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Katerina
Waltz for the father/ bride dance.
Katerina, on November 6, 2018 at 1:11 AM

I am looking for ideas for the father/daughter dance. My dad wants to do the waltz during the song. I am looking for suggestions and I was wondering if anyone has done that for their dance. My only...

HayMrsO, Nov 6, 2018 4 3,586
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Reception order of events
Lindsay, on November 3, 2018 at 8:07 PM

Having trouble figuring out a timeline. We’re planning on doing cocktail hour after the ceremony. We’re having dinner in this gorgeous meadow but we can’t have loud music so thats being done inside....

Lindsay, Nov 5, 2018 6 176
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How many courses is your reception?
Allie, on November 3, 2018 at 3:32 PM

I’m debating whether to have 3 or 4 courses + cake for my reception. What did you all do and how did you feel it about it?

Maggie, Nov 5, 2018 8 1,475
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Length of tablecloths
Erica, on November 3, 2018 at 8:22 AM

I'm trying to decide what length I want for tablecloths. I can't decide if I want them floor length, or just half way down. I was set on floor length until someone said that I shouldn't use them...

Kelly, Nov 5, 2018 5 187
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How much did you pay for catering?
Cheyenne , on October 25, 2018 at 2:57 PM

How much is everyone spending on catering and what are you having? I just like hearing all the different meals everyone serves!

Arkilia, Nov 4, 2018 40 2,034
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Vase height for tall centerpieces? Show me yours :)
Simplydeep, on October 30, 2018 at 12:29 PM

Hi! We'll be doing a mix of taller and shorter clear vases for our floral centerpiece arrangements. My main concern is that they aren't directly in guests' line of sight blocking their view from...

Maren, Nov 4, 2018 9 2,552
Sarah
Beach wedding— reception later at home
Sarah, on September 25, 2018 at 7:11 AM

We are having a destination wedding with about 30 of our closest family members attending. We are planning just a ceremony that day and then a large reception with food, etc when we get back home so...

Sarah, Nov 4, 2018 14 304
Autumn
Traditional cake or dessert table??
Autumn, on October 31, 2018 at 10:22 AM

I am in a bind on a decision about cake! Never thought I'd say that.... But here we are! So in my research and from observation from my friends weddings. Cake is becoming a dying trend and in it's...

Mary, Nov 2, 2018 26 340
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Leaving out Beef
Noah, on November 1, 2018 at 10:48 AM

Hi there, I wanted to get a quick feel of others opinions. Our caterer offers 3 different main proteins, per usual, Beef, chicken and a type of fish (salmon in this case). The way they price is...

Megan, Nov 2, 2018 18 2,256
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Cell phones during the ceremony and reception
Adam, on November 1, 2018 at 12:53 PM

Hi All! We're planning on asking guests not to bring out their cell phone cameras during important events such as cutting the cake, first dance, etc so they don't get in the way of the professional...

Valerie, Nov 2, 2018 15 1,242
Lauren
Advice for a belated wedding reception
Lauren, on November 1, 2018 at 8:20 PM

My fiance and I are Russian Orthodox Christians and will be getting married in a very serious and traditional religious Russian Orthodox ceremony. While we are super excited for it, we realize that it...

NVV2B, Nov 2, 2018 9 338
Leandra
Bridal party entrance songs
Leandra, on November 1, 2018 at 4:36 PM

Hello! what are some good bridal party entrance songs? We don’t want the obvious and overplayed songs. Having a lot of trouble figuring this out. Also- what are some good last dance songs. Anything...

Kristen, Nov 1, 2018 6 3,000
Kelly
Head Table with Dates
Kelly, on October 29, 2018 at 11:21 AM

Has anyone let the dates/spouses of the bridal party sit at the head table with them? I don't like the idea of having to separate our bridal party from their dates but I don't know the best way of...

Sara, Nov 1, 2018 24 1,359
Victoria
Reception entrance song / First dance
Victoria, on October 31, 2018 at 1:56 PM

So here I am posting again and definitely won’t be the last lol im having the hardest time finding a grand entrance song that isn’t a dance or fast pace song. All the slower songs I’ve found are...

Mcskipper, Oct 31, 2018 4 1,932
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Regrets of what you spent at your wedding?
, on October 30, 2018 at 11:29 AM

Hi All, So we were originally thinking of staying at a budget of $5,000 but at this point it seems that realistically as much as I don’t want to admit it that is about $10,000 including...

Tiara, Oct 30, 2018 14 1,320
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Cruise Wedding Reception or Not?
Kelly, on January 25, 2018 at 2:14 PM

Hello everyone! My fiancé and I are finally making plans to get married aboard the Carnival Victory in November. We keep going back and forth with the plan for the day. We will be getting married at...

Daria, Oct 30, 2018 21 3,336
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Can I have a band AND a DJ?
Terri, on October 18, 2010 at 10:54 AM

I have always liked the idea of a band. I love live music and I think it will really get our guests in the mood to party. I've also always loved the idea of a DJ. There's nothing like having your fav...

Sandy, Oct 30, 2018 15 10,392
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What’s on your playlist for church receptions?
, on October 29, 2018 at 2:24 PM

We plan to have the reception in a church. I want appropriate songs etc. could you give me ideas on some songs we can play for the dances? What did you dance too?

Tiara, Oct 29, 2018 4 149
Raven
No wedding cake!
Raven, on October 26, 2018 at 10:17 AM

Hey guys! So me and my FH are not big sweet people! He actually hates cakes/cupcakes/desserts haha (weird I know)..I don’t mind them but I’m more of a savory person. We have decided not to get a...

Emily, Oct 29, 2018 47 906
JJAF
Wedding hashtag for last name??
JJAF, on October 21, 2018 at 5:36 PM

Putting this out for my friend whose getting married soon.. Her fiance's last name is Johnson. Any ideas for a hashtag??

JJAF, Oct 29, 2018 3 980
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