Discussions from Wedding reception

I'm looking for ideas that we can use for games at the reception. I'm not wanting *clinking* of the glasses to get the couple to kiss. My older brother and his wife did that you have to tell a story...

Our venue is an 18 hour drive from where we live. I do not have a lot of people coming from home, because the following weekend we are doing a reception here. The venue is beautiful, but from the road...

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...

At the end of our wedding we are wanting to have a car come and pick my then husband and myself up, but everywhere is quoting us very high because it is a minimum 3 hour time slot. Any suggestions? We...

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...

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...

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...

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...