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JonDuke · 02-05-2013, 05:48 PM

Has anyone ever had or heard of someone having a social in Calgary? I have a friend getting hitched in August and m considering throwing them one. Just not sure if it'll fly here.

For those of you who don't know, a wedding social is a very popular event in Manitoba (also called a Stag n Doe or Jack n Jill in Ontario). It's a fundraiser for the couples wedding.

Rent a community hall and buy a liquor license (or have it at a legion that will take care of booze sales), get a DJ, and invite your friends and family. Local businesses donate prizes that people buy tickets to try to win, 50/50 draw, and typically a big bottle(s) of booze draw, etc etc. They are pretty fun.

We did very well at ours, but it was held in Winnipeg. I would love to help my buddy cover the costs of his wedding by hosting a social for him and am wondering if anyone has experience with how it was received here.

Thanks!

02-05-2013, 05:48 PM	#1
JonDuke Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary Exp:	A Wedding Social in Calgary? Has anyone ever had or heard of someone having a social in Calgary? I have a friend getting hitched in August and m considering throwing them one. Just not sure if it'll fly here. For those of you who don't know, a wedding social is a very popular event in Manitoba (also called a Stag n Doe or Jack n Jill in Ontario). It's a fundraiser for the couples wedding. Rent a community hall and buy a liquor license (or have it at a legion that will take care of booze sales), get a DJ, and invite your friends and family. Local businesses donate prizes that people buy tickets to try to win, 50/50 draw, and typically a big bottle(s) of booze draw, etc etc. They are pretty fun. We did very well at ours, but it was held in Winnipeg. I would love to help my buddy cover the costs of his wedding by hosting a social for him and am wondering if anyone has experience with how it was received here. Thanks!