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Lisa
Song Requests From Guests
Lisa, on June 27, 2022 at 6:56 PM

Are you accepting reception song requests from guests? If so, how are you collecting those? Do you have a song request option on your RSVP card? Does your DJ have a system for guests to submit...

Kristen, Jun 30, 2022 20 1,009
Mrs.evans
Other family members weighing in
Mrs.evans, on June 23, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Ok hi everyone ok here we go yesterday I gotten a call from my son that is in the army. He calls me and ask am I really getting married I sent them a invitation my daughter in law and she told that...

Imani, Jun 30, 2022 23 988
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Wedding cake?
Alexis, on June 28, 2022 at 11:28 AM

I’m having Venetian hour for dessert, included is also two extra stations, gelato and fried dough. Do you think I need a wedding cake!?

Michelle, Jun 29, 2022 9 647
Crystal
Table Numbers vs. Table Names
Crystal, on June 21, 2022 at 1:41 PM

So I just had a random idea, instead of using table numbers to identify each table maybe we should use images following a theme. We are having a tropical Caribbean wedding so I figured either items...

Paige, Jun 29, 2022 13 765
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First dances
Shauna, on June 27, 2022 at 1:37 PM

I am so confused when the first dances are supposed to take place (bride/groom, father/daughter etc) I have heard a lot of people say they split the dances and do some before dinner and some after...

Michelle, Jun 29, 2022 8 733
Michelle
Things you love and hate about djs
Michelle, on June 28, 2022 at 4:32 PM

What makes you enjoy a dj and what are your pet peeves that are non negotiable hard passes? For example, we love how they read the crowd and switch up to whatever the crowd responds to that you can’t...

Paige, Jun 29, 2022 4 702
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Fancy pen for someone with bad handwriting to write escort cards
Spark, on June 27, 2022 at 2:34 PM

ISO Fancy pen for someone with bad handwriting to write escort cards

Elycia, Jun 29, 2022 3 451
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Where do pictures go at a wedding?
Sydney, on June 28, 2022 at 4:32 PM

So as you enter the venue, you are going to be greeted by a cute little welcome sign. The left side of that will be a DIY Polaroid photobooth. Of course the photobooth will have tables for the props,...

Sydney, Jun 29, 2022 16 605
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Bistro lights for indoor-any recommendations with link?
Spark, on June 29, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Hi I want bistro lights behind head table. Do you recommend any? Please include link and plan to use command strips. Pictures would be GREAT!

Spark, Jun 29, 2022 547
Sarah
Only offering 1 signature cocktail?
Sarah, on June 24, 2022 at 6:03 PM

So me and my fiancé were talking and thinking about just doing 1 signature cocktail to cut costs because we’ve already spent close to 25,000 so far 😳😳😳 Anyways our 1 signature cocktail will be a...

Kelly, Jun 28, 2022 18 965
Paige
Grand Entrance Songs
Paige, on June 27, 2022 at 12:17 PM

Happy Monday! What song(s) are y’all using for the grand entrance into your reception? Are you planning to have the same song for everyone? A different song for parents? A special song for the bride...

Sloane, Jun 28, 2022 9 817
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Irish candy for summer wedding (it'll be hot)
Spark, on June 25, 2022 at 1:46 PM

Thoughts: Cadbury sandwich candy bar Jacob's club milk barsGuinness toffee or fudgeOatfield EMERALD Irish caramels But it'll be hot in barn. Any other thoughts? Help ☘🍀

Caitlin, Jun 25, 2022 3 457
Katy
Song to dance with my children
Katy, on June 25, 2022 at 2:46 PM

Hi, I am wanting a song that I can dance with my son and my soon to be husband can dance with our daughter. Any suggestions!?

T V, Jun 25, 2022 3 844
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Pizza at Reception
Katie, on June 22, 2022 at 8:40 AM

So my wedding is going have a lot of non traditional things. Is it weird to have pizza for the reception ? There will be other foods of course. But I wanna get pizza too. The place we were going to...

Katie, Jun 25, 2022 27 1,116
Lisa
"Even The Cake Was In Tiers!"
Lisa, on June 6, 2022 at 10:21 AM

How many tiers will your wedding cake have?

Frederic, Jun 23, 2022 90 2,699 2
Carlin
Buffet or Plated
Carlin, on February 28, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Just curious to know how many are doing buffets and who is doing a sit down?

Carlin, Jun 23, 2022 33 622 3
Debbie
Merry Christmas!! (eve) guest book ideas?
Debbie, on December 24, 2021 at 1:44 PM

Hi ladies! My wedding is three weeks away. Any expertise thoughts on guest books? Are they still a thing to have or a thing of the past? Frame with heart shaped signatures seems cute but I feel It...

Shola, Jun 22, 2022 11 615
Zandria
Lounge seating and no sit down dinner
Zandria, on June 20, 2022 at 11:23 AM

Hi! Okay so I need some help! We are doing a backyard wedding at a friends property! It’s a huge space and we will have roughly 125 people attending. My fiancé and I really want it to be laid back...

ti, Jun 22, 2022 8 1,507 1
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Baked Potato Bar?
Caroline, on June 20, 2022 at 1:21 PM

I am getting married in November. The reception will be outdoors but the weather will be in the 60s. I am wanting to do a baked potato bar as the food but I am curious about how to go about it. There...

Jacks, Jun 21, 2022 7 1,548
Imani
Card Box
Imani, on June 15, 2022 at 7:04 AM

Are you having a card box? I know some mentioned getting a box with a lock of having someone guard it. I was thinking about going with this but I’m kinda leaning towards something else. Also, the card...

Imani, Jun 21, 2022 50 992
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