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Shawn
In need of bartenders
Shawn, on June 18, 2021 at 8:50 PM

Need a tabc certified bartender

Michelle, Jun 23, 2021 5 237
Samantha
Song choice
Samantha, on June 22, 2021 at 3:40 PM

Im having a hard time thinking of a song to dance to with my fiance dad. We both like rock. And recommdations? Even if it's not rock related

Lynnie, Jun 23, 2021 4 352
April
Help! What Date Do i Use on Wedding Signs? covid Wedding Date or Postponed Wedding Date?
April, on June 23, 2021 at 12:24 AM

This is for anyone who got married during COVID restrictions & postponed their big reception. When purchasing signs and labels, etc. for the big reception, did you use the date you got married on...

Kari, Jun 23, 2021 8 2,761
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Head Table
Jordan, on June 22, 2021 at 10:39 AM

Hello, I am having a hard time with the debate of a head table. As a future or past bride and a wedding guest, especially a plus one for someone who was part of the bridal party, how do you feel about...

LeeAnn, Jun 23, 2021 21 1,199
Skognes
Catering company giving us an issue
Skognes, on June 22, 2021 at 5:14 PM

Hi guys! We are getting married in 18 days! After having to postpone a year ago we are so excited our day is finally here. When we postponed we pushed all of our vendors our a year. They were all...

Sarah, Jun 23, 2021 5 810
Lyn
Reception Timeline Questions
Lyn, on June 22, 2021 at 3:53 PM

Can someone take a look at my day-of timeline and see what you would think of it as a guest? My FH and I can't seem to agree on a couple things like how many speeches to have and when to cut the cake....

Stacey, Jun 22, 2021 5 554
Kristen
Grand entrance @ reception
Kristen, on June 21, 2021 at 11:53 PM

Hello! My fiance and I are stumped on what to do for our reception entrance as we want to do something super cool. Our wedding is The Nightmare before christmas theme and on Halloween. Originally we...

Kristen, Jun 22, 2021 5 156
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Wedding Favors
Natalie, on June 21, 2021 at 2:47 PM

Hey fellow brides 👋 Share your ideas for guest favors! Are youGoing food? Or keepsakes?

Natalie, Jun 22, 2021 12 600 1
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Music for reception
Laurie, on June 18, 2021 at 3:18 PM

Looking for pre-done wedding music tracks that I can easily link up to a speaker from a computer or phone. I'm not a big music person so just wanting something that is easy that I can plug and play...

Laurie, Jun 22, 2021 7 236
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Do vendors get an invitation or not?
Ingrid, on June 21, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Obviously I know my vendors will be there but do they get an invitation? I need to get their meal choice to the venue along with the guest count meals. How did you handle vendor meal choices?

SLY, Jun 22, 2021 11 757 1
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Black tie optional w/ buffet dinner?
Meghan, on June 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Hi everyone! We are finally getting to do our menu tasting in 1 week! We are less than 4 months out from our wedding and would like to order our invitations this week. I just realized that we had...

mrswinteriscoming, Jun 21, 2021 17 3,719
mrswinteriscoming
When to do the Hora?
mrswinteriscoming, on June 20, 2021 at 6:46 PM

I have decided to have a Hora at our wedding because while I no longer identify with the religious side of Judaism I was raised with, culturally it is quite important to me having been raised...

mrswinteriscoming, Jun 21, 2021 5 899
Courtney
9Pm Send Off/ Grand Exit
Courtney, on June 21, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Originally I was going to do a sparkler send off. However after realizing I can’t get just normal sparklers I have to get the long ones I think it’s a little out of reach for my budget. After...

Kari, Jun 21, 2021 6 541
Samantha
Romantic Halloween
Samantha, on June 19, 2021 at 2:28 AM

Hey everyone! My fiance and I are huge fans of fall, Halloween, and horror! We were really hoping to get married and have a Halloween horror-inspired wedding in a rustic fall sort of venue. As for how...

Samantha, Jun 21, 2021 12 933
Rebecca
Semi formal or dress casual?
Rebecca, on June 21, 2021 at 10:14 AM

My husband and I got married a year ago and are finally having a reception/celebration in September. It will be at a restaurant (I would consider it upscale) in their private event room with 70-80...

SLY, Jun 21, 2021 5 1,781
Cathleen
Catering Prices Increased 52%, Just for the Buffet!
Cathleen, on June 15, 2021 at 8:39 AM

Hi guys, I am recently engaged, planning a wedding for June of 2023. My fiancé and I just booked our dream wedding venue last week (for context, it was $6500 for a Saturday peak-season...

Sarah, Jun 21, 2021 10 1,317
K
Father/daughter Dance alternatives?
Katie, on June 20, 2021 at 7:26 PM

My dad is NOT a dancer, and is a bit shy. He does not want to give a toast at my wedding and I said that was okay, but when I asked about a father-daughter dance he was reeaaally hesitant and asked to...

Piper, Jun 21, 2021 4 866
Sam
Dinner Music Type
Sam, on June 20, 2021 at 8:12 PM

Hi all! What type of dinner music did your DJ have in the background while everyone was eating? My fiance and I are struggling with this! We love just about every genre of music. Any...

Gabby, Jun 20, 2021 8 219
Meghan
Awkward when it comes to dancing
Meghan, on June 20, 2021 at 12:23 PM

Anyone else nervous about dancing at your wedding? Not just the first dance but dancing throughout the night? I feel soooooo awkward cus I’m not “good” at dancing. My FH also never dances. The idea of...

C, Jun 20, 2021 5 754
Michelle
Spending time with guests
Michelle, on April 20, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Alot of people say they don’t get to interact with the couple beyond the receiving line even with small guest counts because of the time frame the venue mandates. Couples say the same: they don’t get...

Merissa, Jun 20, 2021 17 868 1
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