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Jessica
Table Photo Dash Songs
Jessica, on October 5, 2022 at 5:34 PM

I love the idea of doing a Table Photo Dash right after the Grand Entrances and Welcome Speech for our reception. For those who don’t know - a Table Photo Dash is where the Bride, Groom, and the...

Pomm, Apr 13, 2023 3 17,315 1
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How much alcohol?
Lashall, on April 10, 2023 at 7:49 AM

We are having 2 flavored margarita machines, 3 beers, 2 wines and 4 signature drinks. How many bottles for each signature drink made up of whiskey, Malibu, gin, and vodka? And how many cases of each...

Jacks, Apr 10, 2023 1 56
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No reception??
Judith, on April 1, 2023 at 10:03 AM

Hi, my fiance and i are planning a wedding; we would most likely have a church ceremony and food and drinks made available in the church basement. I am from another country but reside in the US, and...

Michelle, Apr 9, 2023 5 249
Justis
Black tie reception dinner
Justis, on April 5, 2023 at 6:50 PM

We are having a elegant/Black tie wedding so we’re wanting to keep dinner formula but in a buffet setting if possible. We have 100-150 guest coming. We are needing ideas for food and as well if anyone...

Hanna, Apr 8, 2023 6 1,432
Taylor
Seating Chart, Place Cards, or Escort Cards?
Taylor, on June 9, 2021 at 9:20 PM

Hi all! Looking for some feedback on seating - specifically seating charts, place cards, and escort cards, and what everyone else is doing. (Seems like such a silly thing to ask about, haha.)...

Zaina, Apr 8, 2023 21 7,110 2
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Mother(bride) and Son Dances
Cassandra, on April 3, 2023 at 11:36 PM

I have two sons that I am thinking to do mother son dances with. They have both waited their whole lives to see their mama happy and to be married. They will be 23 and 17 at the wedding. I’m just...

Ashlee, Apr 8, 2023 2 696
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Help with ordering
Nicole, on April 1, 2023 at 5:51 PM

We are probably going to have 75-100 people for our wedding in August. I don't want to go crazy on the alcohol bill but we have to stock the bar. How was alcohol should I get without going overboard?

Michelle, Apr 7, 2023 4 392 1
Michele
bbq Catering Prices
Michele, on April 3, 2023 at 9:49 PM

Hey everyone. My wedding is booked for September 2024, and I’m trying to get a price range for catering options. We’re having a barn wedding and wanting BBQ options. I was thinking Mission BBQ but...

Michelle, Apr 7, 2023 5 1,445
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Would you serve Gumbo at reception??
Kk1304, on March 29, 2023 at 4:24 AM

Live in Louisiana. We are having a rustic themed wedding on a farm in the middle of nowhere and was thinking of making it easy and serving Gumbo. It can also feed a lot of people. We’d probably have...

Kk1304, Apr 6, 2023 11 864
Alig24
How to have a head table feel without actually having a head table.
Alig24, on April 3, 2023 at 6:14 PM

EDIT: omg I didn't notice that my title got so butchered! lol I meant to say how to have a head table feel without actually having a head table. It's one of the only wedding-related things that we...

Alig24, Apr 6, 2023 21 1,752
Brittany
His and Hers Favors
Brittany, on April 3, 2023 at 8:23 AM

So I have a question for anyone who has done or seen "his favorite" and "her favorite" snack favors done before, or anyone who feels like offering input We're definitely doing some sort of small, low...

Mama, Apr 4, 2023 12 1,265 1
Marie
Celtic father daughter songs?
Marie, on April 4, 2023 at 8:11 AM

My dad is super scottish and I'd love to incorporate a celtic (preferably scottish, something with bagpipes) into the reception whether it be the father daughter dance or the precession or something....

Marie, Apr 4, 2023 678
Chelsea
Pool party reception?
Chelsea, on January 5, 2020 at 10:55 AM

My fiancé and I are thinking about having our reception turn into a pool party. We’re trying to keep it informal but tasteful. The ceremony would be informal and then we would want a band playing by...

Edie, Apr 3, 2023 21 5,012
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Non-traditional wedding desserts
Larissa, on March 31, 2023 at 11:43 AM

We are having a causal wedding and I’d love ice cream cake. It’s just the best in my opinion. Now, if you have setup time for the cake and leave it out for a long while that’s not the most practical,...

Skylar, Apr 2, 2023 8 1,184 1
bostonloverrr
Donut Wall - Napkins/plates
bostonloverrr, on March 31, 2023 at 10:43 AM

I am going to have this donut wall at my wedding. The donut wall is free standing and is ~5 feet tall. It is a small wedding (40 people; family only) and my space at my venue is limited. Do I need to...

Erin, Apr 2, 2023 4 604
Elizabeth
Small Wedding and Dancing
Elizabeth, on March 29, 2023 at 7:51 PM

We are having a small destination wedding (invited around 55, looks like we’ll have maybe 40) and I’m getting so worried about the vibe/dancing aspect. We are going to be at a beautiful beach house...

Ebony, Apr 1, 2023 5 940
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Divorced Parents Dancing Together
Caitlin, on March 28, 2023 at 5:32 PM

My parents are divorced but I would love for them to dance at my wedding together. My dad has a girlfriend that totally avoids my mother and doesn’t even talk to me, but my mother is single. I don’t...

CM, Mar 29, 2023 18 1,392
Gillian
Reception Crisis
Gillian, on March 28, 2023 at 2:38 PM

So me and my fiance had originally planned to have our reception at a restaurant that was expanding their space, and we would be their first private event. They gave us a great deal and offered to...

Caryn, Mar 29, 2023 6 674
Whitney
Concerned for Venue
Whitney, on March 28, 2023 at 9:51 AM

I have a wedding venue that looks like it needs a little bit of updating. I asked them will they fix their sign and such. They did say yes however, this venue is connected to a restaurant (it's a...

Michelle, Mar 29, 2023 6 606
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Mother Son Song for an un-close relationship
Brooke, on July 21, 2018 at 3:10 PM

Looking for an appropriate mother son song but not all the typical ones.. they don’t have a close relationship so most sound cheesy/fake.

Jennifer-Lynn, Mar 28, 2023 10 9,008
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