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Michelle
Wedding favors - having candy buffet or pre-packaged candy?
Michelle, on March 10, 2023 at 11:18 PM

I was wondering what your guys' thoughts are on using a candy buffet for wedding favors? Like having a table set up of different jars of candy and giving guests little bags where they can take the...

Cece, Mar 12, 2023 5 757
Michelle
Reception food: what are you serving?
Michelle, on March 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Are you doing a full meal and deciding between plated or stations? Are you serving dessert only or going for a full meal with heavy appetizers? What does your menu look like?

Karissa, Mar 12, 2023 2 122
Emily
Best music streaming service to use?
Emily, on March 14, 2021 at 5:18 PM

We are planning to do our own music and just have a friend “manage” the music. What is the best music streaming service to use for a wedding? Preferably something that I can make a playlist and will...

Clame, Mar 9, 2023 8 830
Marie488
Father/daughter dance
Marie488, on March 7, 2023 at 7:01 PM

I have a question. My family is very close, so I could ask them but I figured easier to get a group opinion. My family and I used to sing a certain song in the car all the time, it became our family...

Michelle, Mar 7, 2023 4 118
Fanta
Small wedding worry
Fanta, on February 14, 2022 at 11:08 AM

Anyone out there having a small wedding? We aiming for 70- 75ish people. While I’m happy with they amount of people, I’m worried it won’t be enough people to keep the vibe up/dance floor going? Am I...

Karla, Mar 7, 2023 8 327
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Cake and Punch Reception Menu
Victoria, on March 2, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Our wedding is taking place at 2PM at our church and the reception will be held in the church fellowship hall. I'm guessing the reception won't last much longer than 2 hours or so. We are expecting...

Michelle, Mar 7, 2023 6 829
Nicole
How to make a non-alcoholic wedding fun!
Nicole, on March 2, 2023 at 10:45 PM

Any suggestions!? I’ve seen ideas on Pinterest of games or something of this sort… we’re not having alcohol/dancing bc of cultural opinions (which is perfect with me) but I want to make sure to have a...

CM, Mar 4, 2023 3 164
FaithAnne
Late Morning/early Afternoon wedding followed by bar crawl
FaithAnne, on March 2, 2023 at 5:38 AM

Hi everyone! I am looking for some opinions and advice! My wife and I (we eloped October 2022, having a family/friend celebration and vow renewal on our 1st anniversary) are keeping thing budget...

Candace, Mar 2, 2023 4 210
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Different days??
Lala, on February 10, 2023 at 1:56 AM

Hi there guys! Has anyone ever had the ceremony and the reception on different days? I’d love to hear the stories!!!

Michelle, Mar 1, 2023 11 394
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Wedding Length
Ebony, on February 22, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Hello Ladies I'm having a non traditional destination wedding. My fiancé and I are having some technicalities but not to many, it's helping with the stress, pressure, and we're not the traditional...

Ebony, Mar 1, 2023 25 438 1
Emily
Cocktail hour?
Emily, on March 27, 2021 at 10:47 AM

So, since I haven’t been to very many weddings I have been watching the show Four Weddings and I’ve noticed most brides have cocktail hour space separate from the actual reception space. Is this ideal...

Kayla, Mar 1, 2023 15 723
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Wedding venue
Mrs., on February 28, 2023 at 4:55 PM

Wondering if anyone has tried to get rid of their wedding date so they could book a preferred venue and was successful at doing so ?

Erin, Feb 28, 2023 12 198
Kaitlyn
Song Ideas
Kaitlyn, on February 24, 2023 at 2:36 PM

My died passed away 10 years ago, and my brother will be the one walking me down the aisle. At the reception, I’m not sure if I want to have a dance with my brother or my mom, or possibly both. FH...

Kaitlyn, Feb 27, 2023 2 55
Rhea
Batman
Rhea, on October 22, 2020 at 11:42 AM

Hi. My FH is a huge Batman fan. I am looking for subtle ways to incorporate Batman into our wedding. I have a Batman ring box, cufflinks, and a Batman peering out from the wedding cake. Any other...

Shayla, Feb 24, 2023 13 238
Kate
What was your bar ratio for beer:wine:liquor?
Kate, on February 22, 2023 at 12:51 PM

I am seeing different open bar calculators. Some say 50% wine, 25% beer, 25% liquor. Some say 25% wine, 25% beer, 50% liquor. Our wedding is May 28 in a warm climate. That is the Sunday of memorial...

Kate, Feb 24, 2023 7 559
futuremrsrichardson
Mariachi
futuremrsrichardson, on May 8, 2018 at 6:44 PM

I am debating having a Mariachi group play for an hour at my wedding during dinner. I am half Mexican so this would really honor my heritage. My grandpa was also a singer in a tejano band back in the...

Jennifer, Feb 21, 2023 23 1,181
Stephanie
Is a chocolate fountain "enough?"
Stephanie, on February 2, 2023 at 12:23 PM

Let me preface this by saying upfront: we ARE having a chocolate fountain and (in the spirit of kindness!!) I am not asking for opinions on the fountain itself. It's included in our catering contract,...

CM, Feb 21, 2023 17 638
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Dare to Bare: What Are Your Thoughts on Naked Wedding Cakes?
SarahBell, on December 5, 2022 at 10:38 AM

Funny story, when my friend got married a few years back, the truck carrying her wedding cake broke down and the air conditioner stopped working! The cake melted and looked messy and unrecognizable...

Sakhar, Feb 21, 2023 17 845
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Buffet Wedding without servers - Portioning?
Jaclyn, on February 16, 2023 at 3:44 PM

Hello everyone!!! So we are having a buffet at our wedding and our buffet will consist of: 2 meats - (pulled pork & hamburger steak), 3 sides - (mashed potatoes/gravy, mac & cheese and green...

Kelly, Feb 18, 2023 10 276
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Please help!! Two sets of bridesmaids? Part sit part stand. Sounds crazy i know🤦🏼‍♀️
Peraleskristin, on February 7, 2023 at 1:25 PM

So, I have already asked 3 people to be in my wedding. Future SIL, cousin and friend. Initially didn’t have my older girls in it (****) because my fiancé sounded like he didn’t want his two boys and...

CM, Feb 18, 2023 4 145
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