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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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Audrey-Anne
How do you decide on the menu so far in advance?
Audrey-Anne, On November 17, 2017 at 11:37

I've gone back and forth with my husband to be on what type of meal we want to have. Does anyone have any tips on how to decide a menu 8 months before a wedding? How do you know you will still want to...

Michelle, thursday 21-Dec-17 15 191
Lynnie
Champagne toast? Or whatever's in your glass?
Lynnie, On October 19, 2017 at 11:05

Will you be passing out champagne for toasts, or letting your guests toast with whatever is already in their glass?? Photo by Beau Campbell Photography in Montreal

Vinod, thursday 21-Dec-17 8 139
Mercedes
help the decor
Mercedes, On October 19, 2017 at 17:59

Ladies I need some help!! Our colours are yellow and grey. We are getting married August 2018 and I have no idea what to do for center piece?!?! I don’t want to do flowers. We are following a...

Vinod, thursday 21-Dec-17 9 131
Samantha
Music!!
Samantha, On October 25, 2017 at 18:09

Do you guys have any suggestions? Live band or DJ?

Vinod, thursday 21-Dec-17 12 120
Natalie
Decor and Flowers
Natalie, On October 25, 2017 at 18:55

I just need to vent. I am having a heart attack just researching vendors for décor and flowers. So here are my issues with a lot of these vendors. 1. I get completely turned off with the types of...

Vinod, thursday 21-Dec-17 13 284
Sammie
Renting vs Buying..
Sammie, On November 7, 2017 at 13:32

I have recently found out that buying all the table linens and that is actually almost the same price as renting..This is kinda frustrating..

Victoria, thursday 21-Dec-17 18 234
Stephanie
Year of firsts ideas
Stephanie, On November 12, 2017 at 01:33

For my friends wedding, she made little notebooks for each table for guests to write advice, date ideas, notes to the bride and groom. They were numbered with the table numbers and they will open them...

Vinod, wednesday 20-Dec-17 5 102
Angie
Wedding reception at a 2060sqft (palliser)
Angie, On December 18, 2017 at 16:53

Hi i am just wondering if anyone here has a venue size of 2060 sq ft? How many people had fit in a banquet?? I am planning to do or reception at the fairmont palliser turner vAlley . Thanks

Angie, wednesday 20-Dec-17 3 72
M & N
Designing our invitations
M & N, On November 18, 2017 at 00:36

There are two types that I am looking at a 5x7 or a seal and send (doesn't have an envelope). What places have people used to print their own invites? Has anyone every printed the seal and send and is...

Victoria, wednesday 20-Dec-17 9 122
Maigen
Cake or cupcakes?
Maigen, On November 20, 2017 at 13:56

I am starting to think about the cake for my bid day. I always imagined having that beautiful big cake, but am now wondering if cupcakes would be more fun. Thinking of doing a smaller cake for the...

Vinod, wednesday 20-Dec-17 18 192
Taylor
Centerpieces
Taylor, On November 29, 2017 at 14:07

I am ordering these mini bouquets from Costco for my wedding centerpieces. I am wondering if I should use 500ml or 1lt mason jars? Flowers

Vinod, wednesday 20-Dec-17 9 164
N
Table Gifts
Nikki, On November 27, 2017 at 17:38

Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out what 'gift' to give my guests. What did you do? Home made? Was it cost effective? Let me know!

Ap2017, tuesday 19-Dec-17 25 268
Elypereiraxo
Europa Catering
Elypereiraxo, On December 15, 2017 at 23:22

Hey all! My FH & I are planning a small wedding and don't want anything too fancy (or too expensive 😂). I was wondering if anyone here has had their wedding at Europa (toronto location) and what...

Elypereiraxo, tuesday 19-Dec-17 2 83
Stephanie
First Dance timing
Stephanie, On December 1, 2017 at 13:09

My fiance and i are at a cross roads about when to do the first dance. I think right when we get into the hall so that everyone can watch, and he thinks before the dance to "start the dance off" and...

Ashley, tuesday 19-Dec-17 14 858
Elaine
Venues similar to Graydon Hall Manor in Ontario
Elaine, On December 18, 2017 at 09:10

Hello, We love the look and feel of Graydon Hall for a reception but find it out of our budget. Our guest list is most likely around 130-150 guests. Was wondering if others have been to venues with a...

Ashley, tuesday 19-Dec-17 1 464
Ashley
Game ideas for reception/dinner
Ashley, On December 14, 2017 at 16:21

Hello all! I am looking for some fun game suggestions for dinner time, kissing game or whatever you call it. My cousin had a music theme wedding and had a great game where each table had to pick a...

Ashley, monday 18-Dec-17 11 1,647
Meghan
Centerpieces
Meghan, On December 3, 2017 at 20:05

I have hired a decorator but I’m debating making my own centrepieces. My decorator will alter her prices depending on what we need done so I’m thinking I might do my own to save some money. Around how...

Vinod, monday 18-Dec-17 8 137
Stephanie
If we don't hire a Dj, what do we need to consider?
Stephanie, On December 4, 2017 at 17:31

We have talked about not hiring a DJ to save money and just downloading songs and playing them; we would have a couple people take turns to make sure everything plays and to switch songs if it's a...

Vinod, monday 18-Dec-17 5 104
Lynnie
Cake Smash: Yea or Nay?
Lynnie, On December 11, 2017 at 13:05

Will you be smashing some wedding cake in your spouse's face? A) Absolutely!! Try to stop me B) Just a litttttle bit for tradition's sake C) Absolutely not and I'll be so mad if my partner even tries!...

Holly, monday 18-Dec-17 15 94
Alexis
Old Mill Inn and Spa
Alexis, On December 14, 2017 at 14:50

I am getting married at the Old Mill in October and was just wondering if anyone else has booked this venue for their upcoming wedding!

Bethany, sunday 17-Dec-17 4 113
L
Reception Venue Banff or Canmore?
Lindsay, On October 16, 2017 at 15:56

Hi everyone, I am recently engaged and trying to plan my rocky mountain wedding from afar. I am stuck between booking the Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff or Murrietta's in Canmore for our reception?...

Lindsay, thursday 14-Dec-17 10 144
Bethany
Candy bar or cookie bar?
Bethany, On November 27, 2017 at 23:42

So I have been really contemplating which idea would work best! My fiancé really loved cookies (like eats two cookies a day as he works on his family farm and his mom always has cookies lol). But...

Stacey, tuesday 12-Dec-17 27 245
Lynnie
Last Song of the Night?
Lynnie, On October 18, 2017 at 11:05

What is the last song that will be played at your wedding to end the reception? Are you ending it with a bang, or finishing things off with a final slow dance? Photo from MissMix Music Professional DJ...

Bethany, monday 11-Dec-17 8 231
Emilie
How many tiers will your wedding cake have?
Emilie, On March 24, 2017 at 11:05

Hi amazing ladies! How's your search for a wedding cake going? Did you already find yours? How many tiers will your wedding cake have? Here's a basic chart if you're wondering how many tiers you...

Bethany, wednesday 6-Dec-17 5 56
Lynnie
What's the best and worst... wedding toast you've heard?
Lynnie, On August 28, 2017 at 08:05

Toasts can make everyone nervous!! There's just something nerve-wracking about handing someone a microphone and having no idea what they're going to say! What's the best and worst wedding toast you've...

Stephanie, wednesday 6-Dec-17 9 168
Emilie
Which wedding cake would you choose?
Emilie, On December 19, 2016 at 16:05

Hey brides and grooms ! Two tiers might be just the perfect size for your wedding cake! Which one is your favourite? 1. Icing and flowers 2. White fondant 3. Detailed designs 4. Pastel colours 5....

Bethany, tuesday 5-Dec-17 10 80
Zoë
When you’re going over the budget with your fiancé and it’s getting a little out of hand
Zoë, On May 23, 2017 at 07:05

Hi everyone! Step 9. Your face when you’re going over the budget with your fiancé and it’s getting a little out of hand. Did this happen to you? Are you getting it under control? *** GIF Follow...

Stephanie, tuesday 5-Dec-17 26 163
Meghan
Master of ceremonies
Meghan, On December 3, 2017 at 19:53

We chose a close mutual friend to be our MC. He’s really excited and I think he’s going to do a good job but none of us really know what his duties include. I know he will introduce us and the...

Bethany, monday 4-Dec-17 5 97
Amber
Mix of round and rectangular tables
Amber, On November 2, 2017 at 02:35

Has anyone seen this done, or done it? I have been tossing the idea around for awhile but I can't seem to decide. What do you think of the idea of mixing the table types?

Peggy, thursday 30-Nov-17 18 4,741 1
Chanelle
Stuff for Mom to do?
Chanelle, On November 28, 2017 at 01:54

I'm realizing through the planning that my Dad gets a lot of special parts, like walking me down the aisle and getting a first dance, but my Mom doesn't really have anything to do. Anyone else have...

Erin, wednesday 29-Nov-17 13 132
Carmela
Venue shopping
Carmela, On November 28, 2017 at 18:05

Hi guys! So me and my fiancé believe to have picked our venue at Universal. I’m in love with this venue, but what are some things to ask the coordinator about the day of event? Should I get a wedding...

Jen, tuesday 28-Nov-17 2 92
Sammie
Layout done and tent booked.
Sammie, On November 16, 2017 at 00:28

We opted for no dj because we have very specfic being played for our theme until after supper.We are also making the dance floor ourselves. So hopefully everything will go fine.

Jen, monday 20-Nov-17 11 150

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