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Macrame centerpieces for sale with all proceeds going to the bride and groom?
Susan, on August 3, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Would it be tacky to offer my macrame centerpieces for sale to reception guests with all proceeds going to the bride and groom? I'm the mother of the groom. Just want to ask here befits presenting it...

Susan, Aug 6, 2024 6 155
Teresa
Venues with everything included or just venue
Teresa, on January 31, 2019 at 4:44 PM

Hi all 🤗😊 I want to get married next year 2020. I'm on a budget and need opinions. Is it better to get a venue that has everything included or is it too expensive? I found a venue for $2,000...

Briana, Aug 5, 2024 27 7,227
K_Tret5
Reception entrance songs for bp and B&g
K_Tret5, on August 5, 2024 at 1:01 AM

I am struggling to find songs for our BP and us to walk into our reception. I want something fun and upbeat. I’m more into pop/r&b while my FH is into hard rock/metal/and some rap. I needdd help....

K_Tret5, Aug 5, 2024 212
Thea
Is the officiant also going to be part of the reception?
Thea, on July 29, 2024 at 2:12 PM

I wasn’t sure if going into the reception we also should account for the officiant. Are you guys including the officiant for the reception count or do officiants typically just leave after the...

Andrea, Jul 30, 2024 3 227
Lily
Bar question
Lily, on July 29, 2024 at 10:08 AM

My fiance and I were going to have 5 hours of open soft bar (beer and wine) but then were told by our immediate family that that would be too much because our families tend to double fist drinks...

LM, Jul 30, 2024 10 733 1
Karilyn
Drink Tickets Logistics
Karilyn, on March 27, 2018 at 5:05 PM

Okay, first, I know how many of you feel about drink tickets and say it's rude. Please know we've pretty much made up our mind based on the details below but wanted feedback on a few logistics. It...

Suganth, Jul 30, 2024 230 15,898
Lauren
Plastic Drinkware
Lauren, on May 30, 2024 at 12:25 PM

We are providing all the glassware for the bartending service. We decided on plastic because we don't want broken glass/accidents as we've seen at weddings we've attended and with 175 guests, it's...

Becca, Jul 29, 2024 4 226
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Fun cocktail names after my dogs!
Bethany, on July 16, 2024 at 1:47 PM

I need help creating fun cocktail names after my dogs! We have a German short haired pointer named Waylon and a German shepherd named Willow.

Danielle, Jul 25, 2024 3 617
Rachel
Only serving cupcakes for my reception?
Rachel, on July 18, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Hello! I'm just hopping on here because I am so torn on whether or not it's okay to just serve cupcakes at my wedding reception! My fiancé and I are broke college students working to save enough money...

Elizabeth, Jul 23, 2024 13 1,044
Cristina
Where can i put a head/ feasting table???
Cristina, on July 18, 2024 at 11:19 PM

I can’t put a feasting table where tables 1,2,3 are because the wall to the dance floor won’t have enough room. My fiancè and I don’t want a sweetheart table and we don’t want to just sit at a round...

Cristina, Jul 20, 2024 3 548
lhan9
Canceling a wedding venue - Need help
lhan9, on July 15, 2024 at 12:28 PM

Hello, My fiance and I were debating about canceling a contract with a venue due to finances. We are more than a year out from our wedding. However, upon reviewing the contract some things confused us...

Michael, Jul 15, 2024 4 723
Kathryn
How can i make my reception more interesting/interactive?
Kathryn, on May 26, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Ok, so a quick summary of the situation....I will be a 61 year old first-time bride and my fiance is 59 (also his first marriage). We are getting married privately at the courthouse and then having a...

Michael, Jul 14, 2024 6 1,124 1
Kendra
Guest Photo Collecting
Kendra, on June 18, 2021 at 11:24 AM

I want to post a sign at the reception to encourage my guests to take their own photos and to upload them to ONE spot and how to do so, so we can view them all afterwards. I am DUMB when it comes to...

Janice, Jul 13, 2024 17 6,129 2
Dayna
Good hip-hop/rap songs for bride and good entrance
Dayna, on August 20, 2018 at 1:02 AM

Im killing myself trying to find a good hip-hop song for the bride and groom entrance. So im totally up for any suggestions!!

Monk, Jul 11, 2024 19 55,582 6
Lillian
Brunch Wedding Tips?
Lillian, on June 30, 2024 at 8:23 PM

My fiancé and I have started planning and have kind of fallen in love with the idea of doing a brunch wedding and the reception being 11-3 or 4, and then inviting anyone who wants to to either go to a...

Rae, Jul 8, 2024 2 569
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Is "you Are The Reason" a good first dance song??
Alexa, on September 23, 2019 at 10:44 AM

We are starting to listen to possible first dance songs, and fell in love with the Calum Scott and Leono Lewis duet of "You Are The Reason". However, after really listening to the lyrics is seems to...

Paige, Jul 7, 2024 6 12,240
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Help: Audio Guestbook
Jenna, on April 20, 2023 at 1:11 PM

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a great company that provides an audio guest book rental. If anyone has any experience with a company good or bad, please leave them below. I've reached out to "After the...

Jen, Jul 6, 2024 1 870
Yreka
How to hand out party favors
Yreka, on June 29, 2024 at 10:58 PM

We will have party favors. They're small knit decorations, handmade by a family friend. I just can't think of a good way to distribute them, so I'd love to hear some ideas! We're serving a buffet...

Cece, Jul 5, 2024 1 564
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Dad/daughter song
Labrina, on June 26, 2024 at 10:04 PM

The person I’m doing my dad/daughter song with is not my father but is a family member. I would like to have a special upbeat dance with them and I don’t want to slow dance with them. I wanted to do...

Pat, Jul 4, 2024 1 111 1
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Thoughts on Plastic Plates for Food Stations??
hbride2025, on June 24, 2024 at 9:52 AM

So we're doing 3 active food stations for our wedding: 1. Beef tenderloin with potatoes and green beans 2. Pasta Station 3. Grilled cheese and soup station Our caterer informed us we'll have to get at...

hbride2025, Jun 27, 2024 5 547
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