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Cake Server Set
VICTORIA, on October 11, 2020 at 10:30 AM

I feel like this may be a dumb question, BUT here we go anyway. Cake serving sets- necessary or no? Worth the extra expense? FH doesn't think it's worth it and thinks it's a waste of money. He doesn't...

C.o.w., May 18, 2022 28 2,186
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Venue Cancellation
Lisa, on May 17, 2022 at 10:57 AM

Wanted to see if anyone has experience with cancelling their venue and either figuring something out with their venue manager (cancel without a big penalty), selling their contract on Facebook, or any...

JA, May 18, 2022 4 1,307
Debbie
Flip Flops / Ballet Flats for Guests at Reception
Debbie, on May 9, 2022 at 4:58 PM

Thinking about providing these to guests who want to take their heels of and dance during our reception. Is this expected at receptions these days? Would guests even care? Will you be providing these?...

Debbie, May 17, 2022 22 1,478
Fiona
Reception only wedding - activity/event suggestions?
Fiona, on May 3, 2022 at 12:26 PM

Hey all, My now husband and I decided to tie the knot with an intimate ceremony last summer, but we still have a big reception planned this summer to celebrate with all our friends and extended family...

Fiona, May 17, 2022 12 725
Imani
One Cake, Two Cakes?
Imani, on May 1, 2022 at 9:52 PM

I wasn’t aware that some traditional weddings have a two cakes. One for everyone to eat and one for the spouse. Is it required to have an additional cake? Are you having two cakes? What’s your second...

Imani, May 17, 2022 58 2,570
Shannon
Song Help!
Shannon, on May 16, 2022 at 10:42 PM

My fiancé and I desperately need help picking out a garter toss. Please list what songs you used!

Pam, May 17, 2022 5 112
Christian
Table set up
Christian, on May 16, 2022 at 9:19 AM

Went this weekend to set up tables to see how we like them.. Im so in love what do yall think?

Melle, May 17, 2022 4 312
Imani
Food Tasting Success!
Imani, on May 16, 2022 at 2:54 PM

For those of you who’ve seen my other post. We had our private food tasting today. THE FOOD WAS GREAT! 🙌🏾 We are so happy! I’m not sure if there’s a different chef today or what. But the food was...

Imani, May 17, 2022 18 712
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Open Bar
Catarina, on May 14, 2022 at 9:37 AM

Is it common for venues/event halls to not allow liquor shots?

Kelly, May 17, 2022 9 704
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Buffet Reception dinner
Paola, on May 12, 2022 at 9:55 PM

Hi Guys! I’m having a buffet reception style with a half hour cocktail and I have no idea what type of food I should have, I’m Dominican and my fiancé is Italian and Irish. Since it’s going to be a...

Michelle, May 14, 2022 5 602
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No Space
Kimberly, on May 10, 2022 at 8:55 PM

So I book my venue for our wedding reception and do to the limited space how do I let ppl know that it's an adult only reception.

Cathy, May 14, 2022 11 513 1
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Music
Alfonzina, on May 12, 2022 at 4:11 PM

We are planing our second marriage and having only 60 people at the wedding. There will be a ceremony cocktail hour Snd a buffet diner We wanted to have only strings playing the whole time . Is this...

Michelle, May 13, 2022 3 494
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Best Jordan almonds?
Spark, on May 12, 2022 at 11:51 AM

What are the best Jordan almonds?

Shannon, May 13, 2022 6 960
Mark
Brunch Wedding Reception
Mark, on May 9, 2022 at 12:20 PM

I was wondering if anyone out there is having a brunch wedding reception and if you have any advise.

Kelly, May 11, 2022 4 610
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Silver Arrow Band? (scam??)
Maggie, on October 2, 2018 at 9:56 AM

Hi everyone! My fiance and I are set on getting a band for our reception, which is in Burlington VT, but we live in Massachusetts. We're having a hard time finding quality bands that play in...

Liz, May 10, 2022 4 2,951
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Father/daughter Mother/son Dance
S, on May 9, 2022 at 5:37 PM

My dad isn't in my life - he and my mom had a very difficult divorce (I was brought into the middle of it, constantly pulled into financial discussions at the age of 13 regarding my mom's spending on...

Rosie, May 10, 2022 10 805
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Too soon?
Zimiera, on January 27, 2022 at 11:03 AM

We got engaged December 4, 2021. Is it too soon to be planning for the wedding? We were thinking of July 9, 2023 for the wedding.

Cassandra, May 10, 2022 36 941 2
CountryBride
First dance songs?
CountryBride, on September 10, 2021 at 6:07 PM

I am still stuck on the first dance song what is everyone doing?

Brittany, May 9, 2022 30 1,951
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Entrance song by band
Amy, on May 6, 2022 at 8:05 AM

We are having a band at our reception and are trying to decide on a song they can play for our entrance. Suggestions?

Lynnie, May 9, 2022 2 52
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Dessert for my reception
Sam, on May 6, 2022 at 10:15 AM

Im not sure whether to do a cake, cupcakes, or do just a dessert table for my reception. Anyone have any opinions &/or advice?

Cyndy, May 9, 2022 3 598
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