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Wedding After Party?? What’re you doing after wedding?
A. in Wedding Reception, on February 3, 2018 at 8:36 PM

Hi all! My wedding will end at approx 10pm - some think that’s too early, but it’s what will be booked. Wondering if anyone is doing an after party, going to a local wine bar, etc after their wedding?...

Kathy, Aug 6, 2023 32 5,954
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Alcohol for 130 guests?
A. in Wedding Reception, on January 28, 2019 at 4:50 PM

Hi everyone, I need to know how much alcohol to purchase for my wedding, around 130 guests. We will have an open bar, serving wine, liquor and beer. We are also having 2 signature cocktails. I can't...

Daniel, Jul 4, 2023 6 4,832 1
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Freelance makeup artist?
A. in Hair and Makeup, on April 2, 2018 at 8:44 PM

Does anyone know of any freelance or just in general cheap makeup/hair artists in the Long Island, NYC/Brooklyn area? Thanks!

Michael, Apr 12, 2022 22 954
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Eucalyptus Bunch?
A. in Wedding Reception, on May 23, 2018 at 8:30 PM

Hi all, I am going to have 18 tables at my wedding. Florists are giving me quotes for a "bunch" of eucalyptus. I need eucalyptus on each table for decor. How many bunches will be good for a wedding of...

Jacks, Jan 22, 2022 6 2,193
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David’s Bridal? Yay or Nay?
A. in Wedding Attire, on January 18, 2018 at 8:59 PM

Hi ladies! I’m planning on purchasing my dress at David’s Bridal, but have been hearing mixed reviews. Any advice?

Christina, Apr 29, 2021 73 1,711
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Wedding Album - best/high quality album?
A. in Married Life, on July 17, 2019 at 9:23 PM

Hi! So got married, woo! The pictures are high quality, but when uploaded to Shutterfly, etc, the pictures get blurry and lose quality, like they are rendered or compressed. I want the pictures...

Frankie19, Jul 18, 2019 5 204 1
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830pm dinner?
A. in Wedding Reception, on April 7, 2019 at 11:33 AM

Hi all, So currently working on my timeline - with all going on, looks like dinner will begin at 8:30pm. Cocktail hour is from 6-7. We are having a latin band and they won't be done until 8:30pm. DJ...

Danielle, Apr 8, 2019 11 205
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nyc Officiant?
A. in Wedding Ceremony, on December 4, 2018 at 8:41 PM

Hi all! any recommendations for cheaper NYC officiants? Not looking to go over $250. Thanks

Kari, Mar 19, 2019 5 106
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Alcohol for Signature Drinks?
A. in Wedding Reception, on March 5, 2019 at 3:28 PM

Hi all! need some help - we are having 2 signature drinks. One is a Moscow Mule and the other is a modern mimosa twist. We are having around 130 guests and have no idea how much alcohol/juice to buy...

Mandy, Mar 5, 2019 2 93
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No garter removal, but throw it?!
A. in Wedding Reception, on February 28, 2019 at 9:36 PM

Hi all! so we aren’t doing a garter removal. would it be weird if future hubby still throws the garter for the toss? or would it be weird since no one saw it being removed?

Jolie, Mar 1, 2019 6 134
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Bridesmaids robes
A. in Planning, on February 21, 2019 at 3:16 PM

Hi everyone! I just purchased over $200 worth of bridesmaids robes, do brdes usually give this as a gift by itself or do you add on another gift on top of this gift? We are on a tight budget...

Sophie, Feb 21, 2019 6 209
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Boho Bridal Accessories?
A. in Wedding Attire, on February 2, 2019 at 2:56 PM

Hi all! Where can I find boho bridal accessories, especially necklaces, that aren't on Etsy and super pricey?!

Jeanelle, Feb 4, 2019 5 99
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Couples getting married on Jun 1, 2019 in New York
A. in New York Planning, on January 13, 2018 at 10:31 AM

Hi June 1, 2019, ladies! What's your venue/location?

Tracey & Dr. Julian, Oct 19, 2018 15 207
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Fake Candles? Help!
A. in Do It Yourself, on September 16, 2018 at 1:22 PM

Hi all! So our venue won't allow us to use real candles (booo). I need suggestions for real looking "fake" candles that won't break the budget, specifically the "flicker" types of candles. THANK YOU!...

Amanda, Sep 29, 2018 14 257
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Valet? Head Count? Tacky?!
A. in Planning, on September 25, 2018 at 9:42 PM

Hi all! So we are offering valet services for our day, and it will be complimentary to our guests. We have over 125 guests coming to the wedding, and would like a "head count" of who will utilize the...

DC Wife 10.27.18, Sep 26, 2018 13 252
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Haaalp! Funny wedding vows, funny officiant speech?
A. in Wedding Ceremony, on September 8, 2018 at 2:29 PM

Hey everyone! We want a non-religious and not so serious ceremony. We want our guests to laugh. Thankfully, our officiant is a jokester (naturally) - we just need ideas! Anyone else do a non...

Cuoghi, Sep 8, 2018 5 4,125
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Cocktail hour? bustle, marriage license, pictures
A. in Wedding Reception, on September 5, 2018 at 10:44 PM

Hi all, I know most people sign the marriage license after the ceremony, and then bride gets her bustle fixed. Was wondering how long it took you to change bustle, sign license and take family...

FutureStephD, Sep 6, 2018 10 319
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Plan b Wedding Guests?
A. in Planning, on July 25, 2018 at 3:55 PM

Hi all! Wondering how to address Plan B Wedding Guests? AKA people to invite if your main guest list people cannot make the wedding? We have about 10 people to invite in the case where a few of the...

AQuixoticBride, Aug 2, 2018 40 854
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Hyphenated last name?
A. in Family and Relationships, on July 30, 2018 at 5:59 PM

Hi all, how do you deal w/ judgement regarding wanting to hyphenate your last name?

Daria, Jul 31, 2018 18 350
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Makeup Artist and Hair Etiquette?
A. in Planning, on July 28, 2018 at 10:05 AM

Hi all, So i'm having makeup/hair artist work on 7 women the day of my wedding. Makeup and hair will start around 10am. Do we provide breakfast/drinks for the artists? (i'm leaning towards yes), but...

Kendra, Jul 28, 2018 9 339
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