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Mia
Long banquet table - seating chart help
Mia, on July 10, 2018 at 10:58 PM

I'm having trouble trying to figure out a seating chart. We are having 4 long tables that are end to end banquet tables with 15 chairs on each side. Do I assign by row? Do I split each long table in...

Jayne, Apr 28, 2026 11 10,442 2
Rabreena
Seating Chart Help!
Rabreena, on October 4, 2021 at 11:44 AM

I am in the land of confusion and trying to finalize my seating chart to send off to the woman we met through our florist who will be making the seating chart mirror for us. My issue and that I am...

Jayne, Apr 28, 2026 8 857 1
Ariel
Seating Chart Help
Ariel, on September 24, 2021 at 12:16 PM

I'm working on my seating chart. It's way more complicated than I imagined. Since guest spend most of their time at the table, I want people to sit with people they know and are comfortable with. With...

Jayne, Apr 28, 2026 10 985 1
Shay
Seating Charts
Shay, on June 3, 2022 at 7:49 AM

I’m having major anxiety about the seating chart, we’ll have about 60-65 people. I can’t seem to figure out if I should hand write or order something off of Etsy! If you did hand write, what should I...

Jayne, Apr 28, 2026 17 891 1
Gillian
Seating Chart
Gillian, on May 9, 2022 at 12:01 AM

Hi! Just wondering how others have planned out their seating charts for their reception. We’re having a formal attire, adults only event and I’m not sure how to go about the seating chart. Our tables...

Jayne, Apr 28, 2026 15 22,758 6
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Horror stories and things to beware - Mexican destination weddings
Lb, on March 17, 2023 at 7:52 AM

Hey there! I am contemplating a destination wedding in Mexico, specifically the Riviera Maya (Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, etc.). Lots of fluffy bridal blogs and planner...

Rahil, Apr 12, 2026 10 4,748
EmilyM-S
qr code sites?
EmilyM-S, on February 8, 2026 at 9:56 PM

Any recommendations on QR codes for photo albums for our reception?

Valentin, Mar 29, 2026 2 427
K
Speeches - Are they really necessary?
Karla, on August 5, 2022 at 2:07 PM

Hello! My family and fiancé's family are big introverts. I'm not sure if they are willing to give a formal speech/toast (also don't want to make them uncomfortable or pressure anyone to giving a...

Orwin, Mar 26, 2026 19 2,295
Lisa
How Many Speeches Will You Have At Your Wedding?
Lisa, on March 26, 2021 at 12:53 PM

If you are planning on doing speeches/toasts, how many people will give one? Who all is going to give a speech at your reception?

Tylorsmithgg, Mar 26, 2026 68 1,840
Daja
Design Partner
Daja, on March 17, 2026 at 12:34 PM

Hi everyone! I’m currently planning my own wedding in the Midwest and have a clear vision for the DIY decor and florals, but I’m struggling with the actual execution and layout. I’m looking for an...

Daja, Mar 17, 2026 381
Hollie
Decoration Help
Hollie, on March 5, 2026 at 9:44 PM

Hi everyone! I am renting out a town hall for the reception for my August wedding. The venue has ALOT of strict rules for the safe. No helium balloons, no tape, tacks, or nails for the walls. How can...

Lyn, Mar 16, 2026 2 1,118
Greg
Planning my wedding
Greg, on March 9, 2026 at 6:01 AM

Planning a wedding

Greg, Mar 9, 2026 22
Amanda Sheehy
Round table styling
Amanda Sheehy, on March 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM

Small wedding, want everyone to feel like family instead of separate, and love a long farmhouse table look but my venue doesn't include them. Thoughts on this style? Anyone have experience with it?...

Amanda Sheehy, Mar 5, 2026 1 206
Shunita
I'm marrying a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternities
Shunita, on April 14, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Is there anyone marrying someone that belongs to this Fraternity? I'm trying vto figure out what they do during the reception and hoe to incorporate into my timeline

Shunita, Mar 1, 2026 9 1,282
Lyssa
Games?
Lyssa, on May 3, 2023 at 10:28 AM

Is anyone playing any games at reception? I want to make it more fun!

Viktor, Feb 2, 2026 14 4,361 1
Karina
Mother/daughter Dance- Spanish song
Karina, on June 2, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Hey there! We will be having a mother/daughter dance at my wedding and I have been having trouble finding a good mother/daughter song in Spanish. Any suggestions?’

Alexseentrr, Jan 30, 2026 5 24,769 2
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Advice for stress after wedding
Hannah_Bean, on May 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM

I had my wedding and am looking for some advice about my parents and my own bummed feelings about the wedding day. One parent partied too hard at the wedding and keeps bringing up how embarrassed they...

Maria, Jan 29, 2026 3 839 1
Jennifer
Desserts for those with Dietary Restrictions
Jennifer, on September 16, 2022 at 12:40 AM

I have 6 guests with dietary restrictions: 2x Gluten Free, 1x Gluten Free and Dairy Free, 2x Nut Allergies, and 1x Vegan. Would you feel “short changed” if you got fruits as dessert because of your...

Thomas, Jan 9, 2026 36 2,598 1
Jennifer
First Dance: Dancing Lessons
Jennifer, on September 17, 2022 at 3:34 PM

My fiancé and I have been going to dance lessons for the past 2 months now. I think my favorite thing about this whole process is how we’ve grown together the last 2 months. The first few sessions,...

Pat, Jan 6, 2026 16 1,173
Shannon
Our wedding Venue cancelled on us!
Shannon, on November 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM

Looking for a venue, that allows outside caterers. Our venue cancelled on us, and we have booked all our vendors. 100-125 people, on the water!!! We are handling the breach of contract however we are...

Tara, Jan 4, 2026 2 221
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