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Ashley
Band recommendations for Austin, tx area
Ashley, on May 17, 2023 at 11:12 AM

Hello everyone! I am getting married in Dripping Springs, TX this December and am searching for a band! I am interested in some classic tunes, '80s music like ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Journey, Tom...

Ashley, May 17, 2023 2 96
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Couple, cake, and grooms table in one?
Kk1304, on May 15, 2023 at 6:58 PM

This table is huge and heavy duty, so hard to move but can be. My guest tables are round. I can either use this as a guest table as well, or like I recently thought of, use it as a sweetheart in the...

LM, May 17, 2023 5 102
Michelle
Children’s meal options
Michelle, on May 12, 2023 at 6:49 PM

What did/will you serve to the 12 and under crowd? Are you going for basic chicken fingers, providing a second choice for them or serving whatever adults eat? How detailed are you going with that on...

MJ, May 16, 2023 5 126
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Bride and Groom want Different Themes!
Clarissa, on May 15, 2023 at 6:36 PM

Hi All, I am the MOB and was blessed to have been given the gift of planning our daughter's wedding reception. They're having an intimate ceremony at the Catholic Church they attend. My daughter had...

Clarissa, May 15, 2023 8 165
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Only child at reception
Cara, on May 2, 2023 at 10:33 PM

Need some advice, we are getting married the night of May 20th. My fiancé has a 9 year old daughter who is the flower girl. Last night I was told by my fiancé that his daughter will probably need his...

Jasmine S., May 15, 2023 8 229
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Decision about no alcohol at wedding is causing issues! Help!
Jenna, on April 29, 2023 at 9:33 AM

I’m getting married in June of this year. My fiancé and I originally agreed to not have alcohol at our wedding. We felt it was unnecessary since neither of us will be drinking and avoid the extra cost...

Sagan, May 15, 2023 20 893
Morgan
Ideas
Morgan, on May 2, 2023 at 6:23 PM

So im having a tough time deciding what to do for cocktail hour besides drinks of course. I don't have the budget for apps so what should I do for the guests while pictures are being taken?

Nicole, May 15, 2023 14 390
Angel
Seating Chart Yes or No???
Angel, on May 12, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Thoughts? as of right now I was going with no. I'm hoping most will be up and dancing. we were gonna reserve the near by tables but everyone else could sit where they pleased.

Michelle, May 13, 2023 6 146
Juanita
Wedding brunch budget
Juanita, on May 10, 2023 at 10:54 AM

We were thinking donuts, muffins, coffee and juice bar, assorted sandwiches, fruit and vegetable trays and bottled water. We are having trouble deciding on how much of each to order for a guest list...

Jacks, May 13, 2023 8 317
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Wedding venue dilemma
Onome, on May 5, 2023 at 9:51 AM

Hi everyone, My guest list is about 80, and was wondering if this venue would be able to host 80 guests, including myself husband. I can get this venue for free, as it is from a church my partner...

Angel, May 12, 2023 3 169
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Garter Toss
Jessica, on May 9, 2023 at 10:28 AM

I’ve been debating doing the garter toss but my almost husband is so excited to. Is anyone else nervous??

Angel, May 12, 2023 6 146
Pat
Worst Nightmare came true!!!
Pat, on May 5, 2022 at 10:15 AM

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG ....... The venue coordinator that took our deposit and signed the contract for our wedding event NEVER PUT IT ON THE CALENDAR!!! I booked our venue last year for our 2023 wedding....

Angel, May 12, 2023 32 1,138
Amanda
Skip the wedding favors?
Amanda, on February 18, 2023 at 8:24 AM

I'm thinking of skipping the wedding favors - they always seem to get left behind. Is this bad etiquette? I feel like they are a huge waste of money and there's so much other stuff to plan and deal...

Angel, May 12, 2023 18 621
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30 guest Reception Timeline
MJ, on May 10, 2023 at 9:55 AM

I'm pretty sure there are other threads like this but I greatly appreciate suggestions on our reception timeline. Our wedding Mass is at 2 PM at a church and our Reception is at a hotel starting at 5...

MJ, May 11, 2023 4 103
Michelle
Sweetheart table vs king’s table vs ?
Michelle, on May 5, 2023 at 10:22 PM

What did you decide or what do you plan to have? Do you have a strong preference from a guest perspective being either an attendant or the significant other/random plus one of an attendant seated with...

Cece, May 6, 2023 3 92
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Wedding Photos from Guests
Danielle, on May 15, 2022 at 12:04 AM

Hi! I was wondering how everyone was planning on obtaining photos from their guests. I just found out about "The Guest" from theknot.com and wanted to see if anyone had any experience with that free...

bostonloverrr, May 5, 2023 14 266 1
Valerie
Singing a song in Spanish to surprise my groom (plus Cabo Mexico vendors list and wedding pics!)
Valerie, on May 3, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Still on a high after our wedding last weekend, which was nothing short of incredible! Just reliving the moments over and over again through pictures and videos, and wishing the night had gone on...

Valerie, May 5, 2023 11 134 1
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Seating Chart Before or After Rsvps?
Rachel, on April 12, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Just like the title says, I'm trying to figure out when I should create a seating chart. It seems unproductive to create before I know who all is actually coming. Likewise, I'm having this dilemma...

Rachel, May 4, 2023 9 145
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Reception invitations
Tynasia, on April 18, 2023 at 3:43 PM

Hi everyone! Now I’m not sure how abnormal this is but I love getting ideas from all of you wonderful people. I have a pretty big crowd for my wedding and my fiancé and I were thinking of doing...

CM, May 2, 2023 5 176
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Lodging Accomodations-tacky or not?
Nicole, on April 28, 2023 at 6:54 AM

Hi! One of the venues I am considering consists of various cabins on a lake. The venue is very DIY. The only upfront cost would be to rent all of the cabins for the entire weekend. My question is,...

Lady, May 2, 2023 17 408
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