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Mackinzie
Help---amaretto Sour Punch
Mackinzie , on June 5, 2018 at 11:12 PM

I don't know if this is the place to ask, BUT i'm not finding any answers so I figured i'd give it a shot. My S.O and I are providing our own alcohol, serving only one signature drink, a fancy shot,...

Mackinzie, Jun 7, 2018 6 256
Carol
Brides who did Sparkler Send-offs!! i need you!
Carol, on June 7, 2018 at 11:55 AM

Hey again everyone! I plan to do a sparkler send off and have a few questions! (Yes it’s allowed with my venue ) what is the cheapest site to purchase from? (The real wedding sparkler type!) what are...

Bride107, Jun 7, 2018 19 3,738 1
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Marriage celebration reception?
Kenzie, on May 28, 2018 at 4:32 AM

My husband and I planned on getting married in September but things came up and we decided to get married by the JP in April. We are still going to have the reception when we had planned on getting...

Lola, Jun 6, 2018 8 622
Mrs. Brissett to be
Bridal Party seating at the reception
Mrs. Brissett to be, on June 1, 2018 at 10:02 PM

My FH and I disagree on this so I need some advice....we are having a sweetheart table at the reception but I am thinking to have 2 tables (8 or 10 seater) one for the bridesmaids and one for the...

Summer, Jun 6, 2018 17 2,811
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Pre-ceremony drinks?
Taylor, on June 5, 2018 at 5:36 PM

Is it common to do a pre-ceremony drinks in addition to drinks at cocktail hour/reception? So we'd have pre-ceremony drinks, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception. Thinking the pre-ceremony would be one...

DC Wife 10.27.18, Jun 6, 2018 15 2,944
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Dance floor rental
alexa, on June 5, 2018 at 1:17 PM

Hi There, I am getting married at the Bertram inn and conference center in aurora, ohio. Has anyone ever used a different dance floor there? I really want a white dance floor and i'm having trouble...

KK235, Jun 6, 2018 5 271
Tianna
Need tent walls and heaters?
Tianna, on June 5, 2018 at 10:37 AM

Hi there! I am getting married this coming Saturday and the temperature is looking like a high of 75 and a low of 50 with 40% humidity and 0% chance of rain. I have a wedding tent. Do you think tent...

PBiazinha, Jun 6, 2018 13 320
Kristi
Koozie sayings!
Kristi, on May 31, 2018 at 8:35 PM

I have seen a ton of posts about whether to have koozies, where to buy them and whether or not to personalize them, but I want to see ideas of cute or funny things to put on them. Anyone have any?

MP1013, Jun 5, 2018 10 1,602
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Hashtag
Kendall, on June 4, 2018 at 8:24 PM

We are trying to figure out a hashtag for our wedding.. last name will be Bowman

Dana, Jun 4, 2018 4 490
MrsD
Best Tableware to Purchase?
MrsD, on May 31, 2018 at 4:28 PM

I'm having a hard time deciding what to purchase, and what to rent. We will have 150 guests (ish) and need dinner plates, salad plates, dessert plates, water glasses, and wine glasses. Then flatware,...

CountryRoads, Jun 4, 2018 16 1,176 1
Stephanie
Seats Reserved in Your Honor
Stephanie, on June 4, 2018 at 10:14 AM

In case anyone doesn't know, Vistaprint has a coupon code for 50% off for the next 3 days. I am ordering my rsvp cards and invitations with a template I bought from Etsy for $6. I have seen...

Stephanie, Jun 4, 2018 9 1,446
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Father Daughter Dance Song Ideas For Beauty and the Beast Themed Wedding
Tabitha, on June 4, 2018 at 12:13 AM

Hey everyone, my entire wedding is planned around Beauty and the Beast. Even every song for the ceremony, and our first dance song (How Does a Moment Last Forever). Tale as Old as Time is the song for...

FutureMrs.L, Jun 4, 2018 2 1,388
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Dilemma:mother son dance song
Katherine, on June 3, 2018 at 6:33 PM

5 days till the wedding. FH has a complicated and often difficult relationship with his mom. At first he wanted no mother son dance but he went back and forth so much. His parents are paying for a lot...

Kimberly, Jun 4, 2018 5 1,651
merebear 10.5.19
Candles staying lit for Outdoor Reception
merebear 10.5.19, on June 3, 2018 at 12:27 PM

We are having our reception on the beach in what the resort calls a "Shore house venue". I can attach a venue pic and an inspo pic so you have an idea. The space is covered and there are string lights...

plangalCG, Jun 3, 2018 4 2,138
SB
Dinner songs vs. reception songs
SB, on June 1, 2018 at 10:09 AM

If you have a DJ or are planning to play music through something else, what songs are you playing during dinner? I need ideas for subtle, yet not boring music. Our playlist is mainly country,...

Rebecca, Jun 3, 2018 11 283
Rosie
Has anyone had a taco bar at their reception?
Rosie, on June 1, 2018 at 10:28 AM

Hey all! Pretty new here but I love lurking! We are having a somewhat casual backyard wedding next March. Originally, we wanted to have a couple food trucks, but it's been difficult getting straight...

Rebecca, Jun 3, 2018 9 2,879
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Vow Renewal
Tiffany, on January 9, 2018 at 5:20 PM

So i'm planning vow renewal I never had the big wedding and hated the way we elope. question is what are things we should do in a vow renewal. Can we do a money dance? cake cutting? i don't go to...

joey, Jun 3, 2018 9 1,490
Laura
What beers are you serving?
Laura, on April 24, 2018 at 10:28 PM

What beer selections will you be offering at your reception? Which do you think will be the most popular with your guests? Check out 7 Beer Wedding Ideas to Give Your Big Day Some Hops!

Michelle, Jun 2, 2018 20 2,206
Dominique
Happy Hour Cocktail
Dominique, on April 17, 2018 at 8:29 AM

Hi all! My FH and I are having a debate in regards to the cocktail hour. First we are only providing wine and 2 half barrels of beer for the wedding. I wanted to have a signature drink during happy...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jun 1, 2018 17 1,120
Sabrina
Attending a wedding not knowing anyone/feeling uncomfortable
Sabrina, on June 1, 2018 at 9:03 AM

Okay so my new husband and I are attending a wedding this weekend. Husband is a groomsmen in the wedding, the groom was my husband's best man at our wedding 2 weeks ago. Tonight is the rehearsal...

Kiwibride, Jun 1, 2018 17 4,319
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