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Cake flavors!!!
Skylar, on July 30, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Hi all! What flavor cake do you plan to have at your wedding? And how do you plan to decorate it?

Skylar, Nov 11, 2024 23 609 1
Traci
Water glasses - to fill or not to fill?
Traci, on February 15, 2019 at 7:23 PM

Hello all! This is probably a silly question, but I cannot come to a conclusion on what to do about my dang water glasses!! We are having a self-serve water station at the reception, but the water...

Debra, 3 hours ago 12 2,578 1
Lyssa
Games?
Lyssa, on May 3, 2023 at 10:28 AM

Is anyone playing any games at reception? I want to make it more fun!

Patter, 12 hours ago 13 2,879 1
Brian
Should i rent heaters, help!
Brian, on December 10, 2024 at 12:57 PM

Okay so our reception is outdoors on a lanai over looking Jacksonville Beach the end of March early April. Do you think I need heaters? It could be low 60s worst case scenario high 50s. But it's...

Lisa, Yesterday at 8:58 AM 5 76
Laura
Online decor planning tool
Laura, on December 3, 2024 at 8:19 PM

Does anyone know of a website that will show you how your table linens and decor will look when it's put together? I'm trying to imagine what my setting will look like with centerpieces by drawing it....

Darrenfinch18, Yesterday at 5:19 AM 1 276
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...

Jenny, Dec 10, 2024 13 2,151
MK
Place cards
MK, on May 17, 2021 at 2:37 PM

What is everyone doing for place cards at dinner?! I've seen a lot of really fun and unique ideas, but want to see what you guys are doing!

Mark, Dec 9, 2024 19 317
Taylor
Mission bbq reviews on cost?
Taylor , on May 6, 2018 at 3:03 PM

Hi there! I was wondering if there are any brides who have either catered through Mission BBQ or if you had them cater another event. And what your experience was. I found a venue I love, but my...

Cyntia, Dec 8, 2024 26 25,024 1
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Food and Catering: How Did You Choose?
Elly, on July 24, 2024 at 10:58 PM

One of the most important aspects of planning a wedding is determining what food will be served. I am curious to know how everyone selected their meal options and who catered your wedding? I also...

Meredith, Dec 6, 2024 7 144
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Is there any way to do tiered weddings right?
Zara, on November 18, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Hi! I've got an etiquette question. I'm planning a wedding in my hometown, and have so many family friends. I also have a large extended family and a 12-person bridal party, most of whom have spouses...

LM, Dec 2, 2024 4 132
Ashley
Uncle & Niece Wedding Dance Song
Ashley, on November 17, 2024 at 2:15 PM

My uncle and my mom are walking me down the aisle as my father passed away 14 years ago. Any recommendations on what to dance to. My uncle has been a father figure for me my entire life. Thanks in...

Md RONJEET, Dec 1, 2024 1 64 1
Flannery
What to do with hour gap between end of ceremony to start of cocktail hour?
Flannery, on November 15, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Hello! our reception spot does not allow for us to begin cocktail hour until 5:30 and our ceremony (catholic church) will end around 4pm. the location from the church to the reception space is maybe a...

Md RONJEET, Dec 1, 2024 2 119
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Mother of Groom Issues
Mom, on November 29, 2024 at 6:49 AM

Until last week, I was super excited about my son's wedding. Now, I'm dreading it. It's a big wedding over 200 guests. However, I will be the only one from my son's side at the reception. My...

Md RONJEET, Dec 1, 2024 5 131
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Photos
Stephanie, on October 6, 2020 at 1:24 PM

Hi all! New here but I have a question. During the reception I want the photos the photographer is taking to be on a display for the guests.. but also to have added in random ones from the past.. that...

Dan, Nov 28, 2024 4 146
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How to do alcohol with out breaking the bank
Katherine, on November 1, 2024 at 2:40 PM

So we are not having an open bar at our wedding. We will be either doing a BYOB or purchesing all of the alcohol our selfs and having the ones who plan on drinking pay us per drink. If we buy them our...

LM, Nov 23, 2024 2 70
Lauren
When should games be played at reception?
Lauren, on August 15, 2019 at 2:54 PM

We have some games picked out to play at the reception. (Already married, big reception in about a month.)I'm struggling with when to do them. When guests arrive, they will also have a Wedding...

Isa, Nov 22, 2024 6 3,437 1
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Lodging Accomodations-tacky or not?
Nicole, on April 28, 2023 at 6:54 AM

Hi! One of the venues I am considering consists of various cabins on a lake. The venue is very DIY. The only upfront cost would be to rent all of the cabins for the entire weekend. My question is,...

caj05, Nov 17, 2024 18 440
Alexandra
Singing or performing at reception?
Alexandra, on April 16, 2018 at 12:33 AM

Where are my ladies with musical talents that will be performing at their wedding??? I've been a singer my whole life and my FH always talks about how he loves hearing me sing. So I decided to do a...

Изабелла, Nov 8, 2024 19 3,815
Blaze
Grand entrance song ideas
Blaze, on November 5, 2024 at 11:57 AM

Looking for modern rap or pop songs for our grand entrance song from 2020s

Lisa, Nov 6, 2024 1 146
Crystal
Unique Guest Book Ideas
Crystal, on May 9, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Are you doing something unique and fun for a guest book? What are some of the best ideas you have seen?

Yuriennis, Nov 6, 2024 14 766 3
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