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Richaelyn
Dancing at a wedding during Pandemic?
Richaelyn, on January 20, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Hello everyone! I’ve booked my wedding date to be Friday, August 13th, 2021. Hopefully by then, Covid will not be as big of a threat and decreasing in the amount of cases but, I was wondering...Should...

Katie, Jan 21, 2021 16 987
Andrea
First Dance Songs?
Andrea, on February 2, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Hey everyone! What song are you going to have playing for your first dance with your future spouse? I really wanted to do "Angel of Mine" by Monica... I really do but the song just makes me burst into...

Lisa, Jan 21, 2021 51 3,522 2
Samantha
Intimate wedding with no dancing - will this work out ok?
Samantha, on January 20, 2021 at 3:55 AM

Hey guys need some advice. So my fiancé and I agreed we did not want dancing at our wedding other then our first dance and a father daughter dance. We are only having 60 guests and we wanted just an...

Michelle, Jan 21, 2021 15 1,542 2
Hailey
Song for First Dance as Hubby & Wife?
Hailey, on January 19, 2021 at 6:04 PM

Just for fun: What song is everyone going to have their first dance to as husband & wife? Feel free so answer if you’ve already gotten married! My fiancé wants us to have our first dance to Scotty...

Talia, Jan 21, 2021 24 1,722
Rae
The real Dilemma
Rae, on January 20, 2021 at 7:18 PM

My biggest question I have about planning my wedding is which version of Cha Cha Slide should I have played at my reception?

Rae, Jan 21, 2021 5 141
Megan
Foregoing an actual reception?
Megan, on January 19, 2021 at 10:34 PM

We are having a DW, with a very smallllll guest list (our kids, parents, and 3 close friends each--and even then who knows if all will officially RSVP/there is no B-list). Most venues at the places we...

Megan, Jan 20, 2021 10 595
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Week day wedding
Rita, on January 19, 2021 at 10:23 PM

Anyone else having a week day wedding I wanted an weekend but where iam from the weekends is double in price so we decided to do a week day

Rita, Jan 20, 2021 5 507
Cornell
Catering
Cornell, on December 10, 2020 at 1:12 PM

We need more advice. We are going back in forth on what we should do with catering. We've always thought of having a plated dinner but when our venue we've been open to the idea of family style or...

Lecette, Jan 20, 2021 13 724
Stephanie
Bouquet/garter toss
Stephanie, on January 15, 2021 at 5:29 PM

Ladies i need opinions. what are yalls thoughts on the tosses? what alternatives are yall doing in stead or are yall still doing it. I heard that you could give it to the couple together the longest....

Michelle, Jan 19, 2021 26 537
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Wedding Entrance
Michelle, on January 18, 2021 at 8:27 PM

Hello all! I'm putting together my list for the DJ and I'm stumped I must admit. What song is everyone entering their receptions too?

Victoria, Jan 19, 2021 9 820
Chantelle
Venue Advice Please Indoor vs. Outdoor
Chantelle, on January 15, 2021 at 10:49 AM

Wedding venue: Everything in one place just different areas. Right now the ceremony is at the outdoor terrace, cocktail is upstairs foyer (indoor), reception is in a larger ballroom (indoor). I am...

Lynnie, Jan 19, 2021 2 654
Brittany
i don’t like my wedding venue
Brittany, on January 18, 2021 at 3:54 PM

I was originally planning in the old courthouse in Yanceyville, NC. It’s a beautiful building and I know people who got married there. The reception was supposed to be at caswell pines golf course....

RaylaSan, Jan 19, 2021 22 1,877
Molly
Micro wedding to large reception
Molly, on January 18, 2021 at 11:20 AM

Anybody else out there with a 2020 wedding effected by Covid-19? Did you end up doing a micro wedding in 2020 with a planned larger reception in 2021? My micro wedding was 10/31/20 and my large...

Victoria, Jan 19, 2021 3 607
Sam
Dj/music Opinions
Sam, on January 18, 2021 at 1:50 PM

Hello, I live in Ohio and our governor put a restriction in place back in November 2020 that includes “no dancing at wedding receptions” besides first dances. I’m not getting married until October...

Madison, Jan 18, 2021 7 193
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Wedding Timeline (no dance)
RY, on January 18, 2021 at 6:17 AM

Hello everyone, I'm a bride for fall 2021 and I'm just starting to plan for the wedding - so I don't know much of what I'm doing haha I realized it's best to come up with a general timeline so that...

Katie, Jan 18, 2021 8 1,699 1
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Mother son dance
Crystal, on January 16, 2021 at 9:59 PM

What kind of songs do you recommend using for the mother son dance?

Maggie, Jan 18, 2021 6 730
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Second Fun Dress?!
Dj Tanner, on January 15, 2021 at 9:34 AM

Hi brides! so I purchased my dream dress and although I love it very much the train is very long and the bustle works well but it’s still a little difficult to dance in and move around. My plan is to...

Dj Tanner, Jan 18, 2021 11 769
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Guest Book
Cassandra, on January 16, 2021 at 3:53 PM

I want something non traditional for a "guest book" and something that hasn't been seen much. I dont want a book to sign. I'm looking for something modern and unique! Thanks!

Krista, Jan 17, 2021 11 729
Alyssa
Reception Games/traditions?
Alyssa, on January 16, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Hi friends! I’m thinking of fun wedding games or traditions for the Bride & Groom for my July wedding. We are ditching the garter & and bouquet toss. I do like the shoe/question game, though...

Elizabeth, Jan 16, 2021 4 816
Amy
Reception on a Budget!
Amy, on January 9, 2021 at 6:26 PM

I am so shocked by some of the prices per person for a reception! We are having a sunset wedding so I don't think a full on meal is necessary. I am thinking of pick-ups and dessert. Is that an...

Mrs.g, Jan 16, 2021 35 1,638 2
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