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Liza
Cake Cutting
Liza, on March 16, 2021 at 2:54 PM

I've officially booked my DJ group last week and part of what they do is give me a document to complete with the order of our reception and what we want them to announce or say as well as what songs...

Sharonda, Mar 16, 2021 7 633
mrswinteriscoming
What song did you dance to / are you dancing to at your wedding for your first dance?
mrswinteriscoming, on March 15, 2021 at 6:55 PM

What song did you dance to / are you dancing to at your wedding for your first dance?

Celina, Mar 16, 2021 23 1,219 1
Michelle
Champagne toast alternatives
Michelle, on March 14, 2021 at 10:13 PM

Looking for ideas! I don’t drink alcohol & he’s not a champagne drinker. We still want to do a toast but I’m stumped! I want to use the glasses though... Any & all ideas needed!

Michelle, Mar 16, 2021 19 1,296
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Per head cost or Consumption bar??
Sydney, on March 14, 2021 at 6:55 PM

My FH and I are having a reception in downtown Milwaukee, Wi. We have 100 guests invited (87 adults, 13 children). About 50 adults are moderate-heavy drinkers. We are wondering what would be most cost...

Melody, Mar 16, 2021 11 307
Kayla
Music
Kayla, on March 15, 2021 at 11:10 PM

What are some popular dance songs? I've got the chicken dance, the cha cha slide and watch me what are some others? What are some good slow dance songs for a wedding? What are some good vibes (to...

Rebelle Fleur, Mar 16, 2021 10 125 1
Tatyanna
Said Yes to Our Venue!! 11/11/22 🥳
Tatyanna, on March 13, 2021 at 10:46 PM

Obsessed with our venue - The Wilder Room in Rochester, New York 😍 Any other brides have their wedding there or have attended a wedding there? We are having our ceremony and reception there! 100...

Tatyanna, Mar 16, 2021 38 976 1
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Opinions
Dj Tanner, on March 15, 2021 at 12:16 PM

So I want to do a single or double tent entrance but my venue charges a ridiculous amount for it which frankly I have, but would NEVER spend it for JUST an entrance. I was thinking of getting an arch...

Dj Tanner, Mar 16, 2021 8 474
Jasmine
Micro wedding reception entertainment?
Jasmine, on July 16, 2020 at 7:30 AM

I have finally solidified my final wedding plans! My fiancé and I have cut our guest list in half to accommodate the comfort level of our parents for our fall wedding. We are only inviting 28 guests....

Lilit, Mar 16, 2021 11 3,159 1
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Reception Playlist
Dana, on March 13, 2021 at 9:59 PM

Ok so my Dj wants me to basically map out the music we want and all the times we need certain things played... ok so can you guys help me out and make sure I don’t miss anything? Song for...

Dana, Mar 15, 2021 9 189
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Our venue only works for us if we charge for overnights.
Shayla, on March 14, 2021 at 12:09 AM

We are doing a campground type wedding. But some people are unable to camp. And the bride.needs a place. So our venue has cabins RVParking and Tent spots. However we need to charge guest to stay...

Maggie, Mar 15, 2021 18 913
Michelle
Plated vs stations: which goes quicker?
Michelle, on March 14, 2021 at 2:51 PM

So many posts say that plated meals take forever for guests to be served. While one group is being served, the other has finished eating. The same applies to food trucks that can only serve one at a...

Sara, Mar 15, 2021 13 2,128 1
Elizabeth
Dance all night or grand exit to the hotel?
Elizabeth, on March 14, 2021 at 3:14 PM

My fiance and I were talking about when we would want to leave our wedding and we are totally split. On the one hand, we love to dance and be with our families, so maybe we would stay all night. On...

Sara, Mar 15, 2021 18 801
Victoria
Place Cards
Victoria, on March 13, 2021 at 4:47 PM

Hello! This may be a stupid question, but I am looking into place cards for our wedding on June 26th and being that I don't know who is coming yet (invitations go out this month), do I order them...

Victoria, Mar 15, 2021 32 1,690 1
Ashley
Individual Servings: Wine and Beer
Ashley, on March 13, 2021 at 10:48 AM

With COVID being a thing we're trying to keep things as individually served as possible. Luckily we're doing a rustic theme with a laid back BBQ dinner so things don't have to be really formal...

Lady, Mar 15, 2021 14 634
Roxanne
Song suggestions
Roxanne, on March 14, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Looking for song suggestions for father daughter dance. My Dad was in and out of my life for most of it due to drugs and jail.. the last 10 years he has been clean and better so it is important for me...

Laura, Mar 15, 2021 5 616
Mrs. G
Reception at a gym???
Mrs. G, on May 11, 2018 at 11:52 AM

I have an option of having my wedding at a church. I have always wanted to get married at a church and this church is just so beautiful. The only downside is that our reception would be in their gym....

Laura, Mar 14, 2021 14 17,350
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Ideas Needed- Fill the time if dancing isn't allowed
Kate, on March 10, 2021 at 10:25 PM

Hi all, My wedding is in Buffalo, New York on July 10, 2021. I was already rescheduled from July 11, 2020, so I'm not looking to move my wedding date again. New guidelines are going into effect on...

Rebecca, Mar 14, 2021 7 616
Rosilus
Steakhouse dinner for elopement Yay or Nay
Rosilus, on March 14, 2021 at 1:17 PM

Hello all its getting closer to our day May 15 2021 bride here. We've already decided to do a elopement due to covid. Over all its only gonna be the 2 witnesses attending besides us. The only vendor...

Rosilus, Mar 14, 2021 10 695
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Can i See Your Cake Sizes?
Tiger Bride, on March 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Hey y'all. We are tentatively going with a two-timer cake, 8 and 10 inches in diameter. However I am concerned that since there's only a 2 inch difference between the tiers, visually they won't be...

Tiger Bride, Mar 14, 2021 10 280
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Quirky Dessert Idea...?
Kelly, on March 2, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Hello! My fiancée and I are getting married in October of 2022 and are so excited. I have been thinking (in the back of my mind!) for some time about desserts for our wedding. Alex (fiancée) and I...

Patty, Mar 14, 2021 20 853
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