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Gen
Country songs for first dance?
Gen, on July 19, 2018 at 5:06 PM

FH and I are both huge country music fans so we really want our first dance to be a country song, but we can’t seem to agree on one! So far we are thinking maybe Diamonds and Twine by Ryan Hurd or...

Tina, Sep 20, 2018 37 6,532
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Servers in catholic wedding
Whitney, on September 19, 2018 at 10:15 PM

We are getting married in the Catholic Church and we’re trying to decide if we should invite the servers for our wedding ceremony and their families to the reception? My FH is Catholic, but I am not...

Maren, Sep 20, 2018 4 986
Amanda
Disposable Cups ideas.. Help!!!
Amanda , on September 20, 2018 at 11:51 AM

The bartending service I am using has provided me with a shopping list. I need 9oz cups.. Does anyone know where to find cute but cheap cups? There is a ton cheap clear ones but id like to get...

HayMrsO, Sep 20, 2018 7 225
Gen
"our song" as first dance song, or new song?
Gen, on September 19, 2018 at 1:10 PM

So FH and I are extremely conflicted between 2 songs for our first dance. FH really wants to use the song History in the Making by Darius Rucker, which has been "our song" since we first started...

Shannon, Sep 19, 2018 12 1,366
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Liquor liability insurance
Sherri, on September 18, 2018 at 11:09 AM

Is there just a policy for liquor liability only? Or do I need to purchase liability insurance for the whole event. My venue only requires liquor liability but I am having trouble finding that alone....

Maren, Sep 19, 2018 3 222
Dominique
Can we negotiate a venue price?
Dominique, on September 18, 2018 at 12:57 PM

Fell in love with a venue, but it's just a little out of our price range. Nothing else we've looked at has come close, but we really want to do our best to stay in the budget. Since we're getting...

Sully, Sep 18, 2018 19 444
Gen
Mixing friend groups at tables?
Gen, on September 17, 2018 at 10:24 AM

My FH and I are inviting large groups of people who all know each other...... ie a group of my friends from high school, a group of his friends from college, my friends from childhood, his friends...

Meesh, Sep 18, 2018 18 2,127
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Alcohol at the Reception and Rehearsal Dinner
Stephanie, on June 5, 2018 at 12:04 PM

My fiance’s parents (mostly mother) is very against alcohol and he doesn’t want to upset his mom so we won’t be serving beer and wine. We are just doing champagne which she is aware of. The rehearsal...

Colleen, Sep 16, 2018 26 1,379
JackieD
Advice on Using Sparklers Other then Send off
JackieD, on September 14, 2018 at 11:26 AM

We aren't doing a send off as we will be at our reception until the end. However, we want to do photos with sparklers since we are getting married at night. Any ideas on how to incorporate that and...

amandaaok, Sep 14, 2018 9 196
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The Office fans ... how can we incorporate the show?
Marisa, on September 9, 2018 at 10:04 PM

My fiancé wants to incorporate something from his favorite TV show the office into the wedding. Our wedding is beach theme so it needs to be one quick little thing. He says he wants something clever...

Morgan, Sep 14, 2018 19 4,186 2
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Garter Toss ? yay or nay?.. Need reception ideas.
Simplicity, on July 31, 2018 at 9:26 PM

So our families are kinda conservatives Christians and I'm nervous for this part. Does bride have anxiety about their FH going under their dress in-front of families and friends?? I am debating If i...

Susan, Sep 14, 2018 16 1,380
Lynnie
After Party - Yea or Nay?
Lynnie, on February 15, 2018 at 2:05 PM

Are you planning on continuing the party post-reception? These have become very popular with my friends, especially when venues have noise restrictions that can make your wedding reception end earlier...

Morgan, Sep 14, 2018 63 1,205
Mozabrat
Photo Booth...to do or not to do...that is my question?
Mozabrat, on March 7, 2018 at 5:09 PM

Did you have a photo booth? Was it worth it? Did guests enjoy it? In my area, they are about $900 for four hours. I am just looking to see any type of experience with one...good or bad. Looking...

Jessie, Sep 13, 2018 38 1,957
Morgan
Did you have left over favors?
Morgan, on September 12, 2018 at 2:48 PM

For everyone who is already married (congratulations!!), did you end up with leftover favors? 1. How many guests did you have? 2. How many favors did you buy? 3. How many did you have left over? Bonus...

Ivonette, Sep 12, 2018 9 898
Cynthia
Surprise for Groom
Cynthia, on September 11, 2018 at 10:38 PM

I'm so excited, I just have to share! Even though it's set me a little over my planned decor budget, I was able to add in the cutest cigar bar to surprise my FH! It's this old fashioned desk that...

Jennifer, Sep 12, 2018 11 289
Natalie
Self Catered Wedding
Natalie, on January 11, 2018 at 8:16 PM

So my fiancé and I want to make our own food for our wedding reception. It’ll save us SO much money and we have so many family and friends around us that will contribute to making food. The only...

Lauren, Sep 12, 2018 34 4,330
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Tickets To The Reception?
Charnice, on September 11, 2018 at 11:25 AM

Hi Everyone, I come from a huge family. Mom is the youngest of 9,and os the dad middle of 6. I have about 100 cousins aunts and uncles (who I'm close to). This doesn't include their spouse and kids....

Malwen107, Sep 12, 2018 16 1,337
Marian
Seafood boil & bbq reception theme
Marian, on September 8, 2018 at 3:22 PM

I am recently engaged. My fiancé and I have decided to have a seafood boil and bbq family style for our reception. Our wedding ceremony and reception will be taking place at the State Park which there...

Marian, Sep 11, 2018 22 452
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Wedding Withdrawal...anyone else?
catobx, on September 10, 2018 at 12:26 AM

Ok this is going to sound like a dumb self-serving post but oh my god, we are a week out from our wedding and I feel somewhat depressed that it's over. It was literally the perfect day, despite some...

Santiago/Bowe, Sep 11, 2018 14 1,133
BlessedBenton
Airbnb Venue!
BlessedBenton, on September 9, 2018 at 10:49 PM

Okay y'all. I found this airbnb and I'm IN LOVE! It's only $200/night so I've found our wedding reception site for less than $500!! I've already talked to the host and she is allowing us...

Jennaya, Sep 11, 2018 29 1,496
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