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Beth
No Djs
Beth, on March 18, 2022 at 9:06 PM

So I am saving the money and not having a DJ. I am trying to figure out how to make up a song list for us to play from a phone and a blue tooth speaker. I read that I sound have atleast 45 songs (15...

Beth, Mar 19, 2022 4 556
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Do catering companies do tastings?
Sydney, on February 1, 2022 at 7:21 PM

So, I have been googling around for catering in my area and I’ve found a few options. (A bit above budget, but we want everyone to enjoy their food and not be starving to death at our reception) but...

Michelle, Mar 18, 2022 10 939 2
Kaala
Wedding Pinatas!
Kaala, on March 15, 2022 at 12:37 AM

Has anyone put small, plastic liquor bottles in a pinata? I'm thinking of having a pinata at the reception and want to stuff it with booze but I'm worried about them breaking!

Melle, Mar 18, 2022 8 594
Michelle
best vs worst wedding food
Michelle, on March 13, 2022 at 5:09 PM

From weddings you have attended, what food stood out as being the best ever? Are you planning to serve that or something similar at your own wedding? What was the worst you had? Because people say...

Kasey, Mar 18, 2022 15 1,551
Imani
Wedding Favors?
Imani, on March 12, 2022 at 6:14 PM

Anyone have ideas on inexpensive wedding favors? I was thinking about personalized hand sanitizer because it’s relevant. However, we’re expecting 100 people and it can get a little pricey.

Imani, Mar 17, 2022 18 719 1
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Cocktail recommendations!
Soontobemrs, on February 12, 2022 at 11:42 PM

Looking for fun cocktail recommendations! Margaritas are my go to drink of choice but unfortunately my venue doesn’t offer the ingredients to make them. Below is the alcohol provided in the bar...

Kelly, Mar 17, 2022 8 822 3
Erin
Reception Dancing Oldies
Erin, on February 11, 2022 at 9:52 PM

Please be honest- would you dance to sort of upbeat oldies at a wedding (like Motown, Stevie Wonder, that kinda thing)? We kind of want to have jazz classics as dinner music with more Motown after...

Kelly, Mar 17, 2022 22 1,031 3
Michelle
Cocktail hour menu
Michelle, on February 18, 2022 at 5:25 PM

What appetizers are you serving? Are you going simple with a cheese/fruit/crackers platter or doing the NYC multiple stations with passed heavy appetizers? Somewhere in between?

Kelly, Mar 17, 2022 16 932 3
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Cocktail Hour Music
Lav, on March 15, 2022 at 12:48 AM

What’s the first music your cocktail hour is going to start? To have a reason to be choosing that song? Just curious, doing my playlist right now for the DJ

Kelly, Mar 17, 2022 6 621
Liz
First Dance Anxiety
Liz, on March 14, 2022 at 9:03 PM

My FH and I were just listening to and dancing to potential first dance songs when he admitted to me that he’s nervous about the first dance and feels like he doesn’t know how to dance. I know there...

Shannon, Mar 16, 2022 3 410 1
Kelly
Vendor Meals for the Band
Kelly, on March 16, 2022 at 11:55 AM

I'm having a full big band, 21 people in total, perform at my reception. I was planning on feeding all of my vendors, but the band coordinator said not to worry about feeding them. It's not like they...

Hanna, Mar 16, 2022 9 778
Priscilla
Dessert/candy tables?
Priscilla, on March 10, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Hi! Is anyone doing a dessert or candy table? My FH and I were on the fence about doing one, and now we would like to have one but our wedding is 7 weeks away. Our venue said we can bring in desserts...

Priscilla, Mar 15, 2022 9 955 3
Kelly
Jazz Band at Reception
Kelly, on March 11, 2022 at 8:26 AM

I have a jazz/swing band booked for my reception. I love jazz and am a jazz musician. My FH doesn't care about the music so it's entirely up to me. My MOH thinks jazz at the reception will mean no one...

Jacks, Mar 14, 2022 13 1,012 1
Miranda
Menu help needed!
Miranda, on March 11, 2022 at 1:56 PM

We are doing a small wedding in my backyard(just immediate family). So i am making or buying all the food instead of using a catering service. I know I am planning on doing pinwheels, sliders, and...

Kelly, Mar 14, 2022 9 739 3
Kristin
Father/daughter dance
Kristin, on February 28, 2022 at 8:44 PM

What song did you dance to at your wedding? I need ideas.

Kristin, Mar 13, 2022 4 100 3
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Candy table in summer barn wedding
Spark, on March 12, 2022 at 3:50 PM

They'll be fans but it'll still be hot. Do you pick candy that won't melt? I'm thinking: Jordan almonds Smooth and melty pastel mintsPop rocks

Lunajay, Mar 13, 2022 1 77
Carlisha
i need small venue
Carlisha, on March 11, 2022 at 5:48 PM

Our wedding is less then 4 months away and we just started planning it, is small (like 30-40 people) so I’m trying not to stress about it… but we need a venue ASAP. Any local ideas?

Rosebud, Mar 12, 2022 12 920
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Bridal Money Dance
Caitlin, on March 11, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Hi all! How does everyone feel about the money dance? Did you do it and regret it? Or not do it and wish you had? Looking for advice because I’m really not sure about it. I would rather have more time...

Sloane, Mar 12, 2022 10 756 1
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Viennese Hour?
April, on March 11, 2022 at 4:42 PM

Is any one doing a Viennese Hour? I am going to for sure! I would love to know what you are planning to serve! I am thinking of serving mini tarts or tartlets, blondie brownies with wedding colored...

Lunajay, Mar 12, 2022 3 255
Lia
Eco-friendly disposable cups?
Lia, on April 12, 2021 at 9:01 AM

Does anyone know of some good eco-friendly disposable cup options? We have about 400 guests invited, so disposable seems to be the route that would be easiest, although using reusable cup options...

Kelly, Mar 11, 2022 11 2,599
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