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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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Erin
Centre pieces...
Erin, On February 9, 2017 at 00:11

I am not the craftiest of people - but I am having a nice Italian wedding of about 150 people in June 2018 and would really love some ideas for centre pieces that aren't too "over the top" with...

Samtam, friday 10-Feb-17 10 149
Jessica
Reception
Jessica, On February 9, 2017 at 08:17

Now that we've booked the venue, we are having a hard time deciding on the sequence and time of events!When should we do our first dance? Who does speeches? Do bride and groom make a speech? When do...

Lisa, friday 10-Feb-17 6 116
Emilie
2 styles of chair for your reception. Which one do you prefer?
Emilie, On February 6, 2017 at 14:05

Hey wonderful future weds! What style of chair do you prefer for your wedding reception? 1. Tiffany chairs 2. Covered chairs Which style is your favourite for the wedding? *** Images: Pinterest ...

Lisa, wednesday 8-Feb-17 12 91
Tiffany
Just settled on centrepieces!
Tiffany, On January 21, 2017 at 16:04

Hey,We just settled on our centrepieces and bought the main part so I needed to tell someone. It's our first purchase toward the wedding. We've settled on royal blue, coral and white as main colors...

Kristen, wednesday 8-Feb-17 13 173
Emilie
5 naked cakes. Which one do you like?
Emilie, On February 7, 2017 at 10:05

Hey lovely ladies! I'm sure you've already guessed that I love wedding cakes! Naked cakes are no exception to that! Which one do you like? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Which one would you have at your wedding? ***...

Erin, tuesday 7-Feb-17 7 55
Emilie
How to use draping for your reception
Emilie, On February 7, 2017 at 11:05

Hey wonderful brides and grooms! Draping can be an amazing idea to add a bit of magic to your reception decor Which arrangement do you prefer? Across the width In length From the center Which one...

Erin, tuesday 7-Feb-17 8 88
Emilie
Would you say NO to this wedding cake?
Emilie, On February 6, 2017 at 18:05

Hi ladies and gents! What do you think of this wedding cake? Would you have it at your wedding? Image: Pinterest

Robyn, tuesday 7-Feb-17 8 101
Nicolle
Reception Venue in Edmonton area
Nicolle, On January 30, 2017 at 17:42

Does anyone know of other places to hold a wedding reception in Edmonton or around Edmonton ? I feel like i keep finding all the same ones and its giving me a headache. any help would be awesome....

Dalesam2018, tuesday 7-Feb-17 7 749 1
E
Dj questions
Emily, On February 5, 2017 at 07:59

Hi everyone, My name is Emily. I am trying to book a DJ/MC. My wedding will be taking place in Ottawa.I feel lost as I am not sure what important questions to ask when hiring a DJ. Can any one please...

Emily, tuesday 7-Feb-17 4 109
Emilie
Will you have a custom cake topper?
Emilie, On February 6, 2017 at 16:05

Hi lovely brides and grooms! Cake toppers can be a really cute way to cusomize your wedding cake! Will you have custom a cake topper for your cake?

Salume, tuesday 7-Feb-17 5 58
S
Speech
Shanice, On February 6, 2017 at 21:33

I am a bit unsure of what to do in the current position I am in... I just asked my soon to be sister-in-law to be my maid of honor... I know she will be able to be there for me the entire time and...

Valerie, tuesday 7-Feb-17 5 100
Cecilia
Outside catering
Cecilia, On February 6, 2017 at 13:51

Does anyone know of a venue in or around Hamilton that will allow you to bring in your own caterer ?

Emilie, tuesday 7-Feb-17 1 371
Emilie
What kind of music will be playing at your wedding?
Emilie, On January 17, 2017 at 14:05

Hi future newlyweds! If you're both really into the same kind of music it might be easy to answer... but what if you're not! What kind of music will be playing at your wedding? 1. Country music 2....

Kimberly, monday 6-Feb-17 8 98
Katie
Uncle / niece dance
Katie, On February 4, 2017 at 20:55

So my father passed away suddenly a year before my fiance proposed. My dad and I very very close. My uncle (my fathers brother) has always been like a second dad to me, after my father died he took...

Emilie, monday 6-Feb-17 5 4,176
Emilie
Full dinner or snacks?
Emilie, On January 11, 2017 at 15:05

Hi lovely soon-to-weds! We often think that dinner is a must for a wedding reception... But there's much more to choose from! You can have a cocktail reception for instance where you can serve...

Kacy, sunday 5-Feb-17 17 113
Valerie
Food tastings
Valerie, On January 30, 2017 at 15:28

Hey ladies and gents! I just had my venues food tasting this past weekend and thought I would share my experience! My venue does their tastings in large groups (the other couple sitting at my table...

Lisa, saturday 4-Feb-17 7 115
Krystal
Food
Krystal, On February 1, 2017 at 21:32

I refuse to pay even $18 a plate per person for catering... I don't even pay that much for myself when I go out for dinner! We're having approximately 150 people at the wedding... and I want it...

Lisa, saturday 4-Feb-17 14 200
Dustin
Floor plan
Dustin, On January 29, 2017 at 15:02

Does anyone have any recommendations on the best floor plans for approximately 150 people with tables of 10?

Melissa, friday 3-Feb-17 8 207
Emilie
Backstreet Boys songs at your wedding. Yes or No?
Emilie, On January 12, 2017 at 10:05

Hey hey lovely community! Do you remember these songs? I loved them so much when I was younger! Will you play the Backstreet Boys at your wedding? Backstreet Boys - Everybody (Backstreet's Back)...

Victoria, friday 3-Feb-17 18 265 1
Emilie
What type of wine will you choose for the wedding?
Emilie, On January 31, 2017 at 16:05

Hi wonderful brides and grooms! When it comes to wine, we all have different tastes , so here's a little chart to help out. What type of wine will you choose for the wedding? Image: Pinterest ...

Maegan, thursday 2-Feb-17 3 110
Emilie
Open bar. Yay or Nay?
Emilie, On January 25, 2017 at 12:05

Alright ladies and gents... Open bars can be a lot of fun and seem like a must for weddings, but they are definitely up for discussion. What do you think? Yay or Nay for the open bar at your wedding?...

Maegan, thursday 2-Feb-17 14 189
Talisa
Liquor
Talisa, On February 2, 2017 at 04:21

Since being engaged there is a big debate about wether or not to have a "toonie" bar or open bar. my fiancé and I don't drink. We will be paying for the wedding. Advice please?

Valerie, thursday 2-Feb-17 10 127
Emilie
At what time will your reception end?
Emilie, On February 1, 2017 at 12:05

Hey wonderful soon-to-weds! Did you put an end time on your invitations? At what time will your reception end? Image: Pinterest

Natasha, thursday 2-Feb-17 7 300
Emilie
Wedding on a rooftop! Rate it out of 10!
Emilie, On January 31, 2017 at 14:05

Hey brides and grooms! How do you like this idea of celebrating your wedding on a rooftop? Check out this Real Wedding in Santa Barbara! Rate it out of 10! Which of these ideas would you use for your...

Simone, tuesday 31-Jan-17 4 57
Emilie
5 + 2 ideas for a travel theme wedding
Emilie, On January 31, 2017 at 10:05

Hey brides and grooms! Are you as excited as I am about travel? I absolutely love it! Which ideas are you favourite? Centerpieces Escort cards Invitations Cards Ceremony decor World Food stations...

Chelsea, tuesday 31-Jan-17 4 66
Emilie
Red or white wine for the wedding?
Emilie, On January 19, 2017 at 19:05

Hey brides and grooms! Let's see... what wine will you choose to go with your meals? Will you choose red or white wine? Image: Pinterest

Brittany, monday 30-Jan-17 9 99
Emilie
2 wedding cakes. Which one will you choose?
Emilie, On November 15, 2016 at 06:54

Hi lovely ladies Now, no need to throw each other cake in the face... Let's keep it for the wedding! Which cake is your favourite? A. B. What didn't you like about the other one? Continue here...

Stephanie, monday 30-Jan-17 10 96
Emilie
8 sweetheart table ideas
Emilie, On October 13, 2016 at 09:05

Hi future newlyweds There are different ways you can set up your tables at your wedding and one romantic way to arrange your head table is to have a sweetheart head table with only the bride and...

Stephanie, monday 30-Jan-17 6 107
Katherine
Headtable
Katherine, On January 27, 2017 at 11:54

I've been playing around with the idea of not having a head table for the reception... Most of our bridal party have families and we thought it would be nice to have them sit with their families for...

Emilie, monday 30-Jan-17 5 93
Vanessa
Anyone else doing a non-traditional ceremony + reception?
Vanessa, On January 27, 2017 at 09:54

We're totally not doing the traditional wedding, we're doing a cocktail party ceremony and reception. Our wedding will be starting at 7 pm and guests will arrive to our cool venue having already...

Vanessa, monday 30-Jan-17 6 220
Andrea
Seating with obstructed view
Andrea, On January 27, 2017 at 10:00

Hello, The venue we have chosen is a bit unique and this creates a few obstacles. The space is a bit divided, there is the main part of the room which has the head table, and can seat about 85 people,...

Emilie, monday 30-Jan-17 7 116
Kaytee
Cupcake holders
Kaytee, On January 27, 2017 at 09:15

Look at the cupcake holders I just bought off this girl. So excited that we were able to find them though I guess we could have made them.

Emilie, monday 30-Jan-17 15 96

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