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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
5 whimsical wedding flower ideas
Emilie, On October 13, 2016 at 11:05

Hey romantic brides If you want to give a romantic whimsical touch to your wedding, adding these flowers ideas will definitely add the magical touch you're looking for. Which one is your favourite? 1....

Nelly, thursday 13-Oct-16 2 52
Vallerate
Only a space
Vallerate, On October 12, 2016 at 14:36

Why is it hard to get a space for reception without additional charges?

Emilie, thursday 13-Oct-16 4 51
Emilie
What's your favourite reception theme?
Emilie, On June 20, 2016 at 19:15

Morning ladies! Using a theme for your wedding can be really inspiring and fun way to plan your meals, and decorations for your reception! A theme can for instance represent who you are as a couple......

Simone, wednesday 12-Oct-16 5 83
Emilie
What seating style will you choose for your reception?
Emilie, On September 20, 2016 at 14:05

Hi lovely soon-to-weds! The way your tables are organized can change a lot about your reception. It can give it a warm and cozy feeling, or faciliate talking with your guests. Which one is your...

Alley, wednesday 12-Oct-16 33 304
Emilie
10 ideas for hockey themed wedding
Emilie, On October 12, 2016 at 08:05

Hey brides and grooms If hockey is somethign you both have in common and both means a lot to you... why not include some elements of your favourite sport into your wedding? Which ideas are your...

Fernando, wednesday 12-Oct-16 3 584
Emilie
Will you have a rehearsal dinner?
Emilie, On October 5, 2016 at 11:05

Hey brides and grooms The rehearsal dinner is a great way to have your families and bridal party get together before the big day. Will you have a rehearsal dinner? Image: Pinterest

Simone, tuesday 11-Oct-16 4 69
Emilie
10 ideas for recreation hall decor
Emilie, On October 5, 2016 at 09:05

Hey future newlyweds Ginela in the community came up with some great DIY ideas to decorate her recreation hall. I found her ideas quite inspiring and decided to find more ideas to share with you....

Melissa, tuesday 11-Oct-16 5 91
Emilie
8 reception chair ideas for the newlyweds
Emilie, On October 7, 2016 at 10:05

Hi future newlyweds You might be making sure that every guest has their own reserved seat for your wedding, but what about yours? Make your newlyweds seats special. Which one is your favourite? 1. 2....

Valerie, monday 10-Oct-16 6 80
Michele
Reception but i want my own catering
Michele, On October 7, 2016 at 12:02

Looking to find a rustic/vintage wedding reception but I can't seem to find anywhere that will allow me to have my own catering.. any suggestions? I would like it to be an outdoor/indoor wedding in a...

Emilie, monday 10-Oct-16 2 115
Heather
Caricaturist for entertainment?
Heather, On October 2, 2016 at 22:38

Has anyone ever heard of or been to a wedding that had a caricaturist for entertainment ?

Fernando, thursday 6-Oct-16 5 85
Emilie
What songs MUST play on your wedding day?
Emilie, On October 6, 2016 at 12:05

Hi future newlyweds Are you looking forward to the big celebrations!? I'm sure there must be a few songs you just can't wait to listen with your wedding party! What songs MUST play on your wedding...

Fernando, thursday 6-Oct-16 3 55
Emilie
10 ideas for a wedding in blue
Emilie, On September 13, 2016 at 10:53

Hi lovely ladies! There are so many ways to bring your "something blue" into your wedding. Here are a few ideas I thought I'd share with you to have different shades of blue Which one is you...

Cheryl, thursday 6-Oct-16 4 84
Emilie
10 wedding inpiration for outdoor lovers
Emilie, On September 29, 2016 at 10:05

Hey you outdoor sweethearts If you love being outside, doing outdoor acitvities and want to have the best times with your guests. How about integrating these ideas into your wedding? Which ideas would...

Kylie, thursday 6-Oct-16 3 76
Emilie
9 ideas to entertain kids at your wedding
Emilie, On October 3, 2016 at 16:05

Hey future brides and grooms The little ones can have just as much fun as the old ones at your wedding. Here are a few ideas to keep them entertained and mix everyone together Which one is your...

Jacklyn, wednesday 5-Oct-16 3 137
Emilie
How many tiers will your wedding cake have?
Emilie, On October 4, 2016 at 11:05

Hey beautiful soon-to-weds A reception without the traditional cake-cutting wouldn't be the same, but how high would you be ready to climb to cut that cake How many tiers will your wedding cake have?...

Simone, wednesday 5-Oct-16 15 98
Emilie
Who will sit at your head table?
Emilie, On August 24, 2016 at 16:05

Hi wonderful brides! Your head table is where your guests will be looking at during the reception. It's kind of like a big table that makes everyone in the room feel like they are sitting with you....

Simone, wednesday 5-Oct-16 2 184
Emilie
Would you have a food truck at your reception?
Emilie, On September 27, 2016 at 11:05

Hi wonderful soon-to-weds! There are so many different types of food truck that it can sometimes be hard to choose which one you would prefer to eat from. Would you have a food truck at your...

Emilie, wednesday 5-Oct-16 6 111
Maddy
Flowers with Pearls - Centerpieces Ideas
Maddy, On October 1, 2016 at 04:29

Hi community! Thanks to Simone for the great ideas i found different flower arrangement ideas for our centerpieces, our colour is silver and i decided to add a little bit of pink too. i'm thinking of...

Valerie, wednesday 5-Oct-16 8 113
Emilie
4 key questions to find the perfect venue
Emilie, On October 5, 2016 at 07:05

Hey brides and grooms It has come to my attention that many of you are currently looking for the right venue to celebrate your wedding, so I decided to write these 4 key questions to help you out. 1....

Emilie, wednesday 5-Oct-16 86
Camille
candy bar idea
Camille, On August 17, 2016 at 15:46

Hi! I find this ideas for a candy bar. I am getting married in september and our colours are navy blue and silver. I am thinking of doing something like this with our wedding cake. candy bar idea

Simone, tuesday 4-Oct-16 7 96
Emilie
Enchanting Table Decors for Summer
Emilie, On August 19, 2016 at 15:22

Hi wonderful summer brides! Summer is a wonderful time to plan an outdoor reception and bring natural elements to your table. Here my favourite most enchanting decor for this beautiful season of the...

Nelly, tuesday 4-Oct-16 1 101
Kira
is it essential to have a cake?
Kira, On June 27, 2016 at 17:23

I think I just found the best idea ever! I saw beautiful fruit arrangements and I definitely want to make that! I saw different ones where I could make different shapes like fruit bouquets and it...

Simone, monday 3-Oct-16 10 84
Rashna
colourful wedding cake designs
Rashna, On July 22, 2016 at 14:57

Hi community! I was looking for cake designs today to get a little inspired and wanted to share what I found with you guys. Our theme is indian because of my heritage and our colours our red and...

Melissa, monday 3-Oct-16 6 155
Valerie
Inviting the officiant to the reception
Valerie, On September 6, 2016 at 10:14

So it occurred to me that inviting the officiant (and his wife) to the reception would be the polite thing to do (heck he is marrying us! I think I can make room for 2 more). But my question is, do I...

Melissa, monday 3-Oct-16 6 177
Amanda
Let's talk cake!
Amanda, On September 30, 2016 at 06:30

What kind of cake do you ladies want? I really want red velvet with cream cheese frosting, however I'm not sure how popular that would be lol.. And what cake shake do you plan to have? I want round,...

Devon, sunday 2-Oct-16 6 72
Olivia
Menu or no menu
Olivia, On July 14, 2016 at 15:38

Hello fellow canadian brides! I see there are many of you giving your opinion in here and I love it! I was wondering since our catering is supposed to be a buffet, if we should still have a menu on...

Simone, sunday 2-Oct-16 9 105
Emilie
10 ideas of wedding flower arrangements
Emilie, On September 29, 2016 at 07:05

Hey brides and grooms There are plenty of different flower arrangements out there! Some are more simple, others more elaborated... Which ones are your favourite? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Which...

Simone, sunday 2-Oct-16 1 32
Emilie
5 types of dinner for your reception
Emilie, On August 4, 2016 at 14:37

Hi ladies! Your reception can be any way you want it to be! It can be a big dinner with a full course meal, small hors d'oeuvres served throughout the reception, or both!! What type of dinner will you...

Simone, saturday 1-Oct-16 5 131
Emilie
Different styles of chair decorations
Emilie, On September 1, 2016 at 09:59

Hi lovely brides-to-be! Every little detail counts in making your wedding unique and personnal. I found these ideas for you to personalize the chairs to your own taste. 1. 2. 3. 4. Which one do you...

Nelly, saturday 1-Oct-16 1 53
Emilie
What will be your father-daughter dance song?
Emilie, On October 1, 2016 at 09:05

Hi beautiful brides Is your father feeling somewhat emotional about you getting married? I'm sure he must be so proud of his little girl and that you're both looking forward to that special dance...

Nelly, saturday 1-Oct-16 1 67
Breanna
Separate vendors or venue with a package?
Breanna, On September 2, 2016 at 16:52

Hi, I have started looking at venues and am starting to think if it is better to hire a hall and then separate decorator and caterer or doing it at a venue with a package? Basically I am trying to do...

Simone, saturday 1-Oct-16 6 170
Emilie
At what time will be your reception?
Emilie, On August 4, 2016 at 12:28

Hey future brides!! Will you head to your reception right after the ceremony and run like Cinderella before the clock strikes midnight? At what time will be your reception?

Nelly, friday 30-Sep-16 2 48

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