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CountryBride
What is enough what is too much?
CountryBride, on November 24, 2020 at 5:42 PM

I am fortunate enough to be able to be getting married at a byob venue. It will be a hosted bar guests will not be paying for anything, in saying that r I don't know how much is too much to get I know...

Caitlin, Nov 25, 2020 7 397
Lynnie
Keep or Skip: Grand Exit?
Lynnie, on May 30, 2018 at 1:34 PM

This week we're playing " keep or skip " with popular wedding traditions! We want to know which traditions you are keeping, and which ones you are skipping. ✔️❌ Are you planning a big reception exit?...

Michelle, Nov 25, 2020 70 2,633
Annika
2Nd Reception plan b :(
Annika, on November 22, 2020 at 10:43 AM

Hello WeddingWire! If you have followed any of my story the last few months you would know that we are having an intimate ceremony this Saturday the 28th and then a 2nd reception in my hometown in...

Annika, Nov 25, 2020 8 574
Carmela
Wedding venue struggles- dancing/dining in different rooms?
Carmela, on November 22, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Hello all! I am over here s t r u g g l i n g on a wedding venue. One venue in particular is checking all the boxes for me except the layout, which is why I haven’t fully committed to the venue. The...

Bethany, Nov 25, 2020 22 3,037
Erin
Wedding Favors?
Erin, on November 22, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Should I do wedding favors? I know they can get expensive. We are going to be doing a photo booth and everyone will be able to take home the photos from that. I love the photo booth and the last...

Florida Marlins, Nov 24, 2020 12 470
Emily
Father-in-law/daughter dance
Emily, on November 22, 2020 at 6:57 PM

My father isn’t in my life anymore, but I am extremely close to my father-in-law (to be). I call him dad and we have a great relationship so I want to do the father daughter dance with him. Any...

Lynnie, Nov 24, 2020 2 764 1
G
Food stations instead of dinner?
Ggreer14, on September 23, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Hey everyone! I’m currently scoping out my options in terms of feeding guests and keeping it casual. What are your thoughts on using only food stations throughout the night? I’d rather snack and...

SLY, Nov 24, 2020 11 1,932 1
Dessa
All inclusive package options
Dessa, on November 23, 2020 at 8:01 PM

I need help picking a package, both are around the same price so I’m not worried about it. One option is 3 types of beer, 3 types of wine, and 2 types of signature cocktails. The other is 2 types of...

Meghan, Nov 24, 2020 15 654
FutureMrsHadi
First Dance Songs!
FutureMrsHadi, on November 23, 2020 at 2:50 PM

I’ve been looking for songs for our first dance, but I feel like they’re so hard to find! Anyone have any recommendations? Maybe songs outside the mainstream love ballads?

Jai, Nov 24, 2020 8 797
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Okay to do just special dances?
Melissa, on November 22, 2020 at 8:59 PM

So here's my lengthy explanation for a simple question. I am looking at having a fairly small, intimate wedding and reception - think less than 50 people max. The room that we are looking at renting...

Sharonda, Nov 22, 2020 8 550
Alexa
Serving ice cream during the reception
Alexa, on November 18, 2020 at 11:19 AM

I am obsessed with ice cream and want to serve it during the reception but am trying to figure out the best way to go about this. Would it be to talk with my cater and see if they can help and have...

Kari, Nov 22, 2020 12 3,992 1
Leah
Wedding Cake Flavors
Leah, on October 23, 2020 at 3:53 PM

Hey all, So we are trying to decide on what flavor of cake we want to do for our wedding. I was originally thinking of doing vanilla cake with semi naked frosting but I felt like that was kind of...

Barbara, Nov 22, 2020 44 2,821 1
Valerie
Place/table Holders
Valerie, on November 20, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Our reception is at a local restaurant. We are seating guests by immediate households for covid precautions. We will have 12 tables. I’ve already purchased table number signs to place next to each...

Meghan, Nov 21, 2020 7 209 1
Rabreena
Opinions needed with table #s
Rabreena, on November 20, 2020 at 3:52 PM

What is everyone's thoughts in regards to these table numbers, do you think they will go/look good with the ideas we have for centerpieces? We don't want to spend a lot of money for table #s and don't...

Rabreena, Nov 20, 2020 9 171
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Inviting people to reception, not wedding.
Marie, on November 20, 2020 at 6:57 AM

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question. 😂 Last night, FH and I were going through our guest list and we have so many more people we want to invite than our venue will hold. Changing venues is not an...

Michelle, Nov 20, 2020 9 697
Sherraine
Non cringey songs for the bouquet/ garter toss?
Sherraine, on November 17, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Im starting to work on the playlist for my wedding and im not sure what songs i want for the bouquet toss and garter toss single ladies is too played out for me ( i kinda out grew that song years ago...

Lynnie, Nov 20, 2020 4 5,927
Samantha
First Dance Song Editting
Samantha, on November 19, 2020 at 10:10 AM

Hi Everyone, I have a song I LOVE and want to be our first dance song. The issue is that it is 4.5 minutes long and we want it shorter. Ideally I would like it to be the first verse and chorus and the...

Yasmine, Nov 20, 2020 6 1,523
Dawn
First dance
Dawn, on October 14, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Whats going to be your first dance song? im leaning towards Majors- why i love you

Jennifer, Nov 20, 2020 13 658
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Share pics of cocktail hour and set ups
Michele, on November 15, 2020 at 8:46 PM

What did yours look like or what are you hoping for?

Lynnie, Nov 19, 2020 2 128 1
Nicole
Dj/music
Nicole, on November 15, 2020 at 11:50 PM

So we have to come up with a playlist for the DJ, what songs would be good to have? How many songs should we choose?

Lynnie, Nov 19, 2020 4 578
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