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Caitlin
Late night snack?
Caitlin, on August 7, 2022 at 12:59 PM

Hey everyone! So I'm torn on adding a late-night snack station to our catering package. Do you think it's necessary? We are having a dessert bar so that people have more options other than cake to...

Caitlin, Aug 8, 2022 8 680
Carmela
Sweetheart table focal point
Carmela, on November 30, 2020 at 10:14 AM

Just wondering if anyone has done anything dramatic for a sweetheart table? Such as a lot of flowers/draped backdrop/flower arch. Does anyone think this is worth it? And does anyone know how much...

Anna, Aug 8, 2022 20 3,086
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Bridal and Bridesmaid Bouquets on Sweetheart Table
Sara, on August 6, 2022 at 9:42 PM

Hi, I am struggling with how to display my bridal and bridesmaid bouquet on the sweetheart table. It seems like it would be easy.... just put them in a vase and you're done. But, I think the vases I...

Sara, Aug 8, 2022 5 362
Valerie
Ghosted by Moh… skip toast?
Valerie, on August 5, 2022 at 4:21 PM

I’ll give some (VERY LONG AND MOSTLY ABOUT COVID AND DEPRESSION) back story just because I really need an outlet to vent, and then I’ll end with my question! So scroll to the bottom if you don’t want...

Valerie, Aug 6, 2022 6 507
Ms Alex
How to keep "casual" in the beach wedding - indoor reception?
Ms Alex, on August 4, 2022 at 10:43 AM

Hello ... Our casual, laid back BEACH wedding & reception guest list has grown from 50 to 85! The ceremony will still be on the beach - but the outdoor tiki pavilion reception at Shepard's Beach...

Julija, Aug 6, 2022 5 641
Samantha
Place Card Logistics
Samantha, on August 4, 2022 at 8:06 PM

For our restaurant reception, we're doing a plated meal with 3 courses. Each guest was given a choice on each course. Do I need to note this on the place card somehow, or is submitted the layout with...

Julija, Aug 5, 2022 11 399
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Diy food at reception- Taco Bar?
Ali, on August 5, 2022 at 12:11 AM

Hello we are on a tight budget that is mainly going to our stunning venue, that happens to be in the middle of nowhere surrounded by woods. We have to do the food ourselves and are think about a taco...

Julija, Aug 5, 2022 6 1,869
Cece
Would you be disappointed?
Cece, on July 21, 2022 at 11:38 AM

Would you be disappointed if you attended a wedding that had no wedding cake? Due to the pandemic and multiple postponements, we have lost 3 bakers (and 2 deposits). We are now four months out from...

Jacks, Aug 5, 2022 25 770
Nicole
Favors!!
Nicole, on July 29, 2022 at 8:14 AM

October Bride here! so as you can imagine its crunch time. I'm currently searching for favors. I personally don't care too much for favors even when I go to weddings I think "oh this is cute" then it...

Alyssa, Aug 5, 2022 25 800 1
Rebecca
Most likely to hit on all the bridesmaids?
Rebecca, on October 9, 2018 at 11:05 AM

This week we’re playing “most likely to…”-wedding guest edition! We know Joey Tribbiani won’t be attending your wedding, but will his protégé make an appearance? Who is most likely to hit on all the...

Julija, Aug 5, 2022 35 751
Jacqui
Venue regret
Jacqui, on April 3, 2021 at 6:24 AM

I'm less than 2 months away from our wedding and I hate my venue now. What's a girl to do?

Sherri, Aug 5, 2022 7 698
Carlin
Reception Tables numbers or names?
Carlin, on July 29, 2022 at 6:23 PM

I want to do something creative with the reception table than just do numbers? I just got an inspiration from my uncle along with his partner and now husband who at every family event I would sit...

Paige, Aug 4, 2022 7 520
Laura
Menus, necessary?
Laura, on July 22, 2022 at 2:46 PM

Having a really small, but lush 30-35 person wedding. Plated dinner— sitting w/our guests on one large 40 foot rectangular table. We had them select between chicken & steak but have other options...

Michelle, Aug 3, 2022 11 851
Michelle
Best vs worst food and cakes
Michelle, on July 21, 2022 at 12:01 AM

What have been your favorites as a guest and what did you absolutely hate?

Joanna, Aug 2, 2022 16 776
Kelly
Dessert at wedding reception
Kelly, on July 26, 2022 at 10:29 PM

We were just doing wedding cake but I feel like I need one other item or two. I also have 3 vegans which is making it difficult. None of the bakeries offering me a dessert table do vegan and the vegan...

Kelly, Aug 2, 2022 19 760
Deanna
Cake/bridal Bouquet
Deanna, on July 24, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Need advice!!! Bridesmaids, centerpieces, and my bouquet are red roses… would it look odd if my cake had white roses? I’m torn because the cakes that I’m falling in love with are mostly all white with...

Deanna, Aug 1, 2022 19 737
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Sharing playlist (70s/80s) since we had a hard time...
Spark, on August 1, 2022 at 10:55 AM

Dance and Dinner tunes! Hope this is helpful to some. We didn't want any line dancing songs. I am not a fan. Artist Song A Flock Of SeagullsI Ran (So Far Away)AbbaDancing QueenAndy GibbI Just Want To...

Spark, Aug 1, 2022 1 574
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Sunday wedding
Ariel, on July 28, 2022 at 7:48 PM

We are getting married on a Sunday in august of next year and its OOT for most people (about 3 hours away). Its the only day available. Most people are saying they’ll take off Monday. I want it to...

Bailey, Aug 1, 2022 6 619
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Store bought cake?
Regina, on July 30, 2022 at 1:20 PM

So I have been corresponding with a cake baker and she is not really,um, communicating with me about prices or whether she will be doing the cake. I send her messages and she is not responsive. So...

Sarah, Jul 30, 2022 9 799
Kelly
First dance
Kelly, on July 28, 2022 at 9:26 PM

Ok ladies: so, we had our sing picked and even almost finished dance lessons, but I hurt my hip! I’m just starting to recover finally 3 months later so we aren’t going to aggravate it continuing...

Kelly, Jul 30, 2022 2 534
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