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Madison
alcohol at wedding
Madison, on September 29, 2020 at 6:36 PM

So here is the situation My venue allows us to buy alcohol as long as it’s distributed by a licensed bartender. I chose to have my friend do it for free and save money hiring someone who would bring...

Jessica, Sep 30, 2020 15 363
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Not your typical father daughter dance song.
K, on September 27, 2020 at 9:56 PM

I need help finding a father daughter song to dance to. My dad and I didn’t have the best relationship growing up and it’s been rough through out the years. We have our ups and downs but I still love...

K, Sep 29, 2020 6 974
Amber
Do people have fun at a brunch wedding?
Amber, on September 24, 2020 at 10:38 AM

I’m seriously starting to rethink/regret my decision to have a brunch wedding. Fiancé and I LOVE brunch and wanted to have a wedding that reflected our personalities and interests. I’m concerned that...

Jennifer, Sep 29, 2020 18 2,195
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Song ideas
Enedelia, on September 29, 2020 at 9:30 AM

My fiancée’s mom passed away five years ago so we will not be having the mother son dance. But I would like to surprise him and have his best friends mom dance with him. She has been there for him...

Allie, Sep 29, 2020 5 122
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Wedding song
Allison, on September 25, 2020 at 8:55 PM

I am having the most difficult time picking out and deciding on a first dance song. The ones I like I feel like are overplayed and idk what to do. What are your suggestions for first dance songs that...

Maureen, Sep 29, 2020 18 239
Jelisa
Wedding Exit Ideas
Jelisa, on September 24, 2020 at 12:55 PM

Hi everyone August 21, 2021 Bride here!!! I would love to hear about some of your ideas for your departures after the reception. I've seen the sparklers and bubbles, and even fireworks but some other...

Jelisa, Sep 29, 2020 12 177 1
Julie
What does everyone think is fair to spend on a Dj/mc for your reception?
Julie, on September 24, 2020 at 1:45 PM

I have a few quotes and want to see what is pretty standard. (We love a good party vibe!)

Julie, Sep 28, 2020 28 282 1
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Dancing Not Allowed
Heather, on September 27, 2020 at 11:48 PM

Hey everyone my fiance and I need help coming up with things to do during our reception because we will not be able to dance. The church that we are getting married at and holding our reception in...

Evelyn, Sep 28, 2020 6 276
Sarah
How to destroy the 2020 dress???
Sarah, on September 21, 2020 at 10:44 AM

HELP! NEED IDEAS!! We just had my bridal shower yesterday (yayyyy) where we’re getting married in a small ceremony in two weeks. I’m wearing a different dress and planned on jumping in the pool at the...

sophie, Sep 28, 2020 8 324
Caitlyn
We're having 2 cakes & cupcakes - how many servings do we need?
Caitlyn, on September 25, 2020 at 5:08 PM

We're planning on having 2 cakes at our wedding (a his/her cake because I really want a marzipan cake and he wants an ice cream cake) and then cupcakes. Our guest count will be around 170. Any...

Lynnie, Sep 28, 2020 2 102
Lynne
Father daughter dance edit
Lynne, on September 26, 2020 at 11:59 PM

I won't be having a father daughter dance. My dad passed away 21 years ago. So no father daughter dance. My grandpa passed away 3 years ago. So no grandfather granddaughter dance. My stepdad passed...

Lynnie, Sep 28, 2020 4 99
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help - Wedding in less than 2 weeks!
Jennifer, on September 28, 2020 at 1:41 PM

My wedding venue switched Coordinators 2 months ago. The first coordinator who showed me the room and did all the original planning was great. There were twinkle lights and paper lanterns all around...

Margaret, Sep 28, 2020 10 149
Kimberly
Vinyl record “guest book”?
Kimberly, on September 27, 2020 at 10:48 PM

Has anyone done a vinyl record as their guest book? We are thinking having the record signed by guests and then frame the record. I’ve found some on Etsy but wondering if anyone has a recommendation...

Molly, Sep 28, 2020 10 106
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Reception as a gardenparty with max. 20 People
Hannah, on September 27, 2020 at 2:22 PM

My partner and I both are no big Fans of big Parties and feel rather uncomfortable in big crowds, when we think about our wedding, we want it be romantic and just like something special in between...

Hannah, Sep 28, 2020 7 146
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Toast Cups
Deybi, on September 27, 2020 at 2:21 AM

Hi ladies! I need advice on getting disposable cups for the toast. Where to get them and what you've purchased for the big day?

Deybi, Sep 27, 2020 5 85
Eshell
Registry Items
Eshell, on September 25, 2020 at 2:12 PM

What all items did you all add to your Wedding Day Registries ??????

Eshell, Sep 27, 2020 15 174
Katherine
Catering and headcount for wedding reception
Katherine, on September 25, 2020 at 5:27 PM

If we have two different "caterers" at our reception serving two different cuisines, does that mean both serve food for 120 guests or each caterer serves food for 60-70 guests to equal a little over...

Haley, Sep 26, 2020 17 348
Andrea
South Carolina Outdoor Reception mid-60s temp?
Andrea, on September 21, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Hi all! We are having our ceremony & reception outside in Hilton Head on October 3rd. The weather during the day is suppose to be about 76 so it's perfect for the ceremony. For the reception, at...

Sarah, Sep 26, 2020 10 188
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Mother/daughter Dance
Adriana, on September 22, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Anyone else feel like they ask 5,000 questions on here? Lol I can’t help it, y’all are helpful 🤷🏻‍♀️ But anyways, I’m trying to choose between “Like my Mother Does” by Lauren Alaina and “If it Wasn’t...

Chelsea, Sep 26, 2020 3 135
MLS
Wedding Send off.
MLS, on September 23, 2020 at 11:01 PM

I have a couple of send off ideas! 1. Bubbles 2. Petals3. Ribbon sticks What are you doing? (If you are doing anything)

Onlylivinglife, Sep 24, 2020 9 128
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