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Victoria
Hire Wait Staff
Victoria, on December 27, 2017 at 5:42 PM

Hi, I want to self cater my wedding, but I don't want my family members to have to serve. What are some ideas for a wait staff? I was thinking I could advertise at a culinary school, but I want...

Samantha, Feb 20, 2024 51 21,457 2
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Fireworks Photos?
Aly, on February 17, 2024 at 11:40 AM

My uncle surprised us a week out with offering to do a professional firework shoot at our wedding. We’re having the wedding on our property outside of city limits so we are able to have them. Our...

Andrea, Feb 19, 2024 3 182 1
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Correct Amount to Pay Friendor Serving as the Reception Mc/dj?
Catherine, on January 29, 2024 at 5:37 PM

Suggestions please on a respectful cash amount to give a friend who has agreed to act as the MC/DJ for our wedding reception? We have a playlist already made up, and the venue has a wireless...

CM, Feb 18, 2024 3 585
Shanna
Looking for nice plastic china and utensils
Shanna, on January 16, 2024 at 10:20 AM

Does anyone have any they can recommend with nice heavy plastic china plates and utensils?

Hannah, Feb 17, 2024 4 84
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Mother/grandmother Drama
Thomas, on January 24, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Background My 9yo daughter (from a previous relationship) will be standing up as a Junior Bridesmaid on the side of my future wife in our upcoming wedding. She is thrilled to be included in such an...

Hannah, Feb 17, 2024 6 625
Paulita
Mom (bride) dance with sons
Paulita, on February 6, 2024 at 10:04 PM

I am getting remarried in May and my sons (21 and 24) are giving me away. I need a song to dance to them with but am having trouble finding one that isn't about them getting married. Any suggestions? ...

Pat, Feb 12, 2024 4 1,157
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Goblet vintage cups
Kristin, on February 9, 2024 at 9:25 AM

Anyone know where I can find these very cheap? Or rent them?

Skylar, Feb 11, 2024 11 544
Teresa
Centerpieces...
Teresa, on February 3, 2024 at 10:47 PM

I was wondering what ya'll are doing for centerpieces? I bought 7 of these. I can't wait to get the flowers added to them.

Teresa, Feb 9, 2024 9 187
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Ghosted by my Venue?
Priscilla, on January 24, 2024 at 10:30 AM

I am at the beginning of our wedding planning, trying to pick a venue. We found one and where about to sign a contract in December for a September 2024 wedding when had a series of misfortune (my...

Skylar, Feb 8, 2024 5 502
Sarah
Dream wedding vs saving money
Sarah, on March 14, 2019 at 12:48 AM

I'm torn between wanting my dream wedding and trying to save money. If there was one thing about your wedding that you originally thought would be part of your dream but you later realized it wasn't...

Victoria, Feb 8, 2024 25 2,685 1
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nye timeline
Natalie, on February 7, 2024 at 1:18 AM

Hello! My fiancé and I are planning a NYE wedding. Our venue is very lovely outdoors so we want to take advantage of the scenery and have our ceremony just before sunset. However, we are concerned...

Hanna, Feb 7, 2024 5 651
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Opinion on French macarons as favors?
Natalie, on August 23, 2018 at 10:55 AM

Hi everyone! I'm on the fence about leaving a favor for our guests, since I know a lot of the time they get forgotten and left behind. If we do a favor, we want it to be edible so at least it won't go...

Pastreez, Feb 7, 2024 28 2,104
Rose
Rentals
Rose, on February 6, 2024 at 3:27 PM

Has anyone ordered from Efavormart.com? I'm debating on using a rental company for linens and plate ware but am realizing it's cheaper to purchase rather than rent? At least that's what it seems like....

Rose, Feb 6, 2024 3 771
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Song help
Kayla, on January 28, 2024 at 9:03 AM

We are doing all of the traditional dances at our wedding (mother/son, father/daughter), but my grandpa was the person who would have walked me down the aisle and who I would have shared this dance...

Skylar, Feb 2, 2024 3 561
Gisselle
Venue
Gisselle, on February 1, 2024 at 11:59 AM

Hello I am getting married in June of 2025 .. I am looking for a venue that can bring your own food & drinks for 2,000 - 3,000 for 220 guest! Having trouble looking for one so please help me out!...

Skylar, Feb 1, 2024 4 577
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Surprised dance with choreography
Cathryn, on January 28, 2024 at 5:14 PM

We are having a wedding where there are two moms walking down the aisle. They are both considered mothers of the bride as one of them helped raise the other we want to do a surprise dance for our...

Skylar, Feb 1, 2024 5 689
PrissiePants
Mismatched China - on the hunt!
PrissiePants, on July 8, 2019 at 4:54 PM

I have decided I want mismatched China for my reception. I have started looking through Facebook marketplace, asking family, and will start frequenting thrift shops. Has anyone else done this and been...

Anna, Jan 30, 2024 29 2,561
Michelle
First dance song, is the meaning "inappropriate"?
Michelle, on October 2, 2019 at 11:13 AM

Is anyone familiar with the song More Than Words by Extreme? Fiance and I love this song, we always belt out singing to it lol, it just really evokes a strong emotion from us. I've always interpreted...

Nikki, Jan 30, 2024 12 3,314
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Stepfather/daughter dance songs
Alexandria, on April 4, 2019 at 3:46 PM

Hello, I am thinking of having my bio dad walk me down the aisle and have my step-dad dad dance with me for the father/daughter dance. My step dad has been in my life since I was 11, but my bio dad...

Taylor, Jan 27, 2024 8 22,774
Samantha
Wedding Entrances For a Lowkey Bride
Samantha, on January 25, 2024 at 6:20 AM

Hi, babes! And congrats to allll of you. As I get deeper into planning, I’m slowly panicking thinking about being the center of attention for an entire day. Our wedding entrance is haunting me right...

Andrea, Jan 26, 2024 3 277
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