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Wedding cake
Adriana, on October 7, 2020 at 12:35 PM

So we want to do a cake like this but we want to include all three of our dogs. I’ve found plenty of golden retriever figurines, but does anyone know where I might find a cheap golden doodle and...

Molly, Oct 8, 2020 8 220
Rachel
Our wedding cake flavors....
Rachel, on October 5, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Thanks to everyone who chimed in on my wedding cake flavor ideas! I am happy to say that my fiance and I have narrowed them down. We are going to do a 3-tiered cake with: vanilla funfetti, red velvet,...

Rachel, Oct 6, 2020 10 177
Arlene
Celebrate
Arlene, on October 5, 2020 at 11:09 AM

Hi hi y'all Given the circumstances, FS and I are not having a reception after the minimony. We wanted to have a beach get-together over the weekend (our wedding will be on a Thursday), but there are...

Jamie, Oct 6, 2020 16 141
Tina
Wedding Ceremony ideas for Airbnb location
Tina, on October 5, 2020 at 11:07 AM

Im interested in hearing some wedding decoration ideas for the ceremony and reception at an Airbnb location. We changed our venue due to Covid and found this beautiful home with lots of space to...

Rebecca, Oct 6, 2020 8 767
Annika
First Dances...y or N? Help!
Annika, on October 5, 2020 at 1:30 PM

WeddingWire I need advice yet again lol. My fiance and I are very introverted and have bad anxiety. I have been stressing over walking down the aisle ever since we got engaged and have been planning...

Ali, Oct 5, 2020 17 260
Brianna
Catering
Brianna, on October 4, 2020 at 9:01 AM

Good morning Ladies, I wanted to get your opinion about food. My wedding will be at a theatre and the reception will be in the basement of the theatre (it’s a really elegant space) and the theme is...

Crystal, Oct 5, 2020 16 269
Bo Miller
Family dances
Bo Miller, on October 2, 2020 at 2:55 PM

So last night the FW and I were talking about dances. Obviously we are going to do a first dance and then she is wanting to do a father/daughter dance (she don't think her dad will do one, but he will...

Molly, Oct 5, 2020 13 173
Rachel
Chocolate cupcake flavor ideas!
Rachel, on October 4, 2020 at 4:27 PM

Hi, ladies... Now that my fiancé and I have our cake tasting date set, I need some help for a chocolate cup flavor. I’d like to do something different than the standard chocolate, so does anyone have...

Molly, Oct 5, 2020 16 179
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Song for father daughter dance
Melissa, on October 2, 2020 at 2:28 PM

I have no clue what song to choose for the father daughter dance. My dad passed away 3 years ago and my stepdad has been around for a little over 10 years of my adult life. Any ideas?

Molly, Oct 5, 2020 4 86
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Wine only reception? Then byob?
Destiny, on October 4, 2020 at 11:03 AM

We are planning a Sunday afternoon wedding next summer and I really feel like wine goes well with the rest of the theme for our wedding! we are only inviting 45 guests to our wedding. Our venue is...

Hannah, Oct 4, 2020 11 235
Patty
Reception ideas
Patty, on October 3, 2020 at 4:08 PM

I have a few games planned in between ceremony and dinner for socializing. Thought I might add something I came up with. In this time of disruption and people being opposed to views etc, thought about...

, Oct 3, 2020 5 163
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Centerpieces
Meena, on October 3, 2020 at 11:17 AM

Hi, Everyone! Wanted to share these with anyone looking for ideas. We have postponed for now, but still planning. We will be adding flowers and greenery. Hope you are all doing great!

Yasmine, Oct 3, 2020 5 169
Tiffani
Reception Entrance Dance Songs?
Tiffani, on September 30, 2020 at 1:55 PM

We’re having trouble finding a entrance song for our reception, do you guys have any suggestions?

Tiffani, Oct 2, 2020 13 138
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Changed my mind on parent dances because of his mother
Jennifer, on October 1, 2020 at 5:22 PM

We are having a very simple, low key wedding. We aren’t hiring a DJ or anything and had planned on just no dancing. More of a hangout vibe. It’s a small wedding. My Dad mentioned the father/daughter...

Becky, Oct 2, 2020 10 245
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Double booked wedding venue..
Midelvia, on October 1, 2020 at 1:27 AM

We choose a venue for next year November 2021 a month ago. However, we were recently told we were double-booked. The venue is offering us a Friday or Sunday or a later date. All these choices are very...

Midelvia, Oct 1, 2020 8 1,677
Michelle
Lounge Area - In or Out!
Michelle, on September 30, 2020 at 12:03 AM

Hola, Has anyone thought about adding a lounge area for your guests? Creating a relaxing space away from the party atmosphere that they can enjoy, especially the elders. Thoughts? Pros and Cons?...

Michelle, Oct 1, 2020 42 512
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Thanksgiving Eve
Nicole, on September 30, 2020 at 11:26 PM

We want to get married in the Fall, but a lot of our local venues are backed up due to the pandemic so our options are very limited. We are thinking about getting married on Thanksgiving Eve due to...

MOB So Cal, Oct 1, 2020 10 231
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Small but safe buffet? (backyard Wedding)
Chelsea, on September 30, 2020 at 7:35 PM

Has anyone done buffet style food for their home/backyard wedding? What precautions did you take to ensure it was safe? Here's what I have: - Sanitizer everywhere - Food safety glove to protect...

Chelsea, Oct 1, 2020 13 194
Monica
What to do without dancing?
Monica, on September 30, 2020 at 3:18 PM

My wedding got canceled in April and we rescheduled for this Saturday October 3rd with a lot less people. I love to dance! Yet, the government just changed the rules again and banned dancing...I know...

Tammy, Sep 30, 2020 7 206
Lisa
Ceremony this year, vow renewal/reception next year??
Lisa, on September 29, 2020 at 7:38 AM

Hi everyone, For those that did/are doing their ceremony only this year without the big crowd and are doing the reception next year, are you doing a vow renewal next year too? What are other good...

Adrienne, Sep 30, 2020 5 126
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