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Brittany
What song should I dance with my uncle to?
Brittany, on September 23, 2020 at 10:36 PM

I am trying to find the perfect song for me to dance to with my uncle at the wedding. He is giving me away. He's also my godfather. I'm trying to find something sweet but that doesn't mention...

Lynnie, Sep 24, 2020 4 1,815
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Covid Wedding Wands Wording
Over_Covid, on September 21, 2020 at 11:38 AM

Hi everyone! Anyone have any suggestions on wedding tags wording considering Covid. They will be placed at the reception since churches are so strict. Any suggestions will be really appreciated...

Da_Queen, Sep 24, 2020 6 174 1
Ariella
Suggestion for a cocktail hour
Ariella, on September 23, 2020 at 3:37 AM

I need ideas on different versions of “cocktail hours” and thoughts on what I’ve liked as a “cocktail” hour (cocktail is in quotes cause we are not serving alc) First, off we are planning for no more...

Yasmine, Sep 24, 2020 15 244
Rachel
Cupcake flavor ideas?
Rachel, on September 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Hi, Ladies! I think I have finally narrowed down some cake flavors thanks to all of your suggestions on my previous discussion post (thanks so much!) Since my fiancé and I are going with cupcakes...

Rebecca, Sep 23, 2020 8 165
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Entertainment Covid Style
Anais, on September 22, 2020 at 4:58 PM

We finally started announcing that our 12/6/20 wedding with 120+ people won’t be occurring anymore due to Covid. We are inviting 17 guests and are going to be renting a big Airbnb on the beach, and...

Jai, Sep 23, 2020 5 202
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Mini-moon Fund Jar
Kara, on September 22, 2020 at 10:48 AM

Hi ladies! We are getting married this Saturday and since we are having the reception at our Church as well, we are unable to have a “dollar dance, or anything other than the traditional husband/wife,...

Casey, Sep 23, 2020 12 220
Marlene
Vegan wedding and no alcohol
Marlene, on May 17, 2019 at 9:28 AM

Hello, So my FH and I don’t drink alcohol nor eat meat or dairy. Should I let my guest know on the save the dates or advise them now? Wedding will be April 23 2020 Anyone had a vegan wedding and if so...

Jules, Sep 22, 2020 73 3,131 1
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Dessert Options - Traditional or Practical?
Chelsea, on September 21, 2020 at 5:17 PM

In the spirit of variety and trying to have options with reasonable portions, we've decided on cookies, brownie bites, and assorted mini bundt cakes from a local bakery (lemon, red velvet, chocolate,...

Jasmine, Sep 22, 2020 16 190
Kristen
Champagne flutes in
Kristen, on September 19, 2020 at 3:51 PM

Loving Etsy for making my day to be awesome. Even thought I struggle for my day of perfume scent lol.

Kristen, Sep 21, 2020 22 213
Kara
Stepson dance
Kara, on September 19, 2020 at 10:48 AM

My fiancée has a 12 year old son and I want dance with him at the reception. I’m having trouble finding a song that’s appropriate.. I was going to do something fun and fast but he’s pretty shy so I...

Maggie, Sep 21, 2020 4 183
Rachel
Linens and Napkins!
Rachel, on September 19, 2020 at 1:55 PM

I am in desperate need to trying to decide what color tablecloths and napkins to get! Our colors are burgundy, blush, and rose gold. I was originally thinking burgundy tablecloths with white or black...

Trisha, Sep 21, 2020 9 204
Bailey
First Dance Song Dilemma
Bailey, on September 20, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Hi all! I am trying to decide on our first dance song... I love Ellie Goulding's "Love Me Like You Do" and had no idea it was from Fifty Shades of Grey when I first heard it. Would it be inappropriate...

Bailey, Sep 21, 2020 6 1,163
Shelby
Returnable Alcohol?
Shelby, on September 20, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Hello- My fiancé and I would like to do a DIY open bar at our wedding with various types of packaged alcohol (beer, seltzers etc.) and I am curious if there are stores that will let you return...

Shelby, Sep 21, 2020 11 210
Ashley
What did you do?
Ashley, on September 20, 2020 at 10:05 AM

For those that have gotten married during this crazy time with dancing restrictions, what did you do to keep your reception fun? What I've heard, although I can't find anything online, is in NY you...

Katie, Sep 20, 2020 9 241
Futuremrsn
How much beer/wine for 72 guests?
Futuremrsn, on September 19, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Hi Ladies! So I’m getting married in two weeks and we are trying to figure out how much wine, beer, and champagne would be enough for 72 guests, only around 60 will be drinking (as some guests are...

Yasmine, Sep 20, 2020 2 131
Kacci
Wedding Reception Food Ideas
Kacci, on September 18, 2020 at 9:15 PM

What food are y’all having at your wedding reception? A caterer that we are interested in using is letting us have whatever we want and they will do it. I have no idea where to even start.. ideas on...

Kacci, Sep 19, 2020 32 393
Lauren
Soup and Salad Bar?
Lauren, on September 14, 2020 at 1:23 PM

Hello! My fiancé and I have a smaller wedding budget and are trying to save some money on catering. Our venue has an option for in house catering and one of their menus is a soup and salad bar. Our...

Meghan, Sep 15, 2020 10 1,630
Andrea
Heavy Appetizer receptions?
Andrea, on September 2, 2018 at 5:52 PM

Hey everyone!! What are your opinions on receptions that actually don't have full meals (e.g no plated dinner, no buffet, but maybe very heavy hor'doeurves platters/antipasto selection/desserts + bar...

Jessica, Sep 14, 2020 38 8,509 2
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Timeline; when to do shoe game?
Emma, on September 11, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Would you guys mind looking over my timeline for me? The cocktail hour and reception will be in the same room. Our dinner is buffet style. My caterer said it should take 15-20 minutes to get everyone...

Veronica, Sep 11, 2020 11 2,756
Rachel
Stepmom stepdaughter song
Rachel, on February 9, 2019 at 11:36 AM

So I have a mother daughter song, father daughter song, stepdad and stepdaughter song but I've been struggling to find a stepmother stepdaughter song, any suggestions?

Samantha, Sep 9, 2020 9 7,900 1
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