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Paige
Signature Drinks
Paige, on May 3, 2022 at 5:30 PM

I've seen people name a signature drink after their dog, the bride and groom, or something special to the couple. What are some creative ones you've seen or that you're planning to have?

Lynnie, May 4, 2022 1 360
Teresa
Cream puff tier for us and sheet cake for guests?
Teresa, on May 2, 2022 at 9:48 PM

My FMIL makes these delicious custard cream puffs for every family occasion. My fiance and I thought it would be fun to have a small tier of these for our "cake," and his mom is willing to make that....

Sky, May 4, 2022 15 827
Jessica
Declines from family
Jessica, on April 7, 2022 at 4:05 PM

Trying to stay positive but just got some declines from family out of state that I for sure thought would be there. I am trying to remember the big picture, but I made it to all of their weddings and...

Jessica, May 3, 2022 14 538
Katie
Alternatives to dancing
Katie, on October 21, 2020 at 7:56 AM

I live in upstate new york and dancing is not allowed at weddings. So I want to find some fun safe activities to fill in the time people would be dancing, that way people aren't sitting around board....

Christoper, May 2, 2022 23 432 1
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Foam Glow Sticks
Sara, on May 1, 2022 at 9:39 AM

Has anyone purchased foam glow sticks to use at their reception? I found some on Amazon but the reviews are kinda iffy. Where did you purchase yours? Thanks!

Sara, May 2, 2022 2 785
Shaelon
Send off ideas
Shaelon, on April 25, 2022 at 12:20 PM

Me and my fiancé have been talking over what should be the proper send off for us at the end of the night. Letting off fire works, smoke bombs, bubbles, etc. i saw a lot of videos on couples who have...

Shaelon, May 1, 2022 8 627 1
Terri
Wedding and reception
Terri, on April 28, 2022 at 10:38 AM

Please help me plan a wedding and reception

Kelly, Apr 29, 2022 6 1,861
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Trailer Songs?
Mariah, on April 28, 2022 at 1:04 PM

My videographer is asking for slow and fast songs for our wedding film. Please spam me with songs!

Michelle, Apr 29, 2022 3 674
Christian
Food dilemma
Christian, on April 28, 2022 at 9:04 AM

So our wedding is june 18th and im still waiting on alot or rsvps to come back.. I have now idea what to do about food.. My dad says I should do a potluck were every guest brings a dish but im afraid...

Jen, Apr 29, 2022 10 937
Jessica
Cold spark firework machine
Jessica, on November 12, 2019 at 8:52 PM

Hey ladies! I’m having an internal debate as to wether or not having the cold spark firework machine is worth the extra expense for the wedding. I think it would look cool but I keep questioning if...

Katharina, Apr 28, 2022 7 5,168
Carlee
Sparkler exit???
Carlee, on April 26, 2022 at 11:11 PM

I’m getting married this weekend and was planning on doing a “mock” sparkler exit. Our photographer is leaving way before the end of the night but I still really wanted sparkler pictures. Need advice...

Mrs.evans, Apr 27, 2022 13 910 1
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Food allergies.....
Pam, on April 27, 2022 at 8:06 AM

We are one month out from my daughter's wedding. I just became aware of several guest and one groomsman's food allergies. We planned for all the food allergies/restrictions we were aware of: 95% of...

Jen, Apr 27, 2022 9 698 1
Earlene
Do the photographer or band get a plate? i
Earlene, on April 12, 2022 at 11:57 AM

I recently saw a social post where the photographer was denied a plate. He left the wedding and deleted all the photos!!

Mrs.a, Apr 27, 2022 29 879
Sarah
Signature drinks
Sarah, on April 21, 2022 at 8:24 PM

So for our wedding we are going to have 2 different brands of wine I think 2 or 3 different brands of beer and 2 signature cocktails… What cocktails are you going to have for your wedding ? I’m unsure...

Kelly, Apr 27, 2022 21 1,048 1
Imani
Food Tasting
Imani, on April 25, 2022 at 11:04 PM

Our venue contacted us today to let us know there will be a group tasting next Wednesday. However, since there are so many options on the menu the tasting is limited to chef options. Totally...

Imani, Apr 27, 2022 18 643 1
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Playlist vs. dj
Heather, on April 26, 2022 at 12:43 PM

My fiancé and I wanted to save some money and just create a playlist for the night instead of hiring a DJ. We will have all the proper sound equipment with microphone for the speeches and have a...

Grace, Apr 26, 2022 9 767 1
Moesha
To Eat Or Not To Eat
Moesha, on April 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Earlier today I read an article in how a bride saved money on her wedding by having her wedding guests pay for their food. Is that something to anyone else would consider? Or do you think it’s rude to...

Michelle, Apr 26, 2022 26 1,285 2
Amber
Real Plates vs. Disposable
Amber, on February 7, 2019 at 12:43 PM

Hi everyone, So I am having an issue deciding to use real plate or disposable for my wedding. It is stressing me out because to use real plates I'm looking to add on about 1,400 (not including extra...

Gabe, Apr 26, 2022 28 8,415 1
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Favors opinion
Kelly, on April 25, 2022 at 12:17 AM

We are having a out of town (2hrs away) wedding in a beach area of Nc on a holiday weekend. We are doing Dutch stroop waffles (a sweet) for favors. But I was toying with a few other additional favors...

Melle, Apr 26, 2022 6 313 1
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Kids at Wedding Reception!
Brenda, on April 19, 2022 at 4:45 PM

Although we'd love not to have kids, we have 4 of our own and most of our guests are family, meaning, potential babysitters will be at our wedding as well!! My questions is... if you're having kids at...

Gillian, Apr 26, 2022 11 807 2
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