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Sadie
Newlywed Game Questions
Sadie, on February 15, 2019 at 9:20 AM

We want to do the game where questions are asked while we sit back to back and each hold up a shoe to indicate the answer (my shoe or his). We are only having about 20 guests so we want to incorporate...

Melissa O', Feb 15, 2019 6 287
Gen
Seating chart - what if things change?
Gen, on February 14, 2019 at 11:10 AM

How are y'all doing your seating charts, and what will you do if you get last minute cancellations? I was planning to paint our seating chart on a wood board, which I thought was a flawless plan until...

Selena, Feb 15, 2019 16 3,130
Leslie
Taco bar?
Leslie, on February 15, 2019 at 1:46 PM

So I'm having a small June wedding. Not very formal, less than 50 guests. I'm thinking of doing a taco bar for the reception dinner. I wanted to get some options. Is a taco bar acceptable or tacky?

Lady, Feb 15, 2019 14 328
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Father daughter dance-beach Boys songs
ceo418, on February 15, 2019 at 8:29 AM

At our wedding in October my husband and I danced to "I'll be loving you forever" by New Kids on the Block and halfway through I danced with my dad and he danced with his mom. For the reception that...

Maggie, Feb 15, 2019 1 8,885
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Drop Off Catering
Xianne, on February 14, 2019 at 11:19 AM

Hi. So I have less than two months to my wedding and I feel like it’s gonna be tacky food wise. My mother in law ordered the food the minute we decided on a date. She ordered it from a Mexican place...

Xianne, Feb 14, 2019 12 390
Lauren
Alternative reception ideas?
Lauren, on January 22, 2018 at 10:47 PM

What are some ideas for alternate wedding receptions? I think cake cutting and first dances are fine, but I was also hoping to add in some creativity. What wedding reception ideas have you seen in...

Samantha, Feb 14, 2019 18 1,960
MrsD
How Many Guests per Table?
MrsD, on February 11, 2019 at 3:17 PM

So I'm getting mixed answers on Google. How many people will fit at a 60" round table? And a 96"x33" banquet table? Right now, I have 10 at a round table & 8 per banquet table (not using the ends...

Shaneka, Feb 14, 2019 32 1,765
Ingrid
How necessary is Garter/bouquet toss?
Ingrid, on July 11, 2018 at 3:23 PM

I’m already over my expected budget, and I can’t justify spending money buying not one, but TWO garters so that my husband can go up my dress in front of people. He’s shy, so I can’t picture him...

Erica, Feb 12, 2019 78 2,784
Danielle K
Grand Entrance then first dance
Danielle K, on February 8, 2019 at 4:22 PM

We were planning to have a grand entrance with just FH and I (our WP aren't totally into a big introduction but they would be willing if we asked) FH aren't very outgoing dancey type people. We...

Lisa, Feb 9, 2019 4 1,769
LeLe
Seating Chart wording
LeLe, on January 6, 2019 at 5:11 PM

I'm about to put together our seating chard board. Was just curious how do you word couples' names on a line? We are having 400 people, no way are we writing out individual names for everybody. I...

Jayla, Feb 7, 2019 6 1,401
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How do i dress the table if I'm using a Food Truck?
dalyn, on December 31, 2017 at 1:58 AM

I'm going to be looking into having a food truck to cater for my wedding. Its going to be a chunk of time that guests can freely go eat (from a chosen 5-6 choices). My mother, traditional...

dalyn, Feb 6, 2019 22 6,262 1
Jazmin
Ushers at Head Table?
Jazmin, on February 6, 2019 at 1:29 PM

Do ushers typically sit at the head table with the bridal party? A little background, my sister is our usher. I gave her the choice of being a bridesmaid or an usher and that's what she preferred....

Jazmin, Feb 6, 2019 5 904
Kim
Alternative to mother son dance?
Kim, on February 5, 2019 at 3:39 PM

My FMIL has mobility issues and won't be able to participate in the mother son dance anyone else been in this situation and do something else? Or skip it entirely? I'd still like to do something for...

Jayla, Feb 6, 2019 3 199
Taylor
Consumption bar budget?
Taylor, on February 5, 2019 at 1:27 PM

Hi! I need help with calculating our budget for consumption bar. Our venue does not offer open bar packages. Their prices are: Beer: $3-5 Spirits: $6-9 Wine: $5-7 Soda: $1...

Michelle, Feb 5, 2019 8 222
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How much time for dancing?
Ashlea, on December 30, 2018 at 10:42 PM

So I’m trying to get my timeline figured out and the only thing I’m having trouble with is how much time to allow for dancing. I realize that many people won’t stay the whole time, but I don’t want...

Jayla, Feb 5, 2019 11 1,537
FutureStephD
Head table - does it matter what side brides and maids, groom and men sit?
FutureStephD, on February 5, 2019 at 8:32 AM

Hi all, We’re doing a head table and I’m curious if it matters what “side” we place ourselves and our party. I don’t think it does, but correct me if I’m wrong. Which “side” would be for the bride and...

Shinee, Feb 5, 2019 18 5,968
Capri
Drink question on rsvp card
Capri, on February 4, 2019 at 8:59 AM

Hello, We are providing all of the liquor, beer, wine, soda, and water to our bartenders and we are considering putting this drink options section on our RSVP card. Is this tacky? Guests would be more...

Sophie, Feb 4, 2019 8 1,502
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4th of July weekend or Sunday?
Merrilyn, on February 2, 2019 at 10:42 PM

Long story short, we are planning a July 2019 wedding (just got engaged but we don’t want a long engagement). Found the perfect venue that suits both of us (Antrim 1844) and they have two dates...

MrsD, Feb 4, 2019 13 1,177
Rebeca
Pizza?
Rebeca, on March 28, 2018 at 10:17 AM

My sweet Hunter and I are getting married at a very beautiful barn. Originally we were going to have someone cater homemade country food.. that now seems a little out of budget.. so my fiancé...

Lindsay, Feb 2, 2019 49 2,713
Min Jung
Jazz band or dj for a brunch wedding?
Min Jung, on January 6, 2019 at 7:43 PM

I'm having a small (~60 guests) brunch wedding at a hotel ballroom. My FH and I want people to mingle, chat, and (maybe) dance during the brunch reception (~1 pm to 4 pm). So what we envision is first...

Future Mrs. Robinson, Feb 2, 2019 4 820
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