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Sarah
Alcohol
Sarah, on April 12, 2022 at 11:20 PM

So me and my SO are having just beer, wine and non alcoholic drinks at our wedding ( we just aren’t really big drinkers so we feel some alcohol is better then none and plus we are already spending so...

Mrs.evans, Apr 14, 2022 8 727 2
Rachael
Is it necessary for both a cheese/cracker/fruit display and appetizers?
Rachael, on April 12, 2022 at 11:28 PM

My venue charges $17-$20 pp for 3 appetizers, and $11 pp for a cheese/cracker/fruit display. Is it necessary to have both? Will guests be pissed if there’s not both and will it be...

Mrs.evans, Apr 14, 2022 7 1,106 2
Sadie
Brunch
Sadie, on March 16, 2022 at 8:24 AM

Anyone doing a brunch wedding?🥞 What does your timeline look like? What are you doing for cake? Thanks in advance!😊

Elizabeth, Apr 13, 2022 9 690 3
Cassie
What to Put on the Sign for the Tip Jar for Our Bartender
Cassie, on April 12, 2022 at 5:05 PM

So before I get into this I know people have strong feelings against this. I'm not asking for opinions. This bartender is a friend and a very expensive bartender normally. He's giving us a great deal...

Ashlee, Apr 13, 2022 6 1,967 1
Michelle
Cake flavors: basic or nontraditional?
Michelle, on March 16, 2022 at 12:58 PM

Are you picking something that is tried and true familiar or different from the rest?

Crissy, Apr 12, 2022 18 839 4
L
Cake (how many tiers and how much are you paying?)
Lav, on March 30, 2022 at 6:11 PM

How many tiers is your cake and how much are you paying for it? I am doing 3 tier cake (the 1st layer is real and the other 2 is fake, I am going to use styrofoam)

Mrs.evans, Apr 12, 2022 26 863 5
K
6-10 signature drinks?
Kay, on April 11, 2022 at 3:57 PM

We’re having a 200 person wedding consisting of mostly heavy drinkers. Would it be cheaper to do beer, wine, and maybe 6 to 10 signature drinks (3 whiskey drinks, 3 vodka drinks, 2 gin drinks, 2 rum...

Mrs.evans, Apr 12, 2022 9 618 2
J
Mother son/father daughter dance
Jen, on April 10, 2022 at 2:37 PM

Any song recommendations for these dances?

Lynnie, Apr 11, 2022 3 83 2
L
Looking for affordable wedding venues/ restaurants that have private dining that look like rh Rooftop Restaurant aka glass, greenery, chandeliers?
Lt, on April 10, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Looking for affordable wedding venues/ restaurants that have private dining that look like RH Rooftop Restaurant aka glass, greenery/flowers, chandeliers? Suggestions?...

Mrs.evans, Apr 11, 2022 2 1,810 1
Michelle
Choosing Our Cake!
Michelle, on April 10, 2022 at 10:05 AM

Hello! I know this seems like such a trivial decision in the big picture of the wedding, but I am having such a hard time choosing between 2 wedding cake vendors. I have tasted both, and here are my...

Amanda, Apr 10, 2022 5 656 2
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Cash bar signage?
Peach, on March 29, 2022 at 4:47 PM

We will be providing the first alcoholic drink for all of our guests (via drink vouchers), and then after those vouchers are used, it will be a cash bar. Spirit-free beverages will be completely...

Amanda, Apr 10, 2022 34 2,303
Sarah
Edible favors!
Sarah, on April 7, 2022 at 11:25 AM

So me and my fiancé decided we are going to be doing edible favors ! Help me decide which one to do lol for our wedding in September !

Sarah, Apr 10, 2022 10 223 1
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Potatoes for Reception
Emily, on March 28, 2022 at 10:43 AM

What do you think is better for a potato wedding side? 1) Garlic mashed potatoes 2) Roasted red potatoes

Amanda, Apr 10, 2022 11 848 3
Michelle
nyc style food stations
Michelle, on April 6, 2022 at 4:47 PM

Did you serve these or have you been a guest where these are served? Did you feel like this was plenty of food? Also what station ideas are you planning or were your favorites as a guest?

Amanda, Apr 10, 2022 8 643
Lisa
How Many Entree Options?
Lisa, on March 28, 2022 at 5:05 PM

How many entree options will your guests get to choose from for your wedding? And what will each meal consist of?

Lisa, Apr 10, 2022 52 1,493 3
Andrea
Cupcakes
Andrea, on April 8, 2022 at 1:26 PM

How do you all feel about a cupcake tree with a small decorated layer on top for the bride and groom?

Imani, Apr 9, 2022 9 149 2
CountryBride
Here’s the final sketch of my cake
CountryBride, on April 1, 2022 at 9:15 PM

So excited here is my final sketch of my wedding cake 22 days and counting on the back of the cake will my a surprise cake for my husband . It’s all about things he likes Chevy logo on top tier Death...

Amanda, Apr 9, 2022 7 556
K
Wedding Speeches with Co-mohs
Kelsey, on April 6, 2022 at 9:07 PM

My sister and best friend are my Co-Matron of Honors. Brides who have had two matron/maid of honors, did you have only one do a speech at the reception or split it up at the reception?

Lynnie, Apr 7, 2022 2 321
Candace
Cake for thought- lessons learned
Candace, on April 1, 2022 at 9:43 PM

So, I love cake. I dreamed about the wedding cake so much. I think I tried out 5 bakeries and fawned over the details more than my dress. And actually paid more for the cakes! I had a 3-tier 6"8"10"...

Griswold, Apr 7, 2022 13 836
Naniaka
Celebrity Entertainment
Naniaka, on April 6, 2022 at 8:50 PM

Hey everyone. Has any of you ever tried to book a celebrity performance? If so, how did you go about doing this?

Michelle, Apr 6, 2022 5 482
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