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Cake flavors!!!
Skylar, on July 30, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Hi all! What flavor cake do you plan to have at your wedding? And how do you plan to decorate it?

Skylar, Nov 11, 2024 23 618 1
Mercedes
Different Type of Father Daughter Dance
Mercedes, on January 18, 2022 at 4:13 PM

At our reception, my husband (the groom) will have a special dance with his daughter (my bridesmaid). What would be a good song to play for them to dance to? All of the songs suggested on the internet...

Bill, Yesterday at 10:29 PM 4 171
Chandra
Guest book wording?
Chandra, on December 9, 2018 at 11:14 PM

Hey ya'll....I'm kind of having a brain fart/over thinking moment. I'm getting ready to make a sign for our guest book. I'd like people to write us a short message rather than just sign their name, so...

Amanda, Yesterday at 7:13 PM 13 4,861
Future Boston Terriers
Custom Cocktails
Future Boston Terriers, on December 31, 2024 at 8:19 PM

Hey everyone, I'm getting into the wedding planning process and me and my fiancé are looking into a custom cocktail🍸. I'm wondering if anyone did a custom cocktail or mocktail? While I do the research...

Future Boston Terrie, Dec 31, 2024 10
Madison
Food decisions and other details
Madison, on December 27, 2024 at 12:28 AM

Hi All! My husband and I recently eloped on our cross-country trip and now we’re trying to plan a “reception” on our 1-year anniversary, calling it our “happily ever after party.” I don’t want it to...

Veronica, Dec 29, 2024 3 162
Alicia
Would this be a good place for a small reception
Alicia, on December 28, 2024 at 9:03 AM

I'm American and my husband to be is Jamaican. We are getting married in Las Vegas and I'm trying to incorporate cuisine that he would like also. I came up with Bamama Breeze. There are going to be...

Alicia, Dec 28, 2024 56
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Plastic plates for semi-formal wedding
Krizzia, on December 14, 2024 at 5:27 PM

Hello, my fiancé and I are thinking of using heavy duty plastic plates instead of using china rental. Our caterer quoted us $600 just for china plates rental, we’re hoping to just use that...

Heather, Dec 28, 2024 5 117
Lyssa
Games?
Lyssa, on May 3, 2023 at 10:28 AM

Is anyone playing any games at reception? I want to make it more fun!

Jude, Dec 24, 2024 13 2,925 1
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Food and Catering: How Did You Choose?
Elly, on July 24, 2024 at 10:58 PM

One of the most important aspects of planning a wedding is determining what food will be served. I am curious to know how everyone selected their meal options and who catered your wedding? I also...

Mary, Dec 22, 2024 8 174
Pegs
Hors D'oeuvres Price Per Person?
Pegs, on February 13, 2018 at 4:02 PM

How much did you pay per person for your hors d'oeuvres? Trying to get quotes and I want to make sure I'm not getting ripped off lol I realize it'll be different in various geographic regions.

Mary, Dec 22, 2024 8 16,376
Laura
Online decor planning tool
Laura, on December 3, 2024 at 8:19 PM

Does anyone know of a website that will show you how your table linens and decor will look when it's put together? I'm trying to imagine what my setting will look like with centerpieces by drawing it....

Cecilia, Dec 21, 2024 1 297
Delaney
Banquet Table Seating Chart
Delaney, on December 15, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Hello! We are having a small wedding with a maximum of 40 people. I'm thinking I would like to do one long banquet table but I'm having a hard time with the seating chart. Do the bride and groom sit...

Delaney, Dec 15, 2024 28
Brian
Should i rent heaters, help!
Brian, on December 10, 2024 at 12:57 PM

Okay so our reception is outdoors on a lanai over looking Jacksonville Beach the end of March early April. Do you think I need heaters? It could be low 60s worst case scenario high 50s. But it's...

Michael, Dec 14, 2024 6 228
Traci
Water glasses - to fill or not to fill?
Traci, on February 15, 2019 at 7:23 PM

Hello all! This is probably a silly question, but I cannot come to a conclusion on what to do about my dang water glasses!! We are having a self-serve water station at the reception, but the water...

Debra, Dec 12, 2024 12 2,625 1
Elizabeth
Casino gaming tables at the reception?
Elizabeth, on September 19, 2019 at 5:38 PM

What do y'all think of having casino gaming tables at the reception? Not many of our guests are big dancers; they'll sit and appreciate music, but not dance. Plus, all of my finance's family members...

Jenny, Dec 10, 2024 13 2,172
MK
Place cards
MK, on May 17, 2021 at 2:37 PM

What is everyone doing for place cards at dinner?! I've seen a lot of really fun and unique ideas, but want to see what you guys are doing!

Mark, Dec 9, 2024 19 321
Taylor
Mission bbq reviews on cost?
Taylor , on May 6, 2018 at 3:03 PM

Hi there! I was wondering if there are any brides who have either catered through Mission BBQ or if you had them cater another event. And what your experience was. I found a venue I love, but my...

Cyntia, Dec 8, 2024 26 25,271 1
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Is there any way to do tiered weddings right?
Zara, on November 18, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Hi! I've got an etiquette question. I'm planning a wedding in my hometown, and have so many family friends. I also have a large extended family and a 12-person bridal party, most of whom have spouses...

LM, Dec 2, 2024 4 149
Ashley
Uncle & Niece Wedding Dance Song
Ashley, on November 17, 2024 at 2:15 PM

My uncle and my mom are walking me down the aisle as my father passed away 14 years ago. Any recommendations on what to dance to. My uncle has been a father figure for me my entire life. Thanks in...

Md RONJEET, Dec 1, 2024 1 67 1
Flannery
What to do with hour gap between end of ceremony to start of cocktail hour?
Flannery, on November 15, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Hello! our reception spot does not allow for us to begin cocktail hour until 5:30 and our ceremony (catholic church) will end around 4pm. the location from the church to the reception space is maybe a...

Md RONJEET, Dec 1, 2024 2 124
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