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Jillian
Reverse Anniversary Dance
Jillian, on April 12, 2018 at 11:17 PM

I was interviewing a DOC and we were chatting about different things to do at the wedding. I'm not planning on doing a bouquet or garter toss and was interested in an anniversary dance. She told me...

Angerra, Mar 11, 2019 15 4,864
Tori
How necessary are welcome signs?
Tori, on March 10, 2019 at 10:12 AM

I just realized I don't have one for my reception. But it doesn't seem super necessary. Our ceremony is in a historic theater so I made playbills for ceremony programs. I printed them at home so it...

eyelette, Mar 11, 2019 7 2,715
Mrs.strickland
Polaroid cameras?
Mrs.strickland, on March 8, 2019 at 7:25 AM

I was going to use a polaroid camera for my guest book and have them sign next to their picture in a book. what is your advice for using a polaroid camera for guest book? what’s the best brand? any...

Valerie, Mar 9, 2019 16 9,607 2
Amanda
Can’t find a venue i like
Amanda, on March 7, 2019 at 9:51 PM

Help! I can’t find a venue that hits all the checks on my list and is affordable

Amanda, Mar 8, 2019 9 869
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rsvp for Ceremony and Reception
Kjandyce, on February 26, 2019 at 10:17 AM

Wondering if its necessary to have guests RSVP for both the ceremony and reception, only for those who are invited to both of course. I'm just concerned that some guests will RSVP but only show up to...

Kjandyce, Mar 8, 2019 25 1,279
Samantha
Should we serve appetizers during cocktail hour?
Samantha, on March 6, 2019 at 1:35 PM

After the ceremony, our guests will be going to a garden area that will have an open bar. Should we provide appetizers in the garden or just wait for dinner? Thanks everyone

Amanda, Mar 8, 2019 12 1,323
Lauren
Wedding hashtag for name! pls help
Lauren, on March 7, 2019 at 11:55 AM

My new last name is going to be WARNER and i need help coming up with a hashtag!

Lydia, Mar 7, 2019 4 994
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How to serve soda?
Chelsea, on March 1, 2019 at 8:41 PM

So we are having a backyard wedding. I’m just now trying to figure out how I want to serve non alcoholic drinks. We have one bartender coming to pour beer and wine for 100 guests. Not everyone drinks...

AM, Mar 7, 2019 11 5,284
Ingrid
Pre-wedding Reception
Ingrid, on March 6, 2019 at 8:21 PM

What's a catchy name to call our reception? We're having our reception before our destination wedding for those wanting to celebrate with us and cant attend our actual wedding. We're doing 3 weeks...

Ingrid, Mar 7, 2019 6 286
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Bars instead of reception
Brittany, on March 1, 2019 at 3:58 PM

Hello, we we are thinking of doing a small destination wedding and doing a sit down dinner for everyone and then possibly going to the bars instead of doing a reception after dinner. Has anyone ever...

Brittany, Mar 6, 2019 6 218
Calitocountry
Post elopement party invite wording
Calitocountry, on March 6, 2019 at 1:07 PM

Since it is both our second weddings we decided to elope privately in Teton National Park on May 31, 2019 and have a small get together afterward to celebrate. We we plan on reserving a private area...

Tessa, Mar 6, 2019 5 1,662 1
Lashell
Indoor fireworks
Lashell, on March 6, 2019 at 4:32 AM

Anyone doing the indoor fireworks for there grand entrance if so how much does it cost?

Rachel, Mar 6, 2019 7 2,392 1
Cora
Disposable Cameras
Cora, on March 28, 2018 at 1:57 PM

Hey Ya'll We're thinking about getting a bunch of disposable cameras for our guests to play with at the reception...anyone whos done this know where we can find them in bulk or know what a good ratio...

Steven, Mar 6, 2019 24 2,017
Dominique
Glow-stick send off: yes or no?
Dominique, on March 14, 2018 at 6:25 PM

Future hubby really wants a glow-stick send off. What’s your opinions on this idea?

Amanda, Mar 6, 2019 32 6,018
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Royalton Riviera Reception
Timeka, on February 5, 2018 at 8:37 PM

Hello! I am considering Royalton Riviera for a destination wedding. Can anyone give me some insight on the menu options/costs for a private dinner? Did you like the food?

Jalissa, Mar 5, 2019 4 977
Gen
Wording to say we’re having a limited consumption bar?
Gen, on March 5, 2019 at 3:32 PM

So my FH and I decided that we are going to only serve wine at our cocktail hour/reception (our venue is actually famous for its wine and our reception is in the room where they do wine tastings lol)...

Valerie, Mar 5, 2019 9 2,079
Olivia
What are some good "cheap" wine brands?
Olivia, on March 1, 2019 at 6:18 PM

Thinking of buying white and red wine aside from beer and liquor for our wedding. I'm just not a huge wine drinker, so I'm not sure which brands to look for.

Nemo, Mar 4, 2019 21 6,613
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2 entree buffet
Cheyenne, on March 3, 2019 at 3:03 PM

Hi When you are doing a 2 entree buffet for a wedding, do you need your guest to let you know what food options they want or is a 2 entree buffet where they just decide what they want when they are...

HayMrsO, Mar 4, 2019 6 592
Olivia
8 or 10 guests per table?
Olivia, on March 1, 2019 at 4:04 PM

I was originally planning for 8 guests per table. However, since I'm having about 220 guests, I figured 10 guests per table would be better in order to have a large dance floor. Tables are 72". Any...

MrsD, Mar 4, 2019 15 2,148 1
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Plus Or Minus One?
Lauren, on March 4, 2019 at 12:19 AM

A close relative of mine has a new significant other and a new baby after a divorce. My relative wanted to know about a “plus one,” but I do not know the SO. I only met this person very briefly at a...

Lauren, Mar 4, 2019 11 749
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