I am a groom-to-be seeking advice on how two confirmed non-dancers can handle the "first dance" at our wedding reception. Difficulty: something we can figure out in less than 2 weeks.
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posted by Joey Buttafoucault
on Apr 29, 2013 -
19 answers
I'm getting in married in December. Our venue has a fancy old-fashioned bar, but we have no bartender. Help me plan an awesome DIY bar!
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posted by logic vs love
on Nov 5, 2012 -
27 answers
Help two budget wedding dorks make the most of appointments, touring venues, etc. What questions do we need to ask in person? How do we get it all done in a weekend? Can we get discounts on entry fees for looking at all these places?
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posted by nakedmolerats
on Oct 10, 2012 -
6 answers
Some friends of mine got married last month in India, and they're having a large evening reception this weekend. I know that colorful is the way to go, but all of my colorful dresses are too casual. What I have left is a mostly black dress with a few grey panels, and a mostly white dress with a light blue floral print. Would either of those be ok, or should I go shopping this weekend? The bride had previously said that "a dress you would wear to an American wedding" is fine, and I don't want to pester her asking for specifics when I'm sure she has other things on her mind right now!
posted by amarynth
on Aug 31, 2012 -
16 answers
What are some creative ways of including or honoring special family and friends in a wedding, beyond the typical bridal party?
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posted by logic vs love
on Jun 14, 2012 -
17 answers
In search of a moderately priced restaurant for a smallish (~40 guests) wedding dinner in San Francisco in late August.
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posted by makonan
on May 8, 2012 -
11 answers
We're looking for a low-key wedding reception venue in or near Stamford, CT. It should hold 30-45 people. And, uh, we're getting married this July.
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posted by 2or3things
on Apr 27, 2012 -
12 answers
Yay, we got married, it was awesome, perfect for us, we invited NO ONE! However, it is a first marriage for both us, who are each in our early thirties and I'm having a hard time reconciling competing ideas from friends, family, and even my silly head. Can you help me figure out to include our loved ones in the celebration in a way that is fun for everyone and stressful for no one? (This gets a little long and rambling)
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posted by stormygrey
on Apr 3, 2012 -
26 answers
I am looking for a classical or instrumental song for our DJ to play while our wedding guests are being seated at our reception. What are your recommendations?
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posted by ieatwords
on May 23, 2011 -
16 answers
Can anyone recommend reception venues with European or other cultural touches in Los Angeles or Orange County?
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posted by ieatwords
on Jan 19, 2011 -
1 answer
My fiancee and I are looking for wedding reception halls in Bloomington, Indiana. We've looked at Indiana University's Memorial Union but we're having some difficulty finding other venues. If anyone is familiar with this area or has gotten married here, can you suggest some other places to look at? Thanks!
posted by Aanidaani
on Sep 5, 2010 -
5 answers
I'm getting married in January, and I'm looking for a low key place to hold the reception, in Melbourne.au
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posted by tomble
on Aug 16, 2010 -
7 answers
I can't believe I'm actually using a question for this, but wevs. My SO and & are getting married on Saturday. We completely and totally do *not* want glass-clinking at our reception. Seriously.
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posted by spinturtle
on Oct 12, 2009 -
36 answers
What can I expect to pay for a tent, dance floor! and tables/chairs for an outdoor wedding on Long Island?
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posted by mittenbex
on Oct 6, 2009 -
3 answers
Me and the fiancée are getting married on August 1st. The plans for the ceremony are set in stone at this point, but we're still partially in the planning stages for the reception. From the beginning, we've worked hard to avoid the usual wedding clichés. Right now, though, we've got a bit of a planner's block going on. That's why we turn to you for ideas and insights.
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posted by lifeless
on Jul 6, 2009 -
21 answers
I'd like to find some non-church wedding ceremony & reception sites that aren't very expensive and aren't too far from my area in NY. Bonus points for "unusual" sites.
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posted by Four-Eyed Girl
on Nov 14, 2008 -
7 answers
I'm getting married next Fall (hooray!) in Chicago, and we're currently close to finalizing plans to have the reception at Maxim's. As we begin the process of looking for caterers, I'm interested in hearing about any Chicago-based caterers that MeFites have used, and any they would recommend.
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posted by avoision
on Sep 19, 2008 -
2 answers
[WeddingFilter] I need recommendations for a really,
really basic book or Web site that explains how to plan your own wedding. Bonus points if it holds your hand and tells you "there, there, it will all be alright."
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posted by desjardins
on Mar 25, 2008 -
27 answers
I live in Austin Texas and just got engaged. I am trying to find a venue that offers an outdoor ceremony site and an indoor or covered reception area. My budget is no more than 2,000 dollars.
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posted by madmamasmith
on Jan 13, 2008 -
11 answers
Seattle area jazz/swing bands (for a wedding reception)? Google offers a big-ass list. But you have thoughtful, intelligent recommendations. Please to hope me?
posted by fatllama
on Jan 7, 2008 -
2 answers
Help us find the right place for small wedding ceremony / reception in Southern California
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posted by matthelm
on Jan 5, 2008 -
14 answers
I'm doing a (semi) limited bar at my wedding reception on a (semi) limited budget. What is the best hard liquor to serve? How much should I buy? We would also love to hear suggestions for wine and champagne that offer the most for our dollar.
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posted by Alison
on Jun 27, 2007 -
25 answers
I'm getting married. We're looking for a cool place to have the ceremony and reception.
We're looking for places that aren't fire stations, town halls, or church basements. Unless they're *really cool* fire stations. I'd also like to not be at a wedding factory, where they pump out weddings multiple times a day.
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posted by adamwolf
on Apr 5, 2007 -
18 answers
Looking for a place for a small wedding reception in the Tiwn Cities, with a few other specifications.
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posted by Zosia Blue
on Oct 30, 2006 -
11 answers
Has anyone attended weddings where there has been an 'open toast' in addition to (or instead of) a regular speech/toast? If so, could you tell me what you thought of it, whether you would recommend that format, and how it was initiated?
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posted by darsh
on Aug 7, 2006 -
17 answers
We're looking at our first reception hall tomorrow for our upcoming wedding. Given that this is our first foray into these types of affairs what are some important questions you asked, or wished you had asked prior to scoping out locations?
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posted by purephase
on Feb 24, 2006 -
7 answers
I've been invited to an "open house" in celebration of a wedding between two Mormons and have no idea what the etiquette is for such a function, particularly considering my past relationship (and current lack thereof) with the groom.
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posted by DyRE
on Feb 3, 2006 -
15 answers
NNJ/Staten Island: I recently got engaged and my fiancee and I would like to book a hall for our wedding reception. We're planning on May/June 2006 and need space for 200-300 people. She lives in Staten Island (surrounding areas OK). Any suggestions?
posted by seinfeld
on Feb 8, 2005 -
7 answers
I live in California. If I have a wedding reception at a hotel or restaurant and serve alcohol using the facility's bartenders and servers, who is responsible/legally liable if one of my guests gets into an accident - me, as the host of the event, or the hotel/restaurant who provided the servers and bartenders?
posted by echolalia67
on Mar 7, 2004 -
7 answers
