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Is it normal to pay photographers in full before the actual wedding day?
Just wondering if it is standard practice to pay vendors in full for services such as photography prior to the actual wedding day?
Updated : 15/12/2020
18 answersI'm a 71-year-old bride-to-be, I don't want a white dress as I've been married before, what can I wear?
I don't want a bridesmaids dress either, and nothing too fancy. Any suggestions?
Updated : 3/12/2020
11 answersCan the celebrant refer to us as husband and wife in a commitment ceremony?
In a commitment ceremony is the celebrant allowed to say husband and wife?
Updated : 20/11/2020
19 answersHow many wine glasses will I need for 100 guests?
Hello, I was just wondering how many glasses I should order for a wedding of 100. Champagne, beer glasses, water glasses wine etc?
Updated : 17/11/2020
8 answersHow do you organise transport for the wedding?
We are looking at hiring a car for our wedding, we're quite confused on the hours we may need it for. We will all be getting ready at the same hotel, the guys will be leaving before the girls. Do I hire 1 car (limo) to take the guys and then wait for it to come back and pick us up and take us? Our ceremony and reception is at the same venue as well so we don't need a car once we have all been dropped off. Can we add on a price to the end to take just the bride and groom back to the hotel?
Updated : 9/11/2020
19 answersVictorian venues that allow BYO catering/food trucks?
We are recently engaged and are looking for a small venue to host a food truck wedding for about 70-100 people?
Updated : 6/11/2020
5 answersLooking for a venue that has BYO catering & alcohol in the Blue Mountains, for 60 PAX
We have a smaller budget, so something where venue hire isn't over about $5k. Thanks!
Updated : 6/11/2020
2 answersHow do I determine what friends to invite and leave off the guest list during covid?
I have had chronic health issues since 2013, after being diagnosed with breast cancer. I had to have implants after mastectomy and have had health issues ever since. I mostly stay in contact with my friends on social media but don't hang out with most of them in person, especially since covid. I have a long time friend that used to invite us to her events but stopped a few years ago. We still run into each other and she has asked when my wedding is and she knows my fiance, as they used to work together as managers for a retail pharmacy. Her kids and my son grew up around each other but I'm not sure if they should be on the guest list or not? She always says she misses us and we need to hang out but it never happens. I'm just not sure how to decide who we should include or not include and we are trying to stay within our budget AND keep up with social distancing during this pandemic.
Updated : 4/11/2020
6 answersLooking for venue in Qld / Brisbane catering to 100 guests until 2am
100 Guests 2am service of alcohol 50 guests requiring accommodation - preferable venue/accommodation same place Wheelchair accessibility and ON A BUDGET Finding this rather difficult
Updated : 26/10/2020
1 answersWhat can we serve guests on a warm QLD summer evening (canape/standing)?
I am looking at catering options for a standing event wedding in Dec, on the coast of QLD. We love our venue, but I am concerned that we won't have air-conditioning (though it is a rooftop venue, so hoping for a nice breeze). I would love some ideas on what I can serve guests, that won't wilt, sweat or weigh everyone down on a hot summer afternoon! Thanks
Updated : 13/10/2020
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