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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
8 ideas to bring stars into your wedding
Emilie, On November 26, 2016 at 10:05

Happy weekend lovely brides-to-be!!! It was written in the stars all along! You two are getting married! Here are a few ideas to dance under the stars for your wedding 1. Cake topper 2. Under the...

Tiffany, sunday 27-Nov-16 6 207
Emilie
6 traditional wedding cakes
Emilie, On November 21, 2016 at 15:05

Hi ladies We've probably all dreamed of traditional white wedding cakes when we were younger Which one is your favourite? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Will your wedding cake be a traditional white cake? ****...

Tiffany, saturday 26-Nov-16 19 110
Emilie
Black Wedding Cake. Yes or No?
Emilie, On November 24, 2016 at 18:05

Hi lovely brides Black is a colour that goes with everything! Would you have your wedding cake in black? Yes or No? Image: Pinterest

Lisa, saturday 26-Nov-16 8 62
Alexandra
Is it ok to have an alcohol free wedding?
Alexandra, On November 25, 2016 at 18:08

My future husband years ago went to rehab for alcoholism, he doesn't touch alcohol nor does he have any desire to. I don't drink. I wanted to have an alcohol free wedding but he thinks that guests...

Alexandra, friday 25-Nov-16 16 121
Emilie
8 winter wedding ideas to stay warm
Emilie, On November 23, 2016 at 06:05

Morning wonderful ladies If you're having a winter wedding, there are so many things you can do to keep your guests cozy and warm! Which one is your favourite? 1. Blanket Favours 2. Candles...

Brenda, friday 25-Nov-16 5 90
Emilie
6 ways to set up your candy bar
Emilie, On November 22, 2016 at 15:05

Hey brides and grooms Even if there will only be adults at your wedding, you can still go for a candy bar! Love is sweet! Which set up do you prefer for a candy bar? 1. Shape bowls with colours 2....

Brenda, friday 25-Nov-16 9 98
Emilie
Rate this real wedding! Peacock Theme
Emilie, On November 22, 2016 at 14:05

Hi wonderful brides I love peacock feathers! I really think this wedding pulled off the theme really well! I give them a 9/10! I would have liked to see some peacock feathers on the wedding party!...

Brenda, friday 25-Nov-16 7 72
Emilie
Doughnuts or Cupcakes?
Emilie, On November 22, 2016 at 11:05

Hey amazing brides Let's make this a duel.... Doughnuts are the new cupcakes for modern weddings and very popular for brunch weddings! Which one would you go for? Team doughnuts or team cupcakes?...

Brenda, friday 25-Nov-16 7 59
Emilie
5 coffee bar ideas
Emilie, On November 24, 2016 at 15:05

Hi lovely brides-to-be Coffee! Morning or evening reception... It will keep your guests awake for the party! Which idea is your favourite? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Will you have a coffee bar at your...

Tiffany, friday 25-Nov-16 8 444
Emilie
How many tiers should your cake have?
Emilie, On November 24, 2016 at 07:05

Hi wonderful brides No matter how big you always imagined your wedding cake, it should really go according to the number of guests you'll have Take a look at this chart to see how many tiers you...

Lisa, friday 25-Nov-16 9 73
Rory
Ipod instead of dj
Rory, On November 23, 2016 at 13:07

Hey, i would love some opinions. A friend of mine recomended using an iopd to play songs to dance to intead of hiring a dj as a way to save money, we are having our wedding in our backyard so this...

Natasha, thursday 24-Nov-16 12 125
Emilie
7 lantern centerpieces
Emilie, On October 17, 2016 at 06:05

Hi lovely brides-to-be Using lanterns to your wedding centerpieces can add such a romantic and magical touch to your centerpieces Which one is your favourite? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Which one would you...

Emilie, thursday 24-Nov-16 8 104
Emilie
Wedding Garter. Yay or Nay?
Emilie, On November 23, 2016 at 12:05

Hi wonderful brides Let's talk about it! The garter throw! How comfortable do you feel with this idea? Wedding garter... Yay or Nay? Image: Pinterest

Natasha, thursday 24-Nov-16 38 205
Natasha
Would you like this?
Natasha, On November 22, 2016 at 11:27

So lately my FH has been watching these videos or sharing them on my facebook wall , saying things like hey babe this would be awesome.. would you laugh if i did this?? It has me thinking more and...

Natasha, thursday 24-Nov-16 11 96
Emilie
6 marshmellow ideas for your reception
Emilie, On November 23, 2016 at 14:05

Hey hey lovely brides! It's this time of the day again when I'm craving for sweets! How do you like this marshmellow ideas for your wedding? 1. 2. Hot Chocolate 3. Marshmellow jar 4. Marshmellow pops...

Lisa, thursday 24-Nov-16 6 51
Rachelle
Decor in Edmonton
Rachelle, On November 22, 2016 at 14:41

Hey! so im looking for a company in edmonton that will do all the decor for our wedding reception. a company that will supply the decor, set up and take down. any idea?

Candace, wednesday 23-Nov-16 6 113
Emilie
How will your guest get home after the wedding?
Emilie, On November 15, 2016 at 17:05

Hey lovely ladies Natasha brought up a really interesting point last week when she started her discussion on Transportation. It's important to make sure that your guests make it home safe after your...

Lisa, tuesday 22-Nov-16 8 603
Emilie
3 songs for your first dance
Emilie, On November 10, 2016 at 16:05

Hi amazing brides-to-be Have you already found your first dance song? Here are 3 ideas I thought you might like Which one is your favourite? 1. Bruno Mars, "Marry You" Bruno Mars - Marry you 2....

Simone, tuesday 22-Nov-16 7 105
Emilie
Will your head table look like this?
Emilie, On October 27, 2016 at 10:05

Hi wonderful brides We all know a nicely put head table doesn't to be 100% traditional... This is how a formal head table looks like: Will your head table look like this? Image: Pinterest ...

Laura, monday 21-Nov-16 7 251
Emilie
7 lucky cake toppers in writing
Emilie, On September 26, 2016 at 10:23

Hi lovely brides and grooms If you had only a few words to describe how you see your wedding day, what would it be? Here are a few ideas of writings to put on your wedding cake Which one is your...

Cheryl, monday 21-Nov-16 3 190
Emilie
10 ideas to include silver to your wedding
Emilie, On September 12, 2016 at 12:19

Hi gorgeous brides-to-be! If you're going for an elegant style, a touch of silver is sure to enhance your style and matches perfectly other colours like, whites, pastel and cool colours like blue,...

Cheryl, monday 21-Nov-16 6 95
Chelsea
Christmas in july
Chelsea, On November 18, 2016 at 11:58

Hey lovely ladies! I was just watching four weddings and there was a bride who had a Christmas in July themed wedding! She ended up winning to! What are your thoughts on this theme...Do you think it...

Chelsea, monday 21-Nov-16 8 782
Melissa
My decoration plans!
Melissa, On November 18, 2016 at 21:27

I've been collecting ideas fro decorating our reception venue. The venue supplier single stem flowers in slim glass vases, but we want to add to that a bit! We will add more yellow flowers with a lot...

Melissa, monday 21-Nov-16 15 104
Emilie
5 wedding cupcakes
Emilie, On November 17, 2016 at 15:05

Hey brides and grooms! I love looking at all these cupcake pictures! These really make me hungry! Which ones are your favourites? 1. Bride and Groom 2. Cheesecake Cupcake 3. Cotton Candy 4. Floral...

Valerie, sunday 20-Nov-16 7 87
Emilie
6 maple syrup favours
Emilie, On November 18, 2016 at 11:05

Hi wonderful ladies Maple syrup is a wonderful tradition we have in our country. I love it! It can also make great very tasty favours Which idea is your favourite? 1. Small bottle 2. Long bottle 3....

Simone, sunday 20-Nov-16 5 508
Emilie
5 wedding cookies
Emilie, On November 18, 2016 at 15:05

HI wonderful brides If you could add a few cookies to your dessert table... Which ones would they be? Bride and groom cookies Different cookies Dipped Waffers Ring Cookies Mini Cake Cookies Which ones...

Cheryl, saturday 19-Nov-16 3 46
Emilie
Venue in the city or countryside?
Emilie, On November 17, 2016 at 17:05

Hi wonderful ladies Where is it best to celebrate your wedding? Will it be the city or the countryside? Image: Pinterest

Natasha, saturday 19-Nov-16 5 49
Simone
Wedding cakes vs. wedding cupcakes
Simone, On September 4, 2016 at 19:05

Hi everyone, I am thinking of getting either a wedding cake or wedding cupcakes for the reception. Does anyone know of any advantages or disadvantages for both? Thanks.

Simone, saturday 19-Nov-16 27 266
Samtam
Must have dance songs
Samtam, On November 18, 2016 at 15:52

Hello Brides and Grooms! I want to know what your "must have" dance songs are for your DJ! What are the songs that you will stop mid-conversation for and say "be right back!" so you can break it down...

Melissa, friday 18-Nov-16 16 127
Melissa
Wedding favours
Melissa, On October 6, 2016 at 08:59

Last night my Fiance and I were talking about the wedding favours- we had already decided on Yellow Heart cookies, two or three for each guest In paper bags stamped with "thank you". and he brought up...

Natasha, friday 18-Nov-16 30 306
Valerie
Parent dances
Valerie, On November 17, 2016 at 10:58

Hey ladies! I absolutely do not want to have a father-daughter dance (I'm not close with my dad and it feels forced and weird), but FH kind of wants to do a mother-son dance because then his mom can...

Valerie, friday 18-Nov-16 22 233
Donique
Popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones
Donique, On November 17, 2016 at 12:47

Hello, Has anyone incorporated a popcorn, cotton candy and/or snow cone machine in their wedding? Perhaps inbetween the reception and ceremony?

Emilie, friday 18-Nov-16 6 119

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