> Wedding Reception as a Picnic

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 7 174
Kira
should their diet be my problem?
Kira, On June 21, 2016 at 01:44

So I’m a bit mad right now. My family and I were thinking of doing most of the cooking ourselves. We wanted to cook traditional meals from our family in the caribbeans, which involves lots of fish and...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 10 100
Jen
Bar question
Jen, On May 13, 2017 at 20:48

Hey everyone. We need your help. We are trying to save money and are currently talking about the bar during the reception. Is it tacky to have cocktail hour and dinner open bar and then make it cash...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 11 347
Sara
Mother son dance songs?
Sara, On June 3, 2017 at 10:10

Hi guys! What are you guys doing for the mother son dance songs? I am trying to find a good song but my FH is being kind of difficult about choosing one. Any ideas for some good ones?

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 5 175
Emilie
Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Reception?
Emilie, On August 4, 2016 at 14:05

Hi lovely brides-to-be!! The reception, after you just said "I do", is such a special moment to celebrate with your loved ones. Will this special meal be a Brunch, Lunch or Dinner? 1. Brunch 2. Lunch...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 5 165
Emilie
5 great ideas for a brunch wedding menu
Emilie, On September 8, 2016 at 10:15

Hi wonderful brides! If you chose an early brunch as your wedding reception to enjoy the sun and wonderful meal with family and friends, here are a few tasty ideas to make you drool over your brunch...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 3 91
Emilie
Which brunch invitation is your favourite?
Emilie, On November 9, 2016 at 07:05

Morning wonderful brides These invitations for a wedding brunch are so cute! Which one is your favourite? A. B. I personnally love the wording of B and the illutrations in A! What about you? ***...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 4 90
Emilie
5 brunch wedding cakes
Emilie, On November 9, 2016 at 07:05

Hi wonderful brides Let's continue this virtual brunch tasting! What wedding cake would you have for a wedding brunch? 1. 2. 3. 3. 4. 5. Which one is your favourite? *** Images: Pinterest ...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 5 149
Emilie
7 brunch decors accessories
Emilie, On November 9, 2016 at 08:05

Morning wonderful ladies These brunch decor accessories are absolutely amazing! Which ones are your favourite? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Which ones would you have for your wedding? *** Images: Pinterest ...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 3 77
Emilie
Brunch: Before or After the wedding?
Emilie, On November 9, 2016 at 08:05

Morning lovely brides-to-be You can have a wedding brunch before you get married or even the morning after Which one would you go for? Before or After the wedding? Image: Buzzfeed

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 7 169
M
Candy bar
Mel, On April 10, 2017 at 01:42

Best place for the best price to get candy for a candy bar. Would like to keep the candy color coordinated with the wedding them, pink, ivory, champagne, gold!

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 7 100
Jen
Here is an example of the anniversary dance from the post i just did
Jen, On June 28, 2017 at 15:24

Wedding - Anniversary Dance

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 3 65
Katherine
Wedding gifts
Katherine, On May 16, 2017 at 15:42

It has been awhile since we were invited to a wedding... This year we have been invited to 3... We have no idea what would be an appropriate cash gift... We will be attending one for sure, and will be...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 6 129
Emilie
What song will you choose for your first dance?
Emilie, On March 3, 2017 at 09:15

Hi wonderful ladies and gents! I can't wait to hear the songs from your playlist for your wedding! What song will you choose for your first dance? Next step of your playlist >> What song will...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 27 332
Jodi
Buying your own booze
Jodi, On July 20, 2017 at 11:47

Hi Ladies Have any of you purchased your own booze for your wedding? we are having ours at a ranch and are trying to budget the booze. we only are having 60 guests and not all of them will likely be...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 7 142
Simone
Wedding cakes
Simone, On April 27, 2017 at 23:03

Hello, Here are some beautiful and unique wedding cakes.

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 11 96
Zoë
Wedding Reception as a Picnic
Zoë, On May 17, 2017 at 05:02

Hi everyone! Maybe you're not a traditional. How do you feel about having your Wedding Reception as a Picnic? *** pinterest Follow >> Have a Dessert Buffet

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 7 137
Zoë
Donuts or Cupcakes?
Zoë, On May 27, 2017 at 09:05

Hi everyone! Not a fan of the traditional wedding cake? These dessert options are so tasty, your guests will forget all about cake. Which one would you choose? 1. coockie and milk 2. Icea cream 3. Pie...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 9 201
Zoë
Hello Wedding Cake
Zoë, On May 27, 2017 at 09:05

Hi everyone, There's no sweeter wedding trend right now than the drip cake. Did you know about it? *** pinterest

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 6 79
Danicathea
Place cards help
Danicathea, On June 5, 2017 at 18:52

Hi everyone, I am having a hard time finding somewhere to do out place cards. We orginally hoped to do it all online, but most sites won't print the names on the cards that we found. We both have the...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 8 210
Symanne
Wedding favor ideas?
Symanne, On May 30, 2017 at 16:16

Looking for wedding favor ideas

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 12 147
Ginelle
Silent auction at wedding reception?
Ginelle, On May 22, 2017 at 20:33

So we don't plan on having a wedding social. Planning for one day is enough! With that said, I was thinking of bringing some of the typical wedding social activities and games to our wedding reception...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 9 626
Laura
Wedding washrooms
Laura, On June 13, 2017 at 14:46

Hey brides! Only 32 days before our big day, our portable washroom rental company emailed to inform us that they don't deliver to our location! They gave zero help or suggestions, so I'm wondering if...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 4 91
Kate
Finished cup cake stand
Kate, On April 30, 2017 at 15:57

Finished CupCake stand. Turned out pretty good.

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 12 110
Casey
Venues
Casey, On June 21, 2017 at 01:49

Feeling super stuck on Venues.... Quick back ground info. - We have been together 6 years and have 2 boys together- I don't work (stay at home mom) so our budget is super small at $10,000 -...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 3 147
Jodi
Wedding food
Jodi, On July 17, 2017 at 16:38

Hi Brides!! we are having our wedding at a Ranch, we found an excellent deal and have a 1000$ food budget for about 60 people. wondering what you would recommend. ideas we have thought about is...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 7 114
Chelsea
Feeling accomplished!
Chelsea, On June 12, 2017 at 17:15

So this weekend was busy for me! I had my first bridal shower, I picked up my veil, I worked on my table numbers which have turned out to be a lot more work than we though, and picked up cupcakes to...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 14 136

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