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Brittney
To pasta or not to pasta
Brittney, on October 28, 2020 at 9:54 PM

Hi! I found this post on Pinterest and I was wondering what you guys thought. Would you guys go with the usual steak, chicken or salmon route; or would you guys think pasta was filling/ "classy"...

Grant, Apr 1, 2025 26 1,816
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Dance Floor
Maria, on March 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Looking recommendations/vendors that can provide a 24 x 24 checkered dance floor for a wedding reception at the Coral Gables Country Club. My understanding is that it needs to be a subfloor wrapped in...

Maria, Mar 31, 2025 10 1
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Group Photos
J W, on February 10, 2021 at 12:45 AM

Has anyone tried to do group photos with different sets of extended family at their wedding? My mom is really set on the idea of having a few group photos as some of our relatives are getting older. I...

Julia, Mar 30, 2025 15 465 1
Samantha
Wedding ceremony and reception
Samantha, on February 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM

I am planning a wedding in july. Just close family and wanted to do a wedding celebration in September for the reception part of the wedding with a bigger group. We are just trying to figure out if...

Robbi, Mar 28, 2025 3 319
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!

Tilly, Mar 28, 2025 14 3,110 1
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Where to purchase a stage skirt
Dee, on March 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM

I am looking for a stage skirt for our reception. What is the best type, flat, shirred or box pleat? Also, where do I purchase stage skirting? All I am finding are able skirts and I need 12" stage...

Michael, Mar 19, 2025 1 30
Lizb
Need help! Metal shed building reception decor
Lizb, on October 30, 2023 at 11:04 AM

My fiance is a farmer and his family has this shed/workshop that is less than a year old and still clean. We are going to have our reception here for our wedding in April 2024 but we are lost on...

Nora, Mar 18, 2025 10 718
Marielle
Surf Club in New Rochelle
Marielle, on March 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM

Did anyone get married at the Surf Club in New Rochelle, if yes, can you please provide insight on food and drinks. We toured it today and love the look/feel but would like some real reviews. Thanks! ...

Ashley, Mar 17, 2025 2 39
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Compostable dinnerware
Kathrine, on July 1, 2018 at 1:02 PM

So my fiance and I are getting married in a very environmentally friendly venue, and we are interested in using compostable dinnerware, made from wheat, grains, and such. They are more durable and...

John, Mar 16, 2025 7 578
Cheyenne
Fun way to do the garter toss?
Cheyenne, on March 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Obviously times have changed and I don’t feel comfortable doing the removal or making people that catch the items do whatever it is they did in the past. I am doing the bouquet toss but I still have...

Michael, Mar 13, 2025 2 122
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Plastic disposable plates?
Crystal, on October 30, 2020 at 5:44 PM

Our venue allows outside catering and just in general any other vendors. That being said our caterer is not a plated service it’s buffet style. How do y’all feel about plastic plates that are cute and...

Michael, Mar 12, 2025 28 2,372
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Small reception ideas near Yellowstone National Park?
Faith, on March 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM

Hi all! We are getting married in Yellowstone National Park next June. On the hunt for a location to have a small reception of 15-28 guests. Anyone have any recommendations? We aren't looking for a...

Michael, Mar 11, 2025 1 30
Alex
Wedding Send Off Sparklers
Alex, on March 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM

Hi all!! I'm getting married in late June in Georgia and trying to figure out the best place to purchase extra long, slow burning sparklers for my wedding reception send off. Anyone have any...

Michael, Mar 11, 2025 1 18
Traci
Sweetheart Table
Traci, on March 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM

I am officially done with the centerpiece for our sweetheart table.

Alisha, Mar 11, 2025 3 109
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Catering food but stocking bar ourselves allowed?
Meghan, on February 23, 2021 at 10:51 AM

Curious to see if people have any insight... The venues we're looking at are DIY and don't require you to use a catering company. I'm wondering if independent catering companies take issue with the...

Hive, Mar 8, 2025 6 577
Ashley
Wedding Hashtag
Ashley, on March 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM

My fiancé’s last name is Burdeaux, pronounced: Bur-doe. Looking for a great wedding hashtag. Thoughts??

Lisa, Mar 5, 2025 1 18
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Wedding in Mallorca – Anyone used Mallorca Wedding Entertainment?
Rudolf, on March 2, 2025 at 5:20 AM

Hi everyone! I’m getting married in Mallorca soon, and we’re currently finalizing the music for our big day. We’ve been looking into Mallorca Wedding Entertainment to handle the live music and DJ. Has...

Rudolf, Mar 2, 2025 21
Natasha
Looking for food servers
Natasha, on February 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM

I'm looking to hire 3 people to serve food for my wedding. It's buffet style and I need servers 3 for about 3 hrs. It has to be served to ensure everyone gets a plate. We have some greedy ones coming...

Michael, Mar 1, 2025 1 58
Murphy
Small Wedding Cake
Murphy, on February 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM

Does anyone have a good recommendation for a small 2 tier cake (real or fake) that's basically for picture purposes only?

Alisha, Feb 27, 2025 4 429
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...

Adam, Feb 19, 2025 13 5,208
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