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Navy and Champagne Reception
Brittany, on May 24, 2024 at 8:28 PM

Hello! I am planning a wedding for October 2024. Our colors will be navy and champagne. If you used those colors, can I please see some reception pictures? We are deciding on table decor and could use...

Brittany, Jun 12, 2024 4 907
nosila13
Post-destination Wedding At-home Reception - Is it becoming more prevalent?
nosila13, on January 31, 2018 at 12:16 PM

I just wanted to hear general thoughts on the appeal and popularity of couples throwing a less formal to casual reception in their hometown upon returning from their destination wedding. The wedding...

Kezia, Jun 11, 2024 13 5,554
Susan
Cake Boxes!
Susan, on September 20, 2021 at 12:22 PM

Pre-Covid, we had our cake tasting and a huge guest list. We've cut the guest list down to 90 people from 150 people, but now only 55 people are coming. We cut the cake down to 123 people, but we...

Jameswarren, Jun 9, 2024 6 858
Sarah
Tasting Menu
Sarah, on June 7, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Hi everyone, Having a destination wedding & a tasting in July. Anyone have advice/tips when choosing menu. Plates or buffet & how to choose food! There’s got to be a strategy to this right?

Veronica, Jun 8, 2024 3 747 1
Savannah
Need help brainstorming a unique experience
Savannah, on June 4, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Hello to the sharp thinkers out there- I need your help! I am having a relatively non-traditional wedding, and I need to find some kind of experience or activity to really tie the whole thing...

LM, Jun 7, 2024 4 494
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Need some input! No dj at reception? Good or bad?
Megan, on June 5, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Hi, we are struggling with the idea of having a DJ. We will be non traditional, no public ceremony, no parent dances, no cake cutting. Essnetially all the extra things you need a DJ for beyond playing...

Veronica, Jun 7, 2024 7 819
Cbms08
Help cant decide on colors
Cbms08, on April 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM

I am not sure what to do...I have fucsia bridesmaid dresses and navy tux. But unsure of what colord to do the wedding decore...

Azra, Jun 7, 2024 5 460 1
Michelle
Dance floor props?
Michelle, on June 3, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Do you have a favorite type of item? Or do you prefer to skip them?

Pat, Jun 5, 2024 3 866
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Food truck
Marissa, on January 2, 2018 at 8:55 AM

Hello!! We are planning on having a food truck at our wedding. We wanted a less expensive way to provide great, unique food for our guests. Just wondering if anyone has every done that before and how...

Abbey, Jun 4, 2024 19 5,341 1
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Mexican Food
Jorie, on February 5, 2019 at 8:34 PM

Has anyone ever had Mexican food at their reception? It is my favorite and I really want to have it. I am worried it will look tacky. I am thinking I can "fancy" up the buffet with some glass bowls,...

Eliana, Jun 4, 2024 18 8,922
Lauren
Mother/groom Dance Songs
Lauren, on May 16, 2024 at 12:34 PM

My fiancé is struggling to pick a song or find one he loves to dance to with his mom at our wedding. Any great songs you have all heard or would recommend? Thanks!

Marie, Jun 1, 2024 3 426 1
MrsS2024
birdy grey shiny satin
MrsS2024, on May 29, 2024 at 9:44 AM

Help! Does anyone have personal pictures or advice about the shiny satin material from Birdy Grey? I ordered swashes, but it’s hard to tell from a small square fabric, and I absolutely love the way it...

Veronica, May 31, 2024 4 954
Tionna
Destination Wedding
Tionna, on May 18, 2024 at 12:20 AM

Hiii hope all is well with everyone. Have any of you had a destination wedding? If so what should be expected. Pros, Cons. Also where did you have the reception after the ceremony. We’re having a...

Michelle, May 31, 2024 6 733
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Dj's
Barb, on May 27, 2024 at 11:04 AM

Has anyone ever heard of the DJ wanting full payment before the event?

Marie, May 30, 2024 10 623
Rose
Plateware
Rose, on May 24, 2024 at 9:38 PM

Opinions on mixing plastic chargers with glass plate ware? Is this a weird thing to do?

Kristi, May 30, 2024 2 341 1
Pamela
What to plan.
Pamela, on May 29, 2024 at 1:08 AM

What to do?

Veronica, May 29, 2024 2 63
Karina Marie
Any experience renting wedding flowers?
Karina Marie, on August 10, 2022 at 11:58 AM

Hi ladies, I have a quick questions about your experience renting flowers. We are getting married here in Raleigh, NC at the Brier Creek Country Club on a very intimate wedding of 50 people. The...

Oliver, May 27, 2024 4 1,480
Shannon
Anyone do food stations??
Shannon, on January 13, 2019 at 12:21 AM

I’ve never heard of stations at a wedding (only seen plated, buffet, & family style) but a couple venues nearby offer this and I love it. I love Italian food and my fiancé loves Mexican food so...

Michelle, May 24, 2024 25 8,020 2
Maleah
Cost for Catering 100 Count Wedding - Is This High?
Maleah, on September 8, 2022 at 12:52 PM

Hello! Curious if anyone has experience getting catering quotes for receptions. We're looking at a Northwest FL wedding location (Fort Walton / Destin area) and are currently getting quotes of...

Michelle, May 23, 2024 27 10,692
Claudia
Anyone have a morning wedding?
Claudia, on May 5, 2024 at 2:33 AM

Anyone having a morning wedding. May 18 at 9am am so ready

Claudia, May 22, 2024 8 632
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