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Heather
Catering to picky eaters
Heather, on August 31, 2018 at 1:44 PM

I was reading an article about get together and the writer was complaining about picky eaters. She said if she invites them they can eat what she serves or starves just like her kids. So it got me...

Heather, Jul 23, 2019 45 3,281
Azzie
How much did you spend for your wedding cake? Is $1,000k too much.
Azzie, on July 22, 2019 at 4:54 PM

Trying to book the cake for my wedding, and I found someone who quoted me $1,000 for attached cake. This one has Swarovski and real flowers. What do you guys think? Is that too much? How much...

Elizabeth, Jul 23, 2019 33 755
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People Rsvping "no" due to dry wedding?
Amanda, on July 22, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Unfortunately, due to venue restrictions, alcohol is not permitted. We both loved the venue so much that it wasn't a deal-breaker to FH and I. We thought it was a little tacky to put that on the...

Terra, Jul 23, 2019 25 726
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First dance- cut it short or invite guests to dance floor?
Samantha, on July 17, 2019 at 7:13 AM

Hi all! So my fiance and I are getting married in 10 days-- so soon! We are having a very small destination wedding-- 25 guests. We think the first dance is somewhat awkward because everyone just...

Virginia, Jul 22, 2019 9 2,018
Olivia
Need bridal party reception entrance ideas!!!
Olivia, on July 19, 2019 at 11:51 PM

Bridesmaid in a wedding and I need some fun ideas for the reception entrance besides just awkwardly dancing out there lol we’re all going in to boot scootin boogie. I hardly know the groomsmen i’ll be...

Courtney, Jul 20, 2019 4 4,253
Tiffany
Only champagne?
Tiffany, on July 18, 2019 at 4:48 PM

We are having a mid afternoon reception (1:30pm start.) The reception site bar tab for only beer and wine would run me over $2k for my guests. That would be the most expensive item for our...

Cassi, Jul 19, 2019 20 1,465
Jessica
Where to put advice cards?
Jessica, on July 18, 2019 at 10:15 AM

Hey guys, Was wondering what y'all thought about setting the advice cards on the dinner tables? I was thinking of putting them out with the place settings or maybe going with the coaster advice cards....

Melle, Jul 19, 2019 6 1,474
Azzie
Just found out I'm Pregnant- Middle of planning a wedding lol
Azzie, on July 18, 2019 at 1:53 PM

I was in the middle of planning a May 2020 wedding and just found out me and hubby is expecting our 2nd baby together. I would say bad timing, but we are so grateful for this blessing. I was so scared...

Destiny, Jul 18, 2019 4 870
Izza
Signature drink: Need a wedding themed/pun name for whiskey&ginger ale
Izza, on July 18, 2019 at 11:56 AM

We're having signature cocktails with blue mint mojito & whiskey and ginger ale. The mojito Im naming something blue but I cant seem to find/think about a fun name for the whiskey and ginger ale....

Hannah, Jul 18, 2019 6 2,555 1
Vanessa
Wedding favors
Vanessa, on May 31, 2019 at 10:44 AM

What are you doing for wedding favors? I was for sure going to do stemless wine glasses with personalized writing with our names and the wedding date on it, then lately I came to thinking I’m not too...

Robin, Jul 18, 2019 136 2,641
Cassandra
How are you letting guests know where they are sitting for the reception?
Cassandra, on July 16, 2019 at 2:27 PM

We are having assigned tables for the reception (not assigned seats). I would love to just say everyone sit where ever they want but there are a couple problems with this for our specific family and...

Farrah, Jul 17, 2019 36 4,468
CourtneyBrittain
Wedding Cake under $200?
CourtneyBrittain, on June 10, 2019 at 4:41 PM

Is it possible to have a pretty AND delicious wedding cake for under $200? Though we will have 250 people, we will have a small cake for the immediate family/bridal party but lots of sheet...

MIWM, Jul 17, 2019 13 1,629
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Wedding Reception Disappointment
Tara , on June 22, 2018 at 8:21 AM

I am trying to get over how mad and disappointed I am at the DJ company. Our wedding was 2 weeks ago and I am still so emotional about their lack of communication. Originally we weren’t going to go...

Colleen, Jul 17, 2019 14 1,922
Jessica
Cocktail Reception?
Jessica, on June 12, 2019 at 1:22 PM

My finance and I decided to push our wedding up after our venue closed on us abruptly. So we now have two months to put a small wedding together. We found a cute wine bar near my mom's that we have...

Ivy ORP, Jul 16, 2019 11 307
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Cousin/bride dance instead of father/daughter
Grace, on July 15, 2019 at 1:44 AM

So my father and I are just now getting to know each other and I don’t feel comfortable asking him to give me away so I asked my cousin who has been like a brother to me to do so. Any song suggestions...

Clíodhna, Jul 16, 2019 3 2,764
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Help - wedding reception timeline
Emily, on July 15, 2019 at 3:37 PM

When should I fit the toast(s) in my timeline? We’re having a reception-only celebration (private ceremony is before everyone gets there). I figured we would do things in this order: - cocktails -...

Jolie, Jul 16, 2019 6 1,809 1
Cindy
Backyard Fall Wedding Food?
Cindy, on July 15, 2019 at 12:29 PM

My fiance and I are paying for the wedding, so we're trying to stick to a budget. Our wedding will be on an 11 acre AirBnb property out in the mountains. Wedding is in October. Think yard games,...

Jeanie, Jul 16, 2019 7 1,330
Mumsie
When to open the bar? When to close the bar?
Mumsie, on July 15, 2019 at 1:22 PM

The wedding ceremony and reception will be at the same venue. The wedding ceremony will be in an outdoor space (weather allowing), while we will transition into an indoor space for the reception. I am...

Kelly, Jul 15, 2019 10 2,598 1
Maria
How late to have photographer stay
Maria, on July 14, 2019 at 9:46 PM

How late did you guys have your photographer stay at the reception? I get my photographers for 10 hours and would like to have them here for when I get my hair/makeup done but can’t have them come too...

Jessica, Jul 15, 2019 9 1,710
Amber
Costume party themed reception?
Amber, on July 11, 2019 at 7:27 PM

Planning to get married October if 2020 and really got into the idea of a costume reception, no theme. My family love the idea but we’re all silly and love to have a fun time. My fiancé is on the...

Brittany, Jul 14, 2019 7 900
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