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Emily
First dance song- High school sweethearts
Emily, on August 8, 2019 at 10:30 PM

My fiancé and I are high school sweethearts and are hoping to find a meaningful first dance song that really represents our journey. We are fans of country and folk but are open to any other ideas!...

jose45, Jun 24, 2023 32 16,497 3
Esther
Do caterers count in my guest total?
Esther, on June 19, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Just to be sure, do I need to count catering staff in my final headcount? I plan to include my planner, photog, officiant, DJ and bartender. But the catering contract makes no mention of their own...

Esther, Jun 23, 2023 5 903
Elohah
Open Bar minimum?
Elohah, on June 14, 2023 at 11:07 PM

The venue i want requires i use their alcohol package, i was looking at the minimum for their open bar option, its 54 per person for 5 hours. i saw from the catering company they also offer alcohol...

Michelle, Jun 15, 2023 4 745
Ella Marie
Candle Centerpieces instead of Flowers!
Ella Marie, on February 5, 2018 at 1:53 AM

So for our reception I wanted to do different candles as centerpieces instead of flowers. Our wedding will be smaller 40 guests, it’ll be a beach wedding and the ceremony will be at 6. The Reception...

Antoinette, Jun 15, 2023 12 3,284
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Lgbtqia+ friendly venues?
Selly, on April 25, 2023 at 11:45 AM

Hello fellow people in love I am finding it difficult on how to ask venues if they are LGBTQIA+ friendly. I don't want to be lied to because I am a potential customer of their business, but we also...

Tim, Jun 14, 2023 2 595
Katie
First Dance Style
Katie, on June 7, 2023 at 1:14 PM

Anyone know what dance works for "Storybook Love" from Princess Bride? It's much slower than most ballroom dances, which is tripping me up when trying to decide what dance to teach my fiancé.

Kelly, Jun 14, 2023 5 687
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Yay or nay performance for guests?
C Ko, on May 12, 2023 at 9:26 PM

I am very curious why these days a lot of wedding have this performance like aspect to them. Brides and grooms feel the need to put on dance/musical performances to entertain the crowd. Then, it...

C Ko, Jun 13, 2023 14 890
Michelle
Food choices: what are you serving?
Michelle, on June 13, 2023 at 5:32 PM

What will you be offering your guests to eat for them to pick from? Will you have it served buffet style, plated or something else?

Michelle, Jun 13, 2023 532
Rachelle
In-law dance songs
Rachelle, on June 13, 2023 at 10:40 AM

Help!! What are good songs for bride and groom to dance with the In-Laws too?

Genevieve, Jun 13, 2023 1 185
Carolina
Areas Rug as dance floor
Carolina, on June 10, 2019 at 7:43 PM

Hello! I saw a picture of an area rug as a dance floor on the sand. Has anyone tried this or think it’s a good idea? thanks

Michelle, Jun 12, 2023 8 1,253
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Non traditional wedding dancing
Dharmesh, on June 11, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Hey guys, So I’m looking into non traditional wedding dancing as I feel awkward doing a traditional first dance. Is there anyone here that has does this or any recommendations?

Michelle, Jun 11, 2023 1 166
Jenhandlady
Vegetarian (not Vegan) Guests
Jenhandlady, on May 31, 2023 at 10:56 AM

We were planning to do BBQ for our Reception. But I didn't think my 2 friend who are vegetarian would come from out of state...and they are kind of "foodies", she definitely is. I do not want to serve...

Kelly, Jun 9, 2023 9 737
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Cocktail hour Help!!
Katelyn, on June 6, 2023 at 12:11 PM

I need help with items to do for cocktail hour!! - we will be having bbq at our reception! I have no clue what to do for something small and budget friendly. Any suggestions?

Jacks, Jun 6, 2023 3 588
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Question about wedding exit send offs?
Sarah, on June 4, 2023 at 10:17 AM

Hey guys! My fiancé and I are getting married at a church and then the reception is at a different location. We were planning on having bubbles for everyone when we exit the church for a picture, but...

Cece, Jun 5, 2023 3 611
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Question about our wedding song
Madison, on May 19, 2023 at 9:39 AM

Hi all! My fiancée and I are very excited to be getting married in October 2024! I'm a bit conflicted about "our" song and if we should dance to it or not at our wedding. It's "Hopeless Wanderer" by...

Han & Michael, Jun 1, 2023 1 51 1
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Golden Corral Catering?
Shana, on December 20, 2019 at 9:24 PM

Has anyone ever used Golden Corral catering?

Angela, May 31, 2023 4 1,361
Teresa
S'mores Set on dessert table
Teresa, on May 19, 2023 at 12:15 PM

I have been racking my brain on how to add s'mores to our dessert table. Because it's a saying that my FH and I use when saying I Love You. He will say, " I Love You S'mores" and then I will come back...

Teresa, May 28, 2023 3 632
LM
Have your families tried to push you into multiple weddings/reception parties?
LM, on May 25, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Some WW couples post that their weddings which they are paying for, will not accommodate all their parents' friends. Thereby, the parents try to persuade the couple into attending more parties, but...

CM, May 27, 2023 2 516
Angeline
Venues and food & beverage minimums!
Angeline, on February 24, 2021 at 2:00 AM

Are these people crazy or is it just me $6000 food and beverage minimum? Seriously?

Gruz, May 25, 2023 92 6,370 2
Tanya
byo Catering.... For 400 people (philadelphia)!
Tanya, on September 13, 2019 at 6:46 PM

I've Googled and searched and yet I can't seem to find anything we like. Does anyone know of any places in the Bucks County/Philadelphia area that allow you to BYO caterer? We found the Hilton hotel,...

Gruz, May 25, 2023 10 1,453
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