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Drop in Reception due to Covid-19
Anna, on March 26, 2020 at 12:38 AM

We are looking to have our ceremony on our original wedding date May 30. But thinking of doing a come and go as you please reception in June similar to an open house. Is there any cons that you guys...

Melle, Mar 26, 2020 7 356 1
JENNIFER
First Dance Song - How long is too long?
JENNIFER, on September 29, 2018 at 8:09 PM

I am piecing together a few of our favorite songs for our first dance, but I'm worried right now that it's too long. It's right at 6 minutes.. I'm trying to incorporate what he wants and what I want...

Gloria, Mar 15, 2020 14 1,486
Julia
Food ideas for a beach wedding
Julia, on March 2, 2020 at 3:08 PM

Me and my fiancé are looking into getting married at the beach where he proposed and wanting to know if any of you ladies are having beach weddings what kind of menu ideas you did!

Margaret, Mar 11, 2020 13 1,980
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Mason Jar as a cup for entire night?
Misty, on March 1, 2020 at 10:56 PM

Hi Y’all! I’m currently planning for my 2021 wedding. We will be having an outdoor wedding in May. We have a budget of $10,000 and I’m trying really hard to not go over budget but it’s really...

Chelsye, Mar 10, 2020 10 1,430
Lauren
Fujifilm Instax Wedding Guestbook
Lauren, on March 7, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Has anyone found a nice wedding guestbook that has slots (and a place for someone to sign/write a small note) for the Fujifilm Instax mini polaroids? I have found some that are blank and I guess we...

Clíodhna, Mar 10, 2020 4 920 1
Emily
Garter & bouquet toss
Emily, on February 18, 2020 at 4:50 PM

How many of you all decided against doing the typical garter and bouquet toss? Still on the fence about it. Want to here some people’s thoughts on why they did/didn’t participate.

Krys, Mar 9, 2020 30 336 1
Stephanie
Signature Drink Name - Tequila Sunrise
Stephanie, on February 26, 2020 at 6:42 PM

Hey there my beautiful and creative brides and grooms, I want to make our signature drink a tequila sunrise (totally our drink since day one), but wanted a cute name for it. Can someone help me think...

Clíodhna, Mar 3, 2020 4 3,490
Marlene
Mac & cheese Bar
Marlene, on February 9, 2020 at 5:44 PM

Has anyone ever done a Mac & Cheese Bar? If so how did you make it unique?

Molly, Mar 2, 2020 16 8,380
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Open Bar Price per Person?
Pearl, on June 25, 2018 at 11:26 AM

Like most venues, mine offers different packages (beer & wine only, house spirits, and premium spirits) at different price points depending on length of the open bar. Is the price per person the...

Cherish, Mar 1, 2020 12 7,323
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Pop/punk first dance song
Megan, on January 18, 2018 at 4:25 PM

Hi! I'm newly engaged and I don't know what I want to do for our first dance song. We both really like Panic! At the disco, paramore, fall out boy...etc. and I want something in those bands or similar...

Jess, Feb 28, 2020 13 5,246
Rae
Father Daughter Dance Songs that Aren't Sappy or Toxic
Rae, on February 25, 2020 at 11:52 AM

Hello All! I'm having quite a bit of trouble finding a song to dance to with my father. My dad's an old cowboy who doesn't show much emotion or do much more than shuffle while dancing. My dad has...

Jennifer, Feb 26, 2020 15 8,582
Kristin
Venue responses
Kristin, on April 4, 2019 at 11:09 AM

Hi all! I'm still in the early planning stage of reaching out to potential venues for quotes. Is there a certain time frame they're expected to reply in? I heard back in the same day from some places,...

Suhei, Feb 24, 2020 10 848
Janae
King's Table
Janae, on September 2, 2018 at 10:06 PM

My fiancé and I are deciding what type of seating arrangement that we would like to have for our reception. I would love to see examples of King's Tables (especially those without the bride and groom...

Sarah, Feb 22, 2020 19 2,297
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Ideas.. or what are you doing for your reception entrance?
christina, on April 25, 2018 at 9:46 PM

I'm just curious is anyone wearing a mask or sunglasses or doing anything crazy for their reception entrance?

Lindsey, Feb 19, 2020 13 438 1
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styx Father/daughter dance song? Help!
Brittany, on February 11, 2020 at 4:57 PM

I am really struggling with coming up with a father daughter dance song for my upcoming wedding. I would really like something by Styx. They are my fathers favorite band and I grew up listening and...

Clíodhna, Feb 19, 2020 6 2,279
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Scared of dancing...anyone else?
Courtney, on February 16, 2020 at 7:58 PM

Getting married in 2 months and the anxiety of dancing is getting real. We have a DJ and all that, but I am more reserved and don't really dance a lot. I don't really know how to do any of the popular...

Angela, Feb 17, 2020 9 2,709
CatMom0715
"L" shaped Reception Venue Space
CatMom0715, on October 14, 2019 at 8:08 PM

Hello, I have finally found a venue that is beautiful and in my budget. The only downside is that the reception room is "L" shaped. So, all of the tables would be in the L room, and the dance floor is...

Jeanine, Feb 17, 2020 8 1,253
Michelle
Sweetheart Table or Your Whole Squad?
Michelle, on October 31, 2019 at 1:27 PM

Holaaaaa, I'm finally at that point where some of my visions for the big day are starting to change. From day one of planning, we've never wanted a sweetheart table for the reception. We love our...

Shania, Feb 16, 2020 139 2,016
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Drink limit?
Dbs623, on February 10, 2018 at 3:41 PM

I know that for a lot of weddings, alcohol is a big deal and it makes for a great party. However, I’m not big on drinking and neither is my FH or families. The weddings in our circle don't have a...

Andrea, Feb 14, 2020 33 3,402
Sheryl
Venue filed for bankruptcy! 😩
Sheryl, on February 9, 2020 at 12:22 AM

FREAKING OUT! Our venue filed for bankruptcy, I went in to make a payment and we were told that the building manager was going to be in contact. They said they were going to have new management but...

Sheryl, Feb 13, 2020 19 1,362 1
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