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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 1,489
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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 10 264
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 5 373
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 2,803
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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 11 804
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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 1,719 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 1,624
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 1,367
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 1,218
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 4,179 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 6 297
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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 1,671
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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 17 875
Deidra
How much tea/water?
Deidra, on July 18, 2021 at 1:17 PM

Long story short, I'm having a dry wedding. Mostly because we won't be able to afford all the alcohol & because the vast majority of the guests are not drinkers anyways. So we're doing water &...

Jacks, Jul 18, 2021 5 3,170
Kate
Creative and intimate seating ideas for a small wedding (20 guests)
Kate, on July 18, 2021 at 9:43 AM

Hi everyone! We are FINALLY having our wedding celebration, after moving the date four times and delaying by over a year. We're getting married in Portugal, and will have about 20 guests total. For...

Tammy, Jul 18, 2021 5 3,140
Gabby
Venue planning!
Gabby, on July 15, 2021 at 8:14 PM

Hi everyone! I’m playing around and brain storming my venue set up, but I’ve hit a small snag. Our venue has a small room off to the side (I’ve circled in red) and I have no idea what to place back...

Maggie, Jul 16, 2021 8 653
Katie
rsvp drink option wording?
Katie, on July 15, 2019 at 9:21 PM

We need to send out invitations RSVP's soon but I want to make sure it doesn't sound funny. For drink options we have red or white wine, hard cider, and/or ...... I have down Non-alcoholic but I don't...

Michelle, Jul 16, 2021 19 3,618 1
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