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joey
High Quality Disposal China for Reception
joey, on May 2, 2018 at 7:41 AM

So...... I've been selling myself on the idea of using high quality disposal china dinnerware. My caterer is not providing any dinnerware, flatware or stemware so I have to rent everything . I already...

joey, May 3, 2018 41 738
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Plastic dinnerware for bbq?
Ashley , on May 2, 2018 at 11:40 AM

I am having a bit of a hard time accepting that we are gonna use plastic dinnerware and drink ware at our wedding. Our venue is outside, though it is a nice venue, we are serving a barbecue buffet,...

Chrissyboo0, May 3, 2018 12 1,881 1
Kiy
After party...club or Party 🚌
Kiy, on May 2, 2018 at 4:26 PM

👋 everyone. My wedding will be taking place in Las Vegas Aug 8th, expecting no more than 40 guest.... My ceremony will start at 7pm and reception will end at 12am...looking for something to do after...

2018wedding, May 2, 2018 5 1,154
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Where should photographer sit?
Edward, on May 1, 2018 at 1:44 PM

We are having a very small wedding for my daughter (16 people; immediate family). We are having dinner at a local private club after the ceremony, but don’t know how to address the photographer during...

Clarice, May 2, 2018 4 293
Kiy
Call Bar or Premium Bar....
Kiy, on May 2, 2018 at 11:52 AM

Ok...Im having a hard time making a decision...the Reg/Call bar includes Absolut, Smirnoff, Bacardi Superior, Jim bean, Jack daniels, Jose Cuervo, and Silver. Premium bar includes Grey Goose, Kettle...

Kiy, May 2, 2018 12 6,266
Lynnie
The first dance! Are you winging it, practicing, or taking lessons?
Lynnie, on April 11, 2018 at 3:31 PM

All eyes will be on you and your dance moves , so what's your plan? Are you taking lessons or choreographing the first dance? Or are you keeping it short and sweet? Photo by The Grovers in Newport...

Catjam, May 2, 2018 38 2,421 1
Michelle
New Cake cutting fee
Michelle, on April 16, 2018 at 1:16 PM

I just got an email from my reception venue (they’re also my catering) that states they have decided to implement a “cake cutting fee” of $1.25/person. We had signed our contract with a now...

Angela, May 1, 2018 16 629
khorysmom
Father Daughter Dance...help
khorysmom, on April 30, 2018 at 1:18 AM

I need help, please. I have no clue what song to use for the Father Daughter dance. They all talk about being daddy's little girl, him being there, etc...that is not the case for me, unfortunately....

khorysmom, Apr 30, 2018 29 676
ColoradoAshley
No Dessert?
ColoradoAshley, on April 27, 2018 at 11:31 AM

Would it be weird to not have a dessert offered at our wedding? We will be having an open bar, passed hors d'oeuvres, soup course, salad course, and main. Our venue requires we get our cake through...

Rhonda, Apr 30, 2018 53 2,342
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Afternoon Wedding not fun?
Andrea, on April 30, 2018 at 12:38 AM

So today my FH and I found a place that we think is absolutely perfect for our reception. It checks all of our boxes and we think it is gorgeous in pictures. We are having a smaller wedding of 50-75...

Mrs. Mecking, Apr 30, 2018 30 6,136
Lucky
Ice breaker dance
Lucky, on April 30, 2018 at 12:49 PM

My DJ is asking if we would like an Ice breaker dance ex. cha cha, chicken dance, etc. I'm not very found of any of them either is my FH. Is it okay not to have an ice breaker dance? I mean I want a...

MaltedMilk, Apr 30, 2018 16 2,261
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Help!!! choosing between two very different venues
scarlett, on April 29, 2018 at 11:45 PM

So we have narrowed our wedding venue to two top choices. they're totally different and both have pros and cons and I really can't decide. Venue one is near our house, about 25 mins away. it's...

scarlett, Apr 30, 2018 30 2,027
Imani
Wait staff to guest ratio
Imani, on April 30, 2018 at 2:34 PM

How many wait staff should we look into hiring in regards to the amount of guest we have which is 150? They wouldn’t be doing much just pouring champagne and cider and clearing dishes. But I still...

Katie, Apr 30, 2018 4 1,767
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Wedding food menu cards
Anakaren , on April 24, 2018 at 12:14 PM

Hii are any enagaged or married couple have done or doing wedding food menu cards and placing them each of the guest plate or by individual tables,I just want to do what does everyone think of this ?....

Anakaren, Apr 30, 2018 17 1,473
Weddinglover1991
Song Lists
Weddinglover1991, on April 28, 2018 at 11:32 PM

What are you having for your - Entry Song? - First Dance? - Mother-Son - Father -Daughter? -Other songs? - Must Play? - Don't Play?

Valerie, Apr 29, 2018 21 1,976 1
Future Mrs. T
What is your worst rsvp so far? You'll get a kick out of mine.
Future Mrs. T, on April 23, 2018 at 9:03 AM

rsvps Just thought I'd share this lovely RSVP response with the WW community. I just loled when I saw it. Love that they changed the numbers I put.

Noelia, Apr 28, 2018 72 4,626
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Did you mention cocktail hour on your invitations?
Allyson, on April 25, 2018 at 9:41 PM

My ceremony and reception are at different locations and I was planning on having a details card and putting cocktails, dinner and dancing at 5:00 pm and then the reception location. Do you think I...

Kathy, Apr 28, 2018 3 1,329
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To burger bar or not burger bar
Megan, on April 26, 2018 at 8:25 PM

We are getting married in an open barn on a family farm. I'd like to have the food be rustic and saw pins about doing a burger bar but I feel like that is too laid back for a wedding. My dress is...

Megan, Apr 28, 2018 18 1,734
Kimberly
Help! dried branch and fresh flower centerpieces
Kimberly, on April 28, 2018 at 2:20 AM

My guest table centerpieces were supposed to be hydrangea + cork screw willow branches. Similar to the attached. However, I suddenly wondered if the branches would hold up in a water vase with the...

Kimberly, Apr 28, 2018 7 201
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Dominos Pizza Catering?
Faith, on April 25, 2018 at 12:41 PM

Would it be tacky to have Dominos pizza delivered for the reception dinner? Hear me out. FH and I are young college students on a very tight budget. We’re having around 85 guests, for our small,...

Michelle, Apr 27, 2018 62 7,519
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