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Elly

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Food and Catering: How Did You Choose?
Elly in Wedding Reception, on July 24, 2024 at 10:58 PM

One of the most important aspects of planning a wedding is determining what food will be served. I am curious to know how everyone selected their meal options and who catered your wedding? I also...

John, Apr 7, 2026 9 1,076
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Three Way Wedding Faceoff: DJ vs. Live Musician(s) vs. Live Band
Elly in Community Conversations, on May 21, 2024 at 2:09 AM

Music is essential to weddings in establishing the mood. This post is here as a guide with considerations. Ultimately the choice is yours, and you are encouraged to weigh in! Category 1: DJ Today’s...

Michelle, May 22, 2024 1 541
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Requesting Help from White Wine Aficionados
Elly in Wedding Reception, on July 21, 2023 at 12:59 PM

Hello! I am a bit out of my element since I rarely drink, but, I wanted to provide a white wine option for my guests. Any advice on what would pair well with our food is sincerely appreciated....

Caitlin, Aug 2, 2023 8 509
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Trouble With Registry Phrasing/verbiage
Elly in Etiquette and Advice, on February 22, 2023 at 3:26 AM

Hello Wedding Wire! I am in a little bit of a dilemma (and please excuse the length of the post): My fiancé and I have been together for several years and we are having a destination wedding (wedding...

Kimberly, Feb 23, 2023 2 235
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Christian Brides: What Readings Did You Pick for Your Wedding?
Elly in Wedding Ceremony, on January 9, 2023 at 7:06 AM

Hello to my Sisters in Christ, My wedding will not be in a church, but it is important to me that it reflects Biblical values and truth. As much as Paul's letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians...

Angela, Jan 10, 2023 1 602
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Couples getting married on August 27, 2023
Elly in Planning, on March 20, 2022 at 7:27 PM

Hello Date Twins of 2023! Just wanted to wish you all well, and maybe see why you picked to have your wedding on a Sunday rather than the typical Saturday. (My date changed a few times). -Elly

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Indecisive About bm Colors
Elly in Wedding Attire, on July 29, 2022 at 5:59 PM

I am a bit unsure about going the traditional route of picking one dress color for all my bridesmaids, or being more fashion-forward by mixing and matching the colors. Currently stuck between spice...

Rosebud, Aug 19, 2022 10 458
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What Kind of Long Veil?
Elly in Wedding Attire, on March 20, 2022 at 5:42 PM

I have a case of indecisive "bridal brain" when it comes to picking a veil. I love cathedral veils, and can't imagine not wearing one. The trouble is picking a cathedral style veil that has a lace...

Lav, Mar 20, 2022 5 640 5
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Help! Sunday Wedding Ideas & Timeline
Elly in Planning, on March 17, 2022 at 7:09 AM

Hello Wedding Wire! I am interested to know your thoughts for planning a wedding on a Sunday. I had originally wanted our wedding to be on a Saturday, but this would have driven up costs in the...

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Accommodate Officiant?
Elly in Etiquette and Advice, on January 22, 2022 at 8:32 AM

This one in a little tricky, and I would like to know everyone's thoughts: My officiant is a friend of mine who is active duty and serves on the other side of the country. Most of our guests will be...

Jacks, Jan 23, 2022 6 1,164
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How Did You Select Your Dj?
Elly in Planning, on January 14, 2022 at 6:15 PM

I am narrowing down my selection of DJs, and I have done the following: -Scoured over reviews -Spoken to the DJs personally and found how they became DJs and ran their businesses. -Went over what kind...

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Friday vs. Sunday Wedding- Help!!
Elly in Planning, on January 1, 2022 at 5:44 AM

As my fiancé and I have been planning, we noticed that costs are quickly rising due to inflation, and this is affecting our vendors in terms of pricing and availability. As a result, we are back to...

Elly, Jan 5, 2022 16 704 1
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Transforming Your Venue Space
Elly in Style and Décor, on August 20, 2021 at 3:48 AM

Brides of Wedding Wire, how did you, your planner, family, or "team" transform your venue space to fit your vision? What did you use as inspiration? Did you stay in budget? Pictures please!

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What's the weather out there?
Elly in Arizona Planning, on May 9, 2021 at 6:18 AM

I am looking at venues in Arizona since my fiancé and I love the state (but don't currently reside there due to our jobs). We want to take into consideration what the weather is typically like in the...

Elly, Jul 16, 2021 9 486
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Who has hired a wedding planner?
Elly in Community Conversations, on April 27, 2021 at 4:54 PM

As of now, my fiancé and I are doing our wedding planning two years in advance (career and college considerations) and are seriously considering hiring a wedding planner. I am curious to know who here...

Lynnie, Apr 28, 2021 4 647
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Advice: Abusive Mother & Enabling Father
Elly in Family and Relationships, on March 19, 2021 at 4:28 PM

First and foremost: The subject of marriage and discussing a wedding has come up with my boyfriend. He has seen my family dynamic for almost a decade and has been with me through some very turbulent...

Kimberly, Mar 20, 2021 8 1,346 1
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