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Food allergies.....
Pam, on April 27, 2022 at 8:06 AM

We are one month out from my daughter's wedding. I just became aware of several guest and one groomsman's food allergies. We planned for all the food allergies/restrictions we were aware of: 95% of...

John, May 14, 2026 10 738 1
Brittany
Any recommendations?
Brittany, on April 10, 2026 at 1:45 AM

Hi, I'm seeing if anyone can make any recommendations for a DJ and venue coordinator?

Pat, May 6, 2026 2 681
Flannery
What to do with hour gap between end of ceremony to start of cocktail hour?
Flannery, on November 15, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Hello! our reception spot does not allow for us to begin cocktail hour until 5:30 and our ceremony (catholic church) will end around 4pm. the location from the church to the reception space is maybe a...

Flannery, May 1, 2026 4 458
Mia
Long banquet table - seating chart help
Mia, on July 10, 2018 at 10:58 PM

I'm having trouble trying to figure out a seating chart. We are having 4 long tables that are end to end banquet tables with 15 chairs on each side. Do I assign by row? Do I split each long table in...

Jayne, Apr 28, 2026 11 10,284 2
Rabreena
Seating Chart Help!
Rabreena, on October 4, 2021 at 11:44 AM

I am in the land of confusion and trying to finalize my seating chart to send off to the woman we met through our florist who will be making the seating chart mirror for us. My issue and that I am...

Jayne, Apr 28, 2026 8 850 1
Ariel
Seating Chart Help
Ariel, on September 24, 2021 at 12:16 PM

I'm working on my seating chart. It's way more complicated than I imagined. Since guest spend most of their time at the table, I want people to sit with people they know and are comfortable with. With...

Jayne, Apr 28, 2026 10 976 1
Shay
Seating Charts
Shay, on June 3, 2022 at 7:49 AM

I’m having major anxiety about the seating chart, we’ll have about 60-65 people. I can’t seem to figure out if I should hand write or order something off of Etsy! If you did hand write, what should I...

Jayne, Apr 28, 2026 17 866 1
Gillian
Seating Chart
Gillian, on May 9, 2022 at 12:01 AM

Hi! Just wondering how others have planned out their seating charts for their reception. We’re having a formal attire, adults only event and I’m not sure how to go about the seating chart. Our tables...

Jayne, Apr 28, 2026 15 21,860 6
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Horror stories and things to beware - Mexican destination weddings
Lb, on March 17, 2023 at 7:52 AM

Hey there! I am contemplating a destination wedding in Mexico, specifically the Riviera Maya (Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc.). Lots of fluffy bridal blogs and planner...

Rahil, Apr 12, 2026 10 4,701
EmilyM-S
qr code sites?
EmilyM-S, on February 8, 2026 at 9:56 PM

Any recommendations on QR codes for photo albums for our reception?

Valentin, Mar 29, 2026 2 412
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Speeches - Are they really necessary?
Karla, on August 5, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Hello! My family and fiancé's family are big introverts. I'm not sure if they are willing to give a formal speech/toast (also don't want to make them uncomfortable or pressure anyone to giving a...

Orwin, Mar 26, 2026 19 2,258
Lisa
How Many Speeches Will You Have At Your Wedding?
Lisa, on March 26, 2021 at 12:53 PM

If you are planning on doing speeches/toasts, how many people will give one? Who all is going to give a speech at your reception?

Tylorsmithgg, Mar 26, 2026 68 1,814
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 371
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 1,113
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 1 192
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 1,254
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 4,331 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 24,537 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 3 821 1
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