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Jo
The last song of the night
Jo, on April 26, 2018 at 8:05 AM

Have you picked out a special song to play at the end of your reception? Have you selected a slow song, or something upbeat? Photo from Ashton & Ruddy's Nashville wedding

Jessica, Apr 27, 2018 37 585
FutureMrsN14
Escort cards - couples vs each person?
FutureMrsN14, on April 27, 2018 at 11:59 AM

I know I have some time but I have been thinking about escort cards. Does each person get their own escort card, or does each couple get one? I understand that singles would get their own. I am not...

Deirdre, Apr 27, 2018 16 4,677
Traci
H'ordeuvres only reception
Traci, on April 25, 2018 at 9:19 PM

My groom and I are having our wedding and reception at his parents house for our 70 guests. I was orginally going for a buffet style dinner but the selection and price are a little overwhelming. Wad...

Kiki, Apr 26, 2018 15 522
The Nuptials
King Table Seating
The Nuptials, on April 24, 2018 at 9:48 PM

We will have king tables for the majority of our guest, and definitely for our nearest and dearest friends. We value our friends over blood family, our friends are doing a champagne lunch in the suite...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Apr 25, 2018 9 1,658
Casey
Should i use the fire pit area?
Casey, on April 22, 2018 at 4:25 PM

Hey all! So my venue is a rustic barn type venue. Next to the stage area (often used for ceremonies) and across from the main reception barn is a fire pit area! It’s super cute, but I’m not sure if we...

Bianca, Apr 25, 2018 29 2,064
A.Magill.Since.May
Really Old/cliche First Dance Song?
A.Magill.Since.May, on April 13, 2018 at 9:31 PM

So my FH and I don't have "a song" for our relationship and have been talking about our first dance song with no real starting points. FH brought up "Can't help falling in love" by Elvis. We both love...

Sundae, Apr 24, 2018 42 3,122
Brittany
Taco Bar
Brittany, on April 23, 2018 at 8:33 PM

How many pounds of beef/chicken would I need to feed 100 people? I’m considering a taco bar with everything for tacos that you imagine alone with a chips and salsa bar. But I have no idea how much...

EML, Apr 24, 2018 19 1,451
Lisa & Watson
Best Food Bars At Wedding!!?
Lisa & Watson, on April 24, 2018 at 3:17 AM

Who is Doing a Special Food Bar at their Wedding? What Type of Food? Please show an inspiration Photo!

KarenO, Apr 24, 2018 9 261
Future Mrs M
Foam Board Printing
Future Mrs M, on April 24, 2018 at 10:24 AM

Who has everyone used for this? Originally, we had planned to have the seating chart printed as a regular poster (24x36), but, now want to do a foam board so we do not need to deal with a frame. I...

earias, Apr 24, 2018 5 835
Callie
When do you do the bouquet toss?
Callie, on April 24, 2018 at 3:27 AM

Here is my wedding timeline. Where does the bouquet toss go? Vendor Set up: 1pm Guest Arrival: 3pm Ceremony: 3:30pm to 4pm Family Photos: 4pm to 4:20pm B&G Photos: 4:20pm to 5pm Grand Entrance:...

Rebecca, Apr 24, 2018 7 2,794
I
Garter Toss Nerves
Izabel, on April 22, 2018 at 8:22 PM

Earlier on in the wedding planning stages my fiance and I were not planning on doing the garter toss because we both feel a bit uncomfortable with it. However, my grandmother had expressed that she...

muriel, Apr 22, 2018 10 855
A.Magill.Since.May
Afternoon Reception Timeline Advice
A.Magill.Since.May, on April 21, 2018 at 4:25 PM

So my wedding is in less than a month (!!!!!!!) and I'm starting to get a rough sketch of my Day-Of timeline, I expect it'll undergo some edits as we nail down details with the photographer and who...

rica, Apr 22, 2018 12 1,485
N
Wedding Hashtag
Noelle, on April 18, 2018 at 7:13 PM

I am having the biggest struggle coming up with a wedding hashtag! My last name now is Rye, and I'll be taking my fiancé's last name, Lopez. any thoughts??

Laura, Apr 22, 2018 3 326
Madison
Poll: Line Dances
Madison, on April 19, 2018 at 4:20 PM

I've heard a few posts lately totally hating on line dances - which is absolutely fine, to each their own. But as for me, I am a huge lover of line dances! I'm not the best dancer so I like being able...

Summer, Apr 20, 2018 49 941
B&B Saunders
Keeping (icecream) desserts from melting
B&B Saunders, on April 20, 2018 at 9:39 AM

How can I go about keeping a table of (ice cream) desserts/ cakes cool for a long period of time?

B&B Saunders, Apr 20, 2018 25 2,548
Sara
Father/daughter Dance: To Skip or Not?
Sara, on April 1, 2018 at 11:24 PM

My father passed away unexpectedly about 3 months ago and I'm getting married later this month. I'm wondering what to do about the father-daughter dance since he won't be there. I'm contemplating...

Mrs.Sanok, Apr 20, 2018 18 535
H
Chargers for Buffet style?
Hannah, on April 19, 2018 at 3:33 PM

So I am doing a buffet style dinner for my reception. Do I still need chargers? I've been looking at pictures of past weddings at my venue and only 1 had chargers and the rest just had napkins and...

April, Apr 20, 2018 17 2,030 1
Lory
First dance song
Lory, on April 18, 2018 at 2:20 PM

So FH and I decided on REO speedwagon “keep on loving you” for our first dance, we wanted something you don’t hear often and he loves 80’s music. However the first 30-60 seconds of the song it talks...

MaltedMilk, Apr 19, 2018 7 320
MrsGtoBe
Exit song
MrsGtoBe, on April 11, 2018 at 2:12 AM

For those that are doing ir did a grand exit (we are doing sparklers) what song are you planning on playing as you leave? My FH and I are stuck and can’t quite find a song we feel fits.

AmandaJHGV, Apr 19, 2018 11 1,545
R
Practicing Father/daughter Dance?
Rebeca, on April 14, 2018 at 4:09 PM

Hello everyone, did you practice your father/daughter dance before the wedding? I have a song picked out that my dad would always play when I was younger. But I get so emotional and become a crying...

Jo, Apr 19, 2018 3 1,010
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