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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 78
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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 2,325
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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 19
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 16
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...

Michael, Mar 11, 2025 9 687
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 94
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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 6 572
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 14
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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 19
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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 52
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 4 428
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...

Jm Sunshine, Feb 26, 2025 2 285
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 5,158
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Destination Micro-wedding Reception
Shayna, on February 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Hello! My fiancé and I are exploring a lot of different venues/settings, but know we want to keep it very small (like 20 people max). Inviting just immediate family and a few friends is way more us-...

Michael, Feb 17, 2025 1 63
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Recommend a service that can design a wedding
Andy, on September 27, 2023 at 1:25 PM

Recommend a service that can design a wedding

Maria, Feb 14, 2025 4 89
Malia
i can’t wrap the dance floor at my venue
Malia, on January 15, 2024 at 11:27 PM

After booking my beautiful venue, I discovered that they don’t allow you to wrap the dance floor for fear of damage. I really want my initials on the floor because I know it will look great for our...

Michael, Feb 13, 2025 15 976 1
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moh and bm Seating Arrangement Proper Etiquette
Xenia, on February 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM

Hi, We are having many flower girls and ringbears, two junior bridesmaids and two junior groomsmen in our wedding. We also have a MOH and BM, but we are not sure how we should do the seating...

Veronica, Feb 6, 2025 5 101
Lindsay
Punny cocktail drinks
Lindsay, on January 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Hello! I'm looking for some help on creative names for a cocktail or two.. we want it to be punny and based off of our sassy black cat named Brie. Any help would be appreciated!

Veronica, Feb 3, 2025 1 123
Katy
Cake pops for dessert
Katy, on February 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM

Hello, I am looking for a baker who cooks cake pops at a reasonable price. The reception will take place in Morrow, Ohio. Any suggestions helpp! Thanks.

Katy, Feb 3, 2025 31
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...

Mel, Jan 31, 2025 1 830
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