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Michaila
Affordable wedding cake options - anyone had experience?
Michaila, on July 1, 2019 at 12:54 PM

So we're on a super tight budget but I still want a cake. I'm looking at possibly Walmart, Fry's, maybe Costco (but I want a tiered look and yes I did see that $50 one that someone did that's...

Fawn, Jul 3, 2019 22 7,433 1
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Pretzel late night snack
Alexandria, on May 31, 2019 at 12:33 PM

Hello, Do you think it would be ok to have a pretzel bar set up before the reception? Similar to how a cupcake display is set up beforehand. OR do they have to be served warm?

Clíodhna, Jul 3, 2019 11 925
Morgan
Cake topper too small??
Morgan, on July 1, 2019 at 5:52 PM

Hi! I am getting married this weekend, and our custom (read- expensive) cake topper arrived today. Its beautiful, but it's very small- just under 5 inches. I am afraid that it will look totally...

Tina, Jul 2, 2019 11 1,683
Kimberly
Is Venmo a safe alternative to pay vendors?
Kimberly, on July 1, 2019 at 11:55 AM

Just wondering if any of you have used Venmo as a way to pay any of your vendors? Any issues come up or was it a good experience? With how technology is nowadays and how everyone likes the ease of...

karen, Jul 2, 2019 32 3,372
Jessica
What's the order of your reception 'events'?
Jessica, on July 1, 2019 at 2:05 PM

I'm trying to figure out what order to do these things, or if really matters, so Im asking if you were a guest, -how would you want the order of events to go? It really does not matter to us, but we...

FutureMrsN14, Jul 2, 2019 31 1,686 3
Julia
Doowop father daughter songs!?
Julia, on July 1, 2019 at 2:53 PM

Hey! My wedding is in 5 weeks and we are still stuck on music! I know I want to use an upbeat doowop song for my father/daughter dance but I’m having SO much trouble finding one that’s not about...

Clíodhna, Jul 2, 2019 2 1,450
Laura
Band vs. dj
Laura, on February 10, 2019 at 5:52 PM

Looking for the advice... I’m having a hard time deciding between a band and a DJ. If you have booked, please tell me how you came to the conclusion. If you’ve already gotten married please tell me...

Catalena, Jul 1, 2019 30 1,822
Justine
Buffet catering - counting kids
Justine, on June 30, 2019 at 12:19 PM

I have been told by a few friends who have had their weddings with buffet style catering to take kids out of the food count to find the total number of adults. Then divide the number of attending...

Brittany, Jul 1, 2019 13 5,005
Simone
Steak or Braised Short Ribs?
Simone, on June 30, 2019 at 10:22 AM

We're starting to think about our menu and right now we're trying to decide on our beef entree. It's between red wine braised *boneless* short ribs or steak (prime rib or filet mignon). The steaks...

Nicole, Jul 1, 2019 20 4,819
April
The Beatles-father/daughter Mother/son Dance
April, on May 23, 2019 at 1:18 PM

Hey guys!! My FH and I want to do our father/daughter, mother/son dance at the same time during the reception. Both my father and his mother a fans of the Beatles and we thought it would be special...

April, Jul 1, 2019 12 3,529 1
Quasia
Average price for wedding and reception
Quasia, on January 7, 2019 at 1:50 PM

I'm a little confused on how much to spend for everything. What's an average price? I was looking at a few venues and they want $10,000 and up. I feel like that's excessive for a wedding. When...

Brianna, Jun 29, 2019 22 413
Carrie
Father daughter dance song
Carrie, on May 15, 2019 at 8:29 PM

So I’m trying to figure out a soft rock song to dance with my step father too. He’s not a fan of country music so I’m trying to find something in the genre he likes and I keep having a hard time...

Carrie, Jun 28, 2019 13 333 1
Tiffany
How to pick a dj
Tiffany, on May 2, 2019 at 8:01 PM

How on earth do you pick a DJ? They are all about the same price in my area (Jacksonville, Fl) and Im having a really hard time picking someone. Most want a deposit before we meet them, so I have to...

Clíodhna, Jun 28, 2019 13 262
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When to Purchase Drinks?
Kelsie, on June 27, 2019 at 3:34 PM

Our venue doesn't provide any of the alcohol, we are in charge of bringing it. We are also only providing a few options of beer and wine. If you've provided your own beverages, when did you purchase...

Melle, Jun 27, 2019 8 2,263
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Pennsylvania Cookie Table
Autumn, on August 15, 2018 at 1:21 PM

So my fiance has been talking about how we have to have a cookie table at our reception, since he is from PA. I am from Georgia so it was really weird to me at first, but then I did some research...

Lauren, Jun 27, 2019 11 2,513
Trinity
Kids or No Kids?
Trinity, on June 26, 2019 at 3:47 PM

Hello Everyone! We're getting married in Tulum, Mexico in May, 2020 and instead of a reception after the ceremony, we're going to charter a yacht and only invite our immediate families and best...

Trinity, Jun 26, 2019 43 746
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Mason jars
Megan, on March 15, 2018 at 3:55 PM

Does anyone know of anywhere you can buy Mason jars with handles in bulk? I just need blank ones.

Sarah, Jun 26, 2019 12 635
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American food or Mexican food
Monica, on June 25, 2019 at 1:25 PM

So I am half black & half indian and FH is mexican. I am debating on which kind of food we should have. Traditional mexican weddings usually have a dish called Birria (steak in a red sauce, some...

Monica, Jun 26, 2019 8 1,157
Maren
Are you ditching the bouquet toss?
Maren, on January 15, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Tossing the bouquet to the single ladies at your reception is a tradition that has been cooling off in recent years, but some people can’t image a wedding without the bouquet toss! Will the bride be...

Melle, Jun 25, 2019 161 1,502
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Reception entrance song
Bre, on June 15, 2019 at 5:02 PM

Do you Enter the reception to the same song or dose everyone have a different song like bride and groom and bridesmaid and Groomsmen maid of homer and best man

Bre, Jun 25, 2019 11 412
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