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Cheyenne
Pizza as main dish?
Cheyenne, on January 23, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Hi everyone! My FH and I LOVE pizza and everyone knows that. The venue we booked allows outside catering. Plus we're getting married on a Friday. If we just had the pizza delivered and in a heater...

Tori, Feb 22, 2021 24 7,414 3
Rosilus
Private ceremony then reception later?
Rosilus, on February 6, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Hello all May bride here. I am having a dilemma here. We postponed from last year wedding date to May 15 2021. due to Covid. We have a very small group but due to restrictions in NJ We personally just...

Rochellex7, Feb 22, 2021 14 837
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Upgraded Entree Additional $7 Per Person... For everyone? Or only those guests who order the upgraded entree?
Nicolette, on February 21, 2021 at 6:48 PM

Hi! We are upgrading one of our entrees to filet mignon. The wedding package states that this will be a $7 up-charge. Does this $7 apply to all guests, or only the guests who order the...

Hanna, Feb 21, 2021 7 197
LaToya
Speeches / Toasts - are they necessary at the reception?
LaToya, on February 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Hey beautiful brides, I have a question. Are speeches / toasts necessary at the reception? We don't want a lot of people just talking and embarrassing us. We are both very shy and don't like stories...

Eniale, Feb 21, 2021 23 1,138
Philippa
Dinner & dancing, extra time vs cost
Philippa, on February 21, 2021 at 7:19 AM

We are getting married at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico and they included a 2 hour reception in hour package. My fiancé is set on getting a DJ and dancing after dinner. They told me an extra hour...

Michelle, Feb 21, 2021 7 535
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Father daughter dance
Angela, on February 19, 2021 at 10:54 AM

My dad never was in the picture, grooms dad is almond me down the isle need song ideas! That make it relatable pleaseee

Rebecca, Feb 20, 2021 3 238
Christine
Bartending Service + Shopping List
Christine, on February 19, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Hi everyone, my venue is outdoors and requires that we get someone to serve drinks if we are serving alcohol. I am looking at bartenders and there is a local one that has bartended at my wedding venue...

Kaitlyn, Feb 19, 2021 6 980
Lauren
How long should i expect a 3 course dinner at reception to take?
Lauren, on February 19, 2021 at 2:39 PM

Hi all! We've selected the three course meal option from our caterer, and our reception venue is providing a 4-5 hr window of time for us. We are definitely party people though and can't wait to get...

Shirley, Feb 19, 2021 4 4,687
Michele
Jamaica early December - Tent or No Tent?
Michele, on February 18, 2021 at 11:51 PM

Has anyone gotten married in early December in Jamaica? When I was doing the interview for wedding planners I got mixed responses for whether to do a tent or not for the reception. The ceremony is...

Lynnie, Feb 19, 2021 4 611
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Wedding cake size??
Rachael, on February 17, 2021 at 9:53 PM

I am trying to determine what size cake I need for my wedding, but really wanting to buy a big one. Not everyone has cake right? So I could put a lesser number than the actual quantity of guests??

Judith, Feb 19, 2021 22 4,182
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How long should dancing be ?
Hannah, on February 18, 2021 at 2:25 PM

Our ceremony will start at 330, end before 4, then go into cocktail hour/photos ( we are not doing first look) then reception start at 5, music has to end by 10. If dancing starts by 630-7, is that...

Michelle, Feb 18, 2021 4 899
Michelle
Best/worst: Cake
Michelle, on February 12, 2021 at 3:18 PM

Was there a certain flavor you loved as a guest or a layout? What did you hate as a guest where the cake is concerned?

Michelle, Feb 18, 2021 23 1,142
Dalila
Fun alternative to champagne toast
Dalila, on February 8, 2021 at 5:22 PM

Hello! Just wanted to see if others have seen this done before or perhaps plan on doing a mini champagne bottle for each guest to toast with instead of sharing a bottle with several other guests at...

Sexypoodle, Feb 18, 2021 11 1,083
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dj Pricing?
EGD, on February 17, 2021 at 10:12 AM

I know nothing about how much a wedding should cost, so I've been getting quotes from various vendors. I found a DJ who will provide 5 hours of DJ services for the Wedding, Ceremony Music and...

Marion, Feb 18, 2021 19 1,268 1
mrswinteriscoming
Do we have enough food or should we budget for more?
mrswinteriscoming, on February 16, 2021 at 6:16 PM

(If FH and I continue with our original wedding plans) we will be having a grand black tie soiree hosted in an opulent Victorian ballroom. Following the ceremony, we will have cocktail hour with...

Melody, Feb 17, 2021 8 770
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How to narrow down guest list
Jasmine, on February 16, 2021 at 8:20 AM

At my last venue tour the venue coordinator asked me how many guest I was expecting and I told her around 60, which I told her during our first meeting. However, she stated that the room where we are...

Sara M, Feb 17, 2021 13 698
Joey
Girl nah! Oops i meant Grill yah... what's your favorite eat fresh of the grill? (on site cooking)
Joey, on February 12, 2021 at 2:55 PM

One of the venues I am considering in Missouri, Kansas city side has the option to use a giant outdoor grill for up too 100 burgers at a time. I think this is a super interesting idea although...

Melody, Feb 16, 2021 11 603
Sabrina
Reception Help
Sabrina, on February 16, 2021 at 1:57 PM

Hi ladies, So my husband and I had to postpone our wedding reception due to government mandates changing less than 48 hours before hand. We still went through with our ceremony and were surprised with...

Sabrina, Feb 16, 2021 10 684
Ariella
Parking Etiquette??
Ariella, on February 16, 2021 at 1:34 PM

How to tell guets where to park? Not sure what to call this but, there will be a designated parking garage for my guests to park in for my reception. My only problem is I probably should have...

Jessica, Feb 16, 2021 13 830
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garter Toss Song Suggestions?
shanweds21, on February 9, 2021 at 6:32 PM

Hi! So I’m having a hard time picking songs for a garter toss. I’m looking more for 2010s to today’s music. Maybe even more hip hop and RnB. But I’m open to other genres. Thanks!

OMo, Feb 16, 2021 5 660
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