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Crystal
Reception dress or stay in gown?
Crystal , on March 26, 2018 at 12:26 PM

I have heard a lot of women changing into another outfit for reception, and it might be a lot easier to dance and so forth But on the other hand all the money spent on the wedding gown, I feel like I...

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 40 4,956 2
Kelly
Necessary or Not: Photo Booth?
Kelly, on February 19, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Would you be devastated to attend a wedding without a photo booth? Are the fun pictures and props an important part of your reception routine, or is this an extra you wouldn’t miss? What’s your photo...

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 143 1,556
Rosita
costco Sheet Cake For Guests. Yay or Nay?
Rosita, on January 5, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Okay, so I'm brainstorming budget friendly ideas with fiance. We would like a small cake from a local bakery to display at the reception and which will be just for us. After attending some recent...

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 9 16,265 4
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Unlimited Cocktail Hour???
Ka-Rina, on August 21, 2018 at 11:12 AM

Hi all, hope planning is going well for everyone! I am just starting to browse some venues to have an idea whats out there for our 2020 vow renewal. Both husband and I are not fans of a sit down...

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 15 1,126
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Salmon and Mashed Potatoes
J, on January 6, 2020 at 11:34 PM

So, we just did a tasting with our caterer and are starting to build our dinner menu. We're potentially going with chicken, salmon, and beef entrees. For sides, we determined that both the chicken and...

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 13 1,261
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Anyone else doing indoor fireworks for first dance?
Si, on May 13, 2018 at 12:29 PM

My wedding planner can't seem to find the 'silver fountain' sparkler types that spray from the ground. Help please!

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 12 3,450 1
Kelly
Sparkler Exits: In or Out?
Kelly, on March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Sparkler exits have been taking over weddings for the past few years as a fun way to end the celebration! What are your thoughts? Are sparkler exits in or out? Photo by Cotton & Clover...

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 89 2,871
Nicole
Late night snack- vote
Nicole, on January 12, 2020 at 12:35 AM

Can't decide. Our venue offers pizza, hot dog & fries, or french dip sandwiches. What would you want if you went to a wedding? Kinda leaning between pizza or hotdog & fries which is what I...

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 25 1,189
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No Wifi at Venue?
Lynn, on January 25, 2020 at 12:50 AM

My favorite venue is a barn a little out in the country. They don't provide wifi. Is that a deal-breaker or something that I should concern myself with? Will most guests just use cellular data? ...

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 19 1,570
Courtney
Chick-fil-a Catering
Courtney, on January 19, 2020 at 8:43 AM

So I kinda love the idea of CFA catering my wedding but I know that’s not really classy. However I am have an outdoor barn wedding. Thought?

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 23 5,690 1
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Cans or 2 liters
Crystal, on April 5, 2018 at 2:07 PM

I'm not sure which makes more sense for a long informal reception of 30-40 people. There will also be bottled water but no alcohol will be served. I also don't know how many different types of soda to...

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 20 6,001
Alisha
Less Sweet Wedding Cakes
Alisha, on April 14, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Hello ladies, I am stuck on the wedding cake selection. My FH and I both don't like sweets, but we both would like wedding cake at our wedding. Most of the weddings cakes we had (at other's wedding),...

Dierdra, Apr 15, 2020 16 1,298
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Estimating food numbers from multiple caterers/restaurants
Lisa, on April 1, 2018 at 8:59 PM

Hey all! So a little background - We're having our wedding in raw space old warehouse/factory and we're doing a lot of uncoventional things as it suits our style. So food is next up on what we need to...

Jana, Apr 13, 2020 5 1,249 1
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Baked Potato Bar
Chloe, on March 4, 2020 at 11:17 AM

Hello! I need some opinions... We are having a rooftop wedding on July 4th this year. It's about 80 people and semi-casual, (but no jeans kinda event). I love baked potatoes and was thinking of...

Jana, Apr 13, 2020 15 1,800
Rayvonda
Open or Cash bar? Drink tickets?
Rayvonda, on August 9, 2018 at 11:21 AM

My fiance and I are trying to figure out how to handle the alcohol at our wedding. I have a bartender who is a close friend who I spoke with earlier and she was giving me the ends and outs of my...

Jana, Apr 13, 2020 50 7,503
Nisa
Vegetarian meal at a buffet
Nisa, on January 24, 2019 at 3:05 PM

So we are having a buffet, and we do have a vegetarian option, because some of my guests are vegetarian and others have religious restrictions that won't allow them to eat the meat that we serve. I...

Jana, Apr 13, 2020 13 1,927
Jen
Good Luck Dance
Jen, on March 25, 2020 at 1:59 AM

My DJ wants to do a good luck dance for us. But I have 0 idea what song would work for that. Anyone have suggestions?

Jana, Apr 13, 2020 4 1,078
Kristin
Postponed Reception Details, Help!
Kristin, on April 4, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Hi brides to be! My fiancé and I are in the same boat as many of you all are. Our wedding is scheduled to take place on May 28, however we have now secured an alternate date in August and will be...

Erika, Apr 10, 2020 4 323
Mrs. Rachel Lamb
Nova wedding ceremony and venue 10/10/2020
Mrs. Rachel Lamb, on June 19, 2019 at 6:05 PM

Hi my fellow brides to be. I’m looking for an affordable venue around Northern Virginia for my wedding ceremony and reception next fall. We’re going for a rustic theme with a touch of natural and...

Mrs. Rachel Lamb, Apr 4, 2020 14 230 1
Dennise
Cancelling Wedding
Dennise, on May 22, 2019 at 12:35 AM

Is it normal for wedding venue to want you to pay for the place in full if you are cancelling a year in advance and its on a Thursday not even busy day like Saturday/Sunday? I understand the deposit...

Kat, Mar 31, 2020 11 700
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