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Lauren
Mother/groom Dance Songs
Lauren, on May 16, 2024 at 12:34 PM

My fiancé is struggling to pick a song or find one he loves to dance to with his mom at our wedding. Any great songs you have all heard or would recommend? Thanks!

Marie, Jun 1, 2024 3 119
Crystal
Unique Guest Book Ideas
Crystal, on May 9, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Are you doing something unique and fun for a guest book? What are some of the best ideas you have seen?

finallyforever24, May 31, 2024 13 701 3
Michelle
Cake/desserts: what was the ratio you ordered?
Michelle, on May 14, 2024 at 10:25 PM

Assuming that you are ordering a good tasting cake/dessert and not something that is from an incompetent bakery or is all around bad. Compared to the number of guests, did you order not enough, just...

Lauren, May 17, 2024 5 80
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Thoughts on Plastic Plates for Food Stations??
hbride2025, on June 24, 2024 at 9:52 AM

So we're doing 3 active food stations for our wedding: 1. Beef tenderloin with potatoes and green beans 2. Pasta Station 3. Grilled cheese and soup station Our caterer informed us we'll have to get at...

LM, 32 minutes ago 2 36
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Thoughts on number of hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour?
Donna, Yesterday at 2:14 PM

Hi there! i'm in the midst of planning our cocktail reception and i'm struggling a bit with the right number of hors d'oeuvres to serve during cocktail hour. right now, our schedule is: 3:45 - 4:15P...

LM, 43 minutes ago 4 61
Hillary
Songs Dedicated to Special Uncle
Hillary, on June 17, 2024 at 5:29 PM

I seek a country song to honor my uncle on my wedding day. He's been a father figure to me and my sister. My fiancé recognized his significance and included him in the proposal, alongside my stepdad....

Elly, Jun 22, 2024 2 42
Kathryn
How can i make my reception more interesting/interactive?
Kathryn, on May 26, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Ok, so a quick summary of the situation....I will be a 61 year old first-time bride and my fiance is 59 (also his first marriage). We are getting married privately at the courthouse and then having a...

Elly, Jun 20, 2024 5 167
Kimberly
How Many Desserts Do We Order?
Kimberly, on June 18, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Hi everyone, we’ll be having approximately 100 guests. Groom and I are ordering a small wedding cake for us to slice. We’ll be doing a dessert table for our guests with things like churros, cupcakes,...

Veronica, Jun 19, 2024 2 298
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Albanian Band for Mykonos Wedding
Angela, on June 11, 2024 at 2:34 AM

Hello, Does anyone have recommendations for an Albanian band that can play in Mykonos, Greece? I am having a difficult time finding a vendor. Thank you, Angela

Michael, Jun 16, 2024 1 14
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Songs for High School Sweethearts
Devyn, on March 20, 2019 at 11:01 AM

I've seen threads for this before, but haven't found them very helpful. What I'm looking for are songs that don't have references to breaking up, other lovers, things like "this time". There's a few...

Joshua, Jun 13, 2024 19 47,975 3
Alaisha
Need Advice and Opinions
Alaisha, on June 10, 2024 at 8:47 PM

I’m having a destination wedding and decorating myself just want advice if this looks okay?

Alaisha, Jun 12, 2024 7 163 1
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Navy and Champagne Reception
Maria, on May 24, 2024 at 8:28 PM

Hello! I am planning a wedding for October 2024. Our colors will be navy and champagne. If you used those colors, can I please see some reception pictures? We are deciding on table decor and could use...

Maria, Jun 12, 2024 4 60
nosila13
Post-destination Wedding At-home Reception - Is it becoming more prevalent?
nosila13, on January 31, 2018 at 12:16 PM

I just wanted to hear general thoughts on the appeal and popularity of couples throwing a less formal to casual reception in their hometown upon returning from their destination wedding. The wedding...

Kezia, Jun 11, 2024 13 4,160
Susan
Cake Boxes!
Susan, on September 20, 2021 at 12:22 PM

Pre-Covid, we had our cake tasting and a huge guest list. We've cut the guest list down to 90 people from 150 people, but now only 55 people are coming. We cut the cake down to 123 people, but we...

Jameswarren, Jun 9, 2024 6 278
Sarah
Tasting Menu
Sarah, on June 7, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Hi everyone, Having a destination wedding & a tasting in July. Anyone have advice/tips when choosing menu. Plates or buffet & how to choose food! There’s got to be a strategy to this right?

Veronica, Jun 8, 2024 3 198
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...

GigangrxJack, Jun 7, 2024 12 1,870
Savannah
Need help brainstorming a unique experience
Savannah, on June 4, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Hello to the sharp thinkers out there- I need your help! I am having a relatively non-traditional wedding, and I need to find some kind of experience or activity to really tie the whole thing...

LM, Jun 7, 2024 4 105
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Need some input! No dj at reception? Good or bad?
Megan, on June 5, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Hi, we are struggling with the idea of having a DJ. We will be non traditional, no public ceremony, no parent dances, no cake cutting. Essnetially all the extra things you need a DJ for beyond playing...

Veronica, Jun 7, 2024 7 136
Cbms08
Help cant decide on colors
Cbms08, on April 27, 2024 at 11:59 PM

I am not sure what to do...I have fucsia bridesmaid dresses and navy tux. But unsure of what colord to do the wedding decore...

Azra, Jun 7, 2024 5 127
Michelle
Dance floor props?
Michelle, on June 3, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Do you have a favorite type of item? Or do you prefer to skip them?

Pat, Jun 5, 2024 3 51
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