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Lynnie
Dessert Table or Late-Night Snacks?
Lynnie, on June 4, 2019 at 11:44 AM

Final question!! Is your style more sweet or savory? Would you rather have a dessert table full of sweet options, or savory late-night snacks? Dessert Table? Photo from The Westin Pittsburgh in PA Or...

Squeezy Bean, Dec 25, 2020 140 4,636 2
Maren
Your wedding in numbers: How many tables at your reception?
Maren, on August 21, 2018 at 11:05 AM

How many different tables will you have at your reception? Are you sticking with standard 8-10 person rounds, or switching it up with long tables? Don't forget - your total number of tables...

Squeezy Bean, Dec 24, 2020 72 3,555 1
Kelly
Your wedding in numbers: how many entree choices?
Kelly, on August 21, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Chicken? Beef? Fish? Vegetarian? Gluten-free?? How many entree choices are you offering to your guests? Pinterest Next Question: How many reception tables?

Squeezy Bean, Dec 24, 2020 95 5,084
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Cake cutting/serving etiquette
Jennifer, on December 22, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Hello all! My stepmother’s cousin is doing our wedding cakes as she does this professionally. However, she feels that it is improper to ask her to cut and serve the cakes as well since she made them....

Melle, Dec 24, 2020 14 3,438
Emily
Wedding Songs for High School Sweethearts
Emily, on May 19, 2020 at 8:44 PM

My fiancé have been together since we were 15 and 16 years old. I would love to find a song that highlights young love/high school sweethearts. Any suggestions are very much appreciated! Thank you!

Brianna, Dec 24, 2020 5 4,568
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Cocktail hour and dinner
Mollie, on December 22, 2020 at 3:40 AM

So I am a little stumped on this subject. I want to have a nice little dinner with family and friends for our big day but both I and my partner are super indecisive on food so we can't think of what...

Mollie, Dec 23, 2020 10 660
Jo
What was most important to you when choosing your reception venue?
Jo, on February 14, 2018 at 7:58 AM

When you went on your hunt for the perfect place to hold your reception, what was on your must-have list? Was it the style? Location? Views? The perfect spot for photos? Did you need it to be...

Michelle, Dec 23, 2020 70 1,710
Lynnie
Keep or Cancel: Garter Toss?
Lynnie, on July 16, 2019 at 11:05 AM

I have to confess that I've never actually seen a garter toss in person! But apparently 37% of grooms still participate in this reception tradition! Will this toss tradition make the cut for your...

Milada, Dec 23, 2020 251 5,608 4
Lynnie
Keep or Cancel: Bouquet Toss?
Lynnie, on July 16, 2019 at 11:05 AM

To toss the bouquet, or not to toss? 💐 That is the divisive question! Some brides are so over this outdated tradition, and don't want to drag out all their single friends onto the dance floor while...

Milada, Dec 23, 2020 263 2,193 3
Kevin
Appetizer only Reception
Kevin, on December 22, 2020 at 7:27 PM

We are thinking about moving our reception to be appetizer and dessert only. No bar or full dinner. It’s on a Sunday and we have to be done by 10. I keep seeing things to have the receptions later...

Kevin, Dec 23, 2020 24 2,430
Sharyl
Buffet Vs Served food
Sharyl, on December 22, 2020 at 12:48 AM

I have buffet set but I’m debating if I should change it to having the food being served individually instead because of covid. Has anyone had a COVID wedding with buffet food? If so, what was it...

Judith, Dec 22, 2020 12 988
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Sunday brunch
Lauren, on December 20, 2020 at 8:51 PM

Me and my FH are having an early Sunday afternoon wedding. And we are trying to decide if we should do a brunch for our reception. What are good brunch foods that people will actually eat, but people...

W-K, Dec 22, 2020 15 723
Michelle
Skipping reception introductions
Michelle, on December 18, 2020 at 12:05 PM

Is anyone else doing this? We are having everything at one venue with the same guests all day and introduced at the of the ceremony. So that part is redundant. But being in the spotlight for that...

Melle, Dec 21, 2020 14 1,424
Cornell
Wedding date
Cornell, on December 18, 2020 at 12:50 PM

Which do you think is better for a summer wedding. Friday or Sunday I've never imagined having either but the amount of money we save by having a Friday or Sunday wedding is worth it. I need your...

Melle, Dec 21, 2020 12 581
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Sunday dessert only timeline
Lauren, on December 20, 2020 at 12:10 PM

Okay, so me and my fiancé are having a Sunday wedding in the fall, we have the venue from 8am to 10pm. The ceremony and reception are both located in the same building. We are getting married at the...

Tiger Bride, Dec 21, 2020 39 2,084
Tina & Darren
Treat Dessert Table
Tina & Darren, on December 16, 2020 at 6:14 PM

We are wanting to do a treat ..dessert table I don't really know what to call it ....What do you actually put on this table

CountryBride, Dec 18, 2020 12 1,281
Our hall is booked!! American Legion 7-10-21
, on December 17, 2020 at 1:08 PM

We were able to snatch the hall up $700 dollars cheaper due to him being a military vet. We chose an American Legion, they have been so helpful and understanding with planning during covid....

Lynnie, Dec 17, 2020 4 209
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adult only
Kres, on December 10, 2020 at 10:25 PM

We want our guests to have fun, therefore, have decided on an adult only reception. Wondering if I should make the exception for our court and allow them to bring the kids? Or, should the rule apply...

Kari, Dec 17, 2020 15 650
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Breach of Contract?
Erin, on December 15, 2020 at 1:47 PM

My DJ recently announced over Facebook that all his 2021 wedding will be required to wear masks or else he is refusing to play music. While I personally have no issue wearing a mask (even though its...

Marie, Dec 17, 2020 36 1,581
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Potential Venue
Marlin, on December 6, 2020 at 7:50 PM

Hello brides! Need your opinion this venue. It’s at Glen Island Harbor Club. It’s beautiful and has great views. Pictures don’t do it justice, the view is the main show stopper. It has many good...

Marlin, Dec 14, 2020 12 667
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