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Martha
How do i get away with out ordering a "wedding Cake"?
Martha, on May 16, 2019 at 10:32 PM

cake inspo! I've read in articles that a tip for saving money while ordering your wedding cake is not saying the word "wedding". I want a simple three tier cream covered cake, my florist will be...

Lisa, Feb 12, 2020 22 3,298
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Spanish First Dance Songs
Victor, on February 4, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Would anyone have recommendations for first dance songs in Spanish? I recommended the Spanish version of This I Promise You bu *nsync but my fiance shot that down pretty quick lol I have some ideas so...

Christina, Feb 10, 2020 6 266
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Dessert table: do or dont??
Sare, on November 17, 2019 at 9:30 PM

Hey all! So I’m in the middle of planning my August 2020 wedding and there’s something I’m definitely stuck on: dessert tables. I haven’t gone to many weddings so I don’t have experience in that, but...

Pia, Feb 9, 2020 27 6,223
Megan
Bring your own food/liquor venue-illinois
Megan, on May 21, 2018 at 5:15 PM

Hi ladies! My fiancee and I are planning on getting married next August and we are looking for a place where we can bring our own food and liquor. If you have any suggestions please let us know. We...

Latrice, Feb 7, 2020 5 874
Leah
Donuts instead of cake!
Leah, on February 7, 2019 at 10:19 AM

Hi everyone! I’m going to do donuts for the reception instead of traditional cake/cupcakes. We are doing a small cake for us to cut. I’ve been trying to find different ways to set up the donuts with...

Sherry, Feb 6, 2020 17 4,877
Mariah
Bride and Groom Joining into Cocktail Hour
Mariah, on July 16, 2019 at 7:13 AM

Im curious to see the logistics on how other couples who joined their guests at cocktail hour. Our cocktail time is going to be an hour and a half, and we are taking the majority of our photos before...

Cyndy, Feb 3, 2020 30 7,016 1
Kaye
DIY Wedding Card Box Ideas?
Kaye, on January 19, 2020 at 3:30 AM

Getting married July 2021 and wanted to see who DIY there card box. They cost alot of money for only one day and ideas.

Allison, Jan 27, 2020 23 441 2
andrea
Parents entrance song
andrea, on August 7, 2017 at 10:02 AM

So I am trying to come up with a song for the parents entrance into the reception it will be both my parents, FHs parents then my MOH and BM no bridal party. I want an 80s song or earlier as the songs...

Niko, Jan 26, 2020 14 75,933
Suzette
Cake Toppers
Suzette, on September 9, 2019 at 10:56 PM

Are you having a custom cake topper?

Suzette, Jan 25, 2020 40 353
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Where to get married in New Jersey under $20,000
Migdalia, on September 3, 2018 at 1:59 PM

I need help finding a nice place where it’s under $20,000 that’s out budget including honeymoon,venue, dress etc .... does anybody know a place I have been looking every where almost all of...

Michelle, Jan 23, 2020 14 3,572
Kristina
Does everyone at the wedding need champagne flutes??
Kristina, on January 21, 2020 at 1:33 PM

Would it be weird if we had our guests toast with wine glasses or clear plastic cups? No one that I know really drinks champagne so I think it's kind of a waste to purchase flutes for everyone or am I...

Kari, Jan 22, 2020 12 2,574
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First Dance Song
Bethany, on January 16, 2020 at 11:56 AM

Hey Everyone! My FH and I are getting married June 26th, 2021. We love folkie pop music like the head and the heart, the lumineers, hozier, of monsters and men etc. we need help with a first dance...

Clíodhna, Jan 21, 2020 2 729
Kaelyn
Classic Rock Father-daughter Dance
Kaelyn, on January 13, 2020 at 4:13 PM

My dad is a classic rock fan and I’m having a hard time deciding on a song for our dance. Everything I have looked up so far isn’t really what I’m looking for. Does anyone have any song suggestions??

Clíodhna, Jan 17, 2020 4 1,195
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Reception Music: dj vs Spotify?
Tasha, on January 15, 2020 at 1:42 PM

I am beginning to think that maybe a using Spotify playlist for our reception would be a better option that a DJ (for obvious budgetary reasons). Am I the only crazy one? Please tell me your thoughts,...

Nicole, Jan 16, 2020 9 654
Futuremrs
Fireworks!
Futuremrs, on June 26, 2019 at 6:54 PM

Hi WW Fam! I really want to surprise my guests with a 2-5 minutes fireworks display at midnight. I think it’ll be a great way to bring in the New Year and an unexpected surprise. I’ve been trying to...

Melissa, Jan 13, 2020 15 1,999
Kaye
Holy Moly Publix cake prices
Kaye, on March 29, 2018 at 10:21 PM

I priced out a buttercream cake at Publix. My reception will have a Max of 70 people. The cake came to $370 including delivery. I want a very simple cake but wanted to price out a tiered cake....

Olga, Jan 10, 2020 24 19,396
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Disposable Plates/utensils at the reception
Ariel, on June 27, 2018 at 4:01 PM

Hi lovelies!! So my fiance and I are going back and forth with what type of disposable plates we should use. I would really like to do the palm leaf plates (set of 30 for $30 - Guest Count...

Jennifer, Jan 9, 2020 16 2,187
Lisa
Most Important Reception Details as a Guest
Lisa, on December 29, 2019 at 7:05 PM

Hello! We are about 9 months out from our wedding and I am curious what you feel is the most important detail of a wedding reception is, as a guest. We are having a traditional ceremony, as FH says,...

lm, Jan 7, 2020 48 2,129 8
Amber
Upbeat Two step/texas swing first dance
Amber, on January 6, 2020 at 11:52 AM

Has anyone been to or had a wedding with a fast country song as their first dance. FH and my song is what the heaven by kyle park. FH thinks it's too fast of a song and that all the first dances hes...

Cristy, Jan 6, 2020 5 1,426
Sharonda
How do action stations work?
Sharonda, on January 4, 2020 at 7:42 PM

My FH and I are starting to think about our reception, and the concept of action stations is completely new to me. I was originally set on a plated, served dinner, but I am starting to lean more...

Sharonda, Jan 5, 2020 4 1,091
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