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Dancing???
Dreia, on November 12, 2022 at 7:33 AM

Hello! So I’m debating about a dj… so a bit of a back story! Originally my FH and I were planning to elope with 10 guest only in January of 2023. Long story short this created a massive mess with...

Dreia, Nov 12, 2022 15 668
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What about dessert?
Whitney, on October 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM

What are some ideas for desserts? We chose cookies and Dunkin munchkins for the main dessert, then we are going to put little buckets of Fall themed candy on each table. Maybe candy corn, maybe...

Whitney, Nov 12, 2022 6 571
Stephanie
Cute way to spend time together
Stephanie, on October 14, 2022 at 9:51 AM

So this was my second marriage and I remembered that at my first, my husband and I didnt spend any time together at our reception. We were both fulfilling obligations to our guests. So for this...

Mrs.evans, Nov 12, 2022 6 684
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Dancing Necessary?
Melissa, on October 17, 2022 at 10:17 AM

Hello, We are planning a cocktail style reception. 75-100 people. It is a second marriage for us both, and we are looking to keep it small with drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres from 6p-9p. We are not...

Mrs.evans, Nov 12, 2022 9 778
Kelly
Is alcohol necessary?
Kelly, on September 24, 2022 at 4:52 PM

What do you think? Do wedding need to have alcohol? Why or why not? Full disclosure-I'm having a full open bar at FH's behest.

Mrs.evans, Nov 12, 2022 19 438
Jennifer
Beverage Amount?
Jennifer, on October 19, 2022 at 3:54 PM

We had 85 guests (with maybe 10 who don’t drink or are not of drinking age/pregnant/breast feeding). Our final folio came from the catering came back as 160 cocktails and 15x 1.5L bottles of wine (120...

Mrs.evans, Nov 12, 2022 8 584
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Brunch, anyone?
Dreia, on November 11, 2022 at 8:27 PM

Hello! Does anyone have any brunch ideas for a reception that starts before 1pm? I know I want bottomless mimosas, tea, coffee, etc. As well as finger breakfast items like cinnamon rolls, muffins,...

Mrs.evans, Nov 12, 2022 13 224 1
Kayla
Guest Favors
Kayla, on October 23, 2022 at 3:35 PM

My wedding is still 2 years out but I’m trying to get the creative ideas flowing, what are the best guest favors that people will actually enjoy receiving?

Mrs.evans, Nov 12, 2022 10 1,072 1
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Last minute cancellations
H, on January 11, 2022 at 2:12 AM

I’m getting married Saturday, and have had 10 guests cancel this past week (6 in just the past 2 days). Has anyone else been absolutely shocked by high rates of last minute cancellations? It’s...

Mrs.evans, Nov 11, 2022 11 1,077
Caitlin
Vendors during dinner
Caitlin, on October 19, 2022 at 10:44 AM

Where do vendors usually sit during dinner service? Our photographer, his assistant, DJ and MC will all be requiring meals but I have no idea where they sit usually!

Mrs.evans, Nov 11, 2022 11 736 1
Carlin
Left Out Bouquet Toss and Garter
Carlin, on September 29, 2022 at 1:34 AM

Just how many of you left out the bouquet toss nor wore a garter?

Mrs.evans, Nov 11, 2022 22 839
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Venue/banquet center but no contract
Angela, on November 9, 2022 at 7:59 PM

Hello! My fiance and I found a beautiful venue at a private club that's been around for 90 years. The only problem is no contract will be provided. Do you think it's safe to move forward? I have seen...

Michael, Nov 11, 2022 13 819
Destanee
Glam Photobooth
Destanee, on March 17, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Hi! My wedding 5/20/2022. And my fiancee and I were really planning on doing a diy polaroid Photobooth but I really have wanted a glam Photobooth. The company I reached out to and found that do it...

Kate, Nov 10, 2022 5 817
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Buffet Weddings
Lauren, on October 27, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Hi ! I wanted to see if anyone has ever had a buffet style wedding without a seating chart ? I need help! Thank you!

Erin, Nov 9, 2022 6 574
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72'' round tables with 10 guests per table, will there be room for 13'' inch chargers?
JessicaMP, on May 2, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Our coordinator has said there will not be room to use chargers if we want to put 10 people at a 72'' round but every planning tool I look at online indicates there is room? Has anyone used 13''...

Brittany, Nov 9, 2022 14 8,400
Kyle
72' inch table and only 6 people
Kyle, on November 1, 2022 at 3:36 PM

Hi all , my venue is only providing 72 inch round tables. i have one family with four who are elderly and immunocompromized. Will this look too wierd ?

Zina, Nov 9, 2022 7 714
Paige
Escort Cards vs Seating Chart
Paige, on October 11, 2022 at 12:48 PM

My original plan was to order escort cards that were color coded to each guest's dinner selection. However, our reception venue requires place cards with some kind of indication of each guest's dinner...

Carolina, Oct 27, 2022 7 514
Taylor
Speeches
Taylor, on October 23, 2022 at 9:25 PM

So I am torn. When I think about the idea of people getting up to give speeches, it does not make me excited. I just want to eat pizza and cake, drink, and dance with the people I love the most. I...

Mcskipper, Oct 24, 2022 6 737
Meliza
Traditional Mexican Wedding Timeline
Meliza, on August 3, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Hello! I’m getting married in April 2022 and I need help creating a reception timeline that includes; the bridal entrance, first dance, parents dance, toast, cake cutting, garter/bouquet toss AND all...

Noemy, Oct 24, 2022 7 9,484 1
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Live Band vs. dj
Jackie, on October 22, 2022 at 11:45 AM

I know the band vs DJ discussion has been played out on these forums before, but I can’t find anything post-covid! We have found a DJ that is excellent for $2,300. We also found a fantastic...

Michelle, Oct 24, 2022 5 1,105 1
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