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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 4 608
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 2 270
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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 1,182
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 3 485
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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 10 702
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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 6 874
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 5,395 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 5,973
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 2,100
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 10 589
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 2 639
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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 16,695 2
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Met Limo of Boston
Colleen, on July 30, 2023 at 7:53 AM

Please let me know about your experience this year with Met Limo of Boston. Thanks.

Colleen, Jul 30, 2023 27
Crystal
Food
Crystal, on June 5, 2023 at 11:26 PM

I need some help with what to serve. My FH is Venezuelan and we both like typical Dominican food and most of our guests are Latinos.

Kelly, Jul 28, 2023 1 288
DeTayls
We want a capped bar, in laws want a open bar. Help?.
DeTayls, on February 28, 2018 at 8:31 AM

We are not big drinkers and we are NOT comfortable around drunk people it’s jsut not how we are. We love to dance and have a good time we have a great DJ and Great food. There will be some alcohol to...

Kelly, Jul 28, 2023 96 5,423
Adrian
Need Advice For Wrong Food Delivered To Wedding
Adrian, on July 24, 2023 at 10:54 AM

Hi everyone, I recently had my wedding and at the reception, the caterer brought a completely different menu that was agreed upon. On top of that, they charged us for a coffee station that was not...

Kelly, Jul 28, 2023 4 841
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