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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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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 3 148
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
Jessica
Cupcakes?
Jessica, On May 17, 2017 at 13:53

Anyone else doing cupcakes, I'm having 60 cupcakes plus a small 8" cake on top... just wondering what flavour(s) you all went with or are thinking of, my wedding will be a summer BBQ and bonfire so...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 16 163
Colleen
Are photo booth props getting over done?
Colleen, On June 3, 2017 at 23:33

Hey everyone! I know everyone's doing photo booths now and I really like the idea of having something interactive and fun for the guests to do but I'm wondering if props are becoming a bit too over...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 11 133
Kaytee
Buffet - table order
Kaytee, On August 1, 2017 at 09:25

Hey, any good suggestions on how to do this? I have had numerous people suggest not to do a game to choose the order in which people go up to get their food as it is annoying and most people will just...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 9 178
Dawn
Seating
Dawn, On May 29, 2017 at 21:38

Hey! I have a question about seating plans... we're torn between a traditional headtable and a sweetheart table. what are your thoughts?

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 15 189
Zoë
Bar Inspiration
Zoë, On July 25, 2017 at 13:05

Hello lovely brides! How cool does this look? What drinks are you serving? *** pinterest

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 4 69
Danielle
Guest invites
Danielle, On May 18, 2017 at 23:16

What do you think the rule of thumb is for inviting people that invited you to their wedding? There are a number of weddings that I have attended in the last couple of years and since then I have...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jan-18 13 168
Zoë
5 amazing wedding cakes
Zoë, On June 11, 2017 at 07:05

Hello lovely brides! Today I show you 5 amazing wedding cakes. which one you like the most? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. *** pinterest

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 11 91
Michelle
Roles in a wedding?
Michelle, On January 5, 2018 at 18:16

Hi everyone just wondering if anyone has dealt with this problem before. I had someone perfect in mind to be our MC. We told him well in advance as well that we would like this person to MC the...

Candace, tuesday 9-Jan-18 20 213
Zoë
Midnight Snack: yes or no?
Zoë, On April 14, 2017 at 17:05

Hey lovely ladies! Midnight snacks are a must on a wedding! Who is going to give there guest a midnight snack? Comment yes or no! xx *** pinterest

Candace, tuesday 9-Jan-18 18 700
Samantha
Groom and mother dance?
Samantha, On January 6, 2018 at 13:29

What did everyone choose for the son mother dance song?

Vanessa, tuesday 9-Jan-18 12 140
Emilie
What is your favourite decoration style?
Emilie, On November 21, 2016 at 06:39

Hey wonderful brides! You're getting closer to discover your perfect honeymoon destination!! It's all about style What decoration style is your favourite? A. B. C. D. E. Which one would you choose?...

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 40 302
Zoë
2 centerpieces. A or B?
Zoë, On May 6, 2017 at 11:05

Hey wonderful brides! If you had to choose one of these two centerpieces for your wedding, which one would you choose? A or B A. B. *** pinterest

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 14 110
Zoë
Wedding snack: What would you choose?
Zoë, On April 11, 2017 at 10:00

Hello lovies!! What snack would you go for? Are you hungry? I ammm 1. Summer Snack 2. American way 3. Pinky life 4. Sweet like Sugar 5. Pop it *** pinterest

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 10 70
Katherine
Are you inviting officiant to supper
Katherine, On March 29, 2017 at 19:08

We are having a church wedding followed by a reception and supper at a hall a few blocks away... We are not members of the church, and do not have a relationship with the minister... It is very kind...

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 4 94
Emilie
7 colour combinations. Which one do you like?
Emilie, On March 24, 2017 at 09:18

Hey lovely ladies! If you had to choose one of these colours for you wedding, which one would you choose? 1. Blue Orange 2. Greenery Colours 3. Summer Colours 4. Pink Colours 5. Sweet Colours 6. Earth...

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 11 88
Lynnie
What flavour is your wedding cake?
Lynnie, On October 13, 2017 at 11:05

Yuuuummmm! So many cake decisions, so little time! What flavour is your wedding cake? Did you pick just one flavour, or are you doing different flavours for different tiers? Tell us all about it!...

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 11 91
A
Round head table?
Autumn, On October 4, 2017 at 22:09

Has anyone had a Round head table before? I don't like the traditional long table because you're stuck talking only to the people beside you. I want to be laughing and talking to all my closest...

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 8 603
Gillian
Seating Plan
Gillian, On October 10, 2017 at 20:13

Having trouble coming up with a seating plan and I've been considering the idea of no seating plan at all. Wondering what the pros and cons of this would be??? My fiancé thinks it might be too...

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 9 157
Emilie
15 wedding appetizers
Emilie, On February 22, 2017 at 14:05

Hey brides and grooms! I noticed that a lot of you are going to have appetizers for your wedding or going to make your own food, so I thought I would bring a few ideas to the table 1. Fruits 2. Salty...

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 16 259
Zoë
7 wedding cakes with personality!
Zoë, On April 13, 2017 at 15:05

Hey lovely brides-to-be! It has become more common to invest in wedding cakes! Here 7 wedding cakes with a lot of personality! Which is your favorite? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. *** ...

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 34 287
Zoë
Inspiration: Wedding Themes
Zoë, On July 26, 2017 at 10:05

Hello Brides-to-be! Do you already know what colour theme your wedding will be? Are you having a summer or winter wedding? Here's some inspiration! Which one would you like? 1. A touch of blue 2. A...

Vinod, tuesday 9-Jan-18 10 115
J
Cake flavour?!
Jen, On September 2, 2017 at 20:49

Hey all! My wedding is in 3 weeks (eeep!) and we've got to pick a cake flavour. Our baker is super flexible and literally is open to anything we want - the problem is - too many options makes for a...

Vinod, monday 8-Jan-18 13 139
Carol
What is your wedding party's reception entrance song and do you have one?
Carol, On September 3, 2017 at 15:23

Beyoncé - Love On Top

Vinod, monday 8-Jan-18 24 849
Kaytee
Bride and groom thank-you speech
Kaytee, On September 5, 2017 at 21:00

I am having some troubles writing out speech. Any suggestions? We are doing it together.

Vinod, monday 8-Jan-18 10 1,545
Ashley
Speeches at the recpetion
Ashley, On September 13, 2017 at 09:16

Hello! We have a large bridal party and it seems a lot of them want to do a speech, but my FH and I had allowed time for a speech from my sister and his brother (MOH and Best Man), from each of our...

Vinod, monday 8-Jan-18 14 197
Kelsey
Food
Kelsey, On September 23, 2017 at 16:08

I am curious, I am pretty much just having a huge party for our Reception outside on an acerage, and I don't have any plans for a fancy sit down dinner, has anyone else planned something like this? I...

Vinod, monday 8-Jan-18 10 171
Lynnie
Table numbers or names? What are you doing?
Lynnie, On October 5, 2017 at 17:30

Are you going with table numbers or names, or a fun combo of both? Share what you are doing! I went with the gold laser-cut script table numbers like these because I couldn't resist Pinterest Photo...

Vinod, monday 8-Jan-18 16 140
Bethany
Head table on stage?
Bethany, On November 27, 2017 at 23:52

What is everyone's opinions on stages for the head table? I'm liking the idea but what would you do?

Vinod, sunday 7-Jan-18 12 630

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