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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
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
Shaylyn
Wedding favors- yay or nay?
Shaylyn, On August 1, 2017 at 15:48

I recently went to a family wedding, and had such a wonderful time. I realized three days later, there was no wedding favors! And I thought, "wow! I didn't even miss having them!" So what are your...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 20 316
Joey
Will you have wedding favours?
Joey, On August 9, 2017 at 08:22

Hello there, friends! Are you planning to have wedding favo(u)rs to give away to your guests? What are you having? How are you displaying them? Will you make your own? Are you sharing a sweet treat on...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 9 102
Lynnie
Who is giving a toast at your reception?
Lynnie, On August 16, 2017 at 17:05

Hello everyone!! Will be having toasts or speeches at your wedding reception? Who will be toasting? Will you be giving a speech? Photo by Gillian Foster Photography For great tips and advice on...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 11 122
Lesley
Guestbook-the night sky
Lesley, On August 17, 2017 at 13:29

I'm so excited that it's finally been shipped! I don't want to spoil the surprise for my guests so I had to share somewhere! We will have people sign the matt with gold sharpies. The Night Sky prints...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 18 642
Joey
What are you serving for dessert?
Joey, On August 17, 2017 at 14:20

Yummy What are you serving for dessert at your wedding reception? Will you be serving a traditional wedding cake? Cupcakes? Cheesecake? A cake make of cheese? A dessert table? Tiered cake? DIY...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 12 105
H
Reception venue
Heidelyn, On August 17, 2017 at 16:13

Best Wedding venue? Preferred wedding venues: hotel or hall?

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 6 93
Carol
Band or dj
Carol, On August 18, 2017 at 06:05

Will you be having a Band or DJ? I'm undecided but leaning towards a DJ.

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 15 107
Carol
Money box and gift table.
Carol, On August 23, 2017 at 09:49

We are having our wedding at a hall then could possible have 2 other weddings at the same time as ours in March, the receiving area is one large open space that is common to all of the rooms,...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 10 129
Joey
How do you feel about receiving lines?
Joey, On August 31, 2017 at 08:36

Good morning, all! I'm curious to know how you feel about receiving lines. Do you like them? They are a great way to ensure every one of your guests gets a personal welcome and thank you from you. Or...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 15 156
Cristina
Kids at reception?
Cristina, On August 31, 2017 at 16:36

I love having kids around, but our wedding isn't set up for everyone's kids. The tricky thing is that my nieces and nephews will be there, along with some family members' children as well as the best...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 12 137
Tonya
Traditional dances.....
Tonya, On September 2, 2017 at 11:59

Need some advice please! FH's Mom passed away in 2012, and his Step-Mom moved to Europe (home) in 2015 and cannot make the wedding (in 2 weeks). How do we (I) handle the topic of the traditional...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 11 135
Natalie
Card box - who takes care of it at the reception?
Natalie, On September 10, 2017 at 10:13

Hi ladies,Once the card box is filled with cards and gifts, who is responsible for taking it? At what point in the evening do you remove it? And where does it go - someone's car? House? We don't have...

Vinod, sunday 31-Dec-17 14 1,105
Ap2017
Speeches
Ap2017, On September 12, 2017 at 14:19

I need some input - what is the typical order for speeches at the reception? Everything I google gives an old school response that traditionally only the men speak (fathers, groom, best man)...which...

Vinod, sunday 31-Dec-17 11 270
Sarah
Speeches!
Sarah, On September 21, 2017 at 09:30

Hi there, when is everyone doing speeches at their wedding? All of our vendors have different suggestions of when speeches "should" be. Just wondering what most people find works best for speeches....

Vinod, sunday 31-Dec-17 7 137
Samantha
Wedding cake cost?
Samantha, On September 21, 2017 at 11:03

What did you get charged for your cakes?

Vinod, sunday 31-Dec-17 23 5,880
Joey
Cutting the cake!
Joey, On September 26, 2017 at 08:05

At your reception will you do a cake cutting? Do you have a special serving set you plan to use? Have you chosen a song that will play for this moment? Have you already threatened your future spouse...

Vinod, sunday 31-Dec-17 12 178
Cynthia
Ideas on the cake
Cynthia, On September 29, 2017 at 10:22

Elegant style This is an idea of the type of cake I want. Any thoughts?

Vinod, sunday 31-Dec-17 10 91
Jacqueline
Reception and ceremony same place
Jacqueline, On December 29, 2017 at 20:23

Hello all I am recently engaged and have been looking for venues to do both the ceremony and the reception at I would love a rustic area having a hard time finding one in York region does anyone have...

Jacqueline, saturday 30-Dec-17 4 185
Emilie
6 things brides forget to do at the reception
Emilie, On March 27, 2017 at 11:05

Hey wondeful brides! If saw this list of 6 things that brides "forget" to do at their reception... I thought I would share as food for thought 1. Spend time alone with your husband 2. Take a look at...

Stephanie, friday 29-Dec-17 9 99
Sydney
Table numbers
Sydney, On December 18, 2017 at 18:02

Any suggestions for table numbers that aren't going to cost an arm and a leg? We're looking for stand-alone numbers similar to the ones below (not a card, or on a stick to put into flowers). We would...

Vanessa, friday 29-Dec-17 10 137
Bethany
Guest books
Bethany, On November 27, 2017 at 23:38

What's everyone doing for their guestbooks? i just ordered my photo guest book off of shutterfly with their Black Friday sale! Reminds me of school with our year books and I love to flip through the...

Vinod, thursday 28-Dec-17 26 246
Faith
Last minute help on guest book suggestions
Faith, On October 14, 2017 at 20:15

So I really want something unique for our guestbook. But it's just under a week till the wedding and we still haven't settled on anything. Suggestions from you lovely ladies??

Stephanie, thursday 28-Dec-17 25 598
Ashley
Seating Plan
Ashley, On October 13, 2017 at 15:43

Just a small question, how many of you are doing assigned seating (each person to a specific seat) or just table assignment (a group of people to a specific table)?

Chanelle, saturday 23-Dec-17 14 144
Bethany
Order of tables for the buffet?
Bethany, On December 20, 2017 at 20:47

Hey everyone! For your dinner buffet, how did you decide the order of who went first? I'm trying to think of creative ways to do this! *we will be first or served not entirely sure yet and our parents...

Stephanie, saturday 23-Dec-17 24 829
Twyla
Man of Honour
Twyla, On October 19, 2017 at 23:40

Does anyone else have a man as a bridesmaid or maid of honour? My best friend (my maid of honour) is a guy and I'm struggling to figure out how to pair up for the wedding party dance without having...

Holly, friday 22-Dec-17 12 313
Maria
Awkward guest situation...
Maria, On October 11, 2017 at 14:01

So I'm in an awkward situation. My Dad is inviting one of his old friends to my wedding, this friend has 2 daughters. The older of which is one of my sister's BFFs, the younger was my childhood BFF...

Vinod, friday 22-Dec-17 9 133
Brittney
Small guest reception
Brittney, On October 11, 2017 at 14:15

We are having a small/more intimate style wedding and I am wondering how others who did a small wedding did their reception. Did you skip out on certain traditional things that you may have had with a...

Vinod, friday 22-Dec-17 16 148
Taylor
Wedding speech
Taylor, On December 20, 2017 at 14:12

Hi, My fiancé's mother passed away before I met him, 5 years ago. I was wondering if I should mention her in my wedding speech at all. If so, what should I say?

Vanessa, friday 22-Dec-17 8 107

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