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Zoe
Wedding seating chart!?
Zoe, on December 31, 2021 at 10:28 AM

Hey everyone I’m new to the app but I need some help! How should I organize the sitting chart? Who do I with who? Like do I keep only my family together to I combine the two families together! I need...

Kaitlin, Jan 1, 2022 7 576 5
Debbie
Are you doing buffet or sit down dinner?
Debbie, on December 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM

I’m not a fan of buffets at restaurants but I feel I’ve seen buffets and it’s good, common for weddings. I was leaning that route initially thinking Mexico wedding having several options but got...

Jessica, Dec 29, 2021 16 1,349 1
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Where is everyone sitting their vendors?
Dj Tanner, on May 11, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Where is everyone sitting their vendors? I feel like there are mixed reviews on this. Some say sit them with guests, some say they don’t want to sit with guests, some say back table off to the side,...

Vanessa, Dec 29, 2021 13 2,017 1
Jacey
Fun Reception Games
Jacey, on December 28, 2021 at 4:46 PM

Hello present and future Brides! I want to have a couple of fun games about the groom and I during our reception! Any ideas?

Jacey, Dec 28, 2021 4 189
Layla
Alternatives for a first dance at a destination micro-wedding?
Layla, on December 9, 2021 at 12:29 PM

My micro wedding (20 people) will be about 3 hours away for all of our guests (and some are coming from across the country), so I feel a lot of pressure to entertain everyone for the whole weekend,...

Emilia, Dec 25, 2021 6 1,458
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What song(s) are you doing for your money dance?
Peach, on December 22, 2021 at 2:37 PM

I've read through SO MANY articles with song lists, and most of what I've found have either felt too grabby, or they just weren't fun songs to dance to. So I'm looking for inspiration! NOTE: Please...

Peach, Dec 22, 2021 2 1,076
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Kids during the first dance?
Sandy, on December 21, 2021 at 1:33 AM

My fiancé and I decided to not do a kids free wedding in order to not offend our family members. We will be having a small wedding and not many of our family members have kids so luckily there won’t...

Sandy, Dec 21, 2021 4 1,307 1
Taylor
First dance?
Taylor, on December 12, 2021 at 7:55 PM

How long are you planning your first dance to be? If your song is long will you be dancing to the whole thing or cutting it short?

Ann, Dec 21, 2021 8 680
Jennifer
Reception: Silent Disco
Jennifer, on December 17, 2021 at 2:08 AM

Has anyone here requested their DJ to do a silent disco for guests? For those that don’t know what it is, basically people wear noise cancelling headphones (provided by us), and you dance to the song...

Kris, Dec 21, 2021 20 1,163
Shauna
Activities for kids at reception
Shauna, on December 17, 2021 at 6:04 PM

I will have five kids at my wedding ranging from 10 months old to 8 years. I need activity ideas to keep them busy at the reception that are not messy or noisy.

Lisa, Dec 21, 2021 11 1,576 1
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Donut wall stale?
Sandy, on December 19, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Hi everyone we will be having cake at our wedding as well as a churro bar later on for our guests. We also just booked someone to set up a small dessert table in order to give our guest more options....

Laura, Dec 20, 2021 4 702
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Time gap between ceremony/reception?
Em, on December 17, 2021 at 11:10 AM

Hi all! First time posting here Starting to plan the little details for our September 2022 wedding- some context: we are having our ceremony in the foothills of Colorado, and need to be out of this...

Stefanie, Dec 20, 2021 8 630
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International Part Two Reception
Rosethyme22, on December 16, 2021 at 9:27 AM

Had a small, lovely (40 people) outdoor ceremony and reception in June of this year due to COVID. I have family abroad that have expressed interest in throwing me a second reception overseas. However,...

Lynnie, Dec 17, 2021 4 508
Ashley
na Drink Ideas
Ashley, on December 15, 2021 at 10:54 AM

Hi all! I have quite a few people who do not drink (for a variety of reasons) that will be invited to my wedding. I'm torn what drinks to serve besides just soda and water. Our wedding is in the fall...

Michelle, Dec 17, 2021 5 685
Michelle
dj my own reception?
Michelle, on December 7, 2021 at 11:31 AM

I’m considering not hiring a DJ for a couple of reason, just wondering how disastrous this could be… we aren’t doing a ceremony and are hoping to have an early dinner at our barn reception, followed...

Ashley, Dec 15, 2021 10 735
Danielle
Wedding Decor
Danielle, on December 9, 2021 at 11:22 PM

Hey Ladies!! Is anyone selling wedding decor? NEW OR USED. I am on the hunt for a welcome sign, 3 tier floating candles, fake greenery etc. I posted a couple inspo pictures so you guys can see what I...

Ashley, Dec 15, 2021 4 705 1
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Alternative place cards?
Brooke, on December 13, 2021 at 8:42 PM

I’m having a destination wedding with about twelve guests outside of the bridal party. I really liked the idea of using one of these as place cards for my luncheon following my ceremony. I was...

Lynnie, Dec 14, 2021 8 603
Diamond
Parent dance envy
Diamond, on December 11, 2021 at 12:52 PM

My fiancé and I have been together for a long time and when we finally got engaged, everyone was ecstatic. Especially my mom. I have never had a relationship with my father and my entire life I KNEW...

Maggie, Dec 13, 2021 11 803 1
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i Swear My Fiancé Wasn’t This Trashy When We Were Dating
Laura, on December 7, 2021 at 3:21 PM

Sorry, this is going to be long. My fiancé and I are in the process of buying a house and realized we can only afford 2 between the wedding, house, and honeymoon in Italy. I suggested eloping instead...

Evonne, Dec 12, 2021 15 1,119
Cheyenne
Final Exit
Cheyenne, on December 1, 2021 at 3:40 PM

We just visited the venue where we definitely will be booking but it is a hotel and we will have the wedding and reception there and will be staying there. Has anyone or anyone planning on having...

Stefanie, Dec 11, 2021 3 580 1
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