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Not all guests drink alcohol - any bar tips?
Harriet, on August 28, 2021 at 2:45 PM

We're planning a reception of between 200-250 people, and there is a large contingency of non-alcohol drinkers. Anyone got any tips on what bar setup would work best in this situation (i.e. open bar,...

Pat, Aug 29, 2021 6 1,143
Kyra
Help me find decent favors please
Kyra, on August 27, 2021 at 9:15 AM

21 days away and we cannot find any favors that we actually like and think our guests would want to take home...... any suggestions that wouldnt break the bank?

Noah, Aug 29, 2021 23 930 1
Katie
Open seating
Katie, on August 26, 2021 at 2:28 AM

This is for anyone who is thinking of doing open seating. So I had my wedding on August 14. We did open seating with 3 reserved tables. We also attended cocktail hour because we got all the pictures...

Katie, Aug 28, 2021 13 915
Sara
Which potatoes would you prefer as a guest?
Sara, on August 19, 2021 at 2:19 PM

We have a choice of mashed potatoes and gravy or au gratin potatoes with our prime rib plated option. Which as a guest would you prefer? I am a potato fanatic so I'm having troubles deciding one over...

Kari, Aug 28, 2021 30 2,034
Chelsea
Signature Cocktail Ideas--please Help!
Chelsea, on August 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Hi there! I want signature cocktails to make life easier on the bartender. We've decided on an Old Fashioned for whiskey lovers. But for the other, I'd like something light and more in the vodka/gin...

Michelle, Aug 26, 2021 14 3,412
Dawnmarie
Music
Dawnmarie, on August 25, 2021 at 1:11 AM

Need help I don’t have live musician for wedding. I only have a DJ I’m just wondering what type of music should they play during cocktail hour

Dawnmarie, Aug 26, 2021 19 215
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First dance song
Rachel, on August 14, 2021 at 5:58 PM

Is anyone else having a hard time picking a first dance song with their fiancé? I’m trying to find a song that we both find meaning to and feel connected with, but I feel like he hasn’t liked any I’ve...

, Aug 26, 2021 10 725
Denise
Live Band or a Dj?
Denise, on August 15, 2021 at 10:20 PM

My fiance and I have agreed to every single wedding detail except for this one. He is absolutely set on a live band that was at both of his brother's weddings who's music I am not a fan of, but it's...

, Aug 26, 2021 28 1,543
Courtney
Wedding cake
Courtney, on August 10, 2021 at 12:07 AM

Wedding cake style. The cut cake for zach and I then a cupcake tower. 🌻

Courtney, Aug 26, 2021 10 726
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Voicemail Guest Book
Ka-Rina, on August 24, 2021 at 7:15 AM

So I never liked the idea of the actual guest book. Out of all the weddings I have been to, maybe 10% of guests write something in it and it seems like I waste. Lately I came across the idea of a...

SLY, Aug 26, 2021 11 3,272 1
Michelle
What’s your favorite unconventional wedding food?
Michelle, on August 25, 2021 at 8:59 PM

Either as a bride or a guest, what is the best “fun” non traditional food you have eaten at a wedding that guests enjoyed and couldn’t stop talking about?

Samantha, Aug 26, 2021 8 870
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Guest wants to show up for dancing but not ceremony/dinner?
C, on August 25, 2021 at 7:23 PM

I’m wondering if anyone else had this happen and how your venue handled it? We have a guest with prior obligations during the ceremony/dinner time. They are thinking they may just show up at the end...

Katie, Aug 26, 2021 12 681
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Eco-conscious people: cup dilemma
Dizzy, on August 25, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Hey all! So we are DIYing everything for our wedding. I bought some cups off of Amazon while my brain was super fuzzed out. I had searched for recyclable cups and these are NOT going to be recyclable-...

Elise, Aug 25, 2021 5 438
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🎶🎶🎶 - song suggestions needed
Emily, on August 24, 2021 at 11:43 PM

I’m struggling to choose songs! I need suggestions for them all. To walk down the aisle, first dance, daddy daughter dance, etc!

Janae, Aug 25, 2021 7 737
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Appetizer hour: how long?
Jamie, on August 20, 2021 at 11:40 PM

Hi! So, I’m getting married in two weeks, and my dad just told me (very insistently) that our appetizer hour should NOT be an hour long. It should be 20 minutes, max and after that we need to serve...

Dizzy, Aug 25, 2021 16 1,331
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Family-style take out dinner?
Harts, on August 25, 2021 at 8:18 AM

We are planning a very intimate wedding (~30 people) and won't have enough people to meet most minimums for catering companies. The ones that do suit our budget are charging ~$120 PP for a...

Michelle, Aug 25, 2021 6 726
Sami
Drinks
Sami, on August 24, 2021 at 2:15 PM

Hi! So we are doing open bar at our wedding. We are providing the bar ourselves. So I feel like I am missing stuff to mix with liquor. I have Coke, Diet Coke, sprite, tonic, club soda, lemonade,...

CountryBride, Aug 25, 2021 7 711 1
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Music for bridal party
TeAnna, on August 24, 2021 at 6:01 PM

We are trying to figure out music for them to walk down aisle and their grand entrance. Helppp please

Elena, Aug 25, 2021 3 498
Madison
Signature drink Name Help!
Madison, on August 23, 2021 at 12:15 AM

We are not able to have our pups with us at our wedding but they are our babies so we are doing a signature drink named after our dachshunds. One of our dachshunds name is Winnie and we are not...

Melinda, Aug 24, 2021 6 273
Cece
When your officiant is a stranger…
Cece, on August 24, 2021 at 8:55 AM

Is anyone else having a stranger officiate your wedding? That is, not an officiant from your church, friend, family, acquaintance, etc… just someone you’d never met prior, that you hired to officiate....

Samantha, Aug 24, 2021 19 937
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