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Hailey
Do Not Play List and Must Have List
Hailey, on September 30, 2023 at 3:10 PM

Hey guys, I'm about to send my music list out to the DJ with requests. I know there's message boards out there asking about song suggestions, but what about the ones you do NOT want played? So far all...

Kelly, Oct 22, 2023 8 10,824
Gabby
Are weddings boring?
Gabby, on June 12, 2021 at 9:15 PM

Do you guys think most weddings are boring or do I just have high expectations from wedding wire? I'm just reaching the age where my friends are starting to get married. I have yet to attend a wedding...

Jordana, Oct 21, 2023 29 5,101 2
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How does everyone handle table/seating cards?
Alexandra, on October 11, 2023 at 10:51 AM

Do you do individual cards, or some type of board situation? Do you hand write or have printed? What is the most cost effective??

Jennifer, Oct 19, 2023 9 582
Emily
Wedding Confetti send off question
Emily, on October 17, 2023 at 10:23 AM

For about 90 guests, how many baggs of snow confetti would you recommend for a grand exit? Obviously not everyone will make it out there, and we also do not want too. much confetti where we cant be...

Cece, Oct 17, 2023 4 587
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Contract changes
K W, on July 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM

We booked our reception venue (we’re eloping and just having a reception) and we were told we were able to have a DJ, so we booked a DJ. We just got an email saying contrary to our contract we are no...

Ema, Oct 14, 2023 6 477
Lisa
First Dance: Choreographed or Not?
Lisa, on August 15, 2023 at 11:36 AM

Will your first dance be choreographed?

Elizabeth, Oct 13, 2023 22 1,245 1
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Boho
Carmen, on October 1, 2023 at 7:13 PM

Does anyone knows of a good venue or house by the beach to rent .. for a reception and ceremony

Michael, Oct 10, 2023 7 238
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Favor containers
Andrea, on October 3, 2023 at 10:24 AM

My fiancé and I have a story about how we got together that involves oatmeal cookies. (Long story 😆 But I already know my MoH is planning on telling the story in her toast.) We give each other oatmeal...

Future Mrs. Chicken, Oct 9, 2023 8 605
Michelle
How important is cake?
Michelle, on September 3, 2023 at 7:37 PM

Is it your go to dessert as a guest so you are making sure to have at least 1 slice per person plus potential leftovers of high quality cake or do you avoid it at all costs and have no desire to serve...

Skylar, Oct 8, 2023 6 207 1
Michelle
Favorite appetizers and late night snacks
Michelle, on August 30, 2023 at 6:08 PM

What are you serving at your reception? What do you enjoy as a guest?

Charlene, Oct 7, 2023 6 695 1
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Wedding cake ideas
Emma, on September 28, 2023 at 9:48 AM

Wedding cake

Ema, Oct 7, 2023 7 1,557 1
Brittani
byo Wassail
Brittani, on October 4, 2023 at 5:37 PM

My wedding falls about a week before Christmas (sounded beautiful and romantic at the time), so I got the bright idea to serve wassail at the reception. It took a little asking around, but I found a...

Andrea, Oct 5, 2023 8 585
Stephanie
Gap after ceremony - what would my guests do?
Stephanie, on October 4, 2023 at 9:50 AM

Hello! My FH and I had settled on a ceremony in the forest at a nature center and reception at a nearby barn venue. However, we wanted to be married by a bilingual priest, and it turns out that they...

Stephanie, Oct 5, 2023 10 788
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Has anyone used patio heaters for an open area instead of having a tent?
Jesecca, on September 26, 2023 at 10:42 PM

Our venue has a nice back patio that I would like to be the dance floor area, I thought about renting a tent but if it’s over 20x20 I have to get a permit and inspection by the city the day of and I...

Jacks, Sep 28, 2023 4 1,696
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Medieval Menu Nightmare!
Thomas, on September 10, 2023 at 8:19 AM

Trying to figure out our wedding food has been a nightmare! My partner & I are planning a medieval gothic wedding in early November. We originally wanted a Halloween wedding, but I guess over the...

Megan, Sep 27, 2023 27 1,637
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Cabin Weddings
Carrie, on September 25, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Hi! I’m currently looking into having a cabin wedding. My idea is to have both the ceremony & reception there. Our guest list would be well under 100 people as it would be more of a destination...

Theresa, Sep 27, 2023 4 1,379
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Wedding Cake
Angmariee, on August 23, 2023 at 7:51 PM

So I’m looking to keep my wedding cake small and simple which is going to be a 6in/4in two tier cake. Than we are planning to do a dessert table for our guest. Im thinking of not having any greenery...

Angmariee, Sep 26, 2023 19 1,876 1
Lauren
Reception Food!!
Lauren, on September 21, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Hi friends, Looking for ideas for food at reception. I have been to so many weddings lately and super tired of the traditional BBQ. I am looking for some other maybe even unique ideas!

Future Mrs. Chicken, Sep 26, 2023 15 2,178
Brittani
To Bar Or Not To Bar
Brittani, on September 8, 2023 at 7:49 AM

My groom and I have a dilemma. He wants alcohol at the reception, and most from his side will likely expect it. I don’t have a problem with alcohol at the reception (except for the financial aspect....

Brittani, Sep 24, 2023 15 1,117
Samantha
Dummy Cake?
Samantha, on August 1, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Anyone ever do a Dummy Cake? I am looking for someone in Puerto Rico for March 2023 that can do one for my wedding. I would prefer to give guest the option of the type of dessert they would want. From...

Andy, Sep 22, 2023 10 895
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