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Marguerite
Reception Activities
Marguerite, on June 24, 2023 at 8:07 PM

So I am not a big dancer nor is my FH we have already decided to opt out of a DJ and have a very trusted friend run a playlist for us but as a trade off I really still want our reception to be fun and...

Kelly, Jul 1, 2023 14 1,986
Julie
Table Setting for Cocktail Hour and Reception
Julie, on June 28, 2023 at 2:38 PM

We are having my daughter's cocktail hour and reception in the same space. What do we do about the table settings? We were planning to have the chargers, napkins, and silverware on the tables with the...

Carina, Jun 29, 2023 3 360
April
Dance songs
April, on June 27, 2023 at 11:14 PM

So me and my husband technically married in august of 2022. In December we found out we were expecting after already planning a wedding ceremony for sept 2023! I have a 10 yo boy and we will have a...

April, Jun 28, 2023 2 224
Chloe
How to calculate non-alcoholic drinks
Chloe, on March 12, 2018 at 3:40 PM

Does anyone have any advice on how to calculate drinks for our afternoon outdoor summer wedding? (Mid August in the southwest suburbs of Chicago) We won't be serving alcohol, just water, tea and...

Bereket, Jun 25, 2023 58 10,007 1
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Family drama? that may or may not happen
Ashley, on June 19, 2023 at 1:25 PM

My mother and stepmother do not get along. My father doesn't think it would be a good idea for them to be seated at the same table for the reception. So am I, just supposed to throw them on to a table...

CM, Jun 24, 2023 9 208
Emily
First dance song- High school sweethearts
Emily, on August 8, 2019 at 10:30 PM

My fiancé and I are high school sweethearts and are hoping to find a meaningful first dance song that really represents our journey. We are fans of country and folk but are open to any other ideas!...

jose45, Jun 24, 2023 32 14,677 3
Esther
Do caterers count in my guest total?
Esther, on June 19, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Just to be sure, do I need to count catering staff in my final headcount? I plan to include my planner, photog, officiant, DJ and bartender. But the catering contract makes no mention of their own...

Esther, Jun 23, 2023 5 397
Elohah
Open Bar minimum?
Elohah, on June 14, 2023 at 11:07 PM

The venue i want requires i use their alcohol package, i was looking at the minimum for their open bar option, its 54 per person for 5 hours. i saw from the catering company they also offer alcohol...

Michelle, Jun 15, 2023 4 235
Ella Marie
Candle Centerpieces instead of Flowers!
Ella Marie, on February 5, 2018 at 1:53 AM

So for our reception I wanted to do different candles as centerpieces instead of flowers. Our wedding will be smaller 40 guests, it’ll be a beach wedding and the ceremony will be at 6. The Reception...

Antoinette, Jun 15, 2023 12 2,380
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Lgbtqia+ friendly venues?
Selly, on April 25, 2023 at 11:45 AM

Hello fellow people in love I am finding it difficult on how to ask venues if they are LGBTQIA+ friendly. I don't want to be lied to because I am a potential customer of their business, but we also...

Tim, Jun 14, 2023 2 139
Katie
First Dance Style
Katie, on June 7, 2023 at 1:14 PM

Anyone know what dance works for "Storybook Love" from Princess Bride? It's much slower than most ballroom dances, which is tripping me up when trying to decide what dance to teach my fiancé.

Kelly, Jun 14, 2023 5 107
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Yay or nay performance for guests?
C Ko, on May 12, 2023 at 9:26 PM

I am very curious why these days a lot of wedding have this performance like aspect to them. Brides and grooms feel the need to put on dance/musical performances to entertain the crowd. Then, it...

C Ko, Jun 13, 2023 14 372
Michelle
Food choices: what are you serving?
Michelle, on June 13, 2023 at 5:32 PM

What will you be offering your guests to eat for them to pick from? Will you have it served buffet style, plated or something else?

Michelle, Jun 13, 2023 70
Rachelle
In-law dance songs
Rachelle, on June 13, 2023 at 10:40 AM

Help!! What are good songs for bride and groom to dance with the In-Laws too?

Genevieve, Jun 13, 2023 1 47
Carolina
Areas Rug as dance floor
Carolina, on June 10, 2019 at 7:43 PM

Hello! I saw a picture of an area rug as a dance floor on the sand. Has anyone tried this or think it’s a good idea? thanks

Michelle, Jun 12, 2023 8 631
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Non traditional wedding dancing
Dharmesh, on June 11, 2023 at 3:31 PM

Hey guys, So I’m looking into non traditional wedding dancing as I feel awkward doing a traditional first dance. Is there anyone here that has does this or any recommendations?

Michelle, Jun 11, 2023 1 48
Jenhandlady
Vegetarian (not Vegan) Guests
Jenhandlady, on May 31, 2023 at 10:56 AM

We were planning to do BBQ for our Reception. But I didn't think my 2 friend who are vegetarian would come from out of state...and they are kind of "foodies", she definitely is. I do not want to serve...

Kelly, Jun 9, 2023 9 280
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Cocktail hour Help!!
Katelyn, on June 6, 2023 at 12:11 PM

I need help with items to do for cocktail hour!! - we will be having bbq at our reception! I have no clue what to do for something small and budget friendly. Any suggestions?

Jacks, Jun 6, 2023 3 115
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Question about wedding exit send offs?
Sarah, on June 4, 2023 at 10:17 AM

Hey guys! My fiancé and I are getting married at a church and then the reception is at a different location. We were planning on having bubbles for everyone when we exit the church for a picture, but...

Cece, Jun 5, 2023 3 126
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Question about our wedding song
Madison, on May 19, 2023 at 9:39 AM

Hi all! My fiancée and I are very excited to be getting married in October 2024! I'm a bit conflicted about "our" song and if we should dance to it or not at our wedding. It's "Hopeless Wanderer" by...

Han & Michael, Jun 1, 2023 1 46 1
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