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Joint Father-daughter and Mother-son Dance
Trinity, on March 29, 2021 at 11:53 AM

I had the song "I love her first" picked out a long time ago for Father-Daughter Dance, but today, my FH asks if he could do a joint dance while we are playing the same song. Is that weird?

Michaila, Apr 12, 2021 10 1,963 1
MK
Father/daughter dance
MK, on March 29, 2021 at 1:56 PM

We have been trying to keep things fun and upbeat for the wedding -- my fiancé and I plan to dance to "Beyond" by Leon Bridges to keep things sweet but upbeat! But after thinking about it, I really...

Michaila, Apr 11, 2021 9 926
Maira
Party Favors
Maira, on April 10, 2021 at 12:28 AM

Share or show me your party favors. I am so undivided what to do.

Michaila, Apr 11, 2021 18 793
Ariel
Traditional Reception???
Ariel, on March 18, 2021 at 1:38 PM

Is anyone not doing the traditional things (see list below) at the reception? I don't want to do them, but my FH does so I'm looking for alternatives or compromises. First Dance: The thought of...

Ivory, Apr 11, 2021 33 1,590 1
Elizabeth
Singles Table?
Elizabeth, on March 29, 2021 at 2:21 PM

I'm wondering if people have thoughts about the "Singles table" and if it's even still a thing. As a single person, I liked it because I'm very extroverted and also usually did have at least one...

Ivory, Apr 11, 2021 37 2,102
Taylor
Entertaining Kids
Taylor, on April 5, 2021 at 2:51 PM

We do not have many kids coming to the wedding (6in total) and their age ranges vary (3-13), so I am wondering what, if anything, I should have for them to do at the wedding? I am not sure what all I...

Ivory, Apr 11, 2021 13 231
Liz
Guest traditions
Liz, on April 10, 2021 at 9:11 PM

After a discussion with FH today about wedding "traditions" and realizing he had no idea what I was talking about. I'm specifically talking about things that guests do that are unplanned by the bride...

Ivory, Apr 11, 2021 10 853
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Table seating arrangements
, on April 9, 2021 at 9:13 AM

Hello, I am getting married November 6, 2021, and I am having a hard time trying to do seating arrangements. Ali I have family members that don’t talk or get along with each other. Can someone tell me...

, Apr 10, 2021 12 646
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Covid second wedding celebration/vow renewal
Laura, on March 12, 2021 at 5:21 PM

Hi everyone! Thanks for reading. I got married on January 16 (yay) with a very small ceremony not even 30 people. We were originally supposed to have 75-100 guests but because of COVID, many canceled....

Carolyn, Apr 10, 2021 6 1,693
Jasmine S.
What age for kids table?
Jasmine S., on January 5, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Hi all, my fiancé and I have so many questions about having kids at our wedding since we've decided to invite them, but it's not usual in either of our families. We're not expecting them all to come,...

Fred, Apr 10, 2021 10 1,851
Michelle
What are your reception/dinner formalities?
Michelle, on April 9, 2021 at 8:56 PM

What have you seen that is common in your social circle that you are doing? Or are you going with flow of whatever happens organically? Is there anything that you feel is a npn negotiatiable must...

KYLIE, Apr 10, 2021 2 170
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Not excited about the venue
C, on April 7, 2021 at 5:35 PM

Hi, I need a little help and want to get your feedback. We are in the process of finalizing a venue for our wedding. Although the venue checks most (if not all) of our boxes and is the most logical...

Melody, Apr 9, 2021 18 1,260
Kj21
Whiskey glass favor
Kj21, on April 5, 2021 at 2:24 PM

Anyone found or used a website for whiskey glass favors that worked out well? We planned on doing a cigar/whiskey bar. We already have matches as a favor and wanted to add whiskey glasses as well. I...

Kj21, Apr 9, 2021 8 783
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Second dress
Dj Tanner, on April 6, 2021 at 1:47 PM

I keep going back-and-forth on a second dress!! I bought one from Lulu’s and I really like it, but it pales in comparison to my actual wedding dress! I wanted something short and flashy for dancing,...

Dj Tanner, Apr 9, 2021 6 877
Dana
Ceremony at reception
Dana, on April 7, 2021 at 4:57 PM

Hi all! I need a little advice please. I am having my reception on May 28. My original date was May 8, 2020 however after postponing a few times, I wound up getting married in August at a church,...

Lynnie, Apr 8, 2021 3 118
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Entrance Help?
Marybeth, on April 7, 2021 at 12:54 PM

I am having a backyard wedding in June. I'm wondering if I should bother having a bridal party entrance since they will arrive before us. We'll be doing our bride and groom portraits last so they'll...

Lynnie, Apr 8, 2021 3 658
Hannah
Small Wedding - Timeline help
Hannah, on April 7, 2021 at 12:56 PM

This October I am having a small wedding, 25-35 people including my fiancé and I and 5 kids. We are having our wedding at Wild Basin Lodge in Allenspark, CO. Most of our guests are family with a few...

Lynnie, Apr 8, 2021 4 376
Dana
Father-daughter Songs
Dana, on April 7, 2021 at 5:31 PM

I am looking for a song from 60s-80s to dance with my dad at my wedding that is slow & somewhat sappy that he will know. Thanks!!!

CountryBride, Apr 8, 2021 12 684
Ashley
Disagreeing Over Reception Music
Ashley, on April 7, 2021 at 6:28 PM

Okay, so after postponing our wedding three times and now less than a month away, me and my Fiancé are having our first disagreement when it comes to the wedding. We have to give the music list to the...

Michelle, Apr 8, 2021 7 829
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How did your no dancing weddings go?
, on April 3, 2021 at 5:45 AM

Hey, I’m curious how those who have gone through with a no dancing wedding turned out. What was the size of your wedding? Did guests still have a good time? Fh and I planned our wedding with the last...

Fred, Apr 7, 2021 3 824
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