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I booked a venue and put down a $2000 deposit only a week after I got engaged. However, we are having a 15 month engagement and since then my wedding vision has changed. I stumbled upon a...

What are some questions to ask when seeing a venue??? We are going to see a place in a few weeks, Im super excited but i want to make sure we don't overlook anything!

Hi everybody! Hope you're week has been splendid! We're on a really tight budget of about $5000 and our family is so big! We've got around 150 people on our guest list... For all you negative...

The chairs that come with my venue are HIDEOUS. So casual and cheap looking. Not at all what we are looking for. I want dark wooden or golden chiavari chairs instead. We have around 150 guests, so...

I have to send in the timeline set up but I'm not sure how much time is appropriate for coctails, dinner, cut the cake, bridal dance etc. Ceremony starts at 5pm. All help appreciated.

My fiancé and I are having our wedding reception at our church in Watsonville, CA. However, I want to hold our ceremony in a natural setting. Does anyone have any suggestions for venues, rental homes,...

Any brides from NJ who can help a girl out? Why oh why can I not find those hidden gems? Those diamonds hidden far far away from wedding vendors? Gems that don't start at $10,000? All I want...

Hi! I'm in need of a venue. Location: Westchester NY and looking to spend no more than 8G. Any suggestions?

Hi there, Very new to Wedding Wire so a big hello! I am just starting the process of planning our fall 2018 wedding in NYC. And it is indeed expensive! Just trying to figure out whether to go for an...

Hi all! What are your thoughts on serving coffee and hot tea at your reception? Do you think it's a waste? Is it essential? We are, of course, having an open bar with an array of wine/beer/liquor...

My FH and I have decided to get married in March of 2019. We have already decided on a venue and are going to book it within the next few weeks. Our theme/colors are going to be rustic which means a...

I would like opinions on if a buffet style or plated food works better

Is there any way to find a venue in Dallas that isn't crazy expensive. I'm having the hardest time.

How do you do it? My biggest concern is the reception venue because where we live, many places book 2 years out, and most places aren't big enough. Without inviting a single family friend or personal...

My fh is still trying to figure out what to get our gents. What did you guys do? Looking for inspiration!

Hey girls, I am completely new to this and from reading it I notice how helpful you all are. I am looking for affordable venues that won't cost me 23k like all the ones I have looked into. Ideas?

I know many of my fiance's friends are not dancers and am trying to come up with fun activities to do in addition to the DJ. My sister suggested a mechanical bull or a bounce house. I would like...

We can't decide. I think 12/13/14 he thinks 1/5/15 both equally cute and memorable... Opinions?

So we are getting married outside. The venue is gorgeous but SUPER plain. We were wanting to do some sort of backdrop for the ceremony but can't seem to find anywhere to rent, or any that are DIY....

I got engaged on July 6th and I'm already stressing about a venue. I always pictured my wedding outdoors in a very open space (like a wide open garden or mountain or by a lake). I live at the Jersey...