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Venue pricing?
Kaleen, on October 23, 2018 at 3:30 PM

We are getting married in November of next year which is considered "off season" and they say its not as expensive to get married around that time.. But every venue we have looked at seems...

Kaleen, Dec 5, 2018 22 493
Karilynn
Hot dogs at a reception?
Karilynn, on December 4, 2018 at 2:10 AM

My fiancé and I are obsessed with hot dogs haha. We would really love to have them at our reception. Does anyone have any ideas on how to present them in way that seems classy and not trashy haha. I’d...

Allie, Dec 4, 2018 19 2,368
Maggie
Alternatives to table numbers
Maggie, on December 3, 2018 at 7:57 AM

Has anyone used something other than table numbers for assigned seating, or is anyone planning to? I hate the idea of numbering tables because it feels like I'm ranking my guests. I'm considering...

Maggie, Dec 4, 2018 20 5,472
Sydnie
Is a raffle rude?
Sydnie , on April 15, 2018 at 3:45 PM

So I work next to a store that makes gift baskets of local products, I live in Humboldt County, CA and my family is all in Shasta for the most part. I never felt an emphasis on local products in...

Mim, Dec 2, 2018 35 5,269
RZ_ToBe
How to Politely Ask for a Menu Change
RZ_ToBe, on January 17, 2018 at 4:57 PM

I've been procrastinating on this email for a while now. A few months back, FH and I went to a food tasting for our venue as they provide the catering. We had a few menu options for Hors D'oeuvres to...

Chantal, Dec 2, 2018 7 1,606
Maggie
Cake pops or cupcakes?
Maggie, on November 20, 2018 at 10:05 AM

The only thing sweeter than love on a wedding day are the desserts! Which petite sweet treat would you rather would you rather provide for your guests? Cute cakepops or delightful cupcakes? Cakepops...

mrsanda, Dec 1, 2018 17 959
Brittany
First Dance Song Choices
Brittany, on November 29, 2018 at 10:00 PM

Hi ya'll, My FH and I are struggling to find our first dance song. He wants The Rest of Our Life by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to be our first dance song. and I am wanting Speechless by Dan + Shay to...

Laura, Nov 30, 2018 13 1,365
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Cookie centerpieces
cassondra, on November 27, 2018 at 6:13 PM

We have a completely diy venue as a side note. We will be doing cookies as our dessert and cutting a cookie cake as our wedding cake, That being said has anyone ever done edible centerpieces? I think...

Chandra, Nov 29, 2018 9 1,487
Brittney
Dancing on a cloud
Brittney , on September 28, 2018 at 2:04 PM

For me and my fiancé’s first dance we really want to have the “dancing on a cloud” effect. How do we get that? We need help.

Sam, Nov 29, 2018 12 3,348
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Would you rent faux floral centerpieces?
Della, on November 28, 2018 at 9:19 AM

I am helping with my sister's wedding and we're considering renting designer faux tall centerpieces for the reception. I prefer premium real touch flowers, not the cheap fake polyester flowers from...

SJ, Nov 28, 2018 5 368
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Where to go after the Reception??
Ashley, on October 16, 2018 at 7:22 AM

What are you and your fiance going after the wedding is over? Are you being taken away in a limo? Riding with friends? After party? Hotel? Honeymoon? Trying to figure out what we are doing!

Sam, Nov 28, 2018 23 4,868
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Want to dance but fiancé doesn’t want to
Kat, on September 29, 2018 at 10:35 AM

I really would love to have a first dance, but my FH doesn’t want to. Any ideas on how to convince him?

Sam, Nov 28, 2018 8 3,164
Gen
Germaphobic / not-touchy bride?
Gen, on November 27, 2018 at 1:58 PM

So, I feel like really the only advice for myself is “deal with it” haha, but I’m just wondering if there are any other brides/grooms in the same boat... I’m just really not a touchy person... I don’t...

Olivia, Nov 27, 2018 10 211
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Cocktail Style Reception Seating
LJ, on November 23, 2018 at 10:29 PM

So we are having a cocktail style reception, meaning lots of butler-passed small bites, and several chef stations for heavier fare. Our venue explained that their typical setup for this style is...

Alexandra, Nov 27, 2018 13 1,511
Julianna
Kids and an Open Bar?
Julianna, on November 26, 2018 at 12:21 PM

Hey y'all! This has been super on my mind lately, and I need to decide before we send out invitations for our big day. We have a TON of kids on my side of the family, and I love them all very dearly....

Julianna, Nov 27, 2018 18 2,778
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Cash Bar drinks
Lynn, on November 24, 2018 at 10:37 PM

My reception venue has a cash bar service only and I do not know what guest typically drink on a special occasion. I am open to any opinion.

Alexandra, Nov 27, 2018 9 1,060
Miranda
Needing a song to dance to with my Father In-law !
Miranda, on November 26, 2018 at 11:20 PM

My future father in-law is NOT a country fan! Tell me some great songs I could play so we can slow dance together for my wedding! He’s big into rock if that helps!

Kelly, Nov 27, 2018 2 285
Brooke
Wedding Favors, are they worth it?
Brooke, on November 20, 2018 at 6:31 PM

Do you guys think wedding favors are worth it? I’ve seen some cute ones for about $1.30, like customized chocolate bars. But I’m also wondering if it’s a waste of time. I feel like half the...

Porterpoppin, Nov 21, 2018 20 967
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Catering servers eating and not cleaning during reception
LMM1117, on November 20, 2018 at 3:15 PM

Hey y'all, I got married this past week (yay!) and I noticed two things about our servers that I paid extra for via the caterer. 1. They did not clear any dirty plates off of the tables. I was told...

LMM1117, Nov 21, 2018 12 1,244
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Wrong food received at reception
Courtney, on November 19, 2018 at 9:01 PM

Hey Brides- I recently had my wedding and at the reception, the caterer brought out the complete wrong chicken option. Not at all what we tasted - wrong cut of chicken (we specifically requested no...

Porterpoppin, Nov 20, 2018 7 972
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