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Anyone else having a grazing table?
Katelyn, on March 11, 2019 at 12:11 PM

Our wedding is starting at 2 o'clock so we decided to have a grazing table full of goodies instead of catering a meal. It is different, fun and a great way to save money on food costs! Anyone else...

Kristin, Aug 23, 2019 12 2,587 1
futuremrsS
Absent father what do i do about the dance?
futuremrsS, on June 25, 2018 at 10:25 AM

Warning it's a long one. I was raised by a single mother. Although she is walking me down the isle, I am not sold on doing a mother daughter dance. I love my mom and and she was a very dedicated...

Mattie, Aug 23, 2019 9 253
Allison
Questions to ask venue
Allison, on July 14, 2019 at 9:53 AM

We are starting to look at venues for our wedding and was wondering what kind of questions we should ask besides how much it costs 😅. It’s in November so it’s going to be indoors.

Nicole, Aug 22, 2019 15 360 1
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Average cake/dessert budget
Emma, on August 22, 2019 at 2:16 PM

I have no clue how to budget for a cake/dessert. I know we want to do cupcakes which average $2 to $5 each. But I'm looking to also add a small cake to cut. What's an average price or...

Yam, Aug 22, 2019 10 3,173 1
Tusdae
How Not to Cry During Father Daughter Dance
Tusdae, on August 21, 2019 at 5:07 PM

I can’t even make it 5 seconds into my father daughter dance song without crying. Anyone have any tips on how to keep it together?

Melissa, Aug 22, 2019 11 2,468
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What's your first dance song?
Jo, on March 21, 2018 at 8:05 AM

Will you be hitting the dance floor at your reception? What song have you chosen for your first dance? How did you choose it? Photo: Willow Noavi Photography

Christe, Aug 21, 2019 92 2,788
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Menu Wording for Dessert Section
Caitlyn, on August 15, 2019 at 6:16 PM

Hi all, We are having a dessert bar with two flavors of wedding cake plus an assortment of other offerings which include cannoli, macaroons, pies, and strawberry shortcake shooters. I know I want the...

Clíodhna, Aug 20, 2019 3 3,604
KandiKrix
Thoughts on Open Bar (per Person) or Consumption Bar (per Drink)?
KandiKrix, on August 16, 2019 at 9:51 AM

Hello Lovelies! Our biggest issue right now is figuring out what to do with the bar. Alcohol at our venue is pretty pricey and they gave us a few options to work with here so I'll discuss them all....

Celeste, Aug 19, 2019 11 3,269
Sydney
Draft Guest Count vs Final Guest Count
Sydney, on August 18, 2019 at 9:05 AM

We have a draft of our guest count, and we're looking into venues now (many of the venues in our area book 2 years out), but I'm curious.. Since I have a draft count of 150, should I still book for...

Nemo, Aug 19, 2019 14 4,287 1
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First dance songs in Spanish?
Kirsy, on June 20, 2019 at 11:51 AM

I am having a hard time finding our first dance song in Spanish. I really would LOVE to do From this moment by Shania Twain! It’s my absolute favorite and I think it’s perfect. However, my fiancé...

Kirsy, Aug 17, 2019 12 4,896 2
Haley
Coordinated Dance Question
Haley, on June 24, 2019 at 11:07 AM

Am I crazy for wanting my wedding party to do this dance? The video just kind of ends, but that's the whole dance. They repeat it a few times in the show, but its those same moves. I'm a little...

Emma, Aug 16, 2019 24 1,455
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Food trucks
Bridget, on August 16, 2019 at 1:50 PM

Has anyone used a food truck (or two) as their caterer? I'm toying with the idea right now, but just want to make sure it works logistically.

Sheila, Aug 16, 2019 8 650 2
WinesandWhiskey
Name my Whiskey Signature Drink
WinesandWhiskey, on August 15, 2019 at 7:33 PM

We met with our coordinator yesterday, and after a lower final guest list, we were able to upgrade to a deluxe bar package *yay*. But she then let us know we have the option for a signature drink...

Ivy ORP, Aug 16, 2019 8 4,699
Shannon
Ice Cream Bar
Shannon, on June 25, 2019 at 8:39 PM

We originally wanted a 1920s theme. It was fun and different. Well, my body doesn't like 1920s style dresses. It LOOOVES 1950s style dresses. So, still a fun theme. Vintage/Romantic/1950s. So...to add...

Sinéad, Aug 16, 2019 33 521
Siobhan
How to reach out to a Caterer?
Siobhan, on June 24, 2019 at 10:38 AM

Hi everyone! I need help! My fiancé and I are currently touring venues for our February 2021 wedding. We toured our first venue that requires outside catering & BYO alcohol. But now I have to find...

Sinéad, Aug 16, 2019 6 2,844
Angelene
Trick or Treating at the Wedding?
Angelene, on June 19, 2019 at 11:49 AM

My fiance and I are having a halloween wedding and plan to have a lot of families there. So I was wondering of anyone had good ideas to incorporate some trick or treating into the wedding.

Sinéad, Aug 16, 2019 6 174 1
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Any thoughts on a potluck wedding reception?
Erica, on June 17, 2019 at 6:26 PM

We are trying to be frugal and do it simple. Is it bad to have a dish to pass type thing for a backyard or hall type place reception? It can all be listed and such before hand who is bring what etc....

Sinéad, Aug 16, 2019 20 2,713
Future Mrs. Cobb
Entrance song(hip Hop)
Future Mrs. Cobb, on February 20, 2018 at 3:43 PM

I would like a good turn up hip hop song to come out to at Reception. All suggestions are appreciated

Mrsbdg, Aug 14, 2019 38 36,132 2
Ellie
What time does your reception start and how long is it?
Ellie, on August 13, 2019 at 8:41 AM

Right now I'm working on restructing my reception time due to a last minute change and I was wondering what time does the typical reception start and how long it goes on for? Originally I had my venue...

Ellie, Aug 14, 2019 23 2,924
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Beer & Wine - Sams Club or Costco?
Kelsie, on August 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

I know there are tons of questions before on beer and wine in bulk and Sams Club and Costco are always suggested. I'm wondering mainly if anyone has used Sams Club before for wedding alcohol and if...

Erika, Aug 14, 2019 5 2,144
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