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Intermezzo Course?
Madison, on May 30, 2019 at 9:33 PM

My fiance and I are thinking of adding an intermezzo course to our reception dinner. A few questions: #1 Is this a good idea/are you doing it?, #2 is $6 per person too much and #3 if we did do...

Madison, May 31, 2019 13 1,481
Katy
Song for groom from step daughter.
Katy, on April 6, 2019 at 5:22 PM

I’m getting married October 12 2019. My daughter is 16 and wants to find the perfect song to dance with my Fh which will be her stepdad too. Her real dad wasn’t around much and my Fh has been real...

Clíodhna, May 31, 2019 8 1,363
Maggie
Reception without Ceremony
Maggie, on May 30, 2019 at 8:05 PM

We are planning to hold a reception after being married with just our parents as witnesses. What needs to be done to hold a reception when I'm not having a ceremony? Do we need to have a wedding...

Pirate & 60s Bride, May 31, 2019 8 976
Destiny
Wedding resale/ recycle?
Destiny, on May 30, 2019 at 6:22 PM

Has anyone used or heard or a site called wedding recycle?

Jolie, May 31, 2019 4 102
Taylor
What are you serving at your wedding?
Taylor, on April 8, 2019 at 8:59 PM

FH and I are leaning towards a breakfast buffet (for dinner; 4pm ceremony with reception to follow) with a donut tower instead of a traditional cake. Our favorite meal is breakfast for dinner and...

Amanda, May 31, 2019 50 1,093
Megan
Greeting guests table to table at the reception?
Megan, on May 29, 2019 at 12:46 PM

We will be having 420 people at our wedding... I am looking for any type of advice on how to properly say hi to everyone and thank them for coming. Traditionally with my family, it is expected that my...

Melle, May 30, 2019 13 2,492
Simone
More Than One Entree on a Plate?
Simone, on May 30, 2019 at 11:46 AM

So, we requested a plated dinner. My venue has suggested as an alternative, if we want, we can offer our guests more than one protein on the plate. The idea is that it will give them more than one...

Melle, May 30, 2019 14 2,633
Rebecca
Day or Night?
Rebecca, on September 25, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Will you and your fiancé(e) be toasting your nuptial under the sun? Or will you two and your guests be dancing all night long? Photo by Emma Christine Creative in Tampa Next question: Indoor or...

Sydney, May 30, 2019 45 532
Jasmine
What Made You Say Yes To The Venue
Jasmine, on April 25, 2019 at 9:27 PM

Hello I’m on the search for the perfect Venue! What key factors did you look for during your search, & what Made you choose the one you chose?

Courtney, May 30, 2019 20 794
Amanda
Board Games
Amanda, on April 5, 2019 at 1:23 PM

I'm getting married May 18th 2019. We are thinking about having a table set up with board games, card games and other interactive games so our guests can hopefully break the ice and form small bonds....

Clíodhna, May 30, 2019 9 1,078 1
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Speech before mother daughter dance.
Krystyna, on May 26, 2019 at 12:13 PM

My father passed away when I was little so Instead of a father-daughter dance, I will be dancing with my mom. I wanted the dj to say something about my dad passing. So far I have... in honor of the...

Krystyna, May 27, 2019 6 1,065
Melanie
Square cake vs round cake
Melanie, on May 23, 2019 at 2:49 AM

What do you like betters? A round cake or square cake?

mrsaj2b, May 25, 2019 19 2,080
Gen
How long does the cake cutting take?
Gen, on May 24, 2019 at 10:21 AM

This might be a stupid question hahaha, but how long does it actually take to cut the cake (by which I mean, how long does the "cake cutting" that you and your spouse do part of the reception take?...

Sexypoodle, May 24, 2019 13 3,535
Miriam
My fiancé can’t dance!
Miriam, on May 24, 2019 at 8:35 AM

I’m wondering if anyone else has this issue. I absolutely love to dance! For me one of the most critical parts of the reception is that people have a great time dancing and won’t leave early out of...

Terra, May 24, 2019 11 2,184
Christina
Kids Corner & Goodie Bags
Christina, on February 1, 2019 at 5:24 PM

I have 22 kids on my guest list. Only about 6 are over 6 years old. I'm trying come up with a kids corner and/or goodie bags with activities for them. I'm nervous about doing coloring books. I don't...

Angela, May 24, 2019 9 915
HowCo Industries
How do we feel about picnic tables at the reception?
HowCo Industries, on February 13, 2018 at 12:50 PM

I woke up today and, since I haven't yet booked a venue, started to rethink the entire thing. Change it from beach to park, which would save a easy 1k that I could put toward... well, anything. Our...

caitlin, May 24, 2019 36 1,925
Lynnie
Keep or Skip: Garter Toss?
Lynnie, on May 30, 2018 at 1:33 PM

This week we're playing " keep or skip " with popular wedding traditions! We want to know which traditions you are keeping, and which ones you are skipping. ✔️❌ What about the garter? Are you keeping...

Lenaya, May 23, 2019 113 1,333
Misty
Flower greenery clippings as table runner
Misty, on December 28, 2018 at 8:06 PM

Has anyone had experience DIYing table runners made from flower clippings (the greenery). I think its beautiful. Also has anyone paid a florist to make these and if so what is the cost like?pictured...

Lenaya, May 23, 2019 10 276 1
Abby
Brunch Wedding Ideas!!
Abby, on May 3, 2019 at 7:57 PM

Hello! My fiancé and I recently decided to do a brunch for our wedding reception! We are both in love with the idea since we are both crazy about brunch. Other people we’ve told just think we’re crazy...

Carla, May 23, 2019 9 534 1
Emani
How long is the average reception?
Emani, on May 21, 2019 at 9:55 AM

My venue is giving us 4-5 hours to use the ballroom for the reception alone. This may be a not so smart question, but I wanted to know how long do people normally drink and dance at a wedding? I want...

Madison, May 22, 2019 26 1,286
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