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Deidra
First Dance Songs
Deidra, on January 7, 2021 at 3:24 PM

My fiance & I both have two left feet & little to no sense of rhythm. Any recommendations for a slow, but not super long first dance song?

Michelle, Jan 11, 2021 10 348
Michelle
Detailed meal selections on rsvps?
Michelle, on January 8, 2021 at 1:59 PM

If you are going the plated meal route, how descriptive are you about presenting choices? Just listing "beef, chicken, vegan" and hoping guests know what you're serving? Or are you listing the full...

Michelle, Jan 11, 2021 22 681
Chantelle
Is mc Role Something a Friend Can Do?
Chantelle, on January 10, 2021 at 7:33 PM

I am the MOH for my best friend and she is also good friends with my boyfriend. She wants my boyfriend to be the MC for her reception. I feel like this a huge responsibility? My boyfriend is a great...

Hhh, Jan 11, 2021 13 1,739
Skylar
Getting Wrinkles Out of Wedding Tablecloths
Skylar, on January 9, 2021 at 7:35 PM

My wedding is one week away, and I am currently trying to get the wrinkles out of the tablecloths I bought from linentablecloth.com I got the 120 inch round polyester ones! Any tips or advice on how...

Jessica, Jan 10, 2021 10 751 1
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Wedding cakes!
Leanna, on January 8, 2021 at 9:13 PM

I’m not the biggest fan of cake to begin with. But is there a cheaper option for wedding cake or even an alternative? Every cake price I’ve been seeing starts around $400. I am planning on...

Kelly, Jan 9, 2021 11 961
Darby
Crazy Idea for Reception Food?
Darby, on January 8, 2021 at 1:06 PM

So our wedding is super small and going to be just family. Is it crazy to want to have breakfast for out reception food?! My favorite foods are breakfast foods. Lmk your opinion!

Reena, Jan 9, 2021 30 586 1
Michelle
Chicken dishes
Michelle, on January 8, 2021 at 2:26 PM

I generally don't eat chicken in banquet settings since I've had many instances where it was undercooked which is not safe at all. Never had overcooked though. We're weighing out options for plated vs...

Becky, Jan 9, 2021 12 872
Mary
Grand Entrance Song
Mary, on January 7, 2021 at 3:39 PM

Okay Ladies (and Gents if any out there), We have a grand sparkler entrance for our reception and I'm trying to figure out a fun song for us to come out to for our reception. We are the last ones in...

Mary, Jan 8, 2021 10 733
Lisa
What Songs Are On Your "Do Not Play" List?
Lisa, on December 14, 2020 at 9:31 AM

I've seen quite a few posts about song suggestions, but not many about the other list the DJ asks for: the Do Not Play list. Did you have any songs you didn't want played at your wedding? If so, which...

Lisa, Jan 8, 2021 37 1,204
Maggie
Unique Covid Friendly Food Ideas for 20 person wedding?
Maggie, on January 7, 2021 at 6:42 PM

Hi all! I am trying to think of alternative food ideas for our wedding on April 3, 2021 in NJ. The ceremony and reception are going to be in a barn without access to a kitchen. We are only going to...

Meghan, Jan 8, 2021 12 752
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Third time's a charm
Terry, on January 7, 2021 at 8:41 PM

I was supposed to get married on March 21, 2020. Covid came along and 5 days before my wedding.. it was postponed until September 3, 2020, In the meantime, I got pregnant so even though my wedding was...

Meghan, Jan 8, 2021 5 385
Kiara
Wedding (food) Budget is driving me insane!
Kiara, on January 7, 2021 at 12:44 PM

Hello! My fiancé and I are planning a big wedding, and sticking to a budget is hard let alone coming up with one. We are planning for a 200 count wedding (we understand that not everyone will come)...

Violetstorme, Jan 7, 2021 8 751
Chloe
2020 brides & belated receptions
Chloe, on January 7, 2021 at 4:05 PM

I'm sure there are probably numerous other posts about this, but those of you that were 2020 brides that decided to still go through with a small ceremony or elopement, when did you say "I do," and...

Eri, Jan 7, 2021 3 290 1
Amanda
Shift wedding reception?
Amanda, on December 30, 2020 at 11:13 PM

Has anyone done/heard of a shift wedding or open house? I am supposed to get married in April. I really do not want to push it back, but I also do not want to be unsafe with COVID. I was thinking we...

Katie, Jan 7, 2021 23 1,190
Michelle
Dj noise level?
Michelle, on January 7, 2021 at 3:45 AM

I've noticed that alot of venues say loud music is not allowed. Does that mean that a dj cannot play? Or do they adjust accordingly? Obviously you don't want it so loud that it disrupts any...

J W, Jan 7, 2021 6 485
Sara
Get a dance floor or not get a dance floor?
Sara, on January 6, 2021 at 9:22 PM

So I got a hold of my venue today, which I was honestly nervous about. About 6 months after signing contracts with then, they sold to a new owner and then we had to postpone anyways. So the new owner...

Meghan, Jan 7, 2021 8 1,540
Lisa
Dressing Up Bride & Groom Toasting Flutes
Lisa, on January 3, 2021 at 2:46 PM

Good morning! It's officially 2021 and I'm so excited to start planning again. We postponed from October 2020 to October 2021 and with that, we changed up our colors and theme a little bit. We were...

Lisa, Jan 6, 2021 6 356
Emily
Wedding Favors
Emily, on January 5, 2021 at 5:46 PM

Hi everyone! Looking for ideas for beach wedding favors for our guests. We are already married (covid-19 bride from last June) but are having our wedding “celebration” this June in the Outer Banks,...

Melle, Jan 6, 2021 8 558
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How far in advance did you book your Dj?
Melany, on January 5, 2021 at 9:40 PM

My fiancé thinks I am being dramatic and rushing thing because we just engaged Christmas eve and our wedding isn't until November 2022 and I already have the venue basically booked - we go Saturday to...

Melle, Jan 6, 2021 12 2,291
Danielle
Reception Timeline
Danielle, on January 4, 2021 at 10:56 PM

Hello friends! I have a few things that I need help working into my timeline. I greatly appreciate any input!! First - we have recently made the decision to move from a served buffet to an All - Graze...

Lynnie, Jan 6, 2021 3 532
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