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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 1,073
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 11 729 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 22 835
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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 13 815
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 5 812
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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 6 573
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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 8,216
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 7 702
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 7 511
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 6 733
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 9,365 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 1,093 1
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Leave a message after the beep audio guestbook
Emma, on October 21, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Has anyone already done this? I looked for a few options on google but since our wedding is in Colombia, I haven’t been able to find this option with my wedding planner. If you had this fun option (or...

Emma, Oct 21, 2022 612
Sarah
Is it ok to not do a father/daughter and mother/son dance?
Sarah, on June 10, 2021 at 1:31 PM

I’m close to my dad but we never went to any kind of father daughter dances when I was growing up. We’re both very awkward and my dad isn’t a fan of dancing. Same situation with FH and his mom. Is it...

Angela, Oct 16, 2022 16 1,779 1
Paige
Patio Blankets?
Paige, on October 14, 2022 at 9:55 PM

Our wedding is just over 2 weeks away!!! Our reception venue has a patio area with fire pits and lounge furniture that overlooks the city skyline, and I’m debating whether we should get some throw...

Rosebud, Oct 15, 2022 4 291
Mrs.evans
Birthday day &wedding day count down
Mrs.evans, on October 13, 2022 at 9:42 PM

Hi to my wedding wire family this is a two for 1 😂😂😂 ok. Now in 2 days I will be turning 50ty and in 16 more days I will be getting married as well. So if most of you may not know how we got to our...

Mrs.evans, Oct 14, 2022 14 627 1
Mrs.evans
Cut the part Out!!
Mrs.evans, on October 8, 2022 at 4:42 PM

Hello everyone I dont know if this forum has been done already. Ok we were going to have a cocktail hour or not. Because our ceremony is a late time 5pm and it's another money grabber. We are still...

Mrs.evans, Oct 14, 2022 8 600
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Reception Entertainment
Kai, on October 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM

I am curious to gauge the opinion on having a comedian at your reception? Is it odd? Unique (in a good way)? Does it take away from the seriousness of a wedding? I just want some thoughts. Thank you.

Ruth, Oct 14, 2022 14 844
Alyssa
Cake cutting song help!!
Alyssa, on October 6, 2022 at 5:33 PM

Looking for a song to cut our cake too! I was hoping for a song by Beyoncé or jay z and Beyoncé! I’m seeing love on top as the top suggestion but I just feel like there’s more beyonce songs that fit...

Monique, Oct 10, 2022 5 863
Jennifer
Dessert Bar at Reception
Jennifer, on October 3, 2022 at 12:34 PM

We don't want to do cake. Maybe a 1-tier semi naked cake for us to take home. But is that even a thing anymore? Did you do a dessert bar? What items were the biggest hit? Which ones were not? We are...

Pat, Oct 9, 2022 6 862
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