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Non-traditional wedding desserts
Larissa, on March 31, 2023 at 11:43 AM

We are having a causal wedding and I’d love ice cream cake. It’s just the best in my opinion. Now, if you have setup time for the cake and leave it out for a long while that’s not the most practical,...

Skylar, Apr 2, 2023 8 498
bostonloverrr
Donut Wall - Napkins/plates
bostonloverrr, on March 31, 2023 at 10:43 AM

I am going to have this donut wall at my wedding. The donut wall is free standing and is ~5 feet tall. It is a small wedding (40 people; family only) and my space at my venue is limited. Do I need to...

Erin, Apr 2, 2023 4 140
Elizabeth
Small Wedding and Dancing
Elizabeth, on March 29, 2023 at 7:51 PM

We are having a small destination wedding (invited around 55, looks like we’ll have maybe 40) and I’m getting so worried about the vibe/dancing aspect. We are going to be at a beautiful beach house...

Ebony, Apr 1, 2023 5 236
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Divorced Parents Dancing Together
Caitlin, on March 28, 2023 at 5:32 PM

My parents are divorced but I would love for them to dance at my wedding together. My dad has a girlfriend that totally avoids my mother and doesn’t even talk to me, but my mother is single. I don’t...

CM, Mar 29, 2023 18 463
Gillian
Reception Crisis
Gillian, on March 28, 2023 at 2:38 PM

So me and my fiance had originally planned to have our reception at a restaurant that was expanding their space, and we would be their first private event. They gave us a great deal and offered to...

Caryn, Mar 29, 2023 6 271
Whitney
Concerned for Venue
Whitney, on March 28, 2023 at 9:51 AM

I have a wedding venue that looks like it needs a little bit of updating. I asked them will they fix their sign and such. They did say yes however, this venue is connected to a restaurant (it's a...

Michelle, Mar 29, 2023 6 214
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Mother Son Song for an un-close relationship
Brooke, on July 21, 2018 at 3:10 PM

Looking for an appropriate mother son song but not all the typical ones.. they don’t have a close relationship so most sound cheesy/fake.

Jennifer-Lynn, Mar 28, 2023 10 5,559
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What's best for wedding favors?
LittleBits, on March 20, 2023 at 6:39 PM

Hi all, I am currently trying to decide between the following for wedding favors: Mini mason jar candles with a personalized label with our names and wedding date Mini wrapped chocolate castles (we...

Pamela, Mar 27, 2023 7 161
Teresa
Reception Dress?
Teresa, on March 24, 2023 at 12:59 AM

I am undecided if I want to remain in my wedding dress or find a nice dress to change into for the reception once the vows are done. What is everyone's take on this issue ? I want to be comfortable...

Pamela, Mar 27, 2023 17 594
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How to serve soda at buffet style reception?
Sarah, on March 17, 2023 at 10:34 AM

Hey guys! I am having a reception of about 100 people. We are having food catered in and are currently thinking we will just do it buffet style. I’m a bit worried about 100 people getting in line...

Becca, Mar 23, 2023 6 1,102
Imani
First Dance Songs
Imani, on June 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM

We were back and forth with first dance songs and it took us some time to finally decide. We will be doing our first dance to Surface - So Fine. Are you doing a first dance? What is song choice? Was...

Erin, Mar 22, 2023 35 617
Michelle
Serving guests a different cake
Michelle, on December 12, 2019 at 4:18 PM

I'm calling around for cake quotes and to be cost efficient, I'd like a small two tiered cake and to serve the guests sheet cake because it's cheaper. Most places tell me that if I do sheet cake, the...

Teresa, Mar 22, 2023 22 2,148 1
Ashley
Dance for godfather and Bride
Ashley, on January 27, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Ok so this is a tough one for me to ask but I’m in desperate need of advice. My dad passed away almost four years ago. Along with my fiancé’s dad so I wanted to surprise my godfather by having a dance...

Michelle, Mar 21, 2023 3 482
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First Dance song for a couple reunited
Peraleskristin, on March 18, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Trying desperately to find a first dance song! My fiancé and I dated young. Went our separate ways. Had our children and now back together. Most love songs talk about having babie together but we...

Erin, Mar 20, 2023 4 296
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Dummy cake
Peraleskristin, on March 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Thinking of doing a dummy cake with a cut out because we don’t have a trained person to cut up a normal wedding cake. Has anyone done this?

Paige, Mar 20, 2023 2 91
Kate
Ice cream and cake dessert options
Kate, on March 13, 2023 at 12:30 PM

My fiancé is an ice cream connoisseur and so we thought it would be fitting to have catering from our local ice cream shop at our wedding! They will come and serve the ice cream on a cute display...

Michelle, Mar 17, 2023 7 230
Reeta
dj lighting necessary for outdoor venue?
Reeta, on March 14, 2023 at 11:26 PM

My wedding venue is completely outdoors. We will have a proper Dancefloor and Christmas lights, as well as market, lighting for ambience, otherwise everything is under the stars. Do you think it’s...

Brandeykael, Mar 16, 2023 6 103
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Who sets up the tablescape?
Alexandria, on March 15, 2023 at 12:37 AM

Apart from my florists setting up the floral arrangements, the hotel setting up the tables, and the rental company bringing and setting up the chairs, who should be responsible for setting up the...

Shannon, Mar 15, 2023 4 225
Jonswife
Wedding Reception …..
Jonswife, on March 13, 2023 at 1:24 PM

I had a wedding venue set up and place for my wedding in June but just last week they backed out. And now I have no ideal with I am going to do about a venue.. Has this ever happen to you? I was...

Jacks, Mar 14, 2023 13 309
Krysten
Signature Drink Names
Krysten, on March 12, 2023 at 1:16 PM

I had so many great ideas shared on my last signature drink post for my fiancé, thought i’d try for myself too 🤪 my name is krysten so maybe something with thati’m also a super fan of hello kitty so...

Erin, Mar 13, 2023 5 118
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