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Do i need a throw bouquet?
Mrsn2020, on November 21, 2019 at 12:55 PM

It's only $25 for a throw bouquet from my florist but I read an article that said I could just use one of my bridesmaids or MOH bouquets for the bouquet toss. Do I really need to buy a throw...

Michelle, Feb 13, 2022 13 1,217 2
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Steak with disposables?
Spark, on February 13, 2022 at 8:02 AM

Doing buffet (served). When selecting menu, i picked steak and didn't think about this in advance.... steak and disposable don't work!! Tacky!? What did you do or are planning to do?

Michelle, Feb 13, 2022 2 688
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Fun Add-ons?
JA, on February 11, 2022 at 1:56 PM

Looking for some inspo for fun activities to have at the wedding! We want to do a bounce house/Inflatable boxing/Inflatable jousting, but our venue is very hesitant about those ideas. Looking for...

bevbabe, Feb 12, 2022 9 811 1
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Unique wedding touches
Amanda, on February 3, 2022 at 11:02 AM

What are some unique things you are doing at your wedding? One of the things we want to do is after the ceremony we want to go and just take a moment for ourselves. No cameras, no wedding party, and...

Tasha, Feb 12, 2022 21 1,173 1
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Who sits where at the reception? Group by family or generation?
Vanessa, on February 7, 2022 at 7:52 PM

Both my fiance and I have big (ish) extended families... aunts & uncles, cousins, cousins' kids. So do I group tables by putting the cousins (and their kiddos) at the same tables together, and the...

Tasha, Feb 12, 2022 8 800
Kevin
Kids items at wedding
Kevin, on August 11, 2021 at 8:09 PM

So we are inviting kids to our wedding as we have lots of little nieces and nephews and our cousins kids as well as some the little ones of those in our wedding party. There will be about 20 kids...

Megan Flanagan, Feb 11, 2022 7 588 2
Taylor
Dance with both parents?
Taylor, on February 5, 2022 at 11:57 PM

So I’m obviously doing a dance with my dad because I know it would mean a lot to him since I’ve decided not to have him walk me down the aisle. But he wasn’t very involved in my life and if it wasn’t...

, Feb 10, 2022 3 1,391
Mackenzie
How many drinks for the reception?
Mackenzie, on February 8, 2022 at 4:01 PM

I apologize in advance as I know some people have asked this before but so many of them didn't really give me the answer I need. I have roughly 75 guests. About half of them will drink alcohol at some...

Kristen, Feb 10, 2022 8 1,174 3
Amairani
Videographer/ Photobooth
Amairani, on February 9, 2022 at 8:20 AM

I keep contemplating about hiring a videographer. My fiancé says he doesn’t care much for it and prefers only a photographer, but I keep hearing about people regretting not getting one. I was all for...

Pat, Feb 10, 2022 8 656
Kat
No dad here- song suggestions for a father in law dance please
Kat, on February 8, 2022 at 2:34 AM

So my dad passed away when I was 12 and my stepdad won’t be attending because of his health issues. My mom is going to walk me down the aisle but my father in law offered to do that. I’m going to...

Kat, Feb 10, 2022 8 10,947 1
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What’s for dinner?
Drea, on February 3, 2022 at 11:26 PM

Planning on having a potluck dinner (buffet style) for our wedding but can’t decide what food to have? Need things that aren’t to expensive but will feed a crowd. Also want there to be a variety. Any...

Michelle, Feb 7, 2022 3 506 3
Michelle
Bride and groom served plated meal at a buffet?
Michelle, on January 22, 2022 at 5:37 PM

I’ve read on other sites that is common practice although I have never personally seen this as a guest. Wouldn’t it make sense to have a plated meal for everyone if the couple chooses not to go...

Anna, Feb 7, 2022 13 1,556 1
Michelle
Creative nonalcoholic beverage ideas
Michelle, on January 24, 2022 at 11:10 PM

What type of nonalcoholic drink stations are you having in addition to regular soda and water? Some fun ideas I’ve seen online: hot chocolate, espresso, Italian sodas, flavored milks, flavored...

Grace, Feb 7, 2022 6 581 3
Rosie
First Dance tips - in a ballgown!
Rosie, on January 31, 2022 at 8:57 PM

I've asked this before elsewhere and people seemed to think it was a silly question, but I'm a bit apprehensive about our first dance so I'm going to ask here too, now that the day is drawing closer!...

Rosie, Feb 6, 2022 12 3,709
Mandi
Wedding Cake Idea
Mandi, on January 26, 2022 at 6:56 PM

This is the wedding cake me and my love decided we wanted to look like it matches my bride bouquet I love the way it looks.

Bridgett, Feb 6, 2022 9 711 3
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Father-daughter Dance
Natasia, on February 4, 2022 at 9:58 PM

Hi all! I want to play “First Man” for the father daughter dance, which my dad doesn’t probably know and wanted to surprise him with the lyrics. However do you think it should be a surprise or no??

Amanda, Feb 5, 2022 2 70 1
Aleann
2022 brides
Aleann, on February 3, 2022 at 7:59 AM

I’m curious to know, what was / is one thing you are most excited to take place at your wedding? any traditions, sweet exchanges, special announcements, or exciting games being played? I’m really...

Sloane, Feb 5, 2022 9 648 1
Katherine
First dance song! Please help
Katherine, on February 4, 2022 at 12:40 PM

My wedding is one week away & we still don’t have a first dance song! We aren’t attached to any song in particular. Please send suggestions

Sloane, Feb 5, 2022 12 2,903 3
Sara
Take-out boxes for reception food?
Sara, on May 14, 2019 at 4:41 PM

Hi all! I want to ask my caterer to put take-out boxes on the purchase list so my guests can take food home if they want. We're having a pretty fancy wedding but I want guests to be able to take food....

Clarissa, Feb 4, 2022 14 3,552 1
Savannah
September's my wedding!!
Savannah, on February 2, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Hi everyone ☺ what food's are you having at your wedding? Or what's the best food to have

devotedlydavis, Feb 3, 2022 2 290 1
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