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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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Bathroom Baskets
Tiffany, On August 31, 2022 at 11:48

Hello beautiful people!!! Just wondering if anyone did bathroom baskets and what you put in them? I am debating wether it is worth doing....I am on the fence. I know when I have attended weddings...

Emily, monday 10-Mar-25 19 263 2
Arianna
Wedding Favors?
Arianna, On July 25, 2023 at 16:48

Hi everyone! My friend is getting married in November and we are currently trying to decide on wedding favours. We are looking at working with a company that does customized beer labels and then doing...

Litter, saturday 8-Mar-25 7 138
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Djs!
Sammi, On March 1, 2025 at 11:56

Hi everyone! I’m getting married October 2025 and I’m looking for a DJ. I’m from London but my fiancé is from Barrie so we’re looking in those two cities. Can anyone recommend an amazing DJ?

Alex, monday 3-Mar-25 1 5
Peggy
Dance and drinks invitation wording?
Peggy, On June 25, 2018 at 10:46

So my fiancé has decided that he's started inviting people to the reception only (after dinner is done). I can't un-invite them, even though I think it's pretty uncouth to say "Hey, we can't afford to...

Yılmaz, friday 28-Feb-25 27 12,639
Paulina
Toronto set-up/take-down
Paulina, On February 25, 2025 at 11:53

Hi, I'm getting married at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, and am looking for someone or a team to help with set-up/take down. We would need help on September 27, 2025 at 9:30 am picking up flower...

Paulina, tuesday 25-Feb-25 7
Nicole
Anyone use S4?
Nicole, On January 28, 2025 at 11:39

Has anyone used s4 entertainment before for dj/mc services not just their audio visual package?? We have never seen them dj and im a bit apprehensive about it !!! Anyone to give honest and real...

Nicole, tuesday 28-Jan-25 6
julia.wyattsutherland
Open bar vs Toonie bar?
julia.wyattsutherland, On October 2, 2024 at 14:31

Hey! What are everyones thoughts on open bar vs toonie bars? Any advice?

Alex, saturday 11-Jan-25 5 74
Samantha
Prizes at Reception
Samantha, On November 5, 2024 at 19:59

My fiance and I are HUGE into games and trivia. We plan to incorporate this into our reception. We want to hand out a small prize to the winners. We plan to have 3 in total. We know this is...

Emmaava, wednesday 8-Jan-25 2 224
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Gambling packages
Slma, On September 2, 2019 at 11:09

We are having some table games at our reception like poker and black jack. My fiance and I thought it might be kind of fun to create little packages that our guests could buy, so for example...

Sturidtapan1972pelgb, thursday 5-Dec-24 5 458
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Separate dinner/dancing areas
Allyson, On October 30, 2024 at 13:34

Hi Everyone, I am in the midst of doing some wedding planning here and I am having a hard time sorting out the logistics of separate dinner/dancing areas. For context, we are getting married on our...

Hank, tuesday 12-Nov-24 1 61
April-Gayle
Venue Date Given Away
April-Gayle, On October 6, 2024 at 00:43

Hello lovelies, congrats to all who are engaged, wedding planning, currently celebrating their wedding or have finished! Need some feedback on a recent situation that just happened to me. So my fiance...

Leandra, friday 18-Oct-24 2 82
Brittany
Bar estimate
Brittany, On September 19, 2024 at 10:43

Hi everyone, How much should one estimate for open bar for roughly 45 people for 5 hours? I would like to do a cash bar but unfortunately the restraunt we booked at only does one master bill. I was...

Hank, friday 18-Oct-24 1 39
Kristina
Late night snacks
Kristina, On August 10, 2022 at 01:35

We are planning on serving late night food (e.g., sliders, flatbread, etc.) and can only pick two dishes. There are a few vegans in the group (like 4 out of 70) and I’m wondering what I should arrange...

Mockewpie, monday 7-Oct-24 6 125
Emily
Signature Cocktails
Emily, On August 29, 2022 at 16:48

Hi everyone! Now that I have gone to quite a few weddings this summer, I’ve loved seeing what everyone has created as their unique signature cocktails. What kind of signature drinks did you have/will...

Gechilsubtbal1983thi, monday 7-Oct-24 5 123
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First Dance As a Married Couple
Amanda, On June 18, 2024 at 21:38

Hello all Brides to be! What have you and your significant other chosen for your first dance song as a married couple?! It's always nice to see what everyone has picked My husband and I danced to...

Amanda, sunday 6-Oct-24 17 375
Kaytee
Wedding timeline
Kaytee, On August 23, 2017 at 12:49

What does everyone's timeline look like? I am trying to create ours and I am not sure if first dance should be BEFORE or AFTER the dinner. I feel like after, only because we are doing speeches before...

Kaytee, wednesday 25-Sep-24 24 211
BunnyBride
Table Space Help: Centrepiece vs. Entertainment (board Games)
BunnyBride, On January 17, 2019 at 14:41

Hi everyone! I have an odd question that I was hoping to brainstorm some solutions too. I am going to be DIYing centrepieces for the tables, but our entertainment is going to be bringing in board...

Doris, monday 16-Sep-24 7 121
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Let's Talk Centerpieces!
Amanda, On September 4, 2024 at 12:28

What are you centerpiece plans?! Are you going with a traditional floral arrangement, or exploring non-floral ideas?! Are the guest tables and head table going to be the same or different? Let's see...

Amanda, wednesday 4-Sep-24 70
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Suggestions for fun wedding games
Janet, On July 9, 2020 at 23:09

Hello all! Can you guys give some quick suggestions for really awkward and witty games for the bride and groom to make them play on their wedding reception in front of the guests? Also some...

Belinda, sunday 25-Aug-24 12 788 1
Alyssa
Inviting people to the ceremony/dance but not the dinner??
Alyssa, On November 21, 2019 at 18:40

We have a huge group of family/friends. Our guest list is currently at 155 guests and our venue only holds 150! We have ANOTHER 70 we would love to invite but the cost of a wedding for 220 guests is...

Danielle, sunday 25-Aug-24 11 3,001 1
Kattrina
Photobooth/photo Guest book
Kattrina, On August 1, 2024 at 11:41

Hello! I am thinking of doing a photo guest book with a polaroid camera. Did you find this got to be expensive after providing all the film? We will have close to 200 guests.

Hank, thursday 15-Aug-24 1 25
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Wedding Furniture Rentals
Hank, On October 13, 2021 at 16:49

How many people are renting extra furniture from external vendors? Sometimes the venue comes with chiavari chairs but others, the default chairs at a venue might be too plain (like the white plastic...

Brenda, wednesday 14-Aug-24 6 93
Sarah
Seating arrangements... are there rules?
Sarah, On February 20, 2023 at 16:13

Hi We're now at the point that we're starting to get some RSVPs in for the wedding and we're discussing table assignments. We have to coordinate people from 2 families, speaking 3 different...

Chad, saturday 3-Aug-24 10 1,246
Jessica
Late night limo pick-up?
Jessica, On September 12, 2022 at 13:13

Hi all, What is your plan for your ride home after your wedding? Are you having a limo service or private car pick up you? Cab? Our limo service charges $250 to pick us up at 1:00am and to drop...

Gurilidast1978enquih, tuesday 23-Jul-24 6 211
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All about catering - Name your serving style!
Amanda, On September 18, 2023 at 18:59

Hello Everyone! Lets talk about food, glorious food! What serving style have you chosen for your wedding dinner? Plated? Buffet? Family style? Cocktail style? Name Your Serving Style!

Amanda, wednesday 10-Jul-24 17 117
Natasha
Guys ... i'm sick of photo booths
Natasha, On January 14, 2019 at 11:47

Having been too about a dozen weddings over the last year and a half I gotta say I'm OVER photo booths. Most of the time the picture quality sucks, the props are annoying, you can get stuck in several...

Tim, monday 24-Jun-24 16 1,308
Jamie
Wine bottle ticket/voucher per table?
Jamie, On April 29, 2024 at 21:33

Hello, My wedding is in 4 weeks, and I need ideas on how to phrase a Wine bottle voucher/ ticket I was thinking of "Redeem for a bottle of wine" ? Does that sound right? I couldn't find any sample, I...

Hank, wednesday 19-Jun-24 3 129
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Sweetheart or Head Table?
Amanda, On March 20, 2024 at 23:38

What's your seating style? Will you and your fiance be sitting at a sweetheart table just for the two of you? Or will you sit with your whole wedding party at a head table? My husband and I decided to...

CASSEY, saturday 15-Jun-24 20 478
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Alcohol
Camilla, On June 11, 2024 at 13:43

Hi guys! My fiancé and i are supplying the booze for our wedding but we aren't drinkers so we aren't sure what's popular. What kind of coolers and beers would you guys recommend? Thanks

Hank, friday 14-Jun-24 1 25
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No Receiving Line - Help with collecting gifts/giving out favors
Danielle, On June 10, 2024 at 15:11

Hi All, We've opted out of doing a receiving line at our wedding due to time constraints. As traditional Italians, this is very new/different for my partner and I. Given that our bridal party will...

Julie, wednesday 12-Jun-24 2 37
Carleigh
Best Guestbook material?
Carleigh, On June 6, 2024 at 11:24

Hi all! For our guestbook we decided to do a wall print that will hang in our house as opposed to an album. I am wondering if anyone has experience with the best material to do this with where people...

Hank, saturday 8-Jun-24 1 107
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How Many Cake Tiers?!
Amanda, On May 7, 2024 at 12:38

Are you stacking your wedding cake sky high or do you love the clean look of a single tier?! Or are you and you future spouse switching it up with different delicious desserts like donuts, cupcakes or...

Morgan, wednesday 29-May-24 15 156 1

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