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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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Emilie
Table runner: with or without garland?
Emilie, On January 21, 2017 at 15:05

Hey brides and grooms! What do you prefer for your tables between these two options? A. Table runner with garland B. Table runner without garland Which one is your favourite? **** Images: Pinterest ...

Simone, sunday 22-Jan-17 7 110
Marysa
Table runners
Marysa, On January 18, 2017 at 21:39

Hi, Everyone! I am trying to figure out what kind of table runner I should have that would match my theme (the tables will be round). My theme is romantic and elegant. The colors are rose gold,...

Lisa, saturday 21-Jan-17 15 131
Shaylyn
Do your guests choose their meal with their invitations, or at the reception?
Shaylyn, On January 18, 2017 at 15:26

The venue and caterer I'm booking for my wedding has a meal starter, choice of two entrees and dessert options for the dinner. What is the best way to allow guests to choose their meals? Do I send a...

Samtam, friday 20-Jan-17 8 1,260
Daphne
What are people's thoughts about luncheon receptions?
Daphne, On January 19, 2017 at 20:26

Looking into different options and was wondering what the general consensus on luncheon receptions might be - thank you!

Melissa, friday 20-Jan-17 8 232
F
Post dinner dance party invitation wording
Falisha, On January 19, 2017 at 21:26

Hey guys! We have a huge family and a not so huge budget, there for, family comes first and not all our friends will be able to join us for dinner, but I'm making a set of invitations for people to...

Linzer, friday 20-Jan-17 2 829
Emilie
7 + 1 ideas for a Wizard of Oz themed wedding
Emilie, On January 19, 2017 at 10:05

Hi wonderful soon-to-weds! Isn't this a great theme idea? This is what Jennifer is going for! If you have more ideas feel free to reach out or share them in the comments! Which ideas are your...

Samtam, thursday 19-Jan-17 4 279
Emilie
What would you add to this wedding decor?
Emilie, On January 18, 2017 at 15:05

Brides and grooms! Let's play a game! I know how much you've started looking at ideas... Now if you were getting married in this high school gym... How would you decorate it to match your tastes? What...

Simone, thursday 19-Jan-17 3 65
Shaylyn
Do intimate weddings of 30 guests or less still feel like 'enough' of a celebration?
Shaylyn, On January 8, 2017 at 23:24

I am debating with myself about how big or how many wedding guests to have at my wedding. Food and alcohol budget is no issue, and we want to honeymoon for a month across Europe. My question is...

Melinda, wednesday 18-Jan-17 44 333
Emilie
3 cake cutting songs. Choose one!
Emilie, On December 16, 2016 at 07:05

Hi lovely ladies There's a beautiful and delicious cake waiting for you on your wedding day! What song will be setting the mood for cake cutting? Choose one! Plain White T's - 1, 2, 3, 4 Us The Duo -...

Tina, wednesday 18-Jan-17 5 89
Emilie
First Dance. Before or After dinner?
Emilie, On November 14, 2016 at 14:05

Hey wonderful brides! You must be looking forward to your first dance!! It's going to be such a beautiful and loving moment!! Wil you have your first dance before or after dinner? Image: Pinterest ...

Simone, wednesday 18-Jan-17 8 581
María
Guests activities: Caricature artist vs. DIY Cocktails
María, On December 21, 2016 at 14:05

Brides and grooms, If you’re looking to wow your guests all night long, here aresome ideas to keep the party going Vote your favorite and let us know why Caricature artist DIY Cocktails *** Images:...

Victoria, wednesday 18-Jan-17 9 311
Emilie
Chocolate or vanilla?
Emilie, On January 16, 2017 at 15:05

Hey everyone! What's your favourite wedding cake flavour? Chocolate or vanilla? Image: Pinterest

Cheryl, tuesday 17-Jan-17 8 67
Emilie
How many centerpieces per table will you have?
Emilie, On December 8, 2016 at 10:05

Hi lovely brides Depending on the style of table you're going for, you may need a few centerpieces per table. How many centerpieces per table will you have? Images: blog.qceventplanning.com ...

Emilie, monday 16-Jan-17 13 2,560
Kristin
Donations instead of wedding favors?
Kristin, On December 8, 2016 at 11:36

Hi there! I'm a total newbie to wedding wire. Just got engaged 3 weeks ago! Obviously still in the very early stages of planning, but I really like the idea of making a donation to a charity instead...

Emilie, monday 16-Jan-17 9 112
Maria
Looking for an affordable venue near taber, alberta
Maria, On December 14, 2016 at 22:46

Anyone know of any places near Taber, AB, even looked in lethbridge but can't seem to find anything that's not soo expensive..

Emilie, monday 16-Jan-17 3 84
Emilie
Will you have a theme for your wedding?
Emilie, On January 13, 2017 at 08:05

Hey lovely brides and grooms! It can be as simple as a colour, something you value like love or nature, or it can be something you are both fans of! Will you have a theme for your wedding? Image:...

Emilie, monday 16-Jan-17 8 64
S
Flowers / brooch bouquet
Sara, On January 11, 2017 at 10:42

Hello, I have hit a roadblock for my quickly coming up wedding regarding flowers, I'm hoping that you all could help me by providing your opinions. Firstly, it is a destination wedding in a courtyard...

Sara, monday 16-Jan-17 6 94
Emilie
3 +1 wedding cakes in blue
Emilie, On January 13, 2017 at 15:05

Hi dear brides and grooms! Which of these cake would you prefer to have at your wedding? 1. Modern cake with blue flowers 2. Starry night wedding cake 3. Elegant blue cake * Blueberry ombre cake!!...

Valerie, friday 13-Jan-17 5 59
Trish
Wedding caters
Trish, On January 12, 2017 at 20:17

Does anyone have any suggestions for wedding caters?

Chelsea, friday 13-Jan-17 6 108
Emilie
5 +1 elegant wedding tablecloths
Emilie, On January 11, 2017 at 12:05

Hey future newlyweds! A beautiful tablecloth add so much to an elegant wedding setting Which one is your favourite? 1. Subtle linear designs 2. Sequin tablecloth 3. Tablecloth with ruffles 4....

Simone, friday 13-Jan-17 4 58
K
Head table
Kevin, On January 8, 2017 at 21:50

So my fiancé and I haven't been to any weddings since we were little, so we're just wondering who's supposed to sit at the head table and what the layout would kind of look like? Any help is greatly...

Kevin, thursday 12-Jan-17 8 153
Jennifer
Finding the reception
Jennifer, On January 10, 2017 at 17:38

We have started to book appointments for venues. We are excited but I am wondering how we will decide !!

Emilie, thursday 12-Jan-17 7 133
P
Unique wedding reception venues in the gta
Patrycja, On January 9, 2017 at 17:07

Hi everyone! I have been looking online for some unique wedding venues (specifically for the reception) for about 75-80 guests in the greater toronto area. I am hoping to find something that isn't a...

Emilie, thursday 12-Jan-17 5 1,446
Emilie
Ideas to bring a little bit of Paris into your wedding!
Emilie, On January 11, 2017 at 04:13

Hey lovely brides and grooms! They say that Paris is the city of love How would you like to bring a little bit of Paris into your wedding? Cheese Bar Photobooth Props Wedding Invitations Wedding...

Simone, wednesday 11-Jan-17 4 83
Katherine
Cupcakes? cake? both?
Katherine, On January 9, 2017 at 00:45

Hello Fellow Brides, I'm not sure what is better financially and what will please more people? I possibly like the idea of getting a smaller cake with cupcakes but I'm not sure. Just thought I'd put...

Sierra, wednesday 11-Jan-17 15 184
Emilie
3 wedding songs from the 90's
Emilie, On January 10, 2017 at 09:05

Hey everyone! Do you remember these hits from the 90's? Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby Savage Garden - Truly Madly Deeply Céline Dion - Because You Loved Me (Official Video) Which one would you put...

Melissa, tuesday 10-Jan-17 5 90
Emilie
What is your favourite wedding cake design?
Emilie, On January 9, 2017 at 15:05

Hi future newlyweds! Your wedding cake is going to be such an artwork! What type of design would you like it to have? Share a picture of your favourite cake design! Image: Pinterest

Chelsea, tuesday 10-Jan-17 8 87
C
Need the perfect song
Charlene, On January 8, 2017 at 00:53

My Dad passed away 12 years ago, my brother passed away 2 years ago...I have no family to dance a father/daughter dance. The man I am dancing with has been in my life forever and is like a father, but...

Samtam, monday 9-Jan-17 13 109
Brenda
We found our venue
Brenda, On January 6, 2017 at 19:45

We finalize everything in February! We were so excited upon our arrival and the staff are so wonderful. Perfect for our guests because all live outside of our city.The venue has everything and is a...

Brenda, monday 9-Jan-17 8 123
Anya
Backyard
Anya, On January 6, 2017 at 16:14

Looking for a backyard to have my wedding in. Criteria: Located in Ottawa Allow food truck in driveway Accomodate 100 people Permitted to set-up speakers

Emilie, monday 9-Jan-17 4 150
María
Nude vs. traditional cake
María, On January 4, 2017 at 16:05

Hey ladies, What do you prefer? Nude cake Traditional cake *** Images: Pinterest

Louise, saturday 7-Jan-17 5 62
María
Whats you father / daughter song?
María, On January 4, 2017 at 19:05

Hi amazing brides Have you think in the father/ daughter dance? What song did you choose?

Danielle, saturday 7-Jan-17 5 85

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