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Private ceremony Am, Cocktail Reception in pm (open activity in between)
Kristi, on August 31, 2022 at 3:12 PM

I am just starting to plan for our wedding. It is overwhelming. We don't have a TON of close friends, but a lot of distant relatives and a lot of work friends (<50). Each of our parents was...

Kylie, Sep 6, 2022 10 678 1
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Wedding party standing during first dance?
Zanetah, on August 26, 2022 at 6:35 AM

Hi! I’m wondering does the wedding party have to stand for the first dance? I’m asking 1. Cause my parents are older and I want to minimize their time spent standing..and 2. We have 14 in our bridal...

Jackben169, Sep 6, 2022 8 1,067
Rebecca
Script
Rebecca, on September 5, 2022 at 2:36 PM

Those that are not getting a dj and choosing Spotify, DIY, etc. How are you transitioning from ceremony to reception, etc.? Do you have a script? Did you get mics for the officiant? Bluetooth...

Mrs.evans, Sep 6, 2022 15 700 2
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How do i set a date?
Sierra, on September 4, 2022 at 6:19 PM

I know this probably sounds like a silly question, but how do you set the date? I know we want to have a wedding in 2024 due to cash constraints. It has to be in the fall for the venue that we want to...

Andrea, Sep 6, 2022 17 810 2
matmanda
Getting married at a court house, an having a real wedding in 2012 is it possable?
matmanda, on January 5, 2010 at 7:36 PM

My fiance and I were thinking about getting married at a court house just for insurance reasons and a lot of things are cheaper when you are married anyone know how to go about doing that? Know one...

Kayla, Sep 6, 2022 36 42,087 1
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Couples getting married on June 30, 2023
SAGAR, on September 6, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Congratulations and excited to know more about the wedding that is being planned.

SAGAR, Sep 6, 2022 64
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Planning while grieving
Zanetah, on September 4, 2022 at 1:07 PM

Hi, I am getting married in 18 days and my older brother passed away unexpectedly a week ago… I am having a hard time feeling excited about the wedding. I feel so guilty and in pain. I don’t know how...

Nicolle, Sep 6, 2022 7 248
Makeba
September Brides!!!
Makeba, on September 2, 2022 at 2:24 PM

Where are my September Brides? I am 9/25/22, are you ready??? I am excited 🤩❤️❤️‍🩹😘!

Makeba, Sep 5, 2022 12 691
KMG
DJ says I need to hire an emcee??
KMG, on June 9, 2015 at 7:07 AM

Morning ladies! I was speaking with our DJ last night and he informed me that I need to hire an emcee for the wedding. We already have one of our friends emceeing the reception but our DJ said that...

Rebecca, Sep 5, 2022 40 239
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Grandson Grandmother Songs
Amanda, on January 4, 2012 at 4:53 PM

My fiance wants to dance with his grandmother since he does not have a mother ...does anyone kno any songs other then country ...thank you

Bettyolden, Sep 5, 2022 4 18,861
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I need help please
Erica , on September 5, 2022 at 12:22 AM

I have 5 nephews (7,4,4,3 and a 11month old) then I have 4 nieces (12,11,4 and 2) and I want them all to have a part in my wedding but I don’t know what to do I need help

Rosebud, Sep 5, 2022 5 285 1
Cristina
What would you buy with 500 bucks?!
Cristina, on September 3, 2022 at 11:01 AM

I have 500 bucks to spend on Amazon and I want to use it for the wedding. Problem is we don’t exactly have a clear vision for the day yet so I can’t be too specific. Example: I can’t buy centerpiece...

Mrs.evans, Sep 4, 2022 8 532
Heather
Wedding Transportation??
Heather, on August 31, 2022 at 2:21 PM

I am getting married next year on a Friday night in Miami at a relatively remote venue (Homestead area). The Venue does not have onsite accommodation so we have blocked rooms at a hotel 15 minutes...

Ashlee, Sep 3, 2022 3 340 1
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Should we invite my fiancé’s ex crush?
Nh, on September 1, 2022 at 6:38 PM

Hi guys. I’ve been so busy with wedding planning but I’ve also been feeling guilty because I struggled with retroactive jealousy about my fiancé’s old crush from high school who he never dated but...

Mrs.evans, Sep 2, 2022 8 1,404
Michelle
Greeting guests
Michelle, on August 11, 2022 at 4:39 PM

When are you doing this? Are you dismissing the rows after the ceremony or greeting them at the cocktail hour or a pre ceremony cocktail hour? Those who did the pre- or post- ceremony cocktail hour...

Jasmine S., Sep 1, 2022 15 647 1
Kyra
Halibut Buffet Cost?
Kyra, on August 31, 2022 at 1:54 PM

Hey everyone, I plan to serve halibut and chicken at my buffet-style reception for my PNW wedding 🌲. I am trying to figure out how expensive it’s going to be for about 70 guests for halibut. My second...

Maggie, Aug 31, 2022 1 230
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Venue past midnight?
Stephanie, on August 25, 2022 at 12:11 PM

Does anyone know of a venue in the New England area that allows for a reception to go past midnight?

Stephanie, Aug 31, 2022 2 260
Keith
Save the Dates mailed for you
Keith, on August 29, 2022 at 6:03 PM

My fiancee and I are starting to research Save The Dates. I was hoping to find a vendor that would create them and mail them for us. I can see that Postable does this but I'm not finding that...

Cathy, Aug 31, 2022 7 1,894
Ciara
Not trying to go broke, but I’m boujie
Ciara, on August 24, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Hi friends! To give you some deets, my fiancé and I are in our early 20s and are looking to do a veryyy small wedding in Yosemite National Park (we’re Floridians & highkey are doing a destination...

Paige, Aug 30, 2022 8 950
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What should my 16-year-old sister's title be in my wedding?
Cat, on August 29, 2022 at 12:14 PM

My sister will have just turned 16 when I get married next year. I would otherwise ask her to be my maid of honor, but she won't be able to plan or attend my bachelorette party and won't be able to...

Paige, Aug 30, 2022 6 619
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