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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 1,377
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 1,164 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 8 654
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 10,650 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 3 501 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 1,548 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 6 573 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 3,633
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 9 705 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 9 646 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 2,843 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 3,535 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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Father daughter dance songs for bad relationship
Lizzie, on January 16, 2021 at 4:40 PM

Hi all. I’ve been trying to find a song I can dance with my dad to at my wedding but have really been struggling. We don’t have the best relationship and never really did. Growing up he never really...

Olivia, Feb 3, 2022 12 2,900
starsinwaves
Ordering linen napkins -- what size?
starsinwaves, on July 3, 2018 at 1:04 PM

So I feel like a crazy person for even asking this, but I'm looking into ordering linen napkins for the wedding and there seem to be two popular size options, 17"x17" and 20"x20". The 20" ones are...

Natasia, Feb 2, 2022 10 11,880 1
Keyra
Refund
Keyra, on February 2, 2022 at 7:15 AM

So I booked a 360 photo booth for my wedding in August. I paid my deposit in early November well after I paid my deposit I inquired about not receiving a contract. Due to holidays, I try to give him...

Keyra, Feb 2, 2022 8 606
Maryann
hello brides of 2022
Maryann, on February 1, 2022 at 12:57 AM

WELL AFTER 7 YEARS OF BEING TOGETHER HE FINALLY PROPOSED. WE HAVE PLANNED OUR DATE. SEPTEMBER 17TH 2022 AND OUR THEME IS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.OUR CAKE AND EVERTHING ELSE WILL BE THIS DISNEY THEME TELL...

Lunajay, Feb 2, 2022 6 733
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Catering
Sydney, on January 31, 2022 at 8:30 AM

I am not wanting to pay more than 650$ on catering. My wedding will be 55 people (including me and my partner) what kind of foods is suggested for this price? Please help!!

Pirate & 60s Bride, Feb 1, 2022 22 1,539 2
Sherry
Is a guest book necessary
Sherry, on May 28, 2018 at 10:26 PM

We are getting married in August and this is a second wedding for both of us. We are skipping a lot of the "traditional" things. I wasn't planning on having a guest book at all, but is that weird?...

Stevie, Feb 1, 2022 23 3,005 2
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