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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 3 573
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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 9 842
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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 3 692
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 8 646 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 1,213
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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 6 823
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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 11 661
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 1,014
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 23 999
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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 9 650
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 13 767
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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 8 736
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 4 712
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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 3 458
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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 16 608
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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 549
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 18 979
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 9 836
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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 3 459
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