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Laura
2 days out - any suggestions. Already tried decorating my shoes (not my best idea). Ha!
Laura, on September 26, 2021 at 9:50 AM

Ok, what should I actually do to be productive. We're just zooming the two of us. But it's the only wedding our family will see. And I have family members who may not remember any future weddings due...

Becky, Sep 26, 2021 3 122
Jennifer
Timeline Suggestions
Jennifer, on September 22, 2021 at 10:44 PM

My wedding venue and reception are in 2 different locations about 10 minutes away. I have the Thorncrown Chapel booked from 5:30-7:00PM and the Crescent Hotel from 7:00-11:00PM. The wedding is in...

Laura, Sep 26, 2021 6 122 1
Michelle
When does your wedding start?
Michelle, on September 19, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Are you doing a first look to get photos out of the way so you can go to the whole cocktail hour? Is everything at the same location? How long is your reception lasting?

Emilia, Sep 26, 2021 14 184
Cece
Small Wedding/microwedding/elopement
Cece, on September 23, 2021 at 10:11 AM

Calling all brides who’ve had a very small, intimate wedding, microwedding, or elopement…. Would you please share your experiences with this type of wedding and spam me with pictures!! We are...

Mrs.a, Sep 26, 2021 20 398
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Is it tacky to text meal options?
Patrice Nov2021, on September 12, 2021 at 6:16 PM

We are having a destination wedding in Mexico and after postponing my wedding last year we're finally 2 months away. My question is- is it tacky to text my family and friends for their meal choices?...

Laura, Sep 26, 2021 7 206
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Announce new plan or just send announcement cards?
Slrhoshi, on September 11, 2021 at 10:49 PM

Okay this got a bit complicated due to my own stressing out about financial stuff and on going Covid drama. We recently changed our plan from doing a smallish wedding locally to now doing an even...

Laura, Sep 26, 2021 4 149
Christine
Additional guest book?
Christine, on September 22, 2021 at 1:56 AM

Hey everyone! So we purchased this alternative guest book but I just realized that it has 50 spaces for guests to sign and I have an estimate of 100 people going. Do y’all think I should purchase...

Emilia, Sep 26, 2021 9 160
Cece
Going above and beyond for guests
Cece, on September 20, 2021 at 9:27 AM

I know we always hear about “properly hosting” our guests. But is anyone going beyond the minimum etiquette expectations in hosting? (Things such as extravagant favors, welcome bags, entertainment at...

Tina & Darren, Sep 25, 2021 24 492 1
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qr code
Lav, on September 25, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Has anyone used Canva QR Code generator for invitation for your Zola website?

Lav, Sep 25, 2021 61
Kyla
dj prices
Kyla, on September 10, 2021 at 4:44 PM

How much is everyone paying for a DJ? I'm trying to get an idea of different prices. The venue my husband and I have chosen has different packages for their DJ(some of the packages incluse a slide...

A.B., Sep 25, 2021 13 318
Lisa
How many times did you meet with the venue and the Doc?
Lisa, on September 23, 2021 at 10:28 PM

So, we are having a 4 day event. So, we have been to the venue 5 times with another visit tomorrow. 1st time to view, second to take fiance and FOB, 3rd to sign the contract, 4th just an overall...

Candace, Sep 25, 2021 9 200
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Chicago Wedding under $15,000!!!! HELP
Christina, on March 30, 2016 at 3:55 PM

We got engaged in Dec 2015 and planning our wedding in Spring or Summer 2017. We could get our guest list down to 70, but would be nice not to cut down under 100. We're footing the bill ourselves and...

Tanesha, Sep 25, 2021 33 5,377 1
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Short engagement
Carissa, on September 22, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Hello! Any tips on what to focus on with an engagement that is less than 6 months? I know there's a lot to cram into a short amount of time, so what would be the first things to nail down?

KYLIE, Sep 25, 2021 10 156
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Reception floorplan
Monica, on September 23, 2021 at 9:58 PM

Was your dance floor directly in front of your head table? Im trying to figure out the best layout to fit all of our tables. How did you figure out your floorplan?

Chaka, Sep 25, 2021 9 595 1
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Obsessed
Bb, on September 8, 2021 at 9:15 PM

I love this!!!

Emilia, Sep 25, 2021 4 137
Sylvia
today is the day!!!
Sylvia, on September 24, 2021 at 7:39 AM

OMG! Today we’re getting married💜 I can’t believe it’s here… 😱😱😱 I’m going to absorb every moment I can! Here we go y’all!

Fiona, Sep 25, 2021 6 138
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Destination wedding, No Bridesmaids, i want to do something special for the 20 gals coming.....
Lesley, on September 24, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Hello everyone, We are having a destination wedding. More people said yes than we anticipated which is completely fine. We are over the moon excited 40 of our closest friends and Fam will be there...

Fiona, Sep 25, 2021 3 101
Haleigh
Wedding Gift for future husband.
Haleigh, on September 23, 2021 at 9:32 PM

So my fiancé's grandfather and uncle passed within a year of each other, and he was pretty much raised by them. He misses them dearly, so with that said I want to have a photo of him and his uncle and...

Haleigh, Sep 25, 2021 2 101 1
Milada
Couples getting married on October 17, 2021
Milada, on September 29, 2020 at 11:41 AM

Hello ladies! I'm getting married on 10.17.2021 and just trying to find my wedding date twins! I've already gotten my dress, shoes, put down deposits on things. Where are you all in the planning...

Hakeemah, Sep 24, 2021 54 594 1
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Bridesmaid gifts
Sierra, on September 8, 2021 at 4:01 PM

My 3 bridesmaids mean the absolute world to me. I have some ideas, but wanted to get opinions from all of you! What did you get your bridesmaids that they absolutely loved? Or what are some ideas that...

Nancy, Sep 24, 2021 5 166
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