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Covid Safe Guestbook
Pamela, on February 13, 2021 at 11:52 AM

Hi Everyone! We are having our backyard wedding this June with about 50 guests and I'm wondering if you have any outside the box covid safe guestbook ideas?! To minimize crowding around one place and...

Nicole, Mar 10, 2021 10 536
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Cocktail hour
Felicity, on March 8, 2021 at 10:22 PM

My wedding is taking place in NY state. As of right now one of the guidelines is that hors d'oeuvres must be individually wrapped for guests. Did anyone else have or will you have a situation like...

Jennifer, Mar 9, 2021 7 501
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What should we call it
Larissa, on March 9, 2021 at 7:37 PM

So I don’t want a dragged out reception so I called it a meet a greet. Because it is Covid times and I don’t think everyone is up to going out for too long and getting exposed. My fiancée doesn’t like...

Willow, Mar 9, 2021 4 189
Taylor
Bar Situation
Taylor, on March 8, 2021 at 9:36 PM

Cannot figure out what we want to do about the bar situation. We anticipate having about 200 people at our wedding. The groom's family is from small, midwestern towns where cash bar is typical. My...

Michelle, Mar 9, 2021 23 1,462
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Chicken Options
Katie, on March 8, 2021 at 10:27 AM

For our dinner we are doing a buffet with 2 entrees and 3 sides. I'd love input on which chicken option to use. Currently we have: Sausages & Peppers which pair nicely with the Rigatoni &...

Michelle, Mar 9, 2021 8 1,126
Rosilus
Elopement and reception later? Yay or Nay
Rosilus, on January 5, 2021 at 11:57 PM

Hello all we are getting married on May 15 2021 on the beach in NJ . I know this may come a little early, but being that our guest list is so small around 20 people. We are figuring due to COVID...

Heather, Mar 9, 2021 6 447
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Finally uploaded my first dance and dad/daughter dance videos :)
Mel, on March 7, 2021 at 4:34 AM

Https://youtu.be/f6b5nomess4 https://youtu.be/8rhpksdlwvw

Mel, Mar 9, 2021 8 775
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Food For Reception
Lindsey, on March 7, 2021 at 10:57 PM

My fiance and I are having more of a finger food type deal at our reception and I have a few things on the food list but I really have no idea what else to have, we are having more of a smaller...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Mar 9, 2021 8 953
Dianna
Escort cards/place cards
Dianna, on March 8, 2021 at 12:38 AM

Hi - We aren't doing assigned seating for our reception, is that crazy? Any ideas of what kind of signage to use instead of escort cards/table numbers to let people know they can sit wherever they...

, Mar 9, 2021 11 486
Tyesha
Open/limited Bar!??
Tyesha, on March 4, 2021 at 10:55 AM

Thoughts feelings on Limited Bar versus Open Bar. We are usually the ones getting everyone wasted. Super torn on this one. Helppppp!!!!!!

Keioni, Mar 9, 2021 33 1,219
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Helpppp i need ideas!!
Dana, on March 2, 2021 at 11:05 PM

Hey ladies so what type of foods are you serving for your wedding? I’m trying to come up with a menu.

Shanika, Mar 8, 2021 28 733
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Photo upload site for guest photos?
LouLou6218, on April 23, 2018 at 9:45 AM

Are you all working with a website for guests to be able to upload photos they take? What are you using?

Jason, Mar 8, 2021 8 1,796
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Venue Backlash
Abby, on March 6, 2021 at 1:50 PM

My FI and I are looking at a venue that is in-between both of our families, so one side doesn't have to drive farther than the other. The venue that we are looking at was the same venue that my former...

EGD, Mar 8, 2021 8 730
Natalie
Song for bride & sons dance
Natalie, on March 6, 2021 at 11:22 PM

I have two sons, ages 7 and 5, and this is my second marriage. I’m going to have my boys walk me down the aisle and am planning a dance with them instead of the father/daughter dance. What are some...

Lynnie, Mar 8, 2021 3 867
Brianna
Cocktail hour instead of reception
Brianna, on March 7, 2021 at 3:23 PM

So my fiance and I have opted to do a cocktail hour instead of the typical reception this year due to covid. we will have open bar, cake and appetizers . my hubby and I will do our first dance, dance...

Marshaya, Mar 8, 2021 25 1,557
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Bouquet Toss Alternative Ideas
Dj Tanner, on January 18, 2021 at 12:03 PM

I’m looking for good ideas/alternatives to the standard “bouquet toss “. Basically a Covid friendly bouquet toss idea that I could present to my state/venue if they won’t allow us to go forth with the...

Joey, Mar 7, 2021 18 1,080
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Cocktail hour during covid
Vanessa, on March 5, 2021 at 11:53 PM

Looking for Covid friendly Cocktail hour food suggestions. We originally planned to have finger foods for people to graze but not sure this is ideal at this time.

Tory, Mar 7, 2021 6 554
Chantelle
Where to put these?
Chantelle, on March 6, 2021 at 3:47 PM

We got these adorable advice and wishes cards, but I’m not sure where to put these to maximize participation? A) Put them and pretty pens on reception tables so it’s directly in sight and ask my DOC...

Tory, Mar 7, 2021 7 332
Shanika
covid 19 Dessert Tables
Shanika, on March 6, 2021 at 8:49 PM

Greetings, I am trying to get information and ideas about how to set up my dessert table due to COVID! We are doing cupcakes, cookies, and donuts! Thanks for the help in advance!

Shanika, Mar 7, 2021 7 3,040
Rosilus
Wedding favors something edible or souvenir
Rosilus, on February 2, 2021 at 9:22 AM

Hello all Yes I am back again. Just want to know what ideas would be good for wedding favors. I will be getting married on the beach so a beach theme. However my colors are royal blue silver and...

Michelle, Mar 6, 2021 19 1,348
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