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Young 1st Cousins @ no kids wedding - invite wording
Mee-Jin, on January 31, 2022 at 7:13 AM

Hi! I’m trying to craft my wedding invitation to indicate that it will be an adult only party, but in reality we have a handful of first cousins that are younger between 14 and 18 as well as my niece...

Jacks, Feb 1, 2022 15 1,378 1
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Uncle and niece wedding dance song
Harley, on January 30, 2022 at 10:49 PM

So i have to uncles walking me down the aisle and one is my blood and the other has been there since i was born. I can't find a country sing that fits a little back story my uncle and my mom never got...

Lynnie, Feb 1, 2022 1 308
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Cake/cupcakes
Traia, on January 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Hey y’all!!! Just curious who all has extravagant flavors for their cake or cupcakes? For our cake, we are doing snickerdoodle. Our cupcake flavors will include vanilla, red velvet, snickerdoodle,...

Traia, Jan 31, 2022 15 688 3
Sarah
Desserts from BJ’s ?!
Sarah, on January 31, 2022 at 10:07 AM

So we are planning on getting a beautiful 3 tiered cake for our wedding at a local baker BUT we also wanted to have some other sweets and to save money we were thinking of going to our local bjs and...

Michelle, Jan 31, 2022 4 862
Monica
Reporting your wedding venue
Monica, on January 27, 2022 at 7:25 PM

Hi! So, I have a very unique scenario of where my wedding venue had some significant issues with treatment and wedding proceedings. In the end we posted a 3 star review detailing our experience with...

Candace, Jan 31, 2022 8 1,848
Melenie
First Dance Stage Fright
Melenie, on January 27, 2022 at 4:18 PM

Hi friends! I am a fairly quiet and “keep to myself” type of person. I get very uncomfortable and nervous when I am the center of attention. My choice of ceremony venue and guest list of under 25...

Samantha, Jan 31, 2022 12 850
Ashley
What size table did you use for your welcome table and your cake table ?
Ashley, on January 29, 2022 at 1:08 PM

What size table 6ft or 8ft for welcome table ? also 6ft or 8ft for sweets/ cake table ?

Rosie, Jan 30, 2022 4 993 1
PermaGrin
Rescue flats?
PermaGrin, on January 28, 2022 at 6:32 AM

Hi all! Happy Friday. Any one have experience with these? I figured it would be great to have in hand for the backyard in case footwear is an issue for anyone- but wondering if anyone had firsthand...

Tisha, Jan 30, 2022 12 1,009
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Wedding Meal Options - what would you choose?
Kelly, on January 23, 2022 at 11:43 AM

Hi there! We are able to choose 2 different meat options (plus a vegetarian option on the side!) We haven’t had our taste testing yet but are in March. I am planning on having one steak/beef option...

Jmz, Jan 30, 2022 6 1,075 2
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Cocktail hour live music... anyone hire a sax player?
Spark, on January 27, 2022 at 4:41 PM

I'm torn. I love just about every instrument... sax, trumpet, piano, violin, cello, harp. I've decided on sax but my fiancé thinks it may not create the best mood. Does anyone have an input? Anyone...

Lala, Jan 29, 2022 7 2,452
Sarah
Best wines?
Sarah, on January 27, 2022 at 11:10 AM

I like sweet wine.. I think dry wine is absolutely disgusting to me (Pictured is one of my favorite wines) ... My sister said this wine is to sweet for a wedding. But I want 2 different options of...

Monica, Jan 29, 2022 14 1,004 3
No Seating Chart due to Covid-19
, on January 4, 2022 at 10:02 PM

Is anyone not doing a seating chart due to COVID-19 issues? We are currently 3 days away from our wedding and are having several people a day back out due to either getting COVID or having concerns...

Maire, Jan 29, 2022 9 348
Lynne
Song help
Lynne, on January 28, 2022 at 2:03 PM

We have our songs to dance to. But I need help deciding what song I should dance to with my son or with my uncle. I lost my dad 22.5 years ago. I lost my stepdad 3 years ago. I lost my grandpa 5 years...

Lynne, Jan 28, 2022 2 480 1
Lauren
Signature Drink Names
Lauren, on January 23, 2022 at 3:10 PM

My fiancé and I are going to be going to our first wedding tasting soon and will have to pick out a signature drink for our guests to try. What were the names of your signature wedding drinks if you...

Rosebud, Jan 27, 2022 15 8,685 1
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Appetizer for cocktail hour
Spark, on January 23, 2022 at 12:56 PM

To save money i kept simple and chose fruit, veggie, cheese tray. I'm a foodie though. I'm struggling. I want more. Any suggestions for an affordable upscale appetizer menu? Maybe I'm over thinking....

Spark, Jan 27, 2022 8 741 2
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Seating Charts
Taylor, on January 24, 2022 at 10:44 PM

Hey my lovelies! I was wanting some insight on seating for the reception. I tried doing this by myself and found that it's too stressful to try to make everyone happy. What are some of your do's and...

Jacks, Jan 27, 2022 12 821 3
Sarah
Who’s having just wine at the wedding?
Sarah, on January 26, 2022 at 10:09 AM

So me and my Fiancé are going to just have wine at our and our caterer doesn’t provide a bartender so we are searching for one. Should we just find a bartender to serve wine during cocktail hour and...

Charlotte, Jan 27, 2022 27 1,371
Teresa
Feedback needed - deciding between venues for July celebration
Teresa, on January 26, 2022 at 12:29 PM

After postponing our wedding for over 2 years (and losing almost all of our steam along the way), we've decided to go ahead and throw a party. The ceremony will be separate so we're focused on the...

Nichole, Jan 26, 2022 7 405
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Bouquet toss alternatives
Spark, on January 21, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Everyone is married, so what's a creative or alternative way to do a bouquet toss? I'm open to all sorts of fun ideas + song.

Sloane, Jan 26, 2022 7 759 1
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What kind of photo booth?
Jess, on January 25, 2022 at 4:31 PM

I over think because I want everything perfect lol so please help! I’m finding a lot of photo booths are “social media ready” now instead of printing out the picture like the traditional photo booth...

Cyndy, Jan 26, 2022 3 730
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