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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 2 600
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 2,104
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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 1,023
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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 4 615
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 2 996
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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 2 271
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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 7 529
Olivia
Pot luck finger foods
Olivia, on February 17, 2023 at 8:23 PM

So we have finally set a date after 8 years of being together. This is a second wedding for the both of us and to save money I was thinking of asking several of our guest (close friends) to bring some...

Missy, Aug 9, 2023 12 1,183
Jenn
Wedding cake
Jenn, on August 8, 2023 at 3:19 PM

Where can I get a cake/ desserts that won’t cost an arm and a leg

Hailey, Aug 8, 2023 3 486
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Last minute bridemaids
Tiana, on August 5, 2023 at 6:25 PM

Hey guys, just got invited to be apart of the wedding by someone close to the family of the groom not even a month before the wedding just 3 weeks I ve never been a bridesmaids before and when the...

LM, Aug 8, 2023 10 713
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Everyone's favorite topic: The bar
Shenea, on August 7, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Here are my consumption bar options (no unlimited options). Sorry in advance (lol) but would like feedback on choosing best option. Trying to keep cost down but make sure everyone has a good time. 120...

Kimberly, Aug 8, 2023 6 875
Imelda & Chris
Wedding photo slideshow
Imelda & Chris, on August 6, 2023 at 2:41 PM

I need help… do people still have a photo slideshow during the reception?

Veronica, Aug 7, 2023 7 271 1
Kate
Creative cocktail name for our dog!!!!!
Kate, on July 1, 2019 at 2:50 PM

so FH & i have a black GSD named stella who is our little baby girl!! she isn't allowed at the church or the reception venue, so we are trying to incorporate her into other aspects of the...

Tori, Aug 6, 2023 18 5,411 1
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Wedding After Party?? What’re you doing after wedding?
A., on February 3, 2018 at 8:36 PM

Hi all! My wedding will end at approx 10pm - some think that’s too early, but it’s what will be booked. Wondering if anyone is doing an after party, going to a local wine bar, etc after their wedding?...

Kathy, Aug 6, 2023 32 5,985
Fleur
Reception Music Too Loud
Fleur, on September 29, 2019 at 5:38 PM

I’m already imagining some worst case scenarios for my wedding (yes, I’m crazy). My latest fear is that my music will be too loud. I’ve been to wedding receptions where the music is loud making it...

Bill, Aug 5, 2023 5 2,106
Rhondayalex
Song suggestions
Rhondayalex, on July 24, 2023 at 9:17 AM

Preface: 50+ yr olds. 2nd marriage. Getting married in Vegas. 18 friends and family are joining us. Ages 16 to 72. After dinner, we're jumping on a party bus. My son is putting together a playlist....

Rhondayalex, Aug 3, 2023 10 591
Caitlin
Champagne?
Caitlin, on August 2, 2023 at 6:35 PM

We'll be having wine and beer as our only alcoholic drinks. It's at a winery, but they do allow you to bring some things in, like the beer and if we wanted to do a nice champagne. We aren't planning...

Caitlin, Aug 2, 2023 2 640
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Requesting Help from White Wine Aficionados
Elly, on July 21, 2023 at 12:59 PM

Hello! I am a bit out of my element since I rarely drink, but, I wanted to provide a white wine option for my guests. Any advice on what would pair well with our food is sincerely appreciated....

Caitlin, Aug 2, 2023 8 511
Darian
How do you set tables for a buffet style dinner?????
Darian, on December 12, 2021 at 12:27 AM

I am so torn because usually you would use chargers but idk if they're necessary for a buffet style. But if I didn't use chargers, what would I use? The caterer wants the actual eating plates with...

Trish, Aug 1, 2023 10 16,836 2
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