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Unique wedding ideas?
Priscilla, on February 14, 2023 at 1:18 PM

What are some unique wedding ideas to make your reception fun? I’m also Hispanic so maybe something related to that?

Brittany, Feb 16, 2023 2 108
Zosia
Acoustic only venue
Zosia, on February 15, 2023 at 12:07 PM

Our venue only allows acoustic music. For those that have been to this wedding, was it fun and how did the vibes feel? Ours will be an outdoor, backyard vibe with 50-60 people.

Michael, Feb 15, 2023 2 176
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Temporary tattoo station
Stephanie , on September 6, 2018 at 6:44 PM

We are having a get tatted like the bride and groom table with temporary tattoos very similar to two our of tattoos the one on my wrist and the one on his. What do you think is the best way to go...

Krizzy, Feb 15, 2023 7 831 1
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Where did/will you take your cocktail hour photos?
Sophie, on February 12, 2023 at 11:16 PM

My ceremony and reception are in the same place, a venue four blocks from the riverside. I was thinking walking down to the riverside would for our wedding party/couples photos during cocktail hour....

Paige, Feb 14, 2023 7 105
Kimberly
Non traditional uncle daughter dance
Kimberly, on February 11, 2023 at 10:16 AM

My dad passed away two years ago and my uncle is walking me down the aisle. I would like to have a father daughter dance in memory of my dad . I don’t know what song for us to dance to? Any...

Elly, Feb 12, 2023 5 120
Rosalie
Garter toss, yay or nay.
Rosalie, on December 8, 2022 at 2:50 PM

I personally dislike it, but I want to hear other bride-to-be's opinions.

Brianna, Feb 9, 2023 84 1,152
Samantha
Are slow songs necessary for your reception?
Samantha, on February 1, 2023 at 10:29 AM

My fiancé and I are DIYing our music playlists for our wedding and a family member got in my head saying that slow songs aren't necessary for the reception. I'm wondering if anyone else shares the...

Paige, Feb 8, 2023 11 387
Asheley
Seating chart
Asheley, on January 31, 2023 at 9:32 PM

I keep going back and forth on the seating chart list. It is less stress for me to not to do a seating chart but only do a seating chart for our parents and bridal party. Everyone else can be open...

Asheley, Feb 7, 2023 15 203
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Buffet with no servers
Tiffany, on February 2, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Who will clear the dinner dishes away from the guest tables at a buffet style reception if there is no wait staff?

Paige, Feb 6, 2023 7 343
Kaitlynn
Reception food ideas
Kaitlynn, on January 16, 2023 at 9:13 PM

Hello! I need ideas for reception food I'm having my reception about 5 or 6.

Michelle, Feb 5, 2023 3 156
Crystal
Regret Not Seeing All of my Wedding Guests
Crystal, on June 28, 2021 at 11:20 AM

Help!! Yesterday was our wedding. It was beautiful and exactly like we planned it, and it had been planned in just 4 months! The food was great, the DJ was great, and I keep hearing great things. My...

Nina, Feb 4, 2023 20 1,536
Jessie
What are your thoughts on a Memory Table?
Jessie, on March 26, 2021 at 10:34 AM

I've always thought they were sweet, but when I was researching them, I saw not everyone thinks the same way. I wanted to get one of those "we know you would be here if Heaven weren't so far away"...

Lei, Feb 3, 2023 79 6,884 4
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Helping guests find the venue?
Alli, on January 25, 2023 at 12:27 AM

So our venue is a bit remote and not around any kind of major landmark or anything. The large parking lot (which is situated in front of the venue itself) looks a little inconspicuous and there isn't...

Janai, Jan 31, 2023 12 203
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Drink names
Trixie, on January 26, 2023 at 6:54 PM

Hi there! My fiancé and I are getting married this November, and we have decided we want two mixed drinks, but we want them to have creative names for the occasion. My fiancé wants to do a whiskey...

Lisa, Jan 30, 2023 2 65
Tricia
What’s the difference?
Tricia, on January 18, 2023 at 7:27 PM

What is the difference between a wedding reception and a special occasion dinner (other than the price)?

Michelle, Jan 27, 2023 12 243
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Fiance has more friends/family coming
Amy01, on January 27, 2018 at 10:20 AM

My fiance's family lives local (mine lives at least 5 states away- and will not be attending our wedding) and his is way bigger too. The wedding will consist of like 75% his side (friends/family), not...

Savannah, Jan 27, 2023 20 3,644
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Wedding Buffet limited or unlimited?
Samantha, on January 24, 2023 at 12:35 PM

Is buffet style catering like an all you can eat buffet? Is it limited? I am just not sure how it works and am not wanting to pay for everyone to stuff themselves full with multiple trips to the...

Michelle, Jan 26, 2023 4 178
Alana
Picking venue for 2025 Wedding
Alana, on January 23, 2023 at 8:54 AM

Hi guys I recently just got engaged! Our wedding will be in 2025. I already have the date. Would it be crazy to pick my venue now? I’ve already looked at a couple and fell in love with one! What are...

Mrs.evans, Jan 24, 2023 9 804
Traci
Food question
Traci, on January 14, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Is it a bad idea to get catering from.....like olive garden. Chipotle and Popeyes. Lol that's a good variety 😄😆🤭

Elizabeth, Jan 17, 2023 16 297
Georgia
Small wedding and Dancing???
Georgia, on January 16, 2023 at 2:02 AM

We are having a "smaller" wedding, 50 people. I love to dance at weddings but I know with such a small group it's unlikely that will happen at ours. The band we hired isn't a dance band they are more...

Brenda, Jan 16, 2023 3 154 1
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