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Hailey
Open bar?
Hailey, on April 28, 2019 at 12:48 PM

How many people are doing open bar at their wedding? The venue allows us to do it but it’s an extra 3000. I feel guilty for some reason having people pay to buy drinks, is cash bar outdated or is open...

FutureOlson107, May 1, 2019 36 613
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Ceremony and Reception on separate dates?
Alysha, on April 27, 2019 at 1:06 AM

I have found a reception venue that I REALLY love. But the problem is that it is two hours away from the church that I want to have my wedding in.... Majority of the guests from my side of the family...

NikkiMJ, Apr 30, 2019 12 276
Nafisah
Reception Order of Events
Nafisah, on April 30, 2019 at 3:37 AM

I thought my seating chart was stressful until I started looking at the reception. I'm already overwhelmed. I'm trying to figure out what order things should go in. Based on my research it's: Intro of...

Sydney, Apr 30, 2019 19 1,853
Mandi
Taco Bars and People Who Don't Like Tacos
Mandi, on April 29, 2019 at 4:35 PM

So the fiance and I are set on a taco bar. Like 100,000,000% WE ARE HAVING A TACO BAR. We like tacos, they are delicious, and check the gluten free dietary box for the future husband. Apparently there...

Rachael, Apr 30, 2019 27 2,659
Andrea
Steak Knives needed for food?
Andrea, on April 30, 2019 at 9:14 AM

We are serving Brisket and a bone-in rotisserie style chicken breast at our reception. I have purchased forks and butter knives. I’m thinking I should probably provide steak knives for these items....

Evelyn, Apr 30, 2019 5 164
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A Dj that plays caribbean music
Solange, on September 22, 2016 at 8:37 PM

Hi everyone, does anyone know a dj that plays Caribbean/ American music.

Kay, Apr 29, 2019 11 180
Amanda
Flameless Candles
Amanda, on April 24, 2019 at 10:42 PM

I found out Monday that my venue does not allow real candles. I'm looking for flameless options now. Anyone have any recommendations for pillars and votives? I don't want to pay a fortune....but I...

Eamsee, Apr 27, 2019 18 2,442
Jasmine
Pros & Cons of having Ceremony & Reception at a Hotel
Jasmine, on April 27, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Hello any have any of you had a wedding at a hotel? What did u love about it or not like about it?

Sara, Apr 27, 2019 5 377
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Tiny, Low-key Wedding Advice Needed!
Ashley, on April 25, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Hi Ladies! I need some advice on our reception. We are having a small wedding of only about 40-50 guests at an estate with an outdoor ceremony in early october, then going inside the estate house for...

Ashley, Apr 26, 2019 5 179
Alma
Plated or Buffet style for Bbq?
Alma, on April 25, 2019 at 4:13 PM

My theme is Boho Chic. I have a venue and its semi formal. We have 250 guest attending. I know its a lot to deal with. But I wanted to know what would be the best option? I had written formal, but...

Alma, Apr 26, 2019 17 229
Day
Pet Friendly Illinois or Indiana Venue
Day, on April 19, 2019 at 3:58 PM

Hello! My fiance and I are just browsing around for potential venues for our intimate wedding ceremony and reception. We're looking to host about 60 people and include our beloved pup in the...

Clíodhna, Apr 25, 2019 8 1,311
Rachael
Bridal Party Reception Entrance
Rachael, on April 24, 2019 at 3:15 PM

What are some unique ideas for announcing the bridal party + bride and groom at the wedding reception? I kind of want to do something unique, so I'd love any and all ideas!!

Alyssa, Apr 25, 2019 12 1,308
Liz
Mexican wedding order of events
Liz, on April 24, 2019 at 3:03 PM

So the other day my Suegra was asking me about the order of events..I have no clue! My wedding is the first big wedding in my family so I don't know in what order a reception goes.. Does brindis go...

Yanahi, Apr 24, 2019 8 2,571 2
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Snacks to add to candy table?
Aubrey, on April 24, 2019 at 4:16 PM

We are having a casual, fun wedding and are having a candy table, but my mom and I decided we needed to add a few actual food items to the candy table to provide a snack for the guests waiting to eat...

Mcskipper, Apr 24, 2019 6 1,337
Selena
Table 13?
Selena, on April 20, 2019 at 1:44 PM

Did y'all have a table 13, or did you skip it?

Alyssa, Apr 24, 2019 35 1,654
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Is cake cutting necessary?
Lisa, on April 23, 2019 at 5:50 PM

My fiancé and I don’t care to cut the cake and are planning to just do sheet cakes that are delivered as dessert after dinner. We were set on not having a cake to cut at all but now our wedding...

Alicia, Apr 24, 2019 13 2,952
Kelly
First Dance - Before or After Dinner?
Kelly, on September 25, 2018 at 11:05 AM

If you are having a first dance, are you dancing before or after dinner is served? Photo by: Athena Pelton Photography Start over from the beginning here: Are you reception ready? Make sure you...

Marlena, Apr 24, 2019 40 2,712
Sam
Assigned Seats or Assigned Tables?
Sam, on September 25, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Planning where your guests will sit at your wedding reception can be really tricky! Your guests rarely fall into perfect groups of 10 for easy seating! Are you going all the way and assigning specific...

Marlena, Apr 24, 2019 47 586
Maggie
Adults-Only or Kids Welcome?
Maggie, on September 25, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Kids do the darndest things, but sometimes grown-ups need a night to themselves. Is your reception... Adults-Only? Photo by Basin Harbor in Vergennes VT Or Kid-Friendly? Photo by Amanda Hedgepeth...

Marlena, Apr 24, 2019 72 695
Alyssa
Do i have to serve dessert??
Alyssa, on April 22, 2019 at 4:01 PM

Hi all! So I am definitely NOT a dessert person and I certainly do not spend a lot of my hard earned money on sweets. I have decided to completely skip the wedding cake all together. However, I don't...

Lisa, Apr 23, 2019 43 4,315
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