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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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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
María
Rate this winter wedding from 0 to 10!
María, On January 6, 2017 at 11:05

Hey lovely brides-to-be Rate this winter wedding from 0 to 10! *** Images: Pinterest

Brenda, saturday 7-Jan-17 6 66
María
What flowers did you choose for your big day?
María, On January 4, 2017 at 09:05

Hi beautiful brides Ready to start crafting bouquets and centerpieces? Let's share you wedding flowers *** Image: Pinterest

Chelsea, saturday 7-Jan-17 15 88
María
Best wedding cakes of 2016
María, On January 4, 2017 at 12:05

Bon appétit, beauties! Get some chocolate or a sweet snack beacuse these cakes are delisous (not just for your eyes, also for your stomach) ¡Yummy! Take a look to the best wedding cakes of 2016...

Lisa, friday 6-Jan-17 5 67
María
5 fabulous wedding tablescapes
María, On January 5, 2017 at 12:05

Hi brides and grooms From soft pastels and white on white lo dramatic jewerl tones, these tablescapes showcase a diverse group of beautiful color palettes that will inspired you to create a fabulous...

Simone, thursday 5-Jan-17 4 69
María
Surprising wedding entrance dance!
María, On January 5, 2017 at 16:05

Brides and groom, In 2009, a bride named Jill Peterson and a groom named Kevin Heinz decided to replace the traditional Mendelssohn wedding march with “Forever” by Chris Brown. The result was...

Simone, thursday 5-Jan-17 1 77
Kaytee
Folding chairs with covers...ties
Kaytee, On January 3, 2017 at 00:43

Anyone have any good ideas or nice pictures of some covered folding chairs with ties and how to make them look nice?

Kaytee, thursday 5-Jan-17 5 98
Maggie
Hors d'oeuvres
Maggie, On January 4, 2017 at 20:13

Hi Everyone, I am new here and newly engaged and planning our wedding for October 2017. My FH and I absolutely love appetizers and hors d'ooeuvres, we frequently go out for "supper" and order a couple...

Samtam, thursday 5-Jan-17 5 116
María
Paper flowers for your weeding decor
María, On January 2, 2017 at 14:05

Brides - to - be, you won't belive these beautiful decorations are made with paper If you want to incorporated handmade touches then paper flowers could be the perfect match for you wedding decor Let...

Juliana, thursday 5-Jan-17 7 126
María
Escorts cards vs. place cards
María, On January 4, 2017 at 08:05

Mornign brides Ok, escorts cards and place cards have the same purpose: help your guests find their table and seat. Do you need both? Let's see Escort Cards These pint-sized pieces of stationery are...

Samtam, wednesday 4-Jan-17 4 80
María
What's the worst song to play at the wedding?
María, On December 28, 2016 at 08:05

Hi brides - to - be! Has anyone went to a wedding where the DJ played something completely inappropriate for a wedding? What's the worst song to play at your wedding? *** Image: Pinterest

Tiffany, wednesday 4-Jan-17 15 180
María
15 father / daughter songs
María, On January 3, 2017 at 16:05

Hi lovely brides, At some point during your reception you’ll want to spend some quality time on the dance floor with your dear old dad Here are 15 songs for this very special moment Which on do you...

Chelsea, tuesday 3-Jan-17 1 86
Chelsea
Nye wedding cakes
Chelsea, On December 20, 2016 at 14:39

Hello ladies! Since NYE is right around the corner I thought why not have some more NYE discussions! Which of these cakes are your favourite?

Simone, tuesday 3-Jan-17 11 197
Jessica
All inclusive wedding
Jessica, On December 30, 2016 at 13:07

Hey everyone I have been searching to see if Edmonton or area has a great all inclusive wedding venue for around 200 guests.What we are looking for is a venue that includes the tables, chairs, linens,...

Salume, tuesday 3-Jan-17 6 91
Emilie
Where will be the dance floor?
Emilie, On December 12, 2016 at 19:05

Hey future weds! Now that you started making your seating plan... Where will you place the dance floor? Will it be in the middle of the room? Image: Pinterest

Synthyche, monday 2-Jan-17 9 105
Emilie
6 ideas for a wedding on NYE
Emilie, On December 20, 2016 at 12:05

Hey future weds ! Wishing you all the best for this new upcoming year ! Which NYE wedding idea is your favourite? 1. Midnight kiss 2. NYE Ceremony 3. Groom Boutonniere 4. Guestbook 5. NYE wedding...

Synthyche, monday 2-Jan-17 7 79
Emilie
How many tables will you have for the reception?
Emilie, On December 13, 2016 at 08:05

Hi lovely ladies Your guests will all have to sit for dinner! How many tables will you have for the reception?

Terry, monday 2-Jan-17 7 72
María
Plated Dinner vs. Buffet
María, On December 28, 2016 at 12:05

Hey ladies The two most common serving styles are: Plated dinner or buffet. Plated dinner is the most formal of all serving styles and is best if you are having a traditional wedding. Buffet work best...

Terry, monday 2-Jan-17 8 141
María
Ceremony and wedding reception in the same place?
María, On December 29, 2016 at 08:05

Brides - to -be! When the wedding reception is in the same place of the ceremony, everything is easier for your guests and planning. Are you having the ceremony and reception at the same place? ***...

Terry, monday 2-Jan-17 9 281
María
High vs. low centerpieces
María, On December 30, 2016 at 16:05

Hi WW Canada! A good place to start with your centerpieces choice is to do it simple: High vs. low centerpieces High centerpieces Low centerpieces Or do you prefer a mix of high and low? What's your...

Terry, monday 2-Jan-17 8 426
Caitlin
What's on your playlist?
Caitlin, On December 30, 2016 at 22:14

I am walking down the isle to the instrumental version of God Blessed The Broken Road by Rascal Flatts. Our first dance is I Thought I Loved You Then by Brad Paisley. Father/Daughter dance will be I...

María, monday 2-Jan-17 4 95
Chelsea
Wedding colour trends 2017
Chelsea, On November 28, 2016 at 17:57

What is your favourite colour trend of 2017? Peach, gold and green Natural white and green Cranberry orange and ivory Mauve and gray neutral Navy, coral and gold Red and dark gray What is the colour...

Kendra, saturday 31-Dec-16 20 327
María
Unique wedding place and escorts cards ideas
María, On December 26, 2016 at 10:05

Brides and grooms, please take your seats! Wedding place or escort cards are one of the small details that bring your wedding to another level and these unique escort card ideas are absolutely amazing...

Caitlin, friday 30-Dec-16 6 85
María
What will be your favorite wedding day moment?
María, On December 28, 2016 at 10:05

Future brides What will be or was your favorite wedding day moment? Do you kanow already? *** Images: Pinterest

Natasha, friday 30-Dec-16 4 52
Jordan
Venues that allow outside catering
Jordan, On December 28, 2016 at 21:53

Was hoping to get some suggestions for venues that allow outside catering that won't cost me an arm and a leg! If anyone has some ideas, it would be much appreciated! Thanks

Samtam, thursday 29-Dec-16 2 2,225
María
You favourite Real Wedding is....
María, On December 28, 2016 at 15:05

Hi amazing Community As you all know (or maybe not until now) we have a Real Wedding section where you find a lot of wedding inspiration in your location. Have you try it? You can filter by location,...

Samtam, wednesday 28-Dec-16 1 49
María
Welcome to the 'I do' BBQ
María, On December 26, 2016 at 12:05

WW Canada, welcome to the 'I do' BBQ It's almost time for lunch and I just found this amazing ideas for a BBQ wedding. Yummy! Will you have a BBQ wedding? Does it match your wedding style? ...

Chelsea, tuesday 27-Dec-16 5 259
María
10 elegant burgundy wedding ideas
María, On December 26, 2016 at 16:05

Hello brides to be Burgundy is the perfect color for fall and winter weddings, it looks very elegant Look at the ideas below and I’m sure you’ll get inspired! 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Is this...

Samtam, tuesday 27-Dec-16 4 153
María
5 Reception meal serving styles. Which one?
María, On December 27, 2016 at 12:05

Hi lovely brides Unsure of what kind of serving style you should have at your reception? Here are the top 5 serving styles for you! 1. Plated Dinner 2. Cocktail-Style 3. Stations 4. Buffet 5....

Samtam, tuesday 27-Dec-16 4 66
María
Do you already pick your first dance song?
María, On December 23, 2016 at 14:05

Future brides, Im sure you all have a special song in mind for the first dance as husband and wife Use the video buttom and share your first dance song!

Cheryl, monday 26-Dec-16 8 109

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