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Venues with no amplified music
Stephanie, on March 27, 2024 at 7:58 PM

We are having our wedding at a State Park, which does not allow amplified music. We are expecting 100 guests. Originally we wanted a disc jockey. What other options are available that will provide...

Lisa, Mar 28, 2024 1 42
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Wedding venue
Kim, on March 28, 2024 at 12:07 AM

What are the capacity restrictions for your wedding venue, and do you offer any flexibility in accommodating different guest counts?

Lisa, Mar 28, 2024 1 39
Amanda
Song for Grandmother
Amanda, on November 9, 2023 at 10:43 AM

I need to find a song for my fiance to dance with his grandmother at the reception. Preferably county Thanks

Emily, Mar 28, 2024 1 78
Traci
It's really happening
Traci, on March 8, 2024 at 10:40 AM

We are narrowing down our DJ's It's a hard choice. We are actually planning our wedding. I love this process. 😀 How did you guys choose your DJ for the reception?

Zerita, Mar 27, 2024 6 121
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Wedding favors
Mandy, on March 16, 2024 at 5:55 AM

Hi everyone! August 2024 bride here! I’d like opinions on wedding favors. I feel like at weddings I’ve been to, so many favors get left behind. Or if they aren’t sentimental items, they end up in...

Zerita, Mar 26, 2024 8 134
Muffinrabbit
Assigned Seating for 1 long table?
Muffinrabbit, on March 24, 2024 at 12:41 AM

So, do you think there should be assigned seats? We are having a small wedding, under 40 people. They are planning on having a long table for everyone to sit so there won't be assigned tables. Not...

Muffinrabbit, Mar 25, 2024 4 65
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Invites to after dinner for dancing and drinks?
Megan, on January 2, 2019 at 1:57 PM

I've been reading older articles (cira 2012ish) where a LOT of people think that inviting people for after dinner drinking and dancing is tacky and rude; not to the ceremony/reception. However, I've...

Gemma, Mar 24, 2024 14 1,281
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!

Meghan, Mar 21, 2024 11 2,584
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Hosted bar then cash bar....
Haleigh, on February 3, 2018 at 3:18 PM

Hi everyone! So my Fiance and I are getting married on 05.05.2018. We are having 140 guests and our budget has already gone over on multiple things (florals etc). Our venue has a full bar with...

Delores, Mar 21, 2024 40 1,553
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Wedding Invitations
Sue, on March 20, 2024 at 8:38 PM

I received an invitation to a wedding but only my name was on it. However, it asked for the number attending on the RSVP. This wedding is for a friend of our family. My son was planning to travel home...

Sue, Mar 21, 2024 5 125
Rachel
How many cupcakes to have with the cake?
Rachel, on October 20, 2020 at 12:27 PM

Hi, everyone! My fiancé and I have decided that we want a three-tiered cake, we anticipate having between 40-50 guests. We are doing vanilla funfetti, red velvet, and lemon poppyseed all with vanilla...

Spectre, Mar 19, 2024 16 2,025 3
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Being dropped from chairs during Horah (Jewish wedding)?
Dj Tanner, on April 29, 2021 at 9:19 AM

This thought popped into my head randomly this morning… But for all the Jewish brides out there, or for anyone that has attended a Jewish wedding, for the tradition that they do where they hoist the...

N S, Mar 19, 2024 7 1,318
Getting Maui’d
At home reception after a destination wedding
Getting Maui’d, on December 28, 2017 at 4:27 PM

We are getting married in Hawai‘i with family and close friends. We’re hosting a dinner reception afterward and a luau rehearsal dinner. I’m trying to figure out how to do the at home celebration. So...

Amanda, Mar 17, 2024 22 28,257 4
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Keeping flowers fresh overnight
Jensen, on March 15, 2024 at 10:03 AM

I will be having roses and baby breathe/eucalyptus at the wedding reception. I will be setting up the night before. Is it okay to keep the flowers in the water overnight on the tables at room...

Skylar, Mar 15, 2024 3 96
Alex
Wedding reception signs to keep out
Alex, on March 11, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Has anyone created signs to keep guests out of the reception space until dinner? For reference, our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception are all on the same property. I don't want people wandering...

CM, Mar 14, 2024 8 256 1
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Wood Box Centerpieces
Michelle, on March 11, 2024 at 1:21 PM

Hi everyone. I'm getting married this July. Is anyone doing wood boxes with flowers for their centerpieces? I've included my inspo pic below. Where did you get your wood boxes? If you have pics, can...

Skylar, Mar 13, 2024 1 44
Caterina
Favor Ideas
Caterina, on February 4, 2021 at 4:32 PM

All this time i thought in lou of favors I was going to donate the money I would be spending on favors to charity instead. I had the 2 charities picked out, I was going to display a sign saying where...

Raf, Mar 12, 2024 24 470
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Seating place cards, yes or no?
Carrie, on February 23, 2024 at 4:27 PM

We weren't going to do a seating chart, now we're thinking it will be easier on the guests? It's all family members on both our sides. Any opinions?

Sarah, Mar 12, 2024 10 381
Carly
Craft vs import vs domestic beer
Carly, on March 9, 2024 at 6:15 PM

We’re planning our bar. NC has lots of good craft beers and I have a lot of guests coming from out of state so we’re discussing serving some local beers. What’s your experience with beer at weddings?...

Lauren, Mar 11, 2024 1 53
CAA
Vegas: Reception or no reception
CAA, on December 30, 2017 at 9:47 PM

Hi all! My FI and I were planning an destination wedding in Aruba but the cost was basically the same as a wedding in NJ where were from. We’re thinking about doing a wedding in Vegas. The...

Jakira, Mar 10, 2024 24 1,236
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