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Kathryn
Champagne in Ice Bucket on Tables at Outdoor Wedding?
Kathryn, on December 18, 2018 at 6:12 PM

My venue is a private, family-owned estate so we can kind of do whatever we want. We're having an open bar and we're having taco grills brought in to do the catering. I haven't asked them if they do...

Kymberly, Dec 19, 2018 10 1,936
Makenzye
Bride and father figures dance songs
Makenzye, on December 17, 2018 at 10:55 PM

I’m getting Married July 19th. I lost my dad when I was twelve years old. My uncle is walking me down the aisle. However my uncle, my brother and a few other of my family members all want to step in...

Britt Brat, Dec 18, 2018 4 1,702
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Cake centerpieces
Alea, on December 16, 2018 at 11:17 AM

Has anyone else done cake as centerpieces for each table?? Looking for some advice on how to execute.

Jayla, Dec 17, 2018 11 333
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Help! Small Wedding Timeline?
Jenni, on December 12, 2018 at 4:14 AM

Question for anyone who had/is having a very small wedding- what was/is your timeline like? We're having a destination wedding with around 12 guests; it's an evening ceremony on the beach, followed by...

Jenni, Dec 17, 2018 11 1,306
Tiara
Mother/son song (r&b)
Tiara, on December 17, 2018 at 12:07 AM

So my wedding is in April and my FH hasn’t decided on a song for him & his mom to dance to st the reception. I suggested the typical “Song for Mama” by boys II men but he wasn’t into it and...

Britt Brat, Dec 17, 2018 12 4,815
Amber
Dinnerware for reception?
Amber, on December 14, 2018 at 1:54 PM

Hello everyone! I usually just look over all of the posts but I’m looking for some advice. My reception venue doesn’t include anything so I’ll have to provide flatware, cups,plates.ect. I’m on a...

Melissa, Dec 15, 2018 19 336
Melissa
Wedding Reception in the Woods
Melissa, on December 14, 2018 at 11:49 AM

Hello! My fiancé and I found the perfect wedding ceremony location, it is in the woods at a local metropark in Michigan. We are getting married May 30th, 2020. The only issue is rain... there is no...

Mim, Dec 14, 2018 14 716
Denise
Wedding Cake Dilema
Denise, on December 14, 2018 at 10:07 AM

So FH and I are in love with the idea of having multiple flavors of cake but I want one big cake, not one with separating tiers either, I want the big one piece 5 tiered cake but each layer to be a...

Joanna, Dec 14, 2018 16 333
Haley
First dance song
Haley, on December 12, 2018 at 8:27 PM

Hi everyone! Let the countdown begin! I will be getting married in 967 days! I am starting the planning, but I am having some trouble picking a first dance song. Any suggestions?

Jennifer, Dec 13, 2018 7 521
MrsD
Seating at Cocktail hour?
MrsD, on December 12, 2018 at 12:53 PM

Is it needed? I'm a baby about wearing heels, and I always wear heels that are way too high. So I appreciate it. I'm just not sure if we need it. Our venue will have an hour long cocktail hour in our...

MrsD, Dec 13, 2018 30 359
Rachael
Thanking Parents at Reception
Rachael, on December 10, 2018 at 12:45 PM

Anyone have any sweet ways of thanking your parents at the reception? Not for paying for the wedding so much but for everything they've done for us growing up. I know there are cute ceremony ideas to...

Amanduh, Dec 13, 2018 10 1,413
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byob and diy catering
Melissa, on September 10, 2018 at 1:46 AM

I am looking for a place to host my wedding reception that will allow us to bring in our own food (home cooked) and our own alcohol (byob) in OKC or surrounding metro. Anyone know of a good place that...

Melissa, Dec 12, 2018 8 422
Caitlin
Wedding with no dj - want to hear from Brides/couples who did not have a dj
Caitlin, on December 4, 2018 at 11:29 AM

We are getting married 10.26.19 in Nashville TN. Our parents have offered to help us with a few things but we are mainly paying for everything alone. We are not interested in paying for a DJ. I KNOW...

Holly, Dec 12, 2018 15 1,560 1
Alyssa
Keurig Bar??
Alyssa, on December 8, 2018 at 10:48 PM

So my SO loves coffee im doing self serve beer, wine, regular drinks and coffee im thinking if round up 3/5 Keurigs that we can do a coffee bar... my SO practically collects different k cups lol he...

Alyssa, Dec 12, 2018 46 718
ThatGirl
Candy Buffet - What size bags for guests?
ThatGirl, on December 10, 2018 at 11:22 AM

Hi! I am working on the details of the candy buffet and trying to figure out what size / type of bag / container to provide guests for the candy buffet. I was thinking these: candy bag? But wasn't...

HayMrsO, Dec 10, 2018 5 1,115
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Coffee bar
Elizabeth, on May 29, 2018 at 1:58 PM

We are having a coffee bar after cake cutting but know some people might enjoy as the night goes on. Would it be better to have a couple small keurigs and k cups available or the 2 60 quart coffee...

Alyssa, Dec 8, 2018 25 2,398
Alyssa
Different room for dancing
Alyssa, on December 8, 2018 at 8:22 AM

So i checked out a venue yesterday and it aas really cool with the exposed brick and chandeliers and that kind of rustic elegance. The 3rd level is the top floor and would serve as a room for cocktail...

Jeanelle, Dec 8, 2018 15 262 1
Ashley
first dance song!
Ashley, on December 6, 2018 at 12:15 PM

What is everyone's first dance song??! Our's is going to be Tightrope from The Greatest Showman. We are trying to find a more acoustic version and plan on surprising everyone with a waltz/ballroom...

Futuremrsconroy, Dec 8, 2018 18 1,222
Chantal
Lovely venue but the food is bland
Chantal, on December 2, 2018 at 1:22 AM

What would you do in my position? I love a catering hall that I've been looking at and my FH is ready to put a down payment but after going to a tasting without him I feel turned off by the food. The...

Alyssa, Dec 6, 2018 35 1,256
Lauren
Reception after eloping - weekend has begun!
Lauren, on December 1, 2018 at 6:38 AM

It’s been so useful to read these forums in the run up to our event that I thought I’d post since I’m midway through our “marriage celebration weekend”! My husband and I eloped last November without...

Grace, Dec 5, 2018 15 321
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