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Samantha
Should i be able to get my deposit back?
Samantha, on June 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Looking for some advice. I'm getting married in Florida in Dec of this year. We have had our caterer booked for 11 months. Booking a few vendors at once, I didn't even notice that we had not signed a...

ALberto, Jul 11, 2025 3 168
Amanda
Custom Cake Topper
Amanda, on October 7, 2022 at 8:03 PM

I would love to have a custom cake topper for my reception but I don't know where to start...my fiancé and I will have been together for 14 years by the time our wedding rolls around next Halloween,...

Deborah, Jul 7, 2025 8 642
Mathew
What could i use to heat / reheat food for an outdoor wedding reception?
Mathew, on July 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM

My fiance and I hired a single caterer to do the food for out wedding coming up in October. He did not want a lot at all for his services and he has a lot of skill. Part of the problem I am having is...

Mathew, Jul 5, 2025 50
Patricia
Seating Chart Mirror - Calligraphy
Patricia, on February 21, 2018 at 1:01 AM

So I've been looking for a mirror to do this DIY Seating Chart or even find an affordable person who does calligraphy to assist with this project; looking to do something as pictured. Has anyone done...

Cathy, Jul 5, 2025 25 2,062
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...

Michel, Jul 1, 2025 13 2,498
Alessia
Floating candles
Alessia, on January 3, 2024 at 6:05 AM

We may utilize floating candles at the reception. What is nicer the LED candles or actual burning candles? I know LED candles can sometimes look dull. Thoughts.

Bleu, Jun 29, 2025 2 181
Lynnie
Getaway Car - Need to Have or Nice to Have?
Lynnie, on August 20, 2019 at 12:06 PM

Final question!! Where did a getaway car land in your list of budget priorities? Is it an integral part of your ideal photography shot list? Is a nice ride home a 'need to have' or 'nice to have'...

Mansas, Jun 27, 2025 126 3,011 2
Stephanie
Cocktail Style Reception Ideas in Tri-state Area
Stephanie, on June 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Hey all I am having a hard time finding a venue I am in LOVE with. I am looking for a more casual venue set up with lounge areas, vintage couches, high tops mixed in, etc. I do not want the...

Stephanie, Jun 24, 2025 50 1
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Is it weird to hire a violinist to play for our 11 guests?
Kaitlyn, on May 25, 2025 at 5:44 AM

Hello, We are getting married in September and had originally invited 40 people to our small intimate wedding on the Amalfi coast. I wanted to opt out of having a DJ and dance party style reception so...

Pat, Jun 23, 2025 5 83
Natalie Mcgrady
Grandfather-granddaughter dance
Natalie Mcgrady, on June 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Hi! I'm getting married next April and I need some song recommendations. My dad passed away last year and my grandfather will be giving me away. I've decided to do a dance with him in place of a...

Fred, Jun 22, 2025 1 103 1
Tiffany
Mid-morning / early afternoon wedding
Tiffany, on June 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM

Has anyone had a "morning" wedding? We are getting married in the morning (and have to be out of the venue by 3 PM) and will be off-roading after the ceremony & reception I have only been to a...

Pat, Jun 21, 2025 1 86 1
Jessica
destination wedding was soooo Smart!!! July outdoor ceremony venue was the best choice i ever made
Jessica, on June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Beyond my wildest dreams. Pure beauty

Lynnie, Jun 20, 2025 1 60 1
Pat
Guest book?
Pat, on April 4, 2023 at 7:51 PM

Are guest books necessary? Will the guests be wandering around looking for one?

Phillip, Jun 15, 2025 16 396
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Advice for stress after wedding
Hannah_Bean, on May 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM

I had my wedding and am looking for some advice about my parents and my own bummed feelings about the wedding day. One parent partied too hard at the wedding and keeps bringing up how embarrassed they...

Maria, Jun 12, 2025 3 235 1
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Plain & boring reception hall, help !
Breanna, on June 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM

So we rented a cheap hall, we are on a tight budget especially now due to a couple of unforeseen circumstances.. the hall is so plain , white walls and kind of a small space, I am not good at this...

LM, Jun 8, 2025 2 361
Dessa
Face painter
Dessa, on January 12, 2021 at 8:50 PM

What do you guys thing about having a face painter come for the kids at the reception? Is it tacky? We’re having a lot of kids at our wedding due to most of our family living out of state. I think the...

Uven, Jun 5, 2025 10 847
Mandi
We found our look
Mandi, on January 26, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Me and my groom love how this is set up this is how we want our reception hall to look like.

Geray, May 30, 2025 5 164 3
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Full meal or just appetizers
Mercedes, on May 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Hi I have a problem I do not know what to do. I thought about doing a full meal for our reception but then I thought maybe just appetizers. Our wedding will start around 4pm (ceremony) and end around...

Kayla, May 24, 2025 4 137
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What size sparklers and where to buy?
Whitney, on July 12, 2018 at 5:21 PM

I am having a sparkler send-off! I'm looking for wedding sparklers and do not know if I should get 20" or 36". Where is the best place to get them online?

Cate, May 22, 2025 13 11,589 1
Shirley
Who pays for the parents' friends?
Shirley, on February 21, 2021 at 11:53 AM

I'm asking this question on behalf of my parents, who don't know what to do here. My parents are completely paying for my wedding celebration. My fiance's parents never even offered to help, which I...

Mellanie, May 20, 2025 22 1,186
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