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Sarah
Lawn games - yay or nay?
Sarah, on July 29, 2024 at 2:02 PM

Our cocktail hour will be in the courtyard of a brewery and we want it to be fairly low-key and fun. I like the idea of having some games for people who want to do something other than stand around...

Chris, Mar 24, 2026 5 1,040
Daja
Design Partner
Daja, on March 17, 2026 at 12:34 PM

Hi everyone! I’m currently planning my own wedding in the Midwest and have a clear vision for the DIY decor and florals, but I’m struggling with the actual execution and layout. I’m looking for an...

Daja, Mar 17, 2026 369
Hollie
Decoration Help
Hollie, on March 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM

Hi everyone! I am renting out a town hall for the reception for my August wedding. The venue has ALOT of strict rules for the safe. No helium balloons, no tape, tacks, or nails for the walls. How can...

Lyn, Mar 16, 2026 2 1,101
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He wants a casino wedding
Michele, on August 18, 2021 at 2:11 PM

Hi all, my name is Michele, and I'm about to have a nervous breakdown. My fiancé and I have been engaged for almost a year now. We've discussed our wedding plenty of times, and we always agreed that...

Viktor, Mar 9, 2026 11 1,188
Greg
Planning my wedding
Greg, on March 9, 2026 at 6:01 AM

Planning a wedding

Greg, Mar 9, 2026 20
Amanda Sheehy
Round table styling
Amanda Sheehy, on March 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM

Small wedding, want everyone to feel like family instead of separate, and love a long farmhouse table look but my venue doesn't include them. Thoughts on this style? Anyone have experience with it?...

Amanda Sheehy, Mar 5, 2026 1 173
Shunita
I'm marrying a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternities
Shunita, on April 14, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Is there anyone marrying someone that belongs to this Fraternity? I'm trying vto figure out what they do during the reception and hoe to incorporate into my timeline

Shunita, Mar 1, 2026 9 1,216
Lyssa
Games?
Lyssa, on May 3, 2023 at 10:28 AM

Is anyone playing any games at reception? I want to make it more fun!

Viktor, Feb 2, 2026 14 4,261 1
Karina
Mother/daughter Dance- Spanish song
Karina, on June 2, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Hey there! We will be having a mother/daughter dance at my wedding and I have been having trouble finding a good mother/daughter song in Spanish. Any suggestions?’

Alexseentrr, Jan 30, 2026 5 24,247 2
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Advice for stress after wedding
Hannah_Bean, on May 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM

I had my wedding and am looking for some advice about my parents and my own bummed feelings about the wedding day. One parent partied too hard at the wedding and keeps bringing up how embarrassed they...

Maria, Jan 29, 2026 3 803 1
Chandra
Guest book wording?
Chandra, on December 9, 2018 at 11:14 PM

Hey ya'll....I'm kind of having a brain fart/over thinking moment. I'm getting ready to make a sign for our guest book. I'd like people to write us a short message rather than just sign their name, so...

Asda, Jan 11, 2026 13 6,655 1
Jennifer
Desserts for those with Dietary Restrictions
Jennifer, on September 16, 2022 at 12:40 AM

I have 6 guests with dietary restrictions: 2x Gluten Free, 1x Gluten Free and Dairy Free, 2x Nut Allergies, and 1x Vegan. Would you feel “short changed” if you got fruits as dessert because of your...

Thomas, Jan 9, 2026 36 2,529 1
Jennifer
First Dance: Dancing Lessons
Jennifer, on September 17, 2022 at 3:34 PM

My fiancé and I have been going to dance lessons for the past 2 months now. I think my favorite thing about this whole process is how we’ve grown together the last 2 months. The first few sessions,...

Pat, Jan 6, 2026 16 1,154
Shannon
Our wedding Venue cancelled on us!
Shannon, on November 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM

Looking for a venue, that allows outside caterers. Our venue cancelled on us, and we have booked all our vendors. 100-125 people, on the water!!! We are handling the breach of contract however we are...

Tara, Jan 4, 2026 2 217
Rose
Clean up
Rose, on May 30, 2024 at 11:36 AM

How much time do you guys think I need for clean up for 35ish guests? Also how does the plate ware clean up work? I mean do people usually clean the plates there and pack up or throw them into a tub...

Hayesmiller, Dec 29, 2025 2 651 1
Lauren
When should games be played at reception?
Lauren, on August 15, 2019 at 2:54 PM

We have some games picked out to play at the reception. (Already married, big reception in about a month.)I'm struggling with when to do them. When guests arrive, they will also have a Wedding...

Romul, Dec 25, 2025 6 4,705 1
Hayleigh
The First Dance
Hayleigh, on September 24, 2022 at 3:20 AM

Is anyone else shy and not dancing at your wedding? Me and my fiancé are both uncomfortable with dancing in front of people so we’re not going to do it. Does anyone have any activities in mind to...

Larry, Dec 23, 2025 12 731
Michael
How Much Prep for the First Dance?
Michael, on August 3, 2022 at 7:37 PM

What are couples doing for their first dance? Or are you just skipping that? Has anyone gotten their fiance to a dance practice or even more for a choreographed dance? I would like it to be a little...

Torinbrook, Dec 22, 2025 77 3,401 2
Sara
Separate drop-off catering and serving?
Sara, on November 16, 2018 at 1:24 PM

Hi all, what are your thoughts on hiring one catering company for food drop off and then hiring a separate waitstaff for serving...? Money saving idea or mess?

Catherine, Dec 20, 2025 5 1,075
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Plastic plates for semi-formal wedding
Krizzia, on December 14, 2024 at 5:27 PM

Hello, my fiancé and I are thinking of using heavy duty plastic plates instead of using china rental. Our caterer quoted us $600 just for china plates rental, we’re hoping to just use that...

Lorenzo, Dec 18, 2025 6 665
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