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Sarah
Captain's Table Logistics?
Sarah, on November 14, 2021 at 10:27 AM

My FH and I are choosing to do a captain's table that will be placed on the middle of the dance floor. When the head table is done eating, the hall will dismantle the captain's table and open the...

Lynnie, Nov 16, 2021 4 1,071
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Wedding Reception End?
Lily, on October 23, 2021 at 9:52 PM

Hello! After perusing the forums for a while now I've noticed a lot of people talking about their reception timelines. What has stuck out to me is the discussion surrounding the ending of a wedding....

Lindsaylee, Nov 16, 2021 13 931 2
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Let’s talk wedding cakes
Alexandra, on November 15, 2021 at 8:30 PM

Hello lovely ladies and gents I have a dilemma. Our wedding colors are Navy Blue, Gold with Greenery. I have been looking at 2 tiers wedding cakes in navy blue and I don’t like any I have seen, I am...

Alexandra, Nov 16, 2021 8 696 1
Michelle
Reception music: Cocktail hour/first dance
Michelle, on November 9, 2021 at 3:03 PM

What are you planning to have?

Rosie, Nov 14, 2021 4 530 1
Theresa
Would it be weird to dance with my mom?
Theresa, on November 14, 2021 at 7:59 AM

Good morning I was wondering if it would be weird if I did instead of a father daughter dance a mother daughter dance because my dad passed away I have a step are you I love you very much. That’s my...

bevbabe, Nov 14, 2021 5 1,140
Hope
Mother/son Dance
Hope, on July 24, 2021 at 8:00 PM

I could really use some help, please. I'm trying to find a Mother/Son song. The catch here is that I am the bride, I don't have a father nor anyone still alive that I would consider my father figure....

Joell, Nov 14, 2021 17 921 3
Arieana
Reception Ideas/activities
Arieana, on November 12, 2021 at 11:44 AM

I already have so many fun activities planned for our reception but I’m always looking for more! If anyone needs inspiration for reception activities or has any suggestions shoot me a comment, please...

Emilia, Nov 13, 2021 4 919 2
Victorian Bride
Reception Dilemma! Opinions greatly appreciated! ❤
Victorian Bride, on October 28, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Ok, here is the scenario. We are eloping and our actual wedding will be several months prior to our reception. Our closest guests are 3-6 hours away. The majority live more than 16 hours away or are...

Victorian Bride, Nov 13, 2021 23 1,211 1
Bryanna
Wedding cake thoughts...
Bryanna, on November 12, 2021 at 11:32 AM

So going in to planning our wedding, I knew I wanted the cake to be on my MUSTS list. I wanted the cake to be the main part of the dessert. So we decided on a baker which honestly blew our minds with...

Michelle, Nov 12, 2021 9 720
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Garter toss song?
Monica, on September 11, 2021 at 1:37 PM

I am trying to pick a garter toss song. I think I found one, its hip hop. But i was wondering: the garter removal and garter toss is just that right, like literally remove the garter and toss it? my...

Jennifer, Nov 12, 2021 25 1,622 2
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Taco Truck for 200?
Brooke, on April 24, 2021 at 11:47 PM

Hi! My fiancé and I are planning a 200 person wedding, but we also want it to be more casual and just a large party. We are planning to do a food truck for our reception. We hired a taco truck for...

Felicia, Nov 12, 2021 14 2,660
Lisa
Best Reception Music: Band, DJ, Or Playlist? 🎸🎷🎧🎤💿🎶
Lisa, on November 8, 2021 at 11:20 AM

What do you think works best for reception music: a band, DJ, or playlist? What are you doing for reception music for your wedding ?

Lisa, Nov 11, 2021 14 708 1
Thao
Bilingual Vietnamese & English Dj/emcee.
Thao, on November 11, 2021 at 5:24 AM

Hi, I am looking for a bilingual Vietnamese & English DJ/Emcee.

Lisa, Nov 11, 2021 1 248
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All inclusive vs ala carte
Chloe, on November 3, 2021 at 2:59 AM

Hi everyone, I’ve hit a bit of a road block as my absolute DREAM Venue quoted about 50k average for a 150 guest wedding. I am NOT willing to spend nearly that much on a wedding and am now trying to...

Chloe, Nov 10, 2021 6 922
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Wedding Place Cards
H, on November 6, 2021 at 11:33 PM

I’m looking for an affordable service to get our place cards printed, without perforations on the sides (ie not the Avery place cards that you have to manually separate). I’m estimating around 100...

Michelle, Nov 9, 2021 6 287
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Signature Drinks
Alexis, on November 7, 2021 at 1:49 PM

Looking for ideas for our signature drinks! We want to incorporate our new puppy, Finn! Any ideas would be appreciated 🙂

Lynnie, Nov 9, 2021 4 186
Lenard
Candy bar help!!!!
Lenard, on October 18, 2021 at 11:57 PM

Hey everyone! So I’m wanting to have a candy bar!!!!! But I’m also on a pretty tight budget. For those who have had a candy bar, where did you get jars or containers to hold said candy?? Needing...

Hannah, Nov 9, 2021 9 770 1
mrswinteriscoming
Seating chart and place cards?
mrswinteriscoming, on November 9, 2021 at 12:39 AM

We are having a small sit down dinner for our (COVID) downsized wedding which means we will have 38 people seated across 3 tables. Due to how small our guest list is (we downsized from 160!) we will...

Michelle, Nov 9, 2021 4 612 1
Trinity
Keeping guests warm
Trinity, on November 6, 2021 at 10:07 PM

Best last minute suggestions to keep guests warm during reception. It’s an outdoor reception in Georgia which until this week has been steadily staying between 70s/high 50s. Now it’s dipped to...

Vicky, Nov 8, 2021 25 2,645 1
Kate
No dad or family
Kate, on November 7, 2021 at 4:34 PM

Both of my parents passed away years ago. I have no family. My best male friend is going to walk me down. hes agreed to dance with me but neither of us wants a "daddy" song.... what would be some good...

Heather, Nov 8, 2021 5 680
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