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Just can’t get over the disappointment, the dj ruined our night
Tara , on August 13, 2018 at 6:22 PM

We’ve been married for 2 months now, and although I love my husband, the dj ruined our reception. We were planning with them for 3 months, and on the day of, we made sure everything was ready to go...

Tara, Aug 14, 2018 4 1,928
Amanda
Needing Additional Waitstaff/helpers
Amanda, on August 7, 2018 at 8:29 PM

Hello! We're hiring a full service caterer. They're setting up/breaking down/cleaning up all the food/items they bring. We are bringing in additional items for other parts of our wedding pre-wedding...

Neffe, Aug 14, 2018 6 137
Ciara
How long does a reception usually last?
Ciara, on August 13, 2018 at 12:59 AM

Im trying to figure out how long a reception usually lasts and work backwards to figure out when the ceremony should begin. Music for the reception has to end at 9pm and take down/clean up/everyone...

Harry, Aug 13, 2018 10 354
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Cheap food
Art , on August 12, 2018 at 11:41 PM

Hi my name is art. Me and my fiance is getting married on 05/04/19 we are trying to figure out food not sure what to have. We don't want to spend a fortune on foods but we don't want to have super...

Amanda, Aug 13, 2018 9 554
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Empty tables
Michelle, on August 11, 2018 at 1:42 AM

We're having a buffet so I don't think we should have place settings on the tables. What should go we're the plates would usually go? Or do we have the tables set anyway

Michelle, Aug 12, 2018 10 305
Sherry
Soul Food Menu
Sherry, on June 20, 2018 at 12:06 AM

Hi everyone, I'm planning a wedding and i really want a soul food menu and i don't know how to incorporate the menu together. I need someone help in making this hard decision. Thank u!

Neffe, Aug 10, 2018 9 428
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Hashtag Help!
Julianna, on August 2, 2018 at 3:01 PM

Hi! I am posting to see if anyone can help me come up with a punny or creative hashtag for the last name O'Toole. We met in high school and are getting married in July 2019. Thanks in advance!

tanijim, Aug 9, 2018 3 439
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The Royalton Banquet Hall, Vaughan, Toronto
Simone, on August 8, 2018 at 12:24 PM

Hello, We are considering "The Royalton" as a potential venue for our June 2019 wedding. Our numbers are between 150 - 180 guests so we will likely have to be in the smaller, middle room "The...

Neffe, Aug 9, 2018 1 144
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Arriving at beginning of reception
ELISE, on August 8, 2018 at 1:14 PM

Hi Everyone! So we are arriving at our reception at 5 pm, right when it starts (cocktail hour) Is it weird for us to be mingling during the cocktail hour and then leave to be officially reintroduced...

FutureMrsO, Aug 8, 2018 8 213
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Sparkler Send-off: how to distribute and throw away??
Becca, on August 8, 2018 at 4:20 PM

Hi all! I've tried finding my answers in other forums but can't seem to find out what everyone did to distribute the sparklers and then how to guests get rid of them without catching anything on fire?...

Going to the chapel, Aug 8, 2018 4 230
Myriah
Cans or Kegs
Myriah, on August 3, 2018 at 11:23 AM

Hey girls i am trying to decide on doing kegs at my wedding or cans and bottles of beer. Which is cheaper does anyone have advice. I have 200 quests and they like to drink.

Kelly, Aug 8, 2018 10 1,960
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Airbnb as reception venue?
Savannah, on August 7, 2018 at 9:25 AM

Hi all, does anyone here have experiences with renting out airbnb for a wedding? We're going to have a tiny elopement with some close friends. I was planning on renting an Airbnb out for us and the...

Savannah, Aug 7, 2018 6 298
No food at cocktail hour
Bailey , on August 6, 2018 at 1:19 PM

Because my ceremony and reception will be in the same building we're required to have a 50-55 minute cocktail hour. We're serving drinks at cocktail hour and have been planning on serving chips and...

Bailey, Aug 6, 2018 42 3,185 1
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Impossibility agreement language
Augustbride19, on August 6, 2018 at 10:39 AM

Can someone explain to me what this means in simple language. I am getting confused reading it. Thanks Impossibility Clause: The performance of this Agreement is subject to termination without...

Augustbride19, Aug 6, 2018 7 257
Laura
Party All Night?
Laura, on July 20, 2018 at 7:05 PM

Evening wedding couples: What time is your reception scheduled to end? Are you partying all night or wrapping up early? Would you go later if it was an option or are you happy with the end time?...

Swtnss238, Aug 4, 2018 41 2,618 1
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Tipping caterer for attended buffet?
Lori, on March 20, 2018 at 2:50 PM

I need some advice please. I have hired a caterer for our wedding reception for an attended buffet. There will be 2 attendants that will set up, tend to, refill, keep the buffet clean, and clean up...

Jackie, Aug 3, 2018 7 7,882
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Bouquet toss songs!
Christina , on June 11, 2018 at 7:04 PM

What's your boquet toss song? I am looking for ideas. 😊

BB-H, Aug 3, 2018 13 414
Breanna
Different music taste than our family
Breanna, on August 3, 2018 at 5:48 AM

Something I have had a hard time with is incorporating my music tastes in with the rest of my families. Me and my Fiance both like rock and roll, but we have many family members from my side that are...

Tara, Aug 3, 2018 7 188
Mackenzie
Hashtags
Mackenzie, on August 2, 2018 at 10:14 PM

I need help coming up with a clever hashtag for our wedding!! Our names are mackenzie Skelton and Jacob Armstrong. Wedding is September 22, 2018 Subtle alice in wonderland theme. If you have any more...

Tiffany Rose, Aug 3, 2018 2 172
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Trying to maximize space in a "unique" venue...
Ann, on August 1, 2018 at 11:16 PM

I am still in the process of finding a venue. My favorite option has a 160 person capacity for our 150 person guest list HOWEVER, there is one issue - there are three sets of columns that would block...

Mrs Sullivan, Aug 2, 2018 8 243
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