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Kelly
David Bowie Lovers...help!!
Kelly , on July 26, 2018 at 10:37 PM

Hello everyone!! So, I am 42 days out and I am stressing so hard about what to dance with my dad to. We both love David Bowie and we've been listening to him together since I was born probably. I need...

Jo, Aug 2, 2018 4 1,209
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Music During Dinner
Danielle, on July 31, 2018 at 12:53 PM

What kind of music did you play while everyone is eating dinner? Our DJ recommended he play some classical music but we recently went to a wedding that created a playlist to play during the dinner of...

Danielle, Aug 1, 2018 11 1,673
Mrsjimenez👰
Entrance ideas for guests upon arrival to reception!!
Mrsjimenez👰, on August 1, 2018 at 8:06 PM

Hey ladies, So I was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions or ideas on what to do for the entrance. Something for the guests to do besides signing their name in a book. Please help!

Mrsjimenez👰, Aug 1, 2018 5 200
Jo
Dancing into the reception 💃
Jo, on August 1, 2018 at 8:05 AM

Are you making a grand entrance into your reception? Have you chosen a song to underscore the big moment? If so, what song have you picked? Are you going romantic? How about a classic song that will...

FutureMrs.Jacobs, Aug 1, 2018 27 472
Lady.ghoulica
Buffet - Dinner Menu Cards or Poster?
Lady.ghoulica, on August 1, 2018 at 11:07 AM

For those of you who went with a buffet for your reception, how did you go about telling you guests what food you were having served? In your opinion, do you think menu printout for each guest is...

SHEENA, Aug 1, 2018 18 1,863
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Having a cocktail reception, worried about it being boring??
Danielle, on July 31, 2018 at 3:19 PM

Hi! So, my fiance and I are getting married in a few weeks. We're getting married at the courthouse with 14 guests then we will treat them all to a nice dinner. The next day, which is a Saturday we...

MrsMG, Aug 1, 2018 7 824
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Dark and Stormy signature drink
*sayre_ah*, on July 29, 2018 at 5:00 PM

One of the signature drinks will be a Dark & Stormy (might change the name to something funny instead - any ideas would be great)! Real question is - what's the best recipe to make for a wedding?...

No, Jul 31, 2018 7 1,301
Gen
Drinks budget
Gen, on July 5, 2018 at 10:07 AM

So we have a $2,000 budget to spend on alcohol, wondering which of these options would be the best way to utilize that (keeping in mind, our cocktail hour begins at 12:45pm and reception is...

Juan, Jul 30, 2018 65 1,249
jaclynhannahxo
Reception after Elopement
jaclynhannahxo, on July 30, 2018 at 5:26 PM

Hi! Planning on having a small intimate wedding/elopement with just immediate family and then a reception afterwards for friends to celebrate! Would it be weird if we had the reception 2 days...

FutureStephD, Jul 30, 2018 21 1,345 1
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Need a punny hashtag
Bryn, on July 28, 2018 at 12:50 PM

My name is Bryn and I am marrying Chris. His last name is Huber, but I'm not taking it. We do call him Huber sometimes as well as just Chris. Here are initial thoughts, though I wish they included...

Kelly, Jul 30, 2018 3 213
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Kids Activities for Reception
A, on June 17, 2018 at 11:41 PM

So if you had kids at your wedding, what was the most popular activity you had for them at the reception? I have coloring books of all kinds, lots of bubbles, cornhole game.... and that’s about it. I...

R, Jul 30, 2018 8 270
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Afternoon Reception vs. Night Reception
FutureMrsO, on March 27, 2018 at 11:26 AM

Does anyone have any pros and/or cons about having an afternoon wedding vs. a night wedding?

Melis, Jul 30, 2018 14 1,373
Angelica
Ideas for Short Father-daughter Dances?
Angelica, on January 7, 2018 at 8:24 PM

Not trying to steal anyone's song haha but I'm struggling to find the right one for me and my daddy's Father-Daughter dance. We're really not big dancers but we both want to have that moment for just...

Grace, Jul 29, 2018 8 8,329
Carrie
Coctail reception vs formal dinner??
Carrie, on July 28, 2018 at 6:43 PM

I need everyone's help! My fiancé and I are trying to decide what type of food we should have. Someone we know suggested a coctail reception, but we know nothing about it! Did you find it cheaper than...

Teresa, Jul 29, 2018 7 251
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Wedding Song- Angela Lumineers
angela, on January 14, 2018 at 1:58 PM

So I love the song Angela by Lumineers for a wedding song, problem is my name is Angela and I feel that it would be a bit corny/egocentric to have this as our first dance? Thought? Or any suggestions...

Melissa, Jul 28, 2018 7 1,676
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nj venues that allow outside catering
Alexa, on July 27, 2018 at 12:59 PM

Hi all! I've been searching for days and haven't found any venues that allow outside catering in NJ. There are a few women's clubs but I am not a fan of the look. Does anyone have recommendations for...

Melissa, Jul 28, 2018 7 2,646
Sarah
Is only hosting beer and wine okay?
Sarah, on July 26, 2018 at 4:30 PM

We will be having a full bar, but only will be hosting the beer and wine. Would you be okay with that if you were a guest? I have it fully stated on our wedding website so it shouldn't be a surprise....

Judith, Jul 27, 2018 32 2,612
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Mailbox for guest book and cards
Kaylee, on July 26, 2018 at 1:32 PM

Hi All! Happy wedding planning! I’ve been looking at guestbook/card box options for awhile now and didn’t really love anything until I saw this mailbox and postcards photo! I’d like guests to write a...

MrsJackson, Jul 27, 2018 12 2,840
alexisdemetra
Table Number Alternative for a Big Wedding?
alexisdemetra, on July 25, 2018 at 2:44 PM

Hello brides/grooms! Officially 100 days away TODAY! I can't believe it. One of the few things that I had in mind from before I was engaged was the idea of changing up table numbers to table "names"....

April, Jul 27, 2018 25 527
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Coozies or Personalized Cups
Ashtin , on June 11, 2018 at 11:10 AM

Looking for some opinions!! We are trying to decide if we should do personalized coozies or cups like the picture below as one of our favors for our guests!! We are having beer, wine, and signature...

Elizabeth, Jul 27, 2018 14 1,324
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