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Jasmine
No alcohol due to venue not having a liquor license
Jasmine, on July 18, 2021 at 9:05 PM

So I’m not able to have alcohol at my wedding because I do not have the extra money in my budget to pay the bartender fee due to the venue not having a liquor license (so they have to have a licensed...

Jacks, Jul 25, 2021 13 1,534
AmberRose
Hosted Bar Dilemma
AmberRose, on July 24, 2021 at 5:17 PM

Yet another bar crisis! I've been searching through the forums trying to find other brides who have the same issue, but have yet to find someone in quite the same situation so here it goes... We're...

Jacks, Jul 25, 2021 15 728
Michelle
Best/worst: Food at the reception
Michelle, on February 12, 2021 at 2:39 PM

What foods have been your favorite that you still remember as a guest? What foods did you hate?

Jacks, Jul 25, 2021 16 581 1
Michelle
Anyone not drink beer or wine?
Michelle, on February 22, 2021 at 7:58 PM

I hate both and so does fiance. Between the two of we can count on one hand the number of family/friends who drink either of those options, even in a pinch when nothing else is available. Since they...

Michelle, Jul 24, 2021 27 1,297
Meghan
Favors - caricature or almonds
Meghan, on July 23, 2021 at 10:41 AM

Hello! I’ve been going back and forth with favors because I’d like something that guests can either eat or actually would like to keep. I was going to do almonds, which are a Greek/Italian tradition...

Michelle, Jul 24, 2021 15 276
Johanna
Open Bar to Cash Bar
Johanna, on July 22, 2021 at 11:41 AM

Hi everyone! We're getting married at a vineyard, so they will be serving beer and wine and possibly a personalized sangria. To keep costs down, we've decided we want to have an open bar but...

Jenny, Jul 23, 2021 19 1,492
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Need help with entree menu!!!
Bb, on July 21, 2021 at 7:23 PM

So, we are doing a sit down dinner at our wedding. We are doing a three course meal. 1) the most amazing tomato bisque soup 2) Salad 3) main entree How do you guys feel about the soup? Would you be...

Allie, Jul 23, 2021 10 265
Sara
Guest with multiple food allergies
Sara, on July 21, 2021 at 2:54 PM

I just found out I have a guest who cannot eat any of the food chosen for dinner. She has multiple food allergies that are very difficult to avoid. I emailed the catering company and hopefully they...

anna, Jul 22, 2021 14 699
Jasmine
Small wedding reception!
Jasmine, on July 21, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Hello! So my husband and I have been married for about two weeks now and our reception is this weekend. However I really didn’t plan well and I have no idea what to do to keep it fun for everyone!...

Kari, Jul 22, 2021 6 549
Nicole
Seating chart and late rsvps..
Nicole, on July 19, 2021 at 3:57 PM

So I had ordered an alphabetical seating chart and it has already come in. Our wedding is next week and we had people rsvp late. We want them to be there, but they’re just not on the chart. Would it...

, Jul 21, 2021 5 378
Ayla
Long farm table seating
Ayla, on July 15, 2021 at 2:11 PM

How do I assign seats for long end to end farm table seating? I'm leaning toward each seat to ensure couples and groups can sit next to each other. We may have 2 or 3 rows of tables, is there a good...

Liz, Jul 21, 2021 6 2,823
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Mother’s and Daughter dance
Janica, on July 20, 2021 at 6:21 PM

Hello future Brides I was looking for a perfect song for me and my dad ..then I saw songs for Mom and Daughter I didn’t know it’s was a song..So my ? Is have any Brides heard of this for Mom and...

Janica, Jul 21, 2021 11 820
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open bar
Janica, on June 28, 2021 at 10:56 PM

Hello Brides and Grooms is anyone having and OPEN Bar at our Wedding Reception

Janica, Jul 21, 2021 115 1,725 1
Sincerely
Best Flavor Cupcakes for Wedding
Sincerely, on July 15, 2021 at 4:09 PM

Hello, I am getting married August 7th and I am trying to come up with 2-3 cupcake flavors that would e best. This is the only dessert so I would like for people to have a couple choices. What flavors...

Melissa, Jul 20, 2021 15 1,664
Nora
Bar service as separate from caterer...
Nora, on July 20, 2021 at 12:37 PM

So, my fiancee and I are generally trying to keep costs down as much as possible while also not having too many separate vendors to deal with, since neither of us have much experience with party...

Lynnie, Jul 20, 2021 3 1,388
Jennifer
Money dance
Jennifer, on July 18, 2021 at 7:45 PM

So this is the first I have heard of what a money dance is. My future sister-in-law convinced me it would be fun. So we’re doing it! My question is what would you suggest I use or get so people aren’t...

Kari, Jul 20, 2021 17 1,222
Sydney
Plastic v glassware Open Bar Cocktail/reception
Sydney, on July 18, 2021 at 2:52 PM

I am a June 2023 bride so I'm just enjoying my engagement getting ready to book my venue but that's as much as I've accomplished I still have plenty of time. I've just been adding fun ideas on Etsy...

Ashlee, Jul 20, 2021 16 4,212 1
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Best for size of favor bags
Mary, on July 17, 2021 at 5:28 PM

Hello I'm getting married Oct. 1. We have 3x4 favor bags that have burlap and lace on them. I just loved them and bought them without thinking lol. What would you suggest to use a favor to fit in the...

Mary, Jul 19, 2021 6 298
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Fake Wedding Cake..... Yes or No?
Natalie, on July 12, 2021 at 5:21 PM

Hey all! I have a conundrum. My fiancé and his mother particularly would like to have a large wedding cake, however, I hate frosting and fondant. I would love to do a donut wall with some signature...

Michelle, Jul 19, 2021 15 1,683
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Food!
Angie, on July 16, 2021 at 2:37 PM

Hey everyone! Planning has been hectic but I'm so close to having all my vendors down, and now I'm on catering. I've gone back and forth with what I wanna serve but now I have no idea and I'm in need...

SLY, Jul 19, 2021 17 881
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