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Are there any non-cringey bridal party entrances?
Belle, on December 31, 2023 at 7:12 AM

I’m referring to the part of the reception where the bridal party makes an entrance couple by couple, and each pair does some crazy dance move or a funny walk-out. I’m not even sure if this is a...

Michael, Jan 4, 2024 8 9,894
Alessia
Table pictures
Alessia, on January 3, 2024 at 2:51 PM

We will have a picture of us on each table. I wanted to add a quote of something above the picture. What are some of your favorite love quotes/sayings

Skylar, Jan 4, 2024 1 628 1
Carissa
Fake Wedding Send-off?
Carissa, on December 26, 2023 at 2:49 PM

Hey all! So we are having our wedding in June and we will have about 180 people there. We are having a big mix of family and friends and we are pretty fresh out of college so lots of young people will...

Erin, Jan 2, 2024 9 778
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Non-traditional wedding “reception” or party
Catalinaa, on December 28, 2023 at 11:18 PM

Looking for some guidance, we just started looking into where we would like to have our wedding celebration sometime in 2024. We’re not planning to have the ceremony on site, I would actually like to...

Andrea, Jan 1, 2024 3 682
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Surprise performance for the groom
Alina, on November 29, 2023 at 12:12 AM

Hi everyone! I have been to a lot of weddings where the bride prepares a surpise dance performance for the groom, and the groom prepares one for the bride. My finace and I want to do surprise...

Michelle, Dec 31, 2023 7 1,074
Shunita
Display qr code at Reception
Shunita, on December 27, 2023 at 12:19 PM

I'm making a QR code for the guest to upload any photos they take. I believe, they will be able to view all photos also, I need to check that. Anyway I'm trying to come up with a clever idea to...

Sara, Dec 29, 2023 1 613 1
Michelle
Buffet dinner: one trip or unlimited?
Michelle, on July 17, 2022 at 6:01 PM

For those who had or are having a buffet, did your guests have one trip allowed through the line or did the caterer offer unlimited? We’re still debating between plated and buffet, even though buffet...

Julia, Dec 29, 2023 15 1,296
Dana
Churro cart for dessert
Dana, on December 21, 2023 at 5:37 PM

We are not very enthusiastic about having a cake, so we’ll be getting something small with additional desserts. Has anyone had churros for dessert? Is so, did you rent a churro cart? Did you order...

Michael, Dec 28, 2023 1 815
Gina
Who can and can’t come to the reception
Gina, on December 26, 2023 at 4:48 PM

I hear it is done often, but I’m trying to figure out how to practically go about discreetly disclose on the wedding invitations which guests can and can’t come to the wedding reception? The wedding...

Gina, Dec 27, 2023 16 708
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What are you using for your first dance song?
Riley, on December 17, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Just curious what everyone is using for their first dance song? Thought it would be a fun discussion. We are dancing to Vinyl by Upchurch ☺️

Kaity, Dec 26, 2023 6 966
Alig24
Alternatives to a ceremony and other traditional wedding activities?
Alig24, on December 14, 2023 at 2:27 PM

We ended up having to cancel our original wedding, are already legally married, and want to keep this celebration small. We’ve primarily been leaning towards just doing a restaurant buyout reception....

Jacks, Dec 15, 2023 6 1,313
Alexis
Dad Daughter Dance
Alexis, on December 8, 2023 at 6:42 AM

I’m having trouble finding a song for the dad daughter dance. My dad and I do not have the “daddy’s little girl” kind of relationship. I love my dad, but he’s a tough/non-emotional man and I am just...

Brenda, Dec 10, 2023 2 705 1
Shunita
Guest limit
Shunita, on December 9, 2023 at 6:29 PM

How do you keep your guest to a limit

Pat, Dec 10, 2023 2 280
Rose
Music!
Rose, on November 29, 2023 at 11:26 AM

We've been having such a struggle trying to find the right band. I'm trying to avoid the traditional "cheesy" music you usually hear at weddings lol. Ideally I was hoping for a 3 person band that can...

Michael, Dec 9, 2023 3 642
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Reception exit
Andrea, on December 4, 2023 at 3:37 PM

I’m trying to decide if and what to do for our exit. I don’t want stuff thrown at me, especially that just has to be cleaned up later. All I can think of right now are bubbles, which I’m not overly...

Andrea, Dec 5, 2023 2 712
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Reception entry?
Skylar, on November 28, 2023 at 4:04 PM

What song are you guys playing when you enter your reception?

Skylar, Nov 28, 2023 4 165
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No Reception
Nat, on October 24, 2023 at 4:13 AM

Unpopular opinion, but what if I cancel the reception and just have the ceremony. 1. I am allowed to be selfish and have my wedding the way that best suits my finances 2. I can save and have an...

Andrea, Nov 28, 2023 22 1,997 2
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Grandpa/granddaughter dance
Veronica, on November 19, 2023 at 12:59 PM

We’re having the wedding in Puerto Rico, where I’m from and My grandpa is walking me down the aisle, he’s 91. Been having a hard time finding a song for our first dance. Any suggestions?

Cameria, Nov 28, 2023 3 697
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Am i Overthinking?
Morgan, on October 21, 2023 at 8:49 PM

This might come off as more of a vent, but any suggestions/different points of view are appreciated. We live in a different state than our relatives so we will having a small intimate wedding ceremony...

Kelly, Nov 19, 2023 6 557 1
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Happily Ever After Party
Jessica, on November 12, 2023 at 7:01 PM

Hello All! I need a little help organizing a timeline for our "Happily Ever After Party". I am getting married in an intimate ceremony in February BUT, we are throwing a party in May for friends and...

Valerie, Nov 17, 2023 1 942 1
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