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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 18 701
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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 9 693
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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 5 599
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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 11 511 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 3 485
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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 6 954
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 4 609
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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 2,948
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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 10 797
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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 36 940 2
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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 1,921
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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 3 597
Katlyn
Mom & Son Dance
Katlyn, on May 6, 2022 at 7:36 PM

Wondering what everyone used for their mom and son first dance song! I’ve only found a few and I’m not sure if I really like them. Send help lol.

Brenda, May 8, 2022 7 869
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Wedding favors
Sam, on April 30, 2022 at 9:08 AM

Im trying to think of wedding favors that people will actually use &/or eat & take home with them. Does anyone have any recommendations that wont break the bank? Im having an early winter...

Sam, May 6, 2022 15 761
Imani
Food Tasting Update
Imani, on May 4, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Today we had our group food tasting. Lol, long story short. The food was disgusting. The only thing that was good was the ‘chopped steak’. The tilapia was under cooked, the green beans were hard, the...

Imani, May 5, 2022 20 863
Serena
Dessert - vendor or Diy?
Serena, on May 3, 2022 at 10:54 PM

Originally wanted to get a micro cake made and have a dessert bar for 100 guests. But it is so expensive! $45 for a dozen cupcakes. The micro cake is quoted at $180 for 20-26 servings. I...

Jacks, May 5, 2022 14 912
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Second Marriage- Father Daughter Dance Ideas
Kristin, on May 3, 2022 at 9:08 AM

This is my Second Marriage, I'm now 50 with children of my own. I'm looking for a song to dance with my father to, now as a grown adult. He is so special to me and I want it to be meaningful, not...

Sloane, May 5, 2022 3 2,832 1
Lisa
Reception Seating: Sweetheart Table, Head Table, Or King's Table?
Lisa, on January 19, 2022 at 9:33 AM

How are you seating yourselves and your wedding party at your reception? A sweetheart table (just you and your new spouse, and seating your wedding party either among the rest of the guests or at...

Lisa, May 5, 2022 53 4,843 3
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Dancing Alternatives
Grace, on May 2, 2022 at 12:49 PM

FH and I have no idea to dance and have decided to forgo dancing altogether. Also there’s no alcohol at the wedding so I don’t think anyone else will dance. 😂 Does anyone have any ideas for fun...

Grace, May 5, 2022 8 708
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