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Alex
Wedding reception signs to keep out
Alex, on March 11, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Has anyone created signs to keep guests out of the reception space until dinner? For reference, our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception are all on the same property. I don't want people wandering...

CM, Mar 14, 2024 8 180 1
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Seating place cards, yes or no?
Carrie, on February 23, 2024 at 4:27 PM

We weren't going to do a seating chart, now we're thinking it will be easier on the guests? It's all family members on both our sides. Any opinions?

Sarah, Mar 12, 2024 10 127
Michelle
Show your cake inspiration and flavors
Michelle, on March 2, 2024 at 4:30 PM

What designs are you interested in? What flavors are you planning to serve?

Nilu, Mar 8, 2024 8 78
Rachel
How many cupcakes to have with the cake?
Rachel, on October 20, 2020 at 12:27 PM

Hi, everyone! My fiancé and I have decided that we want a three-tiered cake, we anticipate having between 40-50 guests. We are doing vanilla funfetti, red velvet, and lemon poppyseed all with vanilla...

Spectre, 2 hours ago 17 1,867 3
Nia
Magazine Photo Booth
Nia, Yesterday at 8:02 PM

Hello Everyone, I was trying to see if anyone knows where to rent out magazine photo booth box for a wedding that is located in the Bay Area? Any Suggestions greatly appreciated!

Michael, 4 hours ago 1 3
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Being dropped from chairs during Horah (Jewish wedding)?
Dj Tanner, on April 29, 2021 at 9:19 AM

This thought popped into my head randomly this morning… But for all the Jewish brides out there, or for anyone that has attended a Jewish wedding, for the tradition that they do where they hoist the...

N S, 4 hours ago 8 1,212
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Wedding favors
Mandy, on March 16, 2024 at 5:55 AM

Hi everyone! August 2024 bride here! I’d like opinions on wedding favors. I feel like at weddings I’ve been to, so many favors get left behind. Or if they aren’t sentimental items, they end up in...

Andrea, Yesterday at 9:24 PM 1 17
Denise
Love In The Afternoon
Denise, on March 9, 2024 at 10:53 PM

Hi Loves, I’m getting married in September and we had our caterer tasting today and the food was phenomenal. However, I’m vegetarian and I was full after just sampling the three appetizers. I’m...

Denise, Yesterday at 7:43 PM 7 130
Getting Maui’d
At home reception after a destination wedding
Getting Maui’d, on December 28, 2017 at 4:27 PM

We are getting married in Hawai‘i with family and close friends. We’re hosting a dinner reception afterward and a luau rehearsal dinner. I’m trying to figure out how to do the at home celebration. So...

Amanda, Mar 17, 2024 22 27,619 4
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Keeping flowers fresh overnight
Jensen, on March 15, 2024 at 10:03 AM

I will be having roses and baby breathe/eucalyptus at the wedding reception. I will be setting up the night before. Is it okay to keep the flowers in the water overnight on the tables at room...

Skylar, Mar 15, 2024 3 60
Traci
It's really happening
Traci, on March 8, 2024 at 10:40 AM

We are narrowing down our DJ's It's a hard choice. We are actually planning our wedding. I love this process. 😀 How did you guys choose your DJ for the reception?

Josephine, Mar 15, 2024 5 110
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...

Alex, Mar 15, 2024 10 1,650
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Wood Box Centerpieces
Michelle, on March 11, 2024 at 1:21 PM

Hi everyone. I'm getting married this July. Is anyone doing wood boxes with flowers for their centerpieces? I've included my inspo pic below. Where did you get your wood boxes? If you have pics, can...

Skylar, Mar 13, 2024 1 34
Caterina
Favor Ideas
Caterina, on February 4, 2021 at 4:32 PM

All this time i thought in lou of favors I was going to donate the money I would be spending on favors to charity instead. I had the 2 charities picked out, I was going to display a sign saying where...

Raf, Mar 12, 2024 24 465
Carly
Craft vs import vs domestic beer
Carly, on March 9, 2024 at 6:15 PM

We’re planning our bar. NC has lots of good craft beers and I have a lot of guests coming from out of state so we’re discussing serving some local beers. What’s your experience with beer at weddings?...

Lauren, Mar 11, 2024 1 35
CAA
Vegas: Reception or no reception
CAA, on December 30, 2017 at 9:47 PM

Hi all! My FI and I were planning an destination wedding in Aruba but the cost was basically the same as a wedding in NJ where were from. We’re thinking about doing a wedding in Vegas. The...

Jakira, Mar 10, 2024 24 1,196
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How much mulled wine?
Sarah, on March 4, 2024 at 3:03 AM

We have 65 guests over 21. Our 'Signature drink' is 1/4th wine, 3/4ths hot apple cider. The caterer asked me how much mulled wine to make [in gallons] and I have no idea. We have a beer and wine bar....

Skylar, Mar 10, 2024 2 59
Sarah
Open Bar Ideas
Sarah, on March 4, 2024 at 11:14 AM

Hi! I need input/creative ideas for an open bar accounting situation. We are so fortunate that our reception venue will only charge us the open bar cost for adults over 21 that drink (we will not be...

Skylar, Mar 10, 2024 14 256
Sara P.
Father daughter songs for strained relationship
Sara P., on July 21, 2018 at 11:05 PM

I'm still tossing around the options for whether or not to dance with my Dad at my reception. I'm pretty sure he's coming bc he got fitted for a tux but we have a strained relationship and we don't...

Karman, Mar 10, 2024 22 12,311
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Black Tie — Dinner place setting Question
Jeanie, on March 5, 2024 at 6:27 PM

Hi there. We’re having a Black Tie Optional reception with plated dinner and I have a specific etiquette question about our place settings. The dinner is as follows:-Fresh artisan breads with...

Denise, Mar 10, 2024 11 176
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