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Arianna
Starting to look for a venue!
Arianna, on January 23, 2021 at 6:25 AM

I'm trying to cut corners in the looking for the venue. How do I cut the biggest cost CATERING is it cheaper to just get it at the venue (spend the extra money) or do i cater somewhere else? I was...

Arianna, Jan 24, 2021 11 645
Vanessa
nye Countdown ideas?
Vanessa, on January 18, 2021 at 3:14 PM

Hello! I’m getting married on NYE and my venue does not allow confetti or streamers. I was thinking of doing a balloon drop at midnight however I don’t want to take away the beauty of the skylights...

Vanessa, Jan 24, 2021 8 700
Michelle
Negotiating Venue Contracts
Michelle, on January 23, 2021 at 12:21 PM

I'm slightly disheartened and concerned after reading through our vendor contract. After reaching out to 40+ venues to try and find a space that checks all the boxes my fiancé and I want (amazing...

Michelle, Jan 24, 2021 7 2,567 1
Sarah
Did you have a card box?
Sarah, on January 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM

My godmother got us a card box for the wedding. I love it ❤❤ Would love to see everyone elses!!

Ashley, Jan 24, 2021 25 461
Tracie
Seating plan display
Tracie, on January 23, 2021 at 12:56 PM

Our reception is going to be tables of ten, with plated main course. What is the best way to have a seating chart done if we need to have guests at specific seats so that the waiters serve each plate...

Ashley, Jan 24, 2021 13 772
Maureen
Table Seating Chart
Maureen, on January 23, 2021 at 10:34 AM

I have two questions that I need help with 1. For a table seating chart how do I write the date of the person I am inviting on the card if I do not know their name. 2. For my tables, I have a picture...

Rebecca, Jan 24, 2021 4 595
Gen
First dance when i hate being the center of attention
Gen, on July 12, 2018 at 4:15 PM

I really love the idea of the first dance in theory, and my FH is VERY excited about it, so it’s definitely not something we can just cut out. The only issue is I honestly get so anxious and awkward...

Michelle, Jan 23, 2021 18 5,841
Chelsea
Soap Favors
Chelsea, on November 21, 2020 at 9:10 PM

My soon to be mother in law made us the sweetest homemade soaps to give our guests! I am obsessed!! 🥰. What are you handling out at your wedding?!

Tori, Jan 23, 2021 22 837
Yasmine
What are you serving for dinner at your wedding?
Yasmine, on November 24, 2020 at 12:46 PM

What are you serving for dinner at your wedding? If you already had your wedding, what did you decide to serve for the meal? Just curious to see what everyone is doing/ has done.

Amanda, Jan 22, 2021 39 1,827
W
Wedding in March 2021 - to dance or not to dance?
whirlwind, on January 19, 2021 at 11:23 PM

We are getting married on March, 20. The reception will be outside. Dancing is allowed here (at least at the moment) but because of Covid I am still not sure if I feel comfortable to have dancing....

Michelle, Jan 22, 2021 11 725
Marlie
Anyone having a non traditional wedding?
Marlie, on January 20, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Weve gone from 250 guest to 40.. we've lost two of our venues due to covid. I don’t even know how to plan this wedding. I was thinking about having an Airbnb wedding but everyone I message says no. I...

FELICHA, Jan 22, 2021 10 746
Chantelle
Shoe Game or Couple’s Trivia?
Chantelle, on January 21, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Hi! Did you guys do one or the other? Or both? Are they both the same level of fun/cute? Any thoughts or advice on what you did/what you saw are appreciated. Thank you!

Hanna, Jan 22, 2021 9 1,763
Michelle
Old Country -60s -70s - Father Daughter Dance
Michelle, on January 20, 2021 at 10:17 AM

HELP! I am thinking Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Loretta and Patsy Days. Trying to find something that would mean a lot to my Dad since he loves this time of country music & we listened to it so...

Lynnie, Jan 22, 2021 3 9,513
Michelle
After party vs extended reception
Michelle, on January 21, 2021 at 12:25 PM

Those planning to extend past the "standard" reception time, it seems like it would make more sense to keep the reception going rather than stop and start elsewhere. Many venues have no curfew at all,...

Michelle, Jan 22, 2021 11 1,181
Dessa
Margaritas at a fall wedding?
Dessa, on January 21, 2021 at 12:30 PM

I think I want to rent a margarita machine for my wedding but I don’t know if it’s strange for my October 2nd wedding. We don’t really like fall flavored cocktails. The weather is usually in the 80s

Meghan, Jan 22, 2021 16 801
Katrina
Open bar disagreement...
Katrina, on January 14, 2021 at 3:57 AM

My fiancé wants to charge $5 per drink. I think we should do open bar. (The venue we have chosen allows for outside alcohol) . I think it’s tacky to charge. But he says he will have top shelf...

, Jan 22, 2021 100 3,433 1
K
Postpone or Keep the date!
Kres, on January 21, 2021 at 2:44 PM

My wedding is in March and I found out just a couple days ago that my venue has been closed all this time due to Covid. I have the option to keep our date or choose an alternative location. The...

Katie, Jan 21, 2021 6 358
Cherthelove
Where did you have your small reception?
Cherthelove, on January 21, 2021 at 4:04 PM

If you're already married or you postponed your wedding. Where are you having your small gathering? I'm trying to find a place such as a restaurant to host a small gathering of 25 people, but even the...

Nicole, Jan 21, 2021 6 382
Virginia
Thursday wedding start time
Virginia, on January 21, 2021 at 9:56 AM

What time would u want a Thursday night wedding to start if you were a guest? 5pm-1030pm, 5:30pm-11pm, or 6pm-11:30pm. I want to do what is most convenient for people who are working on Thursday to...

CountryBride, Jan 21, 2021 12 706
Sulay
Wedding in Puerto Rico
Sulay, on January 21, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Hello! I am having my wedding next month (2/21/2021) in Puerto Rico and received an email from my coordinator with some restrictions and limitations that are in place. The most concerning one was a no...

Dessiree, Jan 21, 2021 3 689
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