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Cockrell
Couples getting married on November 16, 2024
Cockrell, on August 3, 2022 at 5:50 PM

I’m getting married on November 16th, 2024!! I’m already stressing out over the planning portion and just about everything else. I have our colors picked out which are baby blue, grey, white and burnt...

Michelle, Jan 31, 2023 5 125
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How to ask for a room block?
Elizabeth, on January 28, 2023 at 2:35 PM

My venues a resort that hosts 2 weddings and sometimes an event in a day. Currently we’re the only wedding/event. They offer a 10 room courtesy block that they claim you can re-up. In research, I’ve...

Elizabeth, Jan 30, 2023 7 1,385 1
Amylia80
Ceremony ONLY invites?
Amylia80, on January 21, 2009 at 4:20 PM

So... do you think it's tacky to invite people to the ceremony but NOT the reception? I mean I can have up to 175 at the CEREMONY but only about 70 at the reception to stay within my budget... Your...

Sophie, Jan 30, 2023 19 11,871
Harleybeachbride
2 separate songs walking down the aisle?
Harleybeachbride, on October 5, 2016 at 12:26 AM

I'm confused about picking a song for the bridal party/family to walk down the aisle to, and then a separate song when I walk. I am having a smallish wedding, just a maid of honor, my future step...

Valerie, Jan 30, 2023 23 8,672
Alyssa
Hotel blocks.
Alyssa, on January 27, 2023 at 12:14 PM

Is there any benefit to getting hotel blocks if your venue is in a more remote location? Has anyone not gotten one? Do your guests save any money?

Paige, Jan 30, 2023 5 105 1
Charlene
Godzilla themed wedding ideas?
Charlene, on January 27, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Hello everyone, I just got engaged over the holidays. We met on a Godzilla discord and later met in person at a convention so Godzilla is a huge part of our relationship. I want to incorporate it into...

Michelle, Jan 29, 2023 5 975
Jenny
Wedding Planner Ghosted Us
Jenny, on January 26, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Hello all! My fiance and I have been engaged since July and we hired a planner who seemed very legitimate to help us plan our wedding through a full curation package. We signed a contract, paid her a...

Julija, Jan 29, 2023 3 312
Erica
Wedding date change
Erica, on January 24, 2023 at 7:58 PM

My fiancé and I decided to change our wedding date to May 9th or 10th a Thursday or Friday! We are also looking in to a Florida destination wedding! They offer so much and it doesn’t break you money...

Michael, Jan 28, 2023 6 577
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Cake and punch reception?
Lala, on November 19, 2022 at 11:15 AM

Hello! Now I’ve heard from some peers this is a bit old school but is having a cake and punch reception acceptable? Personally I’m not a fan of the whole fancy plated dinner reception but I’m also...

Michelle, Jan 27, 2023 18 2,931
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Odd timelines?
Lala, on January 25, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Hello! Long time no see to the wedding world! During our Christmas break me(24 f)and my fiancé(23 m) decided to get married earlier than our original 2 year date… so we’re in the early stages of...

Lala, Jan 27, 2023 6 473
Alyssa
When should i start planning my wedding?
Alyssa, on January 19, 2023 at 2:59 PM

This question might get lost in the forms, but I do not know when to start planning for my wedding. My fiancé and I are in our last semester of school and we also might be moving to another state...

Lucia, Jan 26, 2023 18 898
Cristina
Transportation
Cristina, on January 26, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Guys why is transportation beginning to be the hardest to figure out?! I’m trying to plan transportation from the hotel to the venue( same place as reception. It’s about a 30 min drive between. At...

Cristina, Jan 26, 2023 2 505
Joan
Almost there, we got this ladies and gentlemen
Joan, on January 26, 2023 at 1:54 PM

I will be getting married in 7 months, I been planning my entire wedding by myself, a lot people said it is insane, planning the wedding myself, wok full time and a full time Mom, I can't wait to...

Joan, Jan 26, 2023 2 98
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Day of help!
Summer, on January 25, 2023 at 8:57 AM

Hi! I am currently working on my day-of timeline. The bridal party will be staying in the same hotel, boys in one room, girls in another. We have a party bus picking us up after we get ready to go...

Paige, Jan 26, 2023 10 450 2
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Deciding on wedding Guests
DaveMcG, on January 25, 2023 at 4:33 PM

Hi everyone I'm new to this and me and my Fiance have came to a crossroad on this journey. We got engaged last March and it's amazing only problem now is trying to compromise on our guest list. About...

Kimberly, Jan 26, 2023 11 710
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Looking for ways to include my sister in the wedding
Gerald, on January 24, 2023 at 4:01 PM

I'm getting married in September. Wedding party has been selected and picked five guys whose weddings I was in. I have a sister and it's been hard to think of meaningful ways to include in her without...

Michelle, Jan 26, 2023 15 1,526
Ashlee
September 2022 Brides - Are you ready?
Ashlee, on August 1, 2022 at 7:33 PM

September brides, we're a month-ish away from our big days! What things do you still have to get done this month? -We've got RSVP deadline coming up, so then tracking down missing responses -Final...

Fdhfyjiyuiyu4, Jan 26, 2023 10 778 1
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Negotiating with Hotel Venues
Rachel, on January 14, 2014 at 9:25 AM

Any tips or suggestions on negotiating costs with hotel venues for menu and bar options? Hidden costs to watch out for, or things they can include which don't cost them very much, etc? Any help will...

Geeta, Jan 25, 2023 7 2,764
Whitney
Catering problems
Whitney, on January 12, 2022 at 9:59 PM

So I'm on a really strict budget of 10,000 dollars and I would rather just make food myself and have it for my guest but all the venues I've found required their own catering. Has anyone had a wedding...

Jason, Jan 25, 2023 5 409
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qr Code Invitations
Lauren, on January 14, 2023 at 1:03 PM

Has anyone used a QR Code for their RSVP? What are your thoughts, likes/dislikes? Pros/Cons? Does it help better with organization? Or is it more a hassle? Thanks!

Michelle, Jan 25, 2023 2 502 1
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