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Open bar timing?
Julie, on March 1, 2019 at 2:53 PM

For our wedding reception, we are having cocktail hour on the terrace 5-6PM and reception in the ballroom to follow. Our dinner/program is abbreviated and should end with cake cutting at around...

Michelle, Mar 1, 2019 8 1,544
Lori
Wedding cake from Walmart?
Lori, on February 28, 2019 at 8:51 PM

Have any of you ordered your wedding cake from Walmart? They are so affordable ($160 for a three tier!) and the tasting I brought home was great. Would love to see pictures if you have any to...

Michelle, Mar 1, 2019 10 1,208 1
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Table mock up for reception
Christina, on February 28, 2019 at 4:53 PM

Hi hired a wedding planner to assist in planning my wedding. We are going to do a visual “mock-up” of the table linens and center peices. The table settings will not be there for the mock up as they...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Feb 28, 2019 5 1,160
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Can't pick first dance song
Kristin, on October 2, 2018 at 5:22 PM

I've always known I wanted to have this one particular song as my first dance song, even before I met FH. But there's a different song that is "our song" that I would also love to use for our first...

Nichole, Feb 28, 2019 14 976
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Cake & Cupcakes Cost
Anne, on February 27, 2019 at 12:42 PM

What's a rough cost for a 2 tier wedding cake? My venue holds 199 people max. I was thinking a small 2 tier wedding cake and 300 cupcakes. I'm just trying to get a rough idea on how much that would...

Jolie, Feb 28, 2019 5 1,561
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Las Vegas, cocktail hour location suggestions?
Natasha, on February 27, 2019 at 12:33 PM

So we’re getting married at the Chapel Of Flowers and need to find a location for a 1 hour cocktail hour. With so many places on the strip it’s a bit over whelming. Any suggestions would be great!

Michelle, Feb 27, 2019 5 700
Melissa
Destination Wedding in Zermatt Switzerland
Melissa, on February 24, 2019 at 3:55 PM

We are having our wedding in Zermatt, Switzerland at a small restaurant in June 2020. I know it's a bit early but we are having a hard time finding a reputable DJ that will travel here. We would...

Kelly, Feb 27, 2019 2 170
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Better late than never?
Stephanie, on February 12, 2019 at 2:38 PM

So we are getting married in Hawaii in October of this year. It will be an elopement ceremony just him and I in attendance. FH wants to do the whole reception when we return. This has set my anxiety...

Soonbridetobe, Feb 27, 2019 13 173
Andrea
How much food to serve for a buffet reception?
Andrea, on August 28, 2018 at 7:17 PM

This is one of the biggest things stumping me right now. How much food should I have for my wedding reception, and how many choices to give? Let me give you some of my wedding information: 1. I'm...

Casey, Feb 25, 2019 12 1,455
Jennifer
Fish at the reception
Jennifer, on February 24, 2019 at 8:16 AM

So we went to our tasting and it was wonderful. The food was perfect and presented well. We are picking a buffet style with 3 meat options. We will have a beef carving station, chicken and then we...

Annemarie, Feb 25, 2019 14 3,075
Melissa
Sweetheart table vs sitting at one long table
Melissa, on February 23, 2019 at 5:57 PM

Our wedding is in three weeks! We are trying to figure out the seating chart. Right now we have a sweetheart table (I don't have a BP), but I've always had this vision of something different. I want...

Iva, Feb 25, 2019 12 1,126
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Coffee Mug Wedding Favors
Katie, on February 24, 2019 at 8:44 AM

What are y'all's thoughts on coffee mug wedding favors? My fiance and I both love coffee and are thinking of coffee mugs for the favors. We aren't having a huge wedding-only family, ~40 people-so the...

Chelsea, Feb 25, 2019 19 2,136
Tia
Alternatives to wood slice centerpieces?
Tia, on February 23, 2019 at 8:34 PM

Hello beautiful brides! I have been wracking my brain trying to figure out what I can put under my center pieces that ARENT wood slices. We are having a rustic/romantic themed barn wedding. My center...

Nichole, Feb 25, 2019 10 7,367
Taylor
Bridal party reception entrance
Taylor , on February 23, 2019 at 3:32 PM

How did you or how are you planning for your bridal party to enter into the reception? By couples or all of the groomsman separate and then all of the bridesmaids? Thanks in advance!

Angerra, Feb 24, 2019 12 1,369
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rsvp food wording
Lexi, on February 21, 2019 at 7:16 PM

We're doing a plated meal for the reception and I'm unsure how to word the RSVP card for the food space. Should we do "Stuffed chicken breast with red potatoes and seasonal vegetables" or should I do...

HayMrsO, Feb 22, 2019 9 1,034
Kelly
Who's sitting with who? Are you mixing up your guests or seating them with people they know?
Kelly, on February 6, 2019 at 9:05 AM

How are you creating your seating chart for the reception? Are you mixing up your guests so they can get to know someone new, or are you seating them with people they already know? If you’re mixing...

Tara, Feb 22, 2019 26 3,653
Jean
Alternatives to numbering tables on seating chart
Jean, on February 21, 2019 at 1:21 AM

So, we find ourselves having to do a seating chart, just because of the way the reception venue is arranged. . It is a historic house / restaurant with several rooms. . I'd rather not do labeling as...

Sarah, Feb 21, 2019 17 1,759
Jasmine
Terrible anxiety about dancing
Jasmine, on February 21, 2019 at 2:59 PM

I need help! I have HORRIBLE anxiety about dancing. I don't dance. EVER (unless I am really really drunk...) I feel terribly awkward and will even start to panic. I really want to enjoy my first dance...

Sherry, Feb 21, 2019 8 1,701
HILLERY
Late night snacks at the reception?
HILLERY, on February 19, 2019 at 7:48 PM

So we were planning on paying extra for a late night station of pizza, wings and roast beef sliders. I was speaking to someone about it who said his daughter had that at her wedding and although the...

HILLERY, Feb 21, 2019 18 1,338
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7:30pm reception dinner too late?
Aria, on February 20, 2019 at 4:59 PM

I posted earlier asking for scheduling help, but I realized the earliest event start time we are allowed is 6PM. So right now my schedule looks like: 6:00 invite time 6:15 ceremony starts 6:35...

Mozabrat, Feb 21, 2019 15 1,536
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