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Jaimie
Tipping for Buffet Dinner
Jaimie, on May 2, 2018 at 9:31 AM

Ok, so I know there are a ton of posts about tipping on here but still not sure about our situation. We are doing a buffet style dinner for 80 guests, already paying a 25% service fee and our...

Victoria, Jul 6, 2018 34 17,221
lindseybee89
Clear acrylic card box
lindseybee89, on January 30, 2018 at 5:03 PM

I got this acrylic box to make my card box. I’m always second guessing my ideas and not sure if it’s a little too different ? All my signs are clear with chalk pen so I thought it may be a nice touch...

Time2Shine, Jul 6, 2018 25 2,810
Erica
Better Venue or Better Food?
Erica , on July 6, 2018 at 12:41 PM

We have narrowed our search to two places. We have decided to take two days and not discuss it all day long (haha it’s all I talk about with him) and have a coffee date Sunday and make a decision-...

Jen, Jul 6, 2018 16 373
Alison
Nervous about the first dance, only because of the song choice
Alison , on July 6, 2018 at 7:41 AM

Hi WW! I’ve recently been trying to find a reputable dance studio that specifically offers wedding dance. My FH and I are smitten by Vienna by Billy Joel. I thought someone my age would never know...

starsinwaves, Jul 6, 2018 9 1,975
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Pregnant! Alcohol related question.
Christina, on July 3, 2018 at 7:01 PM

So, I just found out Sunday I'm pregnant. I'll be around 16 weeks at my wedding. No problem. My concern is how to politely ask people to not buy me drinks. We don't plan on announcing the pregnancy...

CountryRoads, Jul 5, 2018 26 2,868
Lalaluna
Bride/groom Cocktails
Lalaluna, on July 3, 2018 at 9:29 PM

No idea what to do for the bride/groom cocktails! Our bar said they can do simple cocktails (jack and coke, cranberry vodka, etc) but didn't really go into more detail. These just don't seem exciting...

MrsD, Jul 5, 2018 8 1,800
Sara P.
Guest book size
Sara P., on June 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM

I'm almost ready to totally ditch the guest book. But I'm looking at the large monogram wood letters on Etsy as an alternative so I can hang it in my home later. I messaged one seller and they said...

stephanie, Jul 4, 2018 7 1,528
Lynnie
Hot Dogs or Hamburgers?
Lynnie, on July 3, 2018 at 1:05 PM

What's more patriotic than hot dogs and burgers? Either would make a delicious addition to your cocktail hour offerings or served as a late-night snack! 🍔🌭 Which 4th of July staple would you rather...

Liana, Jul 4, 2018 16 1,246
FutureMrsKC
Venue Crisis-we’re inviting too many people?!
FutureMrsKC, on June 19, 2018 at 8:48 PM

Hi all, long story short, I’m having a freak out over our venue, slightly angry towards FMIL, and praying people RSVP No for the sake of space. Longer version: When we booked our venue in January, we...

Yelena, Jul 3, 2018 12 783
meeyuu
Items left behind at venue
meeyuu, on July 3, 2018 at 11:23 AM

I had a day-of coordinator for the wedding. She left a whole bunch of stuff back at the venue, which I noticed the day after the wedding. I emailed both my day-of and the venue coordinator for the...

Courtney, Jul 3, 2018 6 1,486
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Best way to cut the guest list....?
Ann, on July 2, 2018 at 10:20 PM

I am trying to figure out ways to cut our guest list in order to reduce wedding costs, and I am considering two alternatives. I understand I will likely make someone upset by cutting the guest list,...

Courtney, Jul 3, 2018 16 421
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Sparklers at a daytime wedding.
Lauren, on July 2, 2018 at 5:10 PM

Has anyone ever done sparklers at a daytime wedding? If so, did it turn out nice in the pictures?

Maren, Jul 3, 2018 4 183
Amoreena
Paper napkins or linen napkins?
Amoreena , on July 1, 2018 at 5:21 PM

Hello ladies!! So I’m stuck my wedding is going to be in a barn rustic feel. Should I do nice paper napkins or linen napkins? Here’s what I have for my centerpieces

LadyK, Jul 2, 2018 12 1,785
Aria
Receptions under 5000
Aria, on June 30, 2018 at 5:20 PM

Hi ladies and gentlemen, I am getting married in the year 2020 I still have a little bit more time to find a reception but if someone could point me to right direction that would be awesome! I am...

MIWM, Jul 1, 2018 8 1,041
Carrina
Reception shoes
Carrina , on June 28, 2018 at 4:23 PM

Hello my summer brides! What shoes were you girls planning on changing into after the ceremony? I don’t know if I want to do flats or sandals.

Vanessasaurus, Jun 30, 2018 18 697
Leslyn
Planning a Reception after an Elopement!
Leslyn, on June 29, 2018 at 11:41 PM

I need some advice... my fiancé and I are having more of an elopement style wedding in December. Afterwards we still want to celebrate with family and friends so we want to have a reception back home...

Sarah, Jun 30, 2018 10 9,839 1
Jonelle
Thoughts on no bouquet toss?
Jonelle, on June 28, 2018 at 9:42 PM

I have been thinking about what I want to include vs not include as far as events for our reception and have really thought about cutting out the bouquet toss. I recently attended a wedding and nobody...

Karin, Jun 30, 2018 20 432
Stephanie
Kids table? And other seating chart help please!
Stephanie, on June 28, 2018 at 11:41 AM

FH and I have probably 11 kids/ young teens coming to the wedding. A few are around the same elementary school age and the rest are 13-16. Do you think I should put similar ages together at a table or...

Colleen, Jun 28, 2018 13 1,623
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What size table does the cake go on?
Si, on June 28, 2018 at 5:50 AM

Is there a standard? Same as the cocktail table?

BB-H, Jun 28, 2018 5 5,473
Melissa
Italian Father/daughter Dance Song
Melissa, on March 8, 2018 at 12:31 PM

So I've been searching google for a good father/daughter dance song in Italian (my dad was born there) and I've found a few with messages that I like, including: Figlia Mia by Gigione, Lauretta, Per...

Gabriella, Jun 27, 2018 9 27,097 2
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