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Wedding Entrance?
Mel, on June 8, 2021 at 12:56 PM

Hi guys, wedding coming up this Saturday, and super nervous. Does anyone have any links to youtube videos on how a Bride and Groom should enter the reception? All the ones in youtube I've seen are...

Nicole, Jun 10, 2021 6 771
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Am I Overreacting?
Valerie, on June 9, 2021 at 1:02 PM

My venue has a beautiful entrance with an overheard sign with their name lit up. But part of their sign has been broken since April. I reported it back in April and was told “their sign guy was made...

Carissa, Jun 9, 2021 10 365 1
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Special Wedding Dances
Victoria, on June 8, 2021 at 11:26 AM

Should you "practice" your first dance, father/daughter dance, and mother son dance prior to the reception? Nobody in the group dances...ever, so I want everyone to be prepared but I don't want to to...

Kaylee, Jun 9, 2021 6 815
Jordan
Batch Signature Cocktails w/ Consumption Bar
Jordan, on June 9, 2021 at 9:26 AM

The only bar option our venue offers is a consumption bar. We're expecting ~150 guests for probably a 5 hour reception. I'm incredibly nervous about the bar tab - because I know my friends + guests...

KYLIE, Jun 9, 2021 3 1,310
Stephanie
Unique Wedding Guest Books? Show Me Yours!
Stephanie, on February 5, 2020 at 3:24 PM

So we just got our Wedding Board in and I am sooooo excited!! Does anyone else have any cute unique guestbook ideas!!? Share share share!! Below is the picture of mine that showed up today!!

Perla, Jun 9, 2021 194 6,065 10
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Reception Ideas
Lina, on June 7, 2021 at 2:55 PM

I want to be sure people have as much fun at our reception as possible. Besides the sweetheart table, desert table, gift table, favors table, beverage table, what kind of other table can we put out to...

Florida Marlins, Jun 9, 2021 7 707
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Help! Seating chart
Valerie, on June 8, 2021 at 10:57 AM

I had place cards printed already and I had a table of 6 people (4 coworkers and 2 were bringing significant others) so I figured I could squeeze in my 2 photographers and 2 DJs to make a table of 10....

Catherine, Jun 8, 2021 14 631
Kim
diy Photo booth
Kim, on June 8, 2021 at 4:34 PM

Hi Have any of you set up a DIY photo booth at your reception? Was it hard to do?

Jessyca, Jun 8, 2021 1 317
Michelle
Non Traditional Wedding Food
Michelle, on June 1, 2021 at 8:09 PM

Has anyone had a wedding or been to a wedding with non traditional food for the dinner? If so, what did you think about it? My FH and I have never liked traditional foods like steak, chicken, seafood,...

Florida Marlins, Jun 8, 2021 32 4,580
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Catering Recommendations
Sarah, on June 8, 2021 at 9:03 AM

My fiancé and I are getting married on 10.29.22 in Topsfield Massachusetts. We are looking for catering recommendations that are affordable we would like to stay under 5,000 for the catering. Any...

Dj Tanner, Jun 8, 2021 5 81
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Menu - how many options
Dizzy, on June 5, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Trying to figure out the menu. We have a good deal of vegan/GF/DF/nut allergy folks in the mix. We will have a big appetizer spread before (charcuterie boards and dips) Right now I'm set on a chicken...

Dizzy, Jun 8, 2021 5 515
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6:30 Catholic Wedding… What should we serve at the reception?
Katherine, on June 7, 2021 at 2:56 PM

Hi everyone! We are almost a year out from our wedding and need some help. Our wedding starts at 6:30 and we’re doing a Catholic ceremony but just doing a partial mass so it should be about 30-45...

Mcskipper, Jun 8, 2021 8 742
Jess
Spanish father daughter songs
Jess, on May 26, 2021 at 11:38 AM

Hi , I am having a hard time picking a song for my dance with my dad since he understands more Spanish vs English . Any songs you ladies recommend I would love to listen to a few

Jess, Jun 8, 2021 3 949 2
Oriana
Ideas for a wedding in your backyard
Oriana, on June 4, 2021 at 9:25 PM

Girls give me some ideas for decorations our backyard for our wedding, 40 guests, rustic stile in Dallas lol

Lynnie, Jun 7, 2021 3 643
Ashley
Seating chart
Ashley, on June 4, 2021 at 10:53 PM

I’m having a backyard wedding with 40 people. I need to do assigned seating. They will be sitting at the tables during ceremony and for dinner. How do I go about setting this up so people know where...

Lynnie, Jun 7, 2021 2 600
Elizabeth
Vendor meal requirement--is this odd?
Elizabeth, on May 25, 2021 at 10:44 PM

One of our vendors (videographer so not an important vendor to me) is specifying in the contract that they need to be served the same exact meal as guests when it is served. I'm totally happy to serve...

Eniale, Jun 7, 2021 34 2,632
Vanessa
Cake talk
Vanessa, on June 3, 2021 at 10:17 AM

Has anyone used a naked cake for their wedding ? Reviews ? 😊 Thanks in advance💕

Vanessa, Jun 7, 2021 13 843
Sara
Bridal Party Introduction
Sara, on June 3, 2021 at 11:07 AM

How are you brides planning on introducing your bridal party? Ours will more than likely be able to enjoy a small portion of the cocktail hour after photos, but I still would like to do something fun...

Milada, Jun 7, 2021 11 2,264
Taylor
Backyard reception?
Taylor, on March 11, 2018 at 12:51 AM

In order to save money (and since we are having a smaller wedding) my fiance and I are having our reception in my mom and dad's backyard. It has a large, pretty cute area of grass perfect for tables...

RebeccaOgden, Jun 5, 2021 30 1,400
Britt
What kind of food to serve ?
Britt, on June 3, 2021 at 9:22 PM

Are you y’all serving a dinner or just finger foods and a cake? I can’t really decide on what to do 😅🥴

Michelle, Jun 4, 2021 8 749
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