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Lauren
Mother/groom Dance Songs
Lauren, on May 16, 2024 at 12:34 PM

My fiancé is struggling to pick a song or find one he loves to dance to with his mom at our wedding. Any great songs you have all heard or would recommend? Thanks!

Marie, Jun 1, 2024 3 66
Crystal
Unique Guest Book Ideas
Crystal, on May 9, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Are you doing something unique and fun for a guest book? What are some of the best ideas you have seen?

finallyforever24, May 31, 2024 13 665 2
Michelle
Cake/desserts: what was the ratio you ordered?
Michelle, on May 14, 2024 at 10:25 PM

Assuming that you are ordering a good tasting cake/dessert and not something that is from an incompetent bakery or is all around bad. Compared to the number of guests, did you order not enough, just...

Lauren, May 17, 2024 5 75
Sarah
Tasting Menu
Sarah, on June 7, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Hi everyone, Having a destination wedding & a tasting in July. Anyone have advice/tips when choosing menu. Plates or buffet & how to choose food! There’s got to be a strategy to this right?

Veronica, Yesterday at 6:54 AM 3 63
Elizabeth
Casino gaming tables at the reception?
Elizabeth, on September 19, 2019 at 5:38 PM

What do y'all think of having casino gaming tables at the reception? Not many of our guests are big dancers; they'll sit and appreciate music, but not dance. Plus, all of my finance's family members...

GigangrxJack, Jun 7, 2024 12 1,843
Savannah
Need help brainstorming a unique experience
Savannah, on June 4, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Hello to the sharp thinkers out there- I need your help! I am having a relatively non-traditional wedding, and I need to find some kind of experience or activity to really tie the whole thing...

LM, Jun 7, 2024 4 82
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Need some input! No dj at reception? Good or bad?
Megan, on June 5, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Hi, we are struggling with the idea of having a DJ. We will be non traditional, no public ceremony, no parent dances, no cake cutting. Essnetially all the extra things you need a DJ for beyond playing...

Veronica, Jun 7, 2024 7 92
Cbms08
Help cant decide on colors
Cbms08, on April 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM

I am not sure what to do...I have fucsia bridesmaid dresses and navy tux. But unsure of what colord to do the wedding decore...

Azra, Jun 7, 2024 5 109
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Navy and Champagne Reception
Maria, on May 24, 2024 at 8:28 PM

Hello! I am planning a wedding for October 2024. Our colors will be navy and champagne. If you used those colors, can I please see some reception pictures? We are deciding on table decor and could use...

Azra, Jun 7, 2024 3 50
Michelle
Dance floor props?
Michelle, on June 3, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Do you have a favorite type of item? Or do you prefer to skip them?

Pat, Jun 5, 2024 3 37
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Food truck
Marissa, on January 2, 2018 at 8:55 AM

Hello!! We are planning on having a food truck at our wedding. We wanted a less expensive way to provide great, unique food for our guests. Just wondering if anyone has every done that before and how...

Abbey, Jun 4, 2024 19 3,903
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Mexican Food
Jorie, on February 5, 2019 at 8:34 PM

Has anyone ever had Mexican food at their reception? It is my favorite and I really want to have it. I am worried it will look tacky. I am thinking I can "fancy" up the buffet with some glass bowls,...

Eliana, Jun 4, 2024 18 5,938
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birdy grey shiny satin
MrsS2024, on May 29, 2024 at 9:44 AM

Help! Does anyone have personal pictures or advice about the shiny satin material from Birdy Grey? I ordered swashes, but it’s hard to tell from a small square fabric, and I absolutely love the way it...

Veronica, May 31, 2024 4 40
Lauren
Plastic Drinkware
Lauren, on May 30, 2024 at 12:25 PM

We are providing all the glassware for the bartending service. We decided on plastic because we don't want broken glass/accidents as we've seen at weddings we've attended and with 175 guests, it's...

Cece, May 31, 2024 3 82
Tionna
Destination Wedding
Tionna, on May 18, 2024 at 12:20 AM

Hiii hope all is well with everyone. Have any of you had a destination wedding? If so what should be expected. Pros, Cons. Also where did you have the reception after the ceremony. We’re having a...

Michelle, May 31, 2024 6 100
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Dj's
Barb, on May 27, 2024 at 11:04 AM

Has anyone ever heard of the DJ wanting full payment before the event?

Marie, May 30, 2024 10 75
Rose
Clean up
Rose, on May 30, 2024 at 11:36 AM

How much time do you guys think I need for clean up for 35ish guests? Also how does the plate ware clean up work? I mean do people usually clean the plates there and pack up or throw them into a tub...

Veronica, May 30, 2024 2 166
Rose
Plateware
Rose, on May 24, 2024 at 9:38 PM

Opinions on mixing plastic chargers with glass plate ware? Is this a weird thing to do?

Kristi, May 30, 2024 2 32
Pamela
What to plan.
Pamela, on May 29, 2024 at 1:08 AM

What to do?

Veronica, May 29, 2024 2 37
Kathryn
How can i make my reception more interesting/interactive?
Kathryn, on May 26, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Ok, so a quick summary of the situation....I will be a 61 year old first-time bride and my fiance is 59 (also his first marriage). We are getting married privately at the courthouse and then having a...

Michelle, May 27, 2024 2 124
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