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Where does dj usually set up?
Lynn, on December 6, 2020 at 10:28 PM

I've been looking at old pictures online taken from our venue to get some ideas about room placement. It seems that the normal set-up for this place is to have the head table set up against the far...

Lynnie, Dec 7, 2020 4 1,908
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Wedding Cake.. how many tastings did you try?
Ty, on November 20, 2020 at 9:26 PM

Hello! So my FH and I did our first cake tasting yesterday. We tried vanilla w/dulce de leche, red velvet, lemon, guava, and chocolate. She charged a $50 tasting fee which is applied to our...

Kaysey, Dec 7, 2020 35 1,912 1
Carmela
How much time for photos between church and reception?
Carmela, on December 1, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Hi everyone!! I am planning on getting married in a church on a Friday (only times they do are 4 pm or 5 pm) and am planning on a venue about half an hour away. I am just wondering how long does it...

Kaysey, Dec 7, 2020 12 1,433
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Reception Activities
Claudia, on December 2, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Hello! What are some fun activities to do during the reception? I've looked on Pinterest, but would like to see if anyone else has any other cool activities!

Kaysey, Dec 7, 2020 12 701
Allie
Wedding cakes without flowers
Allie, on December 4, 2020 at 11:36 AM

Hello all!!! I am starting to look at some designs for wedding cakes for next fall and I’m having a really hard time finding any without flowers on them that I like. Does anyone have any cakes they’ve...

Annika, Dec 5, 2020 5 773
Allie
Wedding Cakes Without Flowers
Allie, on December 4, 2020 at 12:28 PM

I already posted this and some responded but I can’t go in and reply or see the photos shared or anything because it takes me to the vendors section so I’m just going to start over! I’m looking for a...

Yasmine, Dec 5, 2020 15 1,238
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Need some opinions!
Ximena, on December 3, 2020 at 9:34 PM

Hello Ya'll! I would like an opinion on this..... My fiance and I are thinking of doing our wedding reception buffet style with servers serving the food. Would this look tacky for a wedding? We are...

Meghan, Dec 4, 2020 9 200
Shelby
Taper candles.
Shelby, on October 14, 2019 at 5:33 AM

My reception venue doesn't want open flames but I really wanted to have candlesticks on the tables. Would it look cheesy if I had them and just didn't light them? I've looked for led taper candles and...

Scarlett, Dec 4, 2020 5 949
Michelle
Food stations logistics
Michelle, on December 2, 2020 at 3:25 PM

For anyone who has served stations or attended as a guest with them served (whether at cocktail hour or the main meal), how did they flow? How many/what types were there? Were they placed together in...

Michelle, Dec 3, 2020 3 1,182
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Stage barricade for band stage
Ceb, on December 3, 2020 at 1:44 PM

Hi everyone, where can I find a stage barricade (is that the right word? barrier?) like the one pictured? I've seen several of these, often draped in flowers, but I have no clue where to get one....

SLY, Dec 3, 2020 6 795
Cheryl
Cake flowers
Cheryl, on November 30, 2020 at 6:54 PM

We are doing a very simple wedding cake, our baker said if I decide that I want flowers on the cake to let her know. Either I could get them and give them to her (no additional fee) or she could get...

Cheryl, Dec 2, 2020 13 777
Jo
Beer me! What beers will you be serving?
Jo, on August 30, 2018 at 8:05 AM

What beers will your guests get to enjoy on your wedding day? Will any special local brews or imports feature at your bar, or are you sticking with guaranteed crowd pleasers? Photo from Nora &...

Mrs. Spring, Dec 2, 2020 17 1,741
Laura
What non-alcoholic drinks are you serving?
Laura, on April 28, 2018 at 9:45 AM

What non-alcoholic drink options are you offering at your reception? Sodas? Iced tea? Lemonade? Juices? Anything else? {photo from Lush Georgia Farm Wedding} {photo by Stephen DeVries Weddings}

Michelle, Dec 2, 2020 33 6,566 1
Kristen
Cash Bar? How Tacky is it?
Kristen, on November 18, 2020 at 1:36 AM

The venue that we chose it a small wooded park behind a gourmet pizza place. We love it, However, we were told that because of COVID they couldn’t allow a bar down in the park area, because everything...

Michelle, Dec 2, 2020 12 677
Stefanie
First Dance Songs
Stefanie, on November 30, 2020 at 8:04 PM

Was wondering what everyone’s first dance songs are? There are a few I really like and am having a hard time deciding. Also anyone else want to do something different besides the traditional here...

Victoria, Dec 1, 2020 16 819
Cydne
Fountains For Food
Cydne, on November 27, 2020 at 3:07 PM

I am set to marry in 2022! FH and I want a super small, intimate backyard wedding ceremony. Because we both have tons of family and friends, the reception will be two days later with SIX TIMES the...

Victoria, Dec 1, 2020 17 966
Carrie
Alcohol, tight budget open bar or cash bar?
Carrie, on September 27, 2019 at 3:41 PM

So I need a little help. My FH and I are VERY undecided if we should do an open bar or cash bar. We are looking into a VFW hall (VERY TIGHT BUDGET) the hall says that we can "pay a tab" or it can be a...

Alyssa, Nov 30, 2020 58 2,366
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What is a wedding reception?
Josie, on November 30, 2020 at 4:00 PM

What do I absolutely have to include in a wedding reception? What parts did you include, and what did you leave out? Are there any parts I'd regret leaving out if I skipped them? Especially now when...

Rebecca, Nov 30, 2020 10 767
RaylaSan
My Feb. 2021 wedding is coming up and i need to know what are some good covid precautions?
RaylaSan, on November 28, 2020 at 7:51 PM

I believe someone already made a post about this, but I, for the life of me cannot find it anywhere, so I'm just going to make a new one. Anyway, long story short, I'm set to having my wedding this...

Samrawit, Nov 29, 2020 23 1,128 1
Mary
First Dance Songs
Mary, on November 23, 2020 at 6:33 PM

What are some of your top ideas for first dance songs? Personally, I have been dying over Ed Sheeran's Best Part of Me (featuring YEBBA). What about Father-Daughter dance songs too?

Aaryn, Nov 28, 2020 31 1,496
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