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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
What food would you serve for a brunch wedding?
Emilie, On November 9, 2016 at 07:05

Hi amazing brides-to-be! The most delicious food in the world is served during breakfast... in my opinion What food would you serve for a brunch wedding? 1. Appetizers 2. Quiche, Bacon, Fruits 3....

Cheryl, wednesday 9-Nov-16 2 134
Emilie
Ready for wedding brunch?
Emilie, On November 9, 2016 at 07:18

Good morning lovely ladies!! Today I just wanted to fill the community with loads of ideas for a wedding brunch! It's delicious, it's a different way to hold your reception and you can even use this...

Valerie, wednesday 9-Nov-16 3 239
Chelsea
Having a dj
Chelsea, On November 7, 2016 at 15:18

I am having a DJ at my wedding but I get that some people are on budgets and would rather do their own music to save money...What will you be doing at your wedding for music. I recently went to a...

Melissa, tuesday 8-Nov-16 5 87
Emilie
8 cute wedding cocktail ideas
Emilie, On November 8, 2016 at 14:05

Hi lovely ladies Drinks might just need a little bit of colour to have the perfect touch for your wedding! Which one is your favourite? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. My favourite are the flower ice cubes!...

Melissa, tuesday 8-Nov-16 4 56
Emilie
Full dinner or cocktail reception?
Emilie, On November 7, 2016 at 13:05

Hi wonderful brides The options for food are endless... you could go for literally anything decent as long as you make sure to tell your guests before hand What will you go for? Full dinner or...

Chelsea, tuesday 8-Nov-16 4 87
Emilie
Masterpiece Wedding Cakes. Which one is your favourite?
Emilie, On November 2, 2016 at 17:05

Hi wonderful brides These wedding cakes are true masterpieces!! Which one is your favourite? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Which one is your favourite? Will your wedding cake also have a very special design? ***...

Valerie, monday 7-Nov-16 7 68
Emilie
Low-Cost Wedding: Location
Emilie, On October 31, 2016 at 07:05

Hi wonderful brides Looking for the perfect location can be quite difficult when you're watching closely on your budget. Which location would you choose for a low-cost wedding? 1. Backyard 2. Park 3....

Valerie, monday 7-Nov-16 4 506
Emilie
Wedding Dress Cake. Pass or Fail?
Emilie, On October 13, 2016 at 10:05

Hey lovely brides Your wedding cake could be just any design you want it to be... even a wedding dress!! How do you like this wedding dress cake? Pass or Fail? Would you have one like this for your...

Rosemarie, monday 7-Nov-16 16 159
Emilie
Round or rectangular tables?
Emilie, On November 4, 2016 at 08:05

Hi amazing community! There's so much you can do to set up your space at your reception! How will be the tables at your reception? Round or rectangular? Images: Pinterest

Cheryl, saturday 5-Nov-16 3 87
Emilie
Wedding Cake. Vote for your favourite flavour!
Emilie, On November 3, 2016 at 14:05

Hi wonderful brides-to-be Here's a list of the most popular wedding cake flavours 1. Red Velvet 2. Chocolate 3. Lemon 4. Vanilla 5. Carrot Vote for your favourite! *** Images: Pinterest, Giphy.com ...

Cheryl, saturday 5-Nov-16 6 70
Emilie
Buffet or Plated Dinner?
Emilie, On November 3, 2016 at 07:05

Hi wonderful brides You can have any type of dinner you want! But if you had to choose the best, what woud it be? Buffet or Plated Dinner? Images: Pinterest

Cheryl, saturday 5-Nov-16 4 86
Emilie
What would you serve for late-night snacks?
Emilie, On November 4, 2016 at 10:05

Hi wonderful ladies If you're planning on a late-night reception, here's a little something to make sure you won't get hungry What would you serve for late-night snacks? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Which one is...

Samtam, friday 4-Nov-16 2 82
K
Venues & caterers in vancouver
Karen, On October 31, 2016 at 22:43

Hello ! So I know this is suppose to not be stressful but i'm starting to freak out a bit. We recently found our venue at UBC boathouse. I am the type of person to always second doubt myself and not...

Samtam, friday 4-Nov-16 3 164
Chelsea
Mother/son dance
Chelsea, On October 26, 2016 at 17:43

Hey everyone! Just wondering some ideas for mother/son dance for my fiance and his mom. His mom had a stroke a few years ago and almost didn't make it through. She is now paralyzed on her right side...

Chelsea, thursday 3-Nov-16 7 172
Emilie
5 dessert ideas for the kids
Emilie, On November 2, 2016 at 16:05

Hey future brides If you want to do a little something special for the kids at your wedding, how about a special treat? Which one is your favourite? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Will you have a special dessert for...

Simone, thursday 3-Nov-16 3 62
Emilie
6 wedding ideas with cherry blossoms
Emilie, On November 3, 2016 at 06:22

Hi lovely ladies Rccdf had this great idea of using cherry blossoms for her wedding and I found it very inspiring for an elegant wedding in pink. How do you like the idea? Which one is your favourite?...

Samtam, thursday 3-Nov-16 5 155
Nicole
Buffet, plated dinner, or cocktail style?
Nicole, On November 2, 2016 at 15:46

What are the pros and cons of each of these styles of service? Both my fiance and I are young, so I'd like to do something more youthful than a plated meal, but still have elegance. I'm debating...

Emilie, thursday 3-Nov-16 16 318
Emilie
5 kids table ideas
Emilie, On October 31, 2016 at 06:05

Hey future brides Are you a grown kid? I definitely am and all these kids tables idea just make me want to play, so I'm sure the kids at your wedding are going to love these ideas too! What...

Simone, wednesday 2-Nov-16 1 122
Emilie
8 ideas in wine and orange
Emilie, On November 2, 2016 at 08:20

Hi wonderful brides Jess in the community had this wonderful idea to use wine and orange as her wedding colours. I found these ideas for her and thought we could share some more to help her out! Which...

Valerie, wednesday 2-Nov-16 3 50
Emilie
Harry Potter Wedding Theme
Emilie, On November 1, 2016 at 12:05

Hi wonderful ladies If you're a Harry Potter fan like I am... There are so many ideas you can take from his magical world to bring into yours for your special day! Which ones are your favourite? 1. 2....

Samtam, tuesday 1-Nov-16 5 155
Emilie
If you were to get married on Halloween...
Emilie, On October 26, 2016 at 16:05

Hey brides and grooms Halloween is kind of scary... and might not be your first choice for a happy marriage. But maybe these images will make you change your mind What inspirations would you use for...

Chelsea, monday 31-Oct-16 3 93
Georgie
Music at your reception
Georgie, On October 28, 2016 at 14:34

Hey ladies, I'm curious to see what playlists you guys will have during your reception? I have a nice mixture of some classic 60's hits (The Doors, The Beatles, etc.), as well as some modern acoustic...

Melissa, monday 31-Oct-16 3 114
Emilie
Icy wedding cake or naked cake?
Emilie, On September 7, 2016 at 09:14

Hi wonderful brides! Wedding cakes are such an art! While the past few years, baker shows were all about the art of icing, this year, with the naked cake, it's the inside that really counts. What will...

Chelsea, sunday 30-Oct-16 6 112
Emilie
How would rate this cake? Zebra Cake
Emilie, On October 28, 2016 at 09:05

Hey gorgeous brides I thought I would make you discover a new baking trend for your next cake tasting experience: The Zebra Cake On a scale of 1 to 10. How would you rate this cake? Would you like to...

Simone, friday 28-Oct-16 4 49
Emilie
Intimate or Big Reception?
Emilie, On October 7, 2016 at 11:05

Hi future newlyweds Some people choose to have either a small reception but a big ceremony or vice versa. What will be your case? Intimate or big wedding reception?

Chelsea, friday 28-Oct-16 9 72
Fernando
Thinking of having a slideshow
Fernando, On October 7, 2016 at 09:22

I am thinking about having a slideshow at our wedding and I'm going through tons of photographs, how many should we use? How far back do we go? We have been dating for 8 years. Do we use only pictures...

Melissa, thursday 27-Oct-16 17 209
J
Minesing hall
Jenn, On October 26, 2016 at 13:47

Just wondering if anyone has gotten married at the Minesing Hall? My reception is booked there but I haven't seen it yet as I live far away and hoping to see it in November. Thanks

Emilie, thursday 27-Oct-16 1 64
Georgie
Best man seated at family table with/without +1?
Georgie, On October 26, 2016 at 11:23

Hey guys! Just working on my table arrangements. I have two long tables with 15 guests at each. Table 1 is Bride & Groom, the wedding party and family. Table 2 are our friends. However, one of the...

Emilie, thursday 27-Oct-16 10 84
Emilie
Wedding favours: Yes or no?
Emilie, On September 15, 2016 at 13:05

Hi brides and grooms! Wedding favours are not obligatory on your big day, but your guest will appreciate alot a little gift to remember your wedding forever So, what de you think? Wedding favors: Yes...

Chelsea, wednesday 26-Oct-16 8 100
Chelsea
Invitation reception only
Chelsea, On October 19, 2016 at 12:04

We have guests we are only inviting to the dance part of the reception. Is there other brides doing this? Any idea's or suggestions for wording to use. I did up a quick example of what I could do but...

Melissa, wednesday 26-Oct-16 19 502
Kaytee
Barn weddings
Kaytee, On October 22, 2016 at 17:45

We are looking for a barn/rustic type venue. So far we have contacted Prairie Gardens, Lions Garden and Old Timers' Cabin. Are we missing any? We will have 120 - 135 people so need something a little...

Christine, wednesday 26-Oct-16 15 378
Emilie
10 ideas for a barn wedding decor
Emilie, On October 25, 2016 at 11:50

Hi wonderful brides Forget about the old ideas you might have about getting married in a barn, it's a chic and elegant as much as it keeps its warm and rustic feel Which ideas are your favourite? 1....

Cheryl, wednesday 26-Oct-16 5 86

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