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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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Zoë
Are you scared of wedding crashers?
Zoë, On June 29, 2017 at 17:05

Hi brides-to-be! There are so many stories and movies about people just deciding to crash a wedding... Who is scared?? *** pinterest

Vinod, friday 5-Jan-18 11 168
Zoë
DIY ice cubes
Zoë, On July 6, 2017 at 09:05

Hello everyone! This is a nice and refreshing way to serve ice for those Summer Weddings. *** pinterest

Vinod, friday 5-Jan-18 9 71
Zoë
Skipping a sound check
Zoë, On July 11, 2017 at 07:05

Hello everyone! Never forget to do a sound check! Who is planning on doing one? Are you having a band or a DJ? *** pinterest Follow >>

Vinod, friday 5-Jan-18 6 74
Zoë
Making it impossible for guests to hear each other
Zoë, On July 11, 2017 at 07:05

Hello everyone! Another tip is to make sure the music isn't too loud. Your reception isn't the place for nightclub-level volume. It'll only frustrate your older family members. *** pinterest Follow...

Vinod, friday 5-Jan-18 5 84
Stefanie
L shaped venue layout
Stefanie, On July 14, 2017 at 13:55

Hi everyone, I need some help on the layout of this venue. I love the golf course but this L shape is giving me such a hard time. My husband and I will be in the middle of the L, dance floor in front...

Vinod, friday 5-Jan-18 9 1,183
Zoë
Ultimate Wedding Drink Calculator
Zoë, On July 15, 2017 at 18:05

Hello everyone! Hard time choosing how many drinks? Here I share a nice wedding drink calculator. *** pinterest

Vinod, friday 5-Jan-18 9 8,976 1
Jodi
What about the plus ones?
Jodi, On July 18, 2017 at 10:40

Hi Brides so we are trying to write out our invite list and we need to keep our guest list to 60 people. My question for you lovelies is do you give every single person a plus one? because we are...

Vinod, friday 5-Jan-18 8 121
Melissa
Cupcake tree!
Melissa, On July 27, 2017 at 11:26

Anyone else planning a cupcake tree? We are having one and I'm planning on making all the cupcakes myself! we are planning for around 200 guests! Am I crazy? We are also making our stand out of log...

Summer, friday 5-Jan-18 12 110
Alexa
Alcohol
Alexa, On August 3, 2017 at 17:50

I was wondering if it would be rude to do a mixture of open bar and drink tickets. Basically everyone at the door will pay $20 per person(children not included) to have unlimited drinks for the...

Vinod, thursday 4-Jan-18 8 159
Cristina
Family drama
Cristina, On August 11, 2017 at 16:51

How to deal with both families when it comes to planning ? I have made it very clear to both sides about the wedding but my brother wants an open bar and my mother in law wants drinking tickets. How...

Vinod, thursday 4-Jan-18 11 187
Tracelle
Wedding 911
Tracelle, On August 22, 2017 at 21:30

I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I booked a beautiful, unique wedding space only to hear in the news that the wedding venue was shut down! It seems as though a third party was actually handling all the...

Vinod, thursday 4-Jan-18 8 175
Chanelle
Exact same decor as someone i know?
Chanelle, On January 1, 2018 at 19:51

A girl I went to high school with, were sort of acquaintances now, just had her wedding and some of my friends were there. And her decor, table settings, little extras, everything, is EXACTLY what I...

Ap2017, wednesday 3-Jan-18 9 147
Terri
Wedding favours
Terri, On December 31, 2017 at 17:12

For our favours were gonna do a mix of things. First item will be a candle, and we plan to make ourselves. Any suggestions? Places to buy and cost effective strategies? Other choices are flower...

Lisa, wednesday 3-Jan-18 4 104
Vanessa
Alternative Desert at a wedding
Vanessa, On December 29, 2017 at 01:01

Hey everyone thought I would share this as it just came up after a visit with my mom and her godmother over the holidays. We have been debating on something cost effective on top of a cutting cake and...

Erin, wednesday 3-Jan-18 13 141
Vanessa
August 2018 Wedding
Vanessa, On December 29, 2017 at 22:55

Hello Has anyone had their reception at the Banff Park Lodge? Do you have pictures you could share? Venue is booked and (even tough I am late) I would like to see what someone else’s experience was...

Vanessa, wednesday 3-Jan-18 2 120
Kaytee
Question about wine and how to serve it
Kaytee, On August 20, 2017 at 12:41

Hey, So we are buying all of our own alcohol but have two different options of how to serve it: Leave one bottle of each red and white on the table and then people just open that and drink it or Leave...

Kaytee, tuesday 2-Jan-18 15 1,174
Zoë
Tablescapes
Zoë, On June 16, 2017 at 07:05

Hi everyone! Which tableescapes would you choose? A. B. C. D. *** pinterest Follow >>Wedding Receptions

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 14 87
Zoë
Wedding Receptions
Zoë, On June 16, 2017 at 07:05

Hi everyone! Time to choose the wedding reception. A. B. C. D. *** pinterest Follow >>Aisles, Altars and Chuppahs

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 11 90
Zoë
Aisles, Altars and Chuppahs
Zoë, On June 16, 2017 at 07:05

Hi everyone! Place Settings. Choose!! A. B. C. D. *** pinterest Follow >>

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 12 84
Zoë
Wedding Signs
Zoë, On June 16, 2017 at 07:05

Last one to choose are the wedding signs. Which one would you choose? A. B. C. D. *** pinterest Follow >> Tablescapes

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 11 98
Stephanie
Is a cash bar tacky?
Stephanie, On June 19, 2017 at 11:39

Hey girls! I was recently at a birthday where the girls got talking about cash bar vs open bar at weddings. My FH are I never planned to have an open bar and always thought we'd do a cash bar because...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 29 979
S
Seating plan
Santana, On June 20, 2017 at 15:11

Am I being lazy for not wanting to make a seating chart? I figured I would reserve table for our parents and everyone else can just sit where they want. I went to a wedding with my in-laws last summer...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 10 141
Zoë
Inspiration Wedding Cake: Yes or no?
Zoë, On June 23, 2017 at 07:05

Hello everyone! Which cake would you go for? Cake A Cake B *** pinterest

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 9 88
C
The "2nd" reception
Cori, On July 18, 2017 at 21:15

Okay, I need some advice. My fiancé is from out of province. His family is great but they act like we have moved across the planet.... We are planning the wedding where we live now, and the guest list...

Chanelle, monday 1-Jan-18 5 74
Heather
Father/daughter dance
Heather, On July 11, 2017 at 13:44

I am getting married next spring and have been doing a lot of thinking about music for the day. I am stuck on what song to use for the dance with my dad. Help?!

Chanelle, monday 1-Jan-18 35 562
Zoë
People You Don't Want to Invite to the Wedding (but Have To!)
Zoë, On July 4, 2017 at 04:22

Hello everyone! Some guests automatically make the list just for being family, but other guests—like your boss—are simply harder to reject than include. Who do you have to invite? *** pinterest Follow...

Chanelle, monday 1-Jan-18 11 109
Zoë
Don't do the cake extras
Zoë, On July 5, 2017 at 09:05

Hello brides-to-be! Order a small and tasty cake instead of a huge cake. Choose a not so expensive cake topper. How much are you paying for you wedding cake? *** pinterest Follow >>Save the Good...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 10 115
Zoë
Wedding cake I choose you!
Zoë, On July 11, 2017 at 12:05

Hello everyone! Choose your wedding cake! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. *** pinterest Follow >>

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 8 83
Zoë
I would say yes to this CAKE
Zoë, On July 12, 2017 at 09:18

Hello everyone! Who would say yes to this cake? It looks SO GOOD!

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 10 84
Lesley
Are you having a scheduled send off?
Lesley, On July 12, 2017 at 10:59

I'm noticing this a lot in programs and I'm wondering if anyone is planning their exits? It always made sense to me in movies because people are jetting off right away. I hadn't planned to leave the...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 12 117
Melinda
Meals for vendors
Melinda, On July 21, 2017 at 09:08

I am of course planning to provide food to vendors that will be at my wedding all day, such as the photographer, but do I actually set a place for her at a table? I don't want her to feel cast aside,...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 9 147
Stephanie
Simple centrepieces
Stephanie, On July 28, 2017 at 15:10

We're looking for ideas for simple centrepieces for the tables at our reception. Because there are a large number of children attending our wedding (7 children age 6 and under) we want to avoid the...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 13 209

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