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Cindy
Photo App for Slideshow?
Cindy, on July 2, 2021 at 1:33 PM

We are having a photo scavenger hunt in the days leading up to the wedding as everyone travels to our destination. I'd like to find an app where people can send the photos and whomever is in charge...

Aima, Sep 9, 2023 2 586 1
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Card Box?
Connie, on September 6, 2023 at 8:11 AM

Hi all! I am getting married 9/23 and was thinking about the wedding cards. How did/will you collect cards? At my first wedding, I just had a satin bag but I’ve seen card boxes used now. I like the...

LM, Sep 8, 2023 4 676
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Do you really need bathroom baskets
Megan, on December 25, 2018 at 9:56 PM

Is it really necessary to have bathroom baskets? There's a pretty decent gap between my ceremony and reception, and it's hosted at a hotel where most guests are staying where people can refresh in...

Rodriguez, Sep 8, 2023 16 3,358
Sophie
Cocktail Hour Addition
Sophie, on September 4, 2023 at 6:53 PM

Hello, My cocktail hour is really a 'half hour' and I want to incorporate something other than just drinks, music and cocktail tables. Any ideas?

Taylor, Sep 5, 2023 7 814 1
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Unexpectedly small guest list - how to keep the party upbeat with small guest count?
Sarah, on September 2, 2023 at 11:16 PM

We invited 106 guests and our current count is 66, still waiting on 8 more RSVPs…I feel silly being concerned by the low number because we were originally trying to have a 50 person list and...

Taylor, Sep 5, 2023 10 920
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Menu advice needed: Is this enough for 35 guests?
Kajika, on September 4, 2023 at 7:32 AM

Hello everyone, We're planning a cocktail reception for around 35 people and wanted to get some opinions on whether our food selection sounds sufficient. We're thinking of serving 5 passed hors...

Michelle, Sep 4, 2023 2 512
Pat
dj Playlist - your songs or songs for your guests?
Pat, on August 14, 2023 at 10:42 PM

Let's DANCE!!!! ...... . in deciding your reception playlist, are you choosing (or did you choose) songs that you and your FH love love love? Or are you doing a more mixed genre to please most of your...

Alisha, Sep 4, 2023 8 852
Michelle
Alcoholic vs non alcoholic bars
Michelle, on September 3, 2023 at 9:56 PM

If you had multiple bars to cut down on lines, did you have all your bars serving the same beverages or divide them between alcoholic and non alcoholic ( coffee, boba, etc) on opposite sides of the...

CM, Sep 4, 2023 1 459
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Pizza For Wedding Reception
Katie, on January 26, 2020 at 11:13 PM

We are thinking of having Pizza Ranch at our reception. We will be having around 300-350 people. Has anyone had pizza at their wedding? Did it work well?

Haley, Aug 28, 2023 29 2,903 1
Hunter
Low price Cocktail Napkins
Hunter, on August 27, 2023 at 8:39 PM

Hello beautiful brides! Has anyone found a good source for inexpensive custom printed cocktail Napkins? Best I’m finding are $0.25 each napkin.

Michelle, Aug 27, 2023 1 610 1
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Wedding Plates and Table
Countryangel707, on August 25, 2023 at 1:44 PM

I am trying to decide if it is worth spending a lot of money on plates for the wedding. Our wedding guest count is around 40 people. Our theme for the wedding is rustic/western and our main colors are...

LM, Aug 26, 2023 4 680
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Wedding help
Antquesha, on August 17, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Hey im the bride and I’ve gotten married at the court house already I basically just want a small wedding with reception but I don’t know how to do it… please help me

Michelle, Aug 24, 2023 4 498
Michelle
What songs get you on the dance floor?
Michelle, on August 18, 2023 at 3:49 PM

What songs/artists get you into a dancing mood immediately?

Christina, Aug 24, 2023 2 586
Rachel
Elopement menu excitement!
Rachel, on August 23, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Hi all! I don't have many people to share excitement with so I'm sharing it here! 🥰 We're just over a month from our elopement in Greece! It is the two of us, our photographer/videographer, and one of...

Kimberly, Aug 24, 2023 3 471
Amanda
Grand Entrance song (halloween wedding)
Amanda, on February 6, 2020 at 3:49 PM

HELP! I am looking for a good grand entrance song for my Hallowedding! any suggestions?

Kimberly, Aug 16, 2023 7 2,096
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Restaurant Reception?
Lala, on January 28, 2023 at 11:56 AM

Hello! Has anyone had a restaurant style reception? If so, how did you find the place? Was it an odd experience with no dancing? How many guest did you have? Did everyone from the wedding actually go...

Samuel, Aug 16, 2023 6 1,012
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Final dj Call: What did you discuss?!?
Kimberly, on August 14, 2023 at 12:09 PM

Hey, everyone! So FH and I are getting all of our final vendor calls scheduled, and next on the list is our DJ! We’re planning to go over our reception schedule, must haves and do not plays, intros...

Kimberly, Aug 14, 2023 4 590
Makayla
Groom dancing with his sisters; Song Recommendations?
Makayla, on August 8, 2023 at 3:09 PM

My fiances mother passed away in May of this year from cancer. He wants to dance with his two sisters in place of the Mother and Son dance. He's having a hard time thinking about it too much, so he...

Makayla, Aug 13, 2023 2 990
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Bride and Brother dance in Lieu of Deceased Father
Diana, on August 11, 2023 at 12:56 AM

Without getting too far into the details I never got meet my father. My mother kept me from him for selfish reasons. When I discovered who he was I was 14 years old. Today I am 46 years old and just a...

Jeaths, Aug 11, 2023 2 262
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Pizza Reception!
Mackenzie, on July 25, 2023 at 10:15 AM

Has anyone had a wedding reception where they served pizza for dinner instead of a traditional dinner? If you have does anyone recommend venues or caterers that can help make this dream a...

Missy, Aug 10, 2023 7 528
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