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Lara
Thank you speech from Bride and Groom
Lara, on June 29, 2015 at 2:03 PM

Did anybody make a speech? Or does anybody plan to? I want to say something at the rehearsal dinner, but I feel like I'm writing an award acceptance speech. Anyone have any insight? Also, if I make a...

Olivia, Apr 27, 2024 12 4,479 1
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June 2025 Brides
Skylynn, on April 23, 2024 at 1:36 PM

Just want to see where everyone is at in the planning process since we’re only a little over a year out!! So far I have my venue and wedding planner booked & guest list, color scheme figured out

Sabrina, Apr 27, 2024 12 541 2
Michelle
Vendor pricing transparency
Michelle, on April 26, 2024 at 1:53 PM

Did you find that vendors were gatekeeping prices or were they available for public view without jumping through hoops of multiple contact attempts? Of the ones who didn’t list prices or made it...

Michelle, Apr 26, 2024 636
Teresa
Gifts for Fh/fw......
Teresa, on February 3, 2024 at 10:44 PM

What kind of wedding gift(s) are you all getting your FH/FW? I wanted something special. His mom was everything to him and she passed away several years back so I had him a picture made and I can't...

Hill, Apr 26, 2024 4 502
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Where to Have Wedding? Local v. Destination
finallyforever24, on April 21, 2024 at 1:11 PM

We're getting married in a little less than a year so even though I just got engaged I'm trying to figure a few things out ASAP. Especially, because my life is already super busy. So we've got two...

Cece, Apr 25, 2024 7 587
Teresa
a Bit of Relief
Teresa, on April 24, 2024 at 10:44 PM

If feels good to get 2 more important things checked off the list as being paid... The DJ and The Officiant is all taken care of. The only things left to pay is: Photographer Get Marriage License Get...

Teresa, Apr 25, 2024 2 105
Morgan
Having Some Wedding Planning Regrets
Morgan, on April 23, 2024 at 12:48 PM

Hello! I decided to plan our entire wedding without a wedding planner. My parents gave us a budget for the wedding, which originally cut out some of the nicer venues I had in mind. So, we went forward...

Jamillia, Apr 25, 2024 5 1,268
Alice
How much is your DJ/MC
Alice, on June 24, 2016 at 6:58 PM

I just got a quote for DJ/MC for up to 6 hrs at $1500 (sticker shock) Makes me wonder whether I should choose the other venue that includes DJ/MC service? I am about to sign with my current...

Evelyn, Apr 25, 2024 21 2,900 2
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Is $20 for wrist corsages to much?? for the Mothers
Jasmine , on March 13, 2019 at 11:25 AM

Good Morning, I am looking to get wrist corsages for the mothers for the wedding. However, i am wondering if $20 is to much or should i even get flowers for the mothers?

Zerita, Apr 24, 2024 24 3,448
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Reception/Dinner Ideas in Siesta Key, FL Area
Sarah, on October 12, 2016 at 12:47 PM

I am not from the area, so I have no idea where to start on this. We are doing a destination beach wedding in Siesta Key on 9/23/17. We have hired a company to just do the ceremony because it's going...

Fonda, Apr 23, 2024 8 1,888
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Guest count
Adriana, on April 19, 2024 at 8:07 PM

Hi everyone, my fiance and I are planning our 2026 wedding! Most of our guests live out of state and will require plane travel to attend our wedding. I want to send out a feeler to have a better idea...

CM, Apr 23, 2024 7 633 3
ohio24fan
Father/Daughter dance for a deceased father.
ohio24fan, on July 16, 2009 at 12:47 AM

It's only been a year but my father was randomly murdered, he won't be there but I plan on taking a photo of him. My mother is walking down my isle but I would like to have a father/daughter dance...

Amber, Apr 23, 2024 17 2,115
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Intimate Wedding in Tuscany
Francesca, on March 26, 2024 at 10:42 PM

Hi!! Looking for recommendations/suggestions I am having an intimate wedding in Tuscany, italy in June 2024 and I’m stuck on the music/dancing piece. 16 guests total so should there be dancing...

Amber, Apr 23, 2024 3 647
Lisa
dj - Playlists and Song Selections
Lisa, on August 18, 2021 at 6:48 PM

It's officially that time for us to select our music! I'm currently creating a list of songs for the following: Bridal March: Speechless by Dan + Shay, either the piano cover or an instrumental...

Amber, Apr 23, 2024 4 665 5
IshAnish
Indian Wedding Nightmares
IshAnish, on December 9, 2015 at 3:24 PM

Hi! If anyone here is Indian and knows the struggle I could definitely use some input! For anyone who hasn't been to an Indian wedding, I will describe my issue: Indian weddings are usually a...

Taylor Sarah, Apr 22, 2024 20 1,753
Michelle
Share your nerdy details
Michelle, on April 11, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Are you having a single full on theme or a subtle mishmash of fandoms together? Are you including soundtracks, attire, table names, something else entirely?

HvR, Apr 22, 2024 3 512
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Seating chart help!
Alexandra, on April 18, 2024 at 2:43 PM

I am so confused about how to handle my seating charts. The way my venue is set up, there are twelve tables of twelve in the main ballroom, and there is a sunporch attached to the ballroom with...

Lisa, Apr 22, 2024 1 223
Fatima
Average price of a two-tier wedding cake?
Fatima, on February 10, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Two tier, with a lot of detail..? I dont think i understand the "five dollars per piece" tip-- im needing a two tier that [doesnt necessarily HAVE TO...] serve at the most 50 people. I say that it...

Ashley, Apr 22, 2024 18 29,579
Bree
Destination weddings
Bree, on April 17, 2012 at 12:08 AM

Just curious to hear from anyone who may have had or is planning a destination wedding. We FINALLY firmly decided on doing a destination wedding and are 99% sure we are going to do it at the palace...

Ozi, Apr 22, 2024 23 2,615
Traci
Wedding Cake
Traci, on April 17, 2024 at 11:39 AM

Well I just booked our wedding cake and dessert package. Our tasting is in June. I am trying to stay on a good timeline. I am so excited. Blessed and thankful.

Ro Miele, Apr 22, 2024 14 893 4
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