Discussions from Wedding reception

A friend has suggested that I look into hiring someone to take down the chairs and gazebo decor after the ceremony and then have them come to the reception and clear dishes and garbage discreetly.Is...

Hey folks! I was wondering how people feel about the bride or groom showing off a talent (singing, dancing, etc.). I've been to weddings where it felt cringey and self-indulgent and want to avoid that...

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...

I know all the options... food, little trinkets with something written on them, a donation in lieu of favours... Just wondering what people are ACTUALLY doing. Wedding is June 2026 in Woodstock,...

So I really want something unique for our guestbook. But it's just under a week till the wedding and we still haven't settled on anything. Suggestions from you lovely ladies??

I found that once I started planning that there are so many styles to weddings. Glamorous, rustic, chic, romantic, bohemian, Gothic....so many choices it can really get overwhelming. We have always...

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...

WINOS!!! What wines are you picking for the reception? Whats everybody's price range? I want to keep ours at $15/bottle or less. We're going to a friend's cabin for the long weekend and our...

Not everyone is a great public speaker - or is the best judge at which stories are "wedding appropriate"! That combined with the pressure of giving a funny, touching, and creative wedding toast can...

Hello, I’m just wondering if anyone has done a wedding at home and has any tips / tricks. We’ve changed things so many times due to covid. We want to just get married already so we are planning to get...

Hi All, Trying to find an inexpensive card box idea. I like the acrylic box idea but they seem pricey and what would we do with it after? Don't want a dust collector. Also like the glass box idea as...

I'm wondering what people think of lawn games? I'm debating renting some for my cocktail hour.. However, do people find them worth renting / making: are they used or end up ignored, do people think...

Is there such a thing as a bring your own food wedding ( well I mean I have alot of Amazing cooks in the family that to save some money I would rather buy food and then cook it at home then bring it...

Hello beautiful people! What are your thoughts about having a wedding dress and a reception dress? I thought it might be a good idea to have a different, cheaper dress for the reception so I can...

What music have you chosen for your reception?! Grand Entrance : Let's Get It Started by The Black Eyed Peas First Dance : Amazed by Lonestar Father/Daughter Dance : My Little Girl by Tim McGraw...

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...

One thing I am really excited about for my wedding is the dance with my dad at the reception. We have always been close, and since I am his only daughter of 4 kids, I know how excited he is to walk me...

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!

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

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...

Our wedding ceremony/reception is in one place. Our package includes a pianist for the ceremony and/or cocktail hour. FH wants the DJ during the cocktail hour but I say, does it matter?? Not like...

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...

Hey everyone! I was at a wedding last week and the couple had baskets of flip flops for the girls, and boy did my feet love that idea! I was thinking of doing the same but I wasn't sure how many of...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...