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Sarah
Sing to groom at reception
Sarah, on October 15, 2020 at 3:19 AM

I would never do this on my own accord, but my FH loves my singing voice. Before we were engaged he asked me if I would sing to him at our wedding. (He says he wants people to hear me sing) I am shy,...

Meghan, Oct 16, 2020 12 829
Shelly
Seating Chart or No Seating Chart?
Shelly, on October 15, 2020 at 12:26 PM

We're really not wanting to do a seating chart. The weddings we've been to that had one, had a full-service dinner reception with waiters. We won't be having that (it's buffet style), and figured...

, Oct 16, 2020 14 860
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Wedding Slideshow
Rebecca, on October 16, 2020 at 3:43 AM

Has anyone made one before? If so, what program did you use? Need something to play on 2 tvs during cocktail hour

Veronica, Oct 16, 2020 3 556
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Photo booth for wedding reception
Samantha, on October 15, 2020 at 1:07 AM

I’m really thinking about getting a photo booth for my wedding next year for my wedding reception. Is anyone getting a photo booth? What do you think about a photo booth at a wedding reception?

Kelsey, Oct 15, 2020 18 721 1
doris
Reception time
doris, on October 14, 2020 at 12:00 AM

So today I found place for reception the lady charged us 2250 for tables chairs full kitchen and we can bring in our food and decorations we have the place for 4hrs I want to know my ceremony start 2...

Molly, Oct 15, 2020 8 562
Danielle
Country walk out song?
Danielle, on October 10, 2020 at 1:00 PM

I am having trouble thinking of walk out songs for my wedding party to walk out to as well as my fiancé and I... we like country music so if anyone has any country song walk out ideas please share!

Danielle, Oct 14, 2020 11 6,355
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Caribbean or Soul Food Caterers Ny/nj/pa
Tia, on October 9, 2020 at 9:41 AM

Hey I was wondering if anyone knew of any caterers in the NY/NJ/PA area that provide authentic Caribbean and soul food dishes. Food is very important to me and I want to not only enjoy it but be...

Nandi, Oct 13, 2020 4 736
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Cocktail Hour and Apps
Whitney, on October 12, 2020 at 9:46 AM

Would love to hear opinions on whether appetizers are necessary for a cocktail hour. We’re planning for a ceremony at 4:30 and cocktail hour to follow from 5:00-6:00. We anticipate dinner will begin...

Molly, Oct 12, 2020 17 644
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Wedding music help (ceremony and first dance songs)
Holly, on October 11, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Hi! I am having to send a pre-wedding questionnaire for music to the DJ/guitarist for my wedding at the end of the month. After brainstorming (and googling) I have come up with: Ceremony music:...

Holly, Oct 12, 2020 4 749
Jess
Concrete vs dance floor
Jess, on October 9, 2020 at 8:12 PM

Hi fellow brides! I am about 15 days from big day and I wanted to get everyone’s thoughts! Our venue is outdoors and the current dance floor is concrete, we are given the option to rent a dance floor....

Hanna, Oct 12, 2020 8 2,356
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Crockett Haus Farm Tables?
Crockett, on October 10, 2020 at 9:43 AM

Would you use these Crockett Haus Farm Tables at the venue in Fredericksburg Texas or rent others?

Molly, Oct 12, 2020 8 386 1
Shannon
Church reception timeline
Shannon, on October 7, 2020 at 12:27 PM

My fiancé and I wanted to keep our wedding as simple as possible and save money so we are doing a church wedding with the reception also at the church. The reception will start about 2:30 (ceremony at...

Elizabeth, Oct 12, 2020 7 174
Suzann
Wedding Favors
Suzann, on September 21, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Looking for ideas for unique wedding favors!

Suzann, Oct 12, 2020 13 225
Kris
Beer/wine or Totally Open
Kris, on October 11, 2020 at 12:16 PM

Is it tacky to have open beer/wine but not completely open???? We are trying to decide for our wedding in February.

Jenn, Oct 11, 2020 16 231
Erin
Publix Cakes
Erin, on October 8, 2020 at 12:49 PM

I am looking for someone to do my cake for my wedding and I am thinking about Publix. Has anyone used them? How did it turn out? and please provide a photo of your cake.

Shelby, Oct 11, 2020 15 1,062 1
Kyla
Length of entrance song?
Kyla, on October 6, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Hi, this might be a little too Type A but as I'm deciding my entrance song, I keep wracking my brain for how long it should even be. Anyone have any idea about how long it will take an entire wedding...

Kyla, Oct 11, 2020 11 5,624
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Restrooms.....
Dj Tanner, on October 9, 2020 at 2:41 PM

My venue has two single stall bathrooms located inside. My wedding location will be outside by the water. There will be about 90 guests tops. The event coordinator for my venue informed me that for...

Anna, Oct 10, 2020 16 730
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Margarita Mix
Julia, on October 9, 2020 at 2:32 PM

HELP! We are renting a margarita machine for the reception. I am having a hard time finding a mix that comes in a large quantity that you can put in the machine that also has good reviews (that I...

Michele, Oct 9, 2020 4 384
Theresa
Reception entrance song
Theresa, on October 2, 2020 at 8:55 PM

My fiancé and I are having a hard time deciding on a song that gets the guests pumped up too as the bridal party comes in with us

Crystal, Oct 9, 2020 12 208 1
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Cake for courthouse wedding?
Alisha, on October 6, 2020 at 7:46 PM

We are going to get married at the courthouse with maybe 10 people attending and then probably go get food at a restaurant after. Should we worry about even having a small cake?

Sally, Oct 9, 2020 10 1,170
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