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Seating chart
Janece, on April 4, 2024 at 8:17 AM

Hello I am looking for a seating chart where I can set fit my guest list

Laura, Apr 9, 2024 1 622
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The wedding is paid for!
Miss_Vixen00, on April 9, 2024 at 8:56 AM

Last time we tried this , I tried to book it and he tried to plan and pay for it ! There was chaos in the sex entertainment industry so we got …sneaky. I planned it and he called and booked...

Miss_Vixen00, Apr 9, 2024 518 1
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Wedding bands!
Kaitlyn73H, on April 7, 2024 at 7:58 PM

We bought our wedding bands yesterday! I ended up with a 3 mm rose gold mini cigar band. I am obsessed! Does anyone else have a cigar band, or just share your wedding bands! I love seeing what other...

Andrea, Apr 8, 2024 2 1,248
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Venue gratuity
Liz, on April 8, 2024 at 2:10 PM

Is it normal for a venue to include "optional gratuity to venue staff for planning/execution" on the contract? Even though it says optional, it sounds like they're expecting at least 18%. I understand...

Dani, Apr 8, 2024 2 359
Michelle
Covering guest expenses?
Michelle, on April 7, 2024 at 6:28 PM

What are you covering as hosts outside of the food and beverages at the reception? What is common in your circle vs what you are choosing to do? Traditionally, in many circles, it was and still is...

CM, Apr 8, 2024 2 546
Teresa
rsvp Rant....
Teresa, on April 4, 2024 at 8:38 PM

We are 43 days out from our big day and trying to get people to RSVP is like pulling teeth with a pair of tweezers. Deadline was Monday, April 1, 2024. With a 2 week extension of Monday, April 15,...

Teresa, Apr 8, 2024 6 716
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Mixing Late-victorian Theme With Geek Elements?
Emilyt5258, on April 4, 2024 at 5:16 PM

I’ve been trying to come up with ideas and search Pinterest and google, but I keep finding the same generic decor and reception ideas and want to pick some other peoples’ minds for ideas! To sum it...

Samantha, Apr 8, 2024 6 853 1
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Wedding and expenses
Nathan, on April 4, 2024 at 11:30 PM

My fiancé is studying PT and has over 250k in student loans and accruing 40 bucks in interest a day.. Currently he is planning a 30k wedding. My parents gifted us 12k for a wedding gift(honeymoon...

Mrs. Johnson, Apr 7, 2024 4 612
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Ceremony and reception different days?
Catalinaa, on February 11, 2024 at 4:44 AM

I would like to have my ceremony at minimum a day before our reception or a few weeks before. I don’t want the pressure of having both the same day. If anyone else has done this, I would love to know...

Jasmine S., Apr 6, 2024 10 1,623
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Is a wedding for 8000.00 possible?
Sonia, on August 5, 2011 at 7:02 PM

I was just proposed three days ago!!! I would like a reception outdoors near a beach, music, and food. Any recommendations?

Theresa, Apr 5, 2024 29 931
Sarah
Rsvps - how to get guests to respond!
Sarah, on March 30, 2024 at 8:47 AM

Our invites have gone out and our friends and family have verbally told us their plans but have failed to "follow the directions" of RSVPing on our website. It's a pain for us to track this...

Teresa, Apr 4, 2024 10 574 2
Traci
Cake
Traci, on March 28, 2024 at 10:47 PM

Just about to start looking into our wedding cake. I really don't want a big cake. Did you guys have a lot of cake left over.I want a small cake and fondue fountain. Oh... the joys of planning 🙂...

Teresa, Apr 4, 2024 14 783
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Insurance first?
Lana, on September 24, 2023 at 2:12 AM

My fiance saw a reddit story where a couple was sued by the venue because her guest tried to sue the venue for tripping. Since then, he got worried that we need wedding and liability insurance first...

Teresa, Apr 4, 2024 5 793 2
Sue
Wedding program
Sue, on April 4, 2024 at 12:57 PM

My Daughter is getting married in September my husband is walking her down the aisle and then going to be the officiant. The best man is the grooms father. The grooms parents are separated so we are...

Sue, Apr 4, 2024 4 951
Tiquida
I'm Trying To Get Free Wedding Sample Invitation Mailed Out
Tiquida, on March 30, 2024 at 1:11 AM

Hello I'm Trying To Get Free Wedding Invitation Samples Mailed Out To Me!

Michael, Apr 4, 2024 4 318
Traci
Moving Right Along.
Traci, on March 17, 2024 at 2:08 AM

Welp. I just ordered our save the dates. We will be sending them out in November. How far in advance did you all send out your save the dates??

Traci, Apr 4, 2024 4 103 4
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Engagement party
Belinda, on March 12, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Soooo… I might be old school here, buttttt what is the purpose of an engagement party? 👀 This will be our 2nd marriage for both my fiancé and me, so not sure if it’s even necessary to have an...

Andrea, Apr 3, 2024 9 983
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father daughter dance when dad is passed way.
Chelsea, on May 29, 2017 at 1:46 PM

Hey I just wanted to share what I will be doing for the father daughter dance. my dad died last June of colon cancer, so this has been a hard thing to figure out. I didn't like the idea of totally...

Olivia, Apr 3, 2024 22 4,619
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Wedding Planning Blues
Erica, on February 28, 2024 at 12:11 PM

Am I just really impatient or has anyone else experienced feeling down after you've already planned all the main details and now it's just the waiting game?? It feels so far away, but so close at the...

Amber, Apr 3, 2024 3 375
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reception or not
Garlesha, on January 10, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Me and my fiancé been together for a year decided that we want a small micro wedding next November But idk how to go about it .

Amber, Apr 3, 2024 5 576
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