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Elizabeth
Venues with tent option
Elizabeth, on July 27, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Hi everyone! 2024 future bride here. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a venue in the upstate New York area that offers an outdoor reception with tent? Thanks so much!

Rosebud, Jul 27, 2023 3 142
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Brooklyn Welcome Party Reccomendations
, on June 24, 2023 at 4:11 PM

We're looking to host our a welcome party for our August 2024 wedding in Brooklyn (Williamsburg/Greenpoint as the majority of our guests will be staying at the Wythe, Williamsburg, William Vale and...

, Jun 24, 2023 123
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Wedding planning for two years
Nycbride, on February 19, 2023 at 8:54 AM

Hi all, I am planning a wedding after getting engaged May 2022, and am paying for it all on my own with my partner. Is 2 years too long to be engaged for? I’d like to have an intimate microwedding but...

Hannah, Jun 22, 2023 4 81
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The Green Building in Gowanus is gone. Are other venues in trouble?
Sam, on June 6, 2023 at 10:19 AM

For NYC wedding folks: I just heard that coveted wedding venue The Green Building in Gowanus, Brooklyn has been demolished. Apparently the owner, Gowanus Hospitality Group, sold it to a developer...

Sam, Jun 6, 2023 187
Rashawne
budget
Rashawne, on April 23, 2023 at 1:59 AM

ANY ONE FINDING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO STICK TO A BUDGET. VENUES IN LONG ISLAND ARE ON AVERAGE 20K (ALL IN). CAN ANYONE SUGGEST A VENUE ABOUT 10-13K ALL IN DJ, PHOTO ETC. WE ALREADY SWITCHED TO A SUNDAY.

Rashawne, Apr 23, 2023 49
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Virtual Marriage License in ny
Perla, on July 17, 2020 at 4:27 PM

Hi! I have a virtual appointment with the City Clerk at the end of the month and wanted to confirm that I will be married on that date. I had to postpone the wedding ceremony to next year, but wanted...

Dee, Apr 20, 2023 4 91
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Very confused re: nyc marriage license
MaryElena, on June 5, 2021 at 8:33 AM

Hello everyone! FH and I successfully completed our marriage application and scheduled an appointment with the City Clerks office. I received an email confirming the date and time. I read a few...

Dee, Apr 20, 2023 20 571
Biaani
Marriage License Appointment
Biaani, on April 1, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Don’t know if this is the case everywhere, I’m in NYC. We went online to get our marriage license which we thought would be easier than how it was before covid because well it’s online. Turns out it’s...

Dee, Apr 20, 2023 12 981 2
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Recommendations for hairdresser to manage curly hair
Kimberly, on April 17, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Hi, I have beautiful curly 3C hair. I recently went to crystal springs resort bridal salon and had a terrible experience. My hair came out like a birds nest and my make up was not soft glam. Does...

Kimberly, Apr 17, 2023 23
Carochere
Does anyone know about the 'liquor licensing' issue in ny state?
Carochere, on April 17, 2023 at 1:44 AM

We want to serve beer/wine/champagne/hard cider at our wedding, no liquors. But we want it to be a self-service DIY bar because my wedding is quite small at <50 guests and we may have family access...

Carochere, Apr 17, 2023 4 172
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Small wedding with guests of 6
Becky, on February 21, 2023 at 4:25 PM

I only have guests of 6. Any places with ceremonial site and food that will accept total of 8 people in NY?

Carochere, Apr 14, 2023 1 36
Heather
Is there anything affordable near Nyc?? lol
Heather, on January 28, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Hi there! I am on the hunt for a wedding venue near, or looking at, or just close-ish to NYC...but everything is so so SO expensive and I feel like I've run out of options ... I feel like there has to...

Rochelle, Mar 29, 2023 1 60
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Witnesses for nyc elopement
Rachel, on February 5, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Hi All Just looking for some advice regarding a witness for our city hall wedding in may 23. Do we need to know our witness prior as it asks their name and ID on the liscence form. We were hoping we...

Angelica, Mar 20, 2023 3 171
Todd
Cakes
Todd, on February 10, 2023 at 12:18 AM

Look for the best cakes

Rosebud, Feb 28, 2023 3 55
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Tips for planning a wedding in nyc for under 20k?
Suzy, on February 15, 2023 at 7:16 PM

Help! I am planning the wedding myself and I am so overwhelmed! We live in Brooklyn and want to host our wedding in either Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Queens. Originally, we didn't want to spend more than...

Rosebud, Feb 21, 2023 2 336
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Witness for ny elopement
Rachel, on February 14, 2023 at 2:35 AM

Hi All Just looking for some advice regarding a witness for our city hall wedding in may 23. Do we need to know our witness prior as it asks their name and ID when booking the ceremony. We were hoping...

Michele, Feb 14, 2023 1 27
Peter
Wedding venue Long Island, ny - Floral Terrace
Peter, on January 23, 2023 at 10:15 PM

Looking into a beautiful venue in Long Island, NY called Floral Terrace. If you know anything about this venue, the food, the experience, etc. - let us know!!

Peter, Jan 23, 2023 50
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Make up and hair recommendations
Virginia, on December 11, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Looking for make up and hair recommendations for the Long Island, NY area that won’t break the bank! Thank you!

Virginia, Dec 14, 2022 2 28
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Willow tree
Teyana, on November 17, 2022 at 3:03 PM

I would love to get married under a willow tree. Does anyone know of some in upstate New York?? Is hard to find when just researching that and I've drove under but most are in people's yards..

Teyana, Nov 17, 2022 47
Alyssa
Bourne Mansion li - Music too loud?
Alyssa, on November 13, 2022 at 4:12 PM

My fiancé and I are in love with Bourne Mansion on Long Island, but we’ve heard that because of the high rounded ceilings in the ballroom, the echo created by the music is unbearably loud. I love this...

Alyssa, Nov 13, 2022 48
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