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Reception months after wedding ceremony
Jenna, on May 12, 2021 at 12:39 PM

Hi everyone! My husband and I recently eloped in Las Vegas. It was just the two of us so of course we want to celebrate our love with our family! Since we didn’t do it in a traditional way I have a...

Lynnie, May 13, 2021 3 1,811
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New Years Eve Wedding
Taylor, on May 12, 2021 at 11:36 AM

Does anyone have any ideas for a New Years Eve wedding?

Lynnie, May 13, 2021 1 57
Katrina
Buffet Meal options
Katrina, on May 12, 2021 at 11:03 PM

Hi wedding planning friends, it’s finally happening, my FH and I are doing a small microwedding in a couple of months and I’m struggling with finalizing the menu for a group of about 20 people. So far...

KYLIE, May 13, 2021 5 658
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Thank you speech
Doxie Mom, on May 11, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Debating doing a thank you speech after our grand entrances at the reception? I was wondering if it would be weird for me (the bride) to do a thank you speech before dinner is served after the grand...

Emily, May 12, 2021 14 1,195
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Covid friendly ice cream bar?
Brittany, on May 12, 2021 at 1:52 PM

We’re hoping to do cupcakes and an ice cream bar at our wedding this summer. Wondering if anyone has suggestions to make the toppings part Covid friendly? Our caterers will be scooping it, so that...

Melle, May 12, 2021 3 493
Juwel
How many of each type of beer?
Juwel, on May 11, 2021 at 11:09 PM

We're doing a beer & wine bar and I'm calculating how much we will need based on about 50 drinking guests. My concern is with the beer... We're offering: Truly Lemonade variety Sam Adams Blue Moon...

Juwel, May 12, 2021 6 2,125
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Sitting vendors at regular guest tables.
Dj Tanner, on May 11, 2021 at 11:46 AM

3 of my vendors will be sitting at a table that holds 10 however we are only putting 5 ppl for SD purposes, and I also hate crowding tables aside from SD. The one couple that will sit at that table...

Kari, May 12, 2021 21 1,208
Sarah
Social distancing bracelets for the wedding
Sarah, on May 11, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Decided on getting these for the wedding since restrictions are easing a bit and everyone has different comfort levels. I spent under $50 on amazon, it came with the sign and 50 of each color...

Lynnie, May 12, 2021 8 513 2
Steffanie
Replacement for Sparklers in Reception Exit
Steffanie, on May 11, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Hi everyone, I really wanted to have sparklers for our grand exit from our reception, however our dream venue that we've already booked doesn't allow flames of any kind. So sparklers are out. We will...

Eniale, May 12, 2021 10 771 1
Megan
Reception 1 year later!
Megan, on May 10, 2021 at 4:04 PM

Hello My husband and I got married in November 2020 and only had our wedding ceremony with our parents and siblings present due to COVID. Our venue allowed us to split the event up and we are quickly...

Kari, May 12, 2021 7 1,294 2
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Wedding Slideshow
Megan, on May 11, 2021 at 5:18 PM

Anyone know of a reasonable company to make wedding slideshow?

Erin, May 11, 2021 4 88
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We just wanted to ask a few questions before deciding on a catering service
Sharon, on May 10, 2021 at 8:44 PM

Menu's to choose from Cost per person Cost of linens Cost of plates for dinner and cake, eating utensils, napkins, etc Does the service do the set up, buffet, clean up, etc

Lynnie, May 11, 2021 2 102
Brandi
Song for first dance---2nd wedding
Brandi, on May 10, 2021 at 10:27 AM

Hello, We are getting married in November 2021 and it is a 2nd wedding for the both of us. We are not having anything big (size wise) however, we have our immediate families and children that love and...

Lynnie, May 11, 2021 4 3,357 1
Taylor
Cocktail Hour Drink Selections
Taylor, on May 10, 2021 at 4:49 PM

For my cocktail hour, we are utilizing our venue's outdoor trailer tavern. They recommended having just 4 selections since it's small and they can't stock everything in it. We'd like to domestic beers...

Lady, May 11, 2021 6 682
Lisa
Signature Cocktails: Fun or Unnecessary?
Lisa, on December 26, 2020 at 7:29 PM

What are your thoughts on signature cocktails? Are you creating a signature cocktail for your wedding? If so, did you pick your favorite/go-to beverage? Or did you pick one that you thought most of...

Lisa, May 11, 2021 51 2,453
Sara
Noon/afternoon cocktail reception
Sara, on March 25, 2021 at 11:08 AM

We were supposed to have a traditional church wedding followed by a big sit-down dinner reception in a beautiful venue last June. Due to Covid, we had a backyard wedding with just our family in...

Sara, May 11, 2021 9 671 1
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Forced hosted bar
Julie, on April 24, 2021 at 9:58 AM

Our venue is forcing us to do a hosted bar, anyone else come across this? I understand having a bar minimum.

Maddie, May 10, 2021 17 614
April
To Invite Children or Not
April, on April 21, 2021 at 2:15 PM

So, my family has A LOT of kids. Enough to the point that I'd have to pay for my venue to increase the attendance account from between 50-75 to 80-100 attendees. Most of them are under 13, so I don't...

Chelsea, May 10, 2021 14 903
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Signature cocktail ideas
Stephanie, on May 8, 2021 at 12:33 PM

Hello! I am getting married this September and am looking to have 2 signature cocktails at the wedding that are inspired by my 2 dogs. We will be having beer & wine and the only spirits will be...

Doxie Mom, May 10, 2021 5 757
Rosalinda
What Music genre is appropriate?
Rosalinda, on May 8, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Ok so im making a list of songs I'd like to play at my wedding but some are not like love type songs some are heart break songs is that acceptable? Does the music have to be all lovey dovey or just...

Rosalinda, May 10, 2021 7 874
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