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Tone
Dinner
Tone, on March 21, 2021 at 4:41 PM

I’m just so excited and wanted to share it! While our families and friends were more than happy to pay for their own meals after our ceremony my fiancé and I just decided to put our stimulus checks...

Kristen, Mar 23, 2021 14 581
Trisha
Father Daughter Dance Song
Trisha, on January 8, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Hey everyone! So I’ve been bouncing ideas for songs for the father daughter dance off my dad and he was coming up with songs I’ve seen 100 times at other weddings. We finally landed on one that we...

Kristen, Mar 23, 2021 15 1,602
Elizabeth
No reception venue for an hour drive???
Elizabeth, on March 22, 2021 at 3:13 PM

My fiancé and I have this beautiful outdoor chapel in the mountains chosen as our ideal ceremony location. BUT they don’t have a reception space or allow food or anything. And because it’s in the...

Meghan, Mar 23, 2021 13 713
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Are we required to have favors for our wedding guests?
Sonya, on March 21, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Are we required to have suprise favors for our wedding guests ; all suggestions for favors are appreciated. Thank you!

Sonya, Mar 23, 2021 37 676
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Candy-free Favor Ideas
Brittany, on January 27, 2021 at 12:39 AM

Got a bunch of guests who don’t eat candy outside of special occasions coming and I wanted to give something that won’t get totally wasted. I bought mini hand sanitizers from Bath and Body Works (the...

Elizabeth, Mar 23, 2021 27 913
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Wedding favors
Dana, on March 22, 2021 at 2:07 AM

What are some not so expensive favor ideas that will actually get used??

Dana, Mar 22, 2021 21 961
Emily
Help with timeline of events
Emily, on March 19, 2021 at 5:51 PM

Is 4:30pm too early for dinner? This is what I have so far.. 3pm- Ceremony begins3:30pm- Ceremony exit, guests enter reception hall for cocktails4:25pm Grand Entrance4:30pm Dinner5:30 cake cutting5:35...

Emily, Mar 22, 2021 10 526
Samantha
Sweet father daughter dance
Samantha, on March 19, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Jewel and Dolly Parton have a duet “I am my father’s daughter” and it is so lovely! If you have a close relationship with your father, check it out, it’s so sweet!

Lynnie, Mar 22, 2021 2 503
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Signature Cocktail drink names
Katherine, on March 19, 2021 at 6:44 PM

Hey everyone! I am trying to come up with signature drink names that are good with my dog's names! My dogs are Cosmos (boy) and Piper (girl). Any ideas would be awesome! Especially for Piper because i...

Lynnie, Mar 22, 2021 2 844
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Tips for the Reception
Akia, on March 21, 2021 at 9:17 PM

Does anyone have any tips to make the reception more "elegant" with a buffet style dinner? I've been to weddings where the meal was plated so there was a cute menu card on the plate, but since ours...

Rebecca, Mar 22, 2021 11 728 1
Allie
Dinner Menu
Allie, on March 19, 2021 at 1:57 PM

What’s on the menu for your reception !? We will have appetizers probably jut the venues cheese and cracker and breadstick option. Then we are thinking of doing bbq chicken or honey garlic chicken as...

Michelle, Mar 19, 2021 5 910
Turtle
How many bottles for signature drinks
Turtle, on March 18, 2021 at 9:28 AM

Good morning! I’m trying to figure out how many bottles should I buy for my two signature drink? One will be white liquor and the other brown. I would have mixers included.. but how many bottles for...

Lynnie, Mar 19, 2021 3 3,219 1
Sam
Bridal Party/bride and Groom entrance songs
Sam, on March 17, 2021 at 8:23 PM

Hello all! I’m looking for reception entrance songs for bridal party and for bride and groom. I want something that will really set a fun vibe for the night! I have a few in mind but open to...

Melle, Mar 18, 2021 5 3,484
Ashley
No dj due to covid
Ashley, on March 17, 2021 at 10:13 AM

Hi! We are getting married May 1, 2021. We’re having a small wedding (~35 people due to current restrictions in pa). We also only have the venue for about 4 hours for the ceremony and dinner. In order...

Kristen, Mar 18, 2021 8 433
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Is it just me?
EGD, on March 17, 2021 at 12:10 PM

Or is trying to make the playlist for your DJ the hardest thing in the world lol I have over a year until my wedding, but my DJ sent me the online portal to start playing around in and I have NO clue...

EGD, Mar 18, 2021 25 1,074 1
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Questions about kegs
Monica, on March 17, 2021 at 8:09 PM

I have a few keg questions. I am not a beer drinker, never ordered a keg before. I think I am overthinking which is why I feel confused. Do kegs dispense cold beer? I was just thinking if we were to...

Monica, Mar 18, 2021 20 951
Felicia
Rescue flats
Felicia, on March 16, 2021 at 1:53 PM

Did anybody here purchase “rescue flats” for their reception? They are SO pricey but I’m willing to pull the trigger if they were worth it. I would need multiple boxes for every female guest and...

Michelle, Mar 18, 2021 11 917
Caprice
Alternative entertainment to dancing/dj
Caprice, on March 17, 2021 at 12:22 AM

So for our wedding, for not only safety due to COVID but also for current venue requirements, we're not able to have a DJ/dancing and are looking for alternative entertainment options. Guests need to...

Ally, Mar 17, 2021 9 805 1
Melissa
Baked potato bar- Is that enough food?
Melissa, on March 14, 2021 at 11:56 AM

Hi fellow brides: We’re having a small 30 people wedding on family property June 12th, 2021. We have a planner & are going to hire a caterer with staff. I really wanted to offer a baked potato bar...

Judith, Mar 17, 2021 27 6,824
Amanda
Open bar, cash bar, buffet, or plated meals
Amanda, on March 12, 2021 at 8:41 PM

I am really stuck with wanting to have a open bar for my family and friends but my husband to be says cash bar would be more effective. Also since Covid happens I want to serve plated meals rather...

Cassidy, Mar 17, 2021 43 2,174
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