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Reception seating
Jess, on July 9, 2022 at 1:42 PM

I’m a bridesmaid in a wedding. The bride has a head table with the wedding party and their significant others. There are 20 seats and 22 people so the bride cut my husband from the table. So now he...

Steph, Jul 11, 2022 9 732
Tagen
Please help me decide my aisle and first dance songs!!
Tagen, on July 10, 2022 at 9:22 PM

Hi everyone!! I am getting married in two months and can not for the life of me decide between two songs on which to use for the aisle and which to use for the first dance! I’m between “Can’t Keep My...

Imani, Jul 10, 2022 1 121
Lisa
Is It Worth The Extra Cost To Provide a Late Night Snack At The Reception?
Lisa, on December 17, 2020 at 10:20 PM

At every wedding I've been to, there is always So. Much. Food! Appetizers, dinner, cake, dessert bar, late night snack... Did you provide a late night snack at your wedding? If so, what did you serve?...

Larry, Jul 9, 2022 34 2,996 1
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Photographs after wedding
Caitlin, on July 7, 2022 at 2:56 PM

Who is supposed to go with the bride and groom to get photos? Is it just the bridal party and parents? Or do siblings go as well? We are only having my sister, as the maid of honor, and my fiancé’s...

Paige, Jul 8, 2022 8 680
Michelle
Full service catering vs restaurant drop off
Michelle, on July 4, 2022 at 7:39 PM

Which did you choose and what led to that decision? Did your choices of what you plan to serve determine that for you? If budget is an issue, the first place to look for food is local restaurants...

Pat, Jul 7, 2022 7 986
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Seating chart and menu choices
Samantha, on July 7, 2022 at 7:25 AM

Is it possible to add menu choices to the seating chart?

Michelle, Jul 7, 2022 4 191
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Wedding Games
Rachel, on July 1, 2022 at 12:33 PM

Please recommend any wedding games you may have that’ll help get guest interacting with one another and also for the bride and groom! I already have the shoe game down!

Kelly, Jul 7, 2022 8 1,173
Debbie
Cold Sparklers
Debbie, on July 6, 2022 at 5:06 PM

I’m thinking abt getting the cold sparkler machines for our first dance but don’t like the look of the black box on the floor. Any suggestions for how to cover them with something white?

Michelle, Jul 6, 2022 1 696
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Destination Wedding dj
Lea, on July 5, 2022 at 7:50 PM

I'm getting married in San Juan and we've booked everything but a DJ. For people that did destination weddings, how did you pick a DJ? Is it easier to just tell them the music we want played?

Taylor, Jul 6, 2022 8 543
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Wedding alcohol
Sydney, on June 29, 2022 at 9:35 AM

Is it okay to have just red/white wine and beer? I’m definitely on a budget for this part, but I love to drink and have fun. It also helps with me being nervous as I am a social drinker. But how many...

Joanna, Jul 6, 2022 17 702
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Don't wanna miss 1 hr cocktail hour for pictures.
Spark, on July 3, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Hi, do most bride/ groom miss entire cocktail hour for pictures? Any tips or guidance? Thanks

Joanna, Jul 6, 2022 17 1,635
Celena
Dance Songs
Celena, on July 1, 2022 at 4:50 PM

Are dance songs like the Cupid Shuffle or Cha Cha Slide still popular at wedding receptions? I haven't been to wedding in over 10 years so I am not sure and my DJ was asking if we wanted to include...

Sharon, Jul 2, 2022 5 908
Courtney
July 3 2023
Courtney, on June 30, 2022 at 8:53 PM

Is anyone getting married next July 3rd? It’s a Monday. I am wondering if people will be off from work or just take off since the 4th is on a Tuesday.

Jm Sunshine, Jul 1, 2022 5 262
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Too many children: 30 of 80 are under 19 years old....
Spark, on June 30, 2022 at 11:42 PM

I don't really mind because that's just how it needs to happen but does this alter the vibe of a wedding? I think it may make it more fun but not sure. Just a thought for those who ended up having...

Cece, Jul 1, 2022 3 571
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Dance floor vs wood floor? Which did you pick?
Spark, on June 30, 2022 at 11:36 PM

So venue has wood floor but also a not so attractive dance floor which is more restrictive (smaller). Some brides use it and some do not. What have you done and why?

Spark, Jul 1, 2022 9 834
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Seating charts
Vilmarys, on June 30, 2022 at 8:41 PM

So I saw a ton of really good diy seating chart ideas on pintrest and thought it would be fun to make one myself as all the rest of my wedding decor were pretty much dit. The end product was beautiful...

Melle, Jul 1, 2022 3 685
Alicia
Transportation from venue to hotel
Alicia, on January 19, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Hello, I am really struggling on this one aspect of planning. We want to have a bus for our guests to get to and from the wedding reception.I am not so worried about people getting there as we can...

Jennifer, Jul 1, 2022 8 645 2
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What did you use to keep foam glow wands? Basket/ bucket.
Spark, on June 30, 2022 at 11:27 PM

Post a link please. Save me from doing work and ordering wrong size. 😁

Alyssa, Jul 1, 2022 1 1,211
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Wedding send off exit
Nae, on June 23, 2022 at 9:02 AM

Our venue does not allow sparklers or confetti. What are other good and cheap alternatives for send off? I thought about glow sticks but don’t like the multiple colors.

Ebonie, Jun 30, 2022 6 818
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Question about Vendor Meals
Al, on June 24, 2022 at 3:20 PM

What are the expectations surrounding vendor meals? Do they need to be the same meals we serve the guests? Are guests have a selection of either steak with rice or a medley of chicken skillet dish....

Ebonie, Jun 30, 2022 11 654
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