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Michelle
Serving guests a different cake
Michelle, on December 12, 2019 at 4:18 PM

I'm calling around for cake quotes and to be cost efficient, I'd like a small two tiered cake and to serve the guests sheet cake because it's cheaper. Most places tell me that if I do sheet cake, the...

Teresa, Mar 22, 2023 22 4,490 1
Ashley
Dance for godfather and Bride
Ashley, on January 27, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Ok so this is a tough one for me to ask but I’m in desperate need of advice. My dad passed away almost four years ago. Along with my fiancé’s dad so I wanted to surprise my godfather by having a dance...

Michelle, Mar 21, 2023 3 1,500
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First Dance song for a couple reunited
Peraleskristin, on March 18, 2023 at 5:41 PM

Trying desperately to find a first dance song! My fiancé and I dated young. Went our separate ways. Had our children and now back together. Most love songs talk about having babie together but we...

Erin, Mar 20, 2023 4 1,453
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Dummy cake
Peraleskristin, on March 18, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Thinking of doing a dummy cake with a cut out because we don’t have a trained person to cut up a normal wedding cake. Has anyone done this?

Paige, Mar 20, 2023 2 727
Kate
Ice cream and cake dessert options
Kate, on March 13, 2023 at 12:30 PM

My fiancé is an ice cream connoisseur and so we thought it would be fitting to have catering from our local ice cream shop at our wedding! They will come and serve the ice cream on a cute display...

Michelle, Mar 17, 2023 7 1,064
Reeta
dj lighting necessary for outdoor venue?
Reeta, on March 14, 2023 at 11:26 PM

My wedding venue is completely outdoors. We will have a proper Dancefloor and Christmas lights, as well as market, lighting for ambience, otherwise everything is under the stars. Do you think it’s...

Brandeykael, Mar 16, 2023 6 308
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Who sets up the tablescape?
Alexandria, on March 15, 2023 at 12:37 AM

Apart from my florists setting up the floral arrangements, the hotel setting up the tables, and the rental company bringing and setting up the chairs, who should be responsible for setting up the...

Shannon, Mar 15, 2023 4 476
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Wedding Reception …..
Jonswife, on March 13, 2023 at 1:24 PM

I had a wedding venue set up and place for my wedding in June but just last week they backed out. And now I have no ideal with I am going to do about a venue.. Has this ever happen to you? I was...

Jacks, Mar 14, 2023 13 726
Krysten
Signature Drink Names
Krysten, on March 12, 2023 at 1:16 PM

I had so many great ideas shared on my last signature drink post for my fiancé, thought i’d try for myself too 🤪 my name is krysten so maybe something with thati’m also a super fan of hello kitty so...

Erin, Mar 13, 2023 5 150
Michelle
Wedding favors - having candy buffet or pre-packaged candy?
Michelle, on March 10, 2023 at 11:18 PM

I was wondering what your guys' thoughts are on using a candy buffet for wedding favors? Like having a table set up of different jars of candy and giving guests little bags where they can take the...

Cece, Mar 12, 2023 5 2,463
Michelle
Reception food: what are you serving?
Michelle, on March 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Are you doing a full meal and deciding between plated or stations? Are you serving dessert only or going for a full meal with heavy appetizers? What does your menu look like?

Karissa, Mar 12, 2023 2 640
Emily
Best music streaming service to use?
Emily, on March 14, 2021 at 5:18 PM

We are planning to do our own music and just have a friend “manage” the music. What is the best music streaming service to use for a wedding? Preferably something that I can make a playlist and will...

Clame, Mar 9, 2023 8 1,375
Marie488
Father/daughter dance
Marie488, on March 7, 2023 at 7:01 PM

I have a question. My family is very close, so I could ask them but I figured easier to get a group opinion. My family and I used to sing a certain song in the car all the time, it became our family...

Michelle, Mar 7, 2023 4 497
Fanta
Small wedding worry
Fanta, on February 14, 2022 at 11:08 AM

Anyone out there having a small wedding? We aiming for 70- 75ish people. While I’m happy with they amount of people, I’m worried it won’t be enough people to keep the vibe up/dance floor going? Am I...

Karla, Mar 7, 2023 8 721
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Cake and Punch Reception Menu
Victoria, on March 2, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Our wedding is taking place at 2PM at our church and the reception will be held in the church fellowship hall. I'm guessing the reception won't last much longer than 2 hours or so. We are expecting...

Michelle, Mar 7, 2023 6 2,286
Nicole
How to make a non-alcoholic wedding fun!
Nicole, on March 2, 2023 at 10:45 PM

Any suggestions!? I’ve seen ideas on Pinterest of games or something of this sort… we’re not having alcohol/dancing bc of cultural opinions (which is perfect with me) but I want to make sure to have a...

CM, Mar 4, 2023 3 666
FaithAnne
Late Morning/early Afternoon wedding followed by bar crawl
FaithAnne, on March 2, 2023 at 5:38 AM

Hi everyone! I am looking for some opinions and advice! My wife and I (we eloped October 2022, having a family/friend celebration and vow renewal on our 1st anniversary) are keeping thing budget...

Candace, Mar 2, 2023 4 656
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Different days??
Lala, on February 10, 2023 at 1:56 AM

Hi there guys! Has anyone ever had the ceremony and the reception on different days? I’d love to hear the stories!!!

Michelle, Mar 1, 2023 11 867
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Wedding Length
Ebony, on February 22, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Hello Ladies I'm having a non traditional destination wedding. My fiancé and I are having some technicalities but not to many, it's helping with the stress, pressure, and we're not the traditional...

Ebony, Mar 1, 2023 25 1,166 1
Emily
Cocktail hour?
Emily, on March 27, 2021 at 10:47 AM

So, since I haven’t been to very many weddings I have been watching the show Four Weddings and I’ve noticed most brides have cocktail hour space separate from the actual reception space. Is this ideal...

Kayla, Mar 1, 2023 15 1,577
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