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| Reception for wedding a year later. | 10/7/2009 |
Q: My daughter is engaged and we were planning a wedding for next year. I already have the reception ...
A: In lines with old tradition the answer would be no but in today's society it is almost anything ...
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| invite wording... | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I have a good friend getting married who is doing her own invitations. The grooms father is deceased ...
A: Using the term late is really the properly accepted way to handle the situation if you list the ...
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| Wedding Celebration | 9/22/2009 |
Q: We have chosen to nix a formal wedding but would like to have a wedding celebration and somehow, get ...
A: it sounds like you want to get married at your reception location. If that is the case make the ...
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| uninvited guests | 8/30/2009 |
Q: My daughter's wedding invitation was addressed only to "Mr. and Mrs.". The reply was returned with 4 ...
A: This does happen occasionally and there are two options. The first and most popular, although I ...
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| Married in Japan | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My husband and I met in Japan, I was teaching English and he was flying for the Air Force. When he ...
A: You did mention about parents paying for it but didn't mention if you want their names listed. Since ...
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| "Save the Date" cards for reception following our destination wedding? | 8/18/2009 |
Q: and... HELP! My fiancee will be married next March in Mexico, in a private ceremony with our ...
A: First it is proper but in reality it is rare. Personally in all my years I only sold them once and I ...
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| help with color coordination | 8/12/2009 |
Q: Wondering if you've seen brownish/dark bronze bridal party dresses with men in black suits? What ...
A: I really don't answer this type of question as colors not only very widely in shades but in reality ...
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| Quantity of alcohol to purchase for reception | 7/31/2009 |
Q: My daughter is getting married and expecting about 325 people. How do we determine how much alcohol ...
A: Different areas of the country do have some different preferences as well as the ethnic makeup of ...
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| Wedding Annoucements | 7/13/2009 |
Q: My finance and I are getting married Oct 17th. We are hosting the wedding and reception ourselves ...
A: Your question comes up almost every time when there is the same scenario. First point though is how ...
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| help! | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I need advice from a neutral party. I am a bride and I am getting married soon. The groom's family ...
A: Your situation is very touchy and unfortunate. As far as you last question the wedding and reception ...
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| Information ! | 6/16/2009 |
Q: Haiy my name is Muhammad Madni & I from Pakistan I want ask some information that is my wedding ...
A: I don't know customs in your country but I have seen many different things here including both black ...
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| Invitation ettiquette | 6/9/2009 |
Q: My husbands' son is getting married, the invitations have already been printed up. The brides ...
A: The wording is not correct. Where the grooms mother and new husband is listed it should contain the ...
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| bouquet holder | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I just watched the demo for the new "Gala" bouquet holder. I have been looking for something like ...
A: While it can be used for silk the main purpose is that it can keep fresh flowers watered so they ...
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| Reception/Ceremony Invitations | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I am having an outdoor daytime wedding at 2:30 where we are inviting friends and family and having ...
A: It is not as good as a written one but the only other option is to get seperate invitations to ...
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| wedding reception | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Our son (American) and his bride (Taiwanese) live in Asia. We are hosting a reception for them in ...
A: Sorry to say that there is no proper way to list anything about gifts on the invitation unless you ...
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| RSVP question | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I've received an invitation with a response card, but I don't know the correct way to fill it out. ...
A: that is unusual but any response card is to see who and how many are coming. If there is a spot for ...
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| reception only invitations | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I am getting married in two months at the court house and we are having a causal outdoor reception a ...
A: since you are not married yet you should word the invitations as any other. It sounds like you are ...
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| Wedding Invitations & Wine/Beer | 5/15/2009 |
Q: GARY & TERI, We have two questions that fall into two very different categories, but we think you ...
A: For the invitation if the people are close they won't think it is just for a gift as that is very ...
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| Serving alcohol/rentin linens at recpt hall.... | 5/1/2009 |
Q: My parents are opening a small banquet hall in a small town in Louisiana. As there is only a pricey ...
A: I don't see how you can make ends meet by renting the room only. In reality you may only rent once ...
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| surprise wedding invitation | 4/17/2009 |
Q: We are getting married in July. We are going on our honeymoon in June. I know it's backwards but ...
A: I'm not sure what you are asking here. It sounds like a normal wedding is going to take place. Where ...
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| Rehearsal Dinner invitations | 4/4/2009 |
Q: What is the proper way to insert the invitation into the envelope, or does it matter. Joyce
A: The proper way to insert any invitation in the envelope is the folded end in first and the front ...
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| Wording for reception | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My sister is getting married May 23rd, in a very small wedding at her home. With the exception of ...
A: Since it would not be proper to "make" your guest come and pay for their meal in order to be ...
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| Wording for reception | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My sister is getting married May 23rd, in a very small wedding at her home. With the exception of ...
A: You would have it right with "you wouldn't" That would almost be like asking for a gift. You are ...
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| Wedding Invitations | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Whose name and address should appear on the back of the invitation as the return address? Whose ...
A: The return address should be to whoever is sending them. Typically either the bride or bride's ...
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| 50th anniversary and dedication wording | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Here is what I have so far...I don't love it... Washington Crab Producers request the honor of your ...
A: Make sure I didn't actually change your time format or what is happening Washington Crab Producers ...
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| Reception Card wording given 2 venues | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My fiance and I are having our ceremony and cocktails at one location with dinner and dancing ...
A: Just have the invitation as any other then at the bottom left corner or on a separate reception card ...
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| Meal Ideas | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I am going to be married on October 24. I want a very romantic wedding/reception. The only ...
A: I hate to say this but $300 and 200 people total to only $1.50 per person and that is not enough to ...
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| Post-Wedding Reception Invites - Welcome Baby Shower | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My son 18 just married in Oct a small immediate family ceremony. The baby is due any day and my ...
A: There is no really good or proper way to combine them and it is not proper to list anything about ...
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| Return Address Question | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I was just wondering how the return address should be written for wedding invitations. My fiance ...
A: If you are referring to the return address on the invitation envelope just put the return address. ...
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| Invitation Response Wording | 2/24/2009 |
Q: How do we let people know that there will not be an open bar but only beer and wine?
A: I have heard the term "lite bar" a couple times but I doubt that many people would know the term. ...
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| Opening an Event Venue/Banquet Hall | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Gary & Teri, I have read the majority of the answers that you all have given regarding opening a ...
A: You defiantly do have a loaded question and I don't break down things the way you ask therefore ...
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| WEDDING INVITATION BUSINESS | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I would like to start a wedding invitation business and would like advise and guidance on what I ...
A: Generally invitations are printed at the factory and sold wholesale to retailers. I am a retailer ...
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| Wedding colors | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Help... I had planned to get married last summer and were using light blue and lavender as my ...
A: Things like this can happen when you change colors. As to the question about going together. I ...
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| Place Cards for Reception | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I am having my July wedding reception in an airport hangar. The hangar door is 70ft. wide and will ...
A: The best way is to have a number in a holder like one that can hold a restaurant special or if you ...
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| Wedding Invitation | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Brides parents are paying for most of the wedding. Grooms parents are divorced (mother is ...
A: The proper way to include them is as follows: Mr & Mrs (brides parents) Mr & Mrs John & Mary Smith ...
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| Need quoteswords for my wedding invitation | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I need some casual quotes or words for my wedding invitation. I am an Indian and it will be great if ...
A: I am not really sure what you want as far as different. Try the website www.verseit.com. They have ...
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| Need quotes\words for my wedding invitation | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I need some casual quotes or words for my wedding invitation. I am an Indian and it will be great if ...
A: For some different quotes the best thing I can suggest is to check out the website ...
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| Response card wording for a later reception | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My son is getting married out of state. We will be having a reception here at our church 2 weeks ...
A: Please respond by July 1 2009 M______________ Accept____ Regret___
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| Niece's wedding | 1/5/2009 |
Q: My niece is getting married in about 6 months. My Mom and I don't know the proper things that I ...
A: in reality the best thing you can do is ask her. If she hires services there is not much to do and ...
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| Wedding invitations | 12/28/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I will be getting married next year. He is French and we shall be getting married in ...
A: It really should be in a single invitation so it doesn't appear you are getting married to someone ...
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| Invitations for a beach wedding | 12/22/2008 |
Q: My Fiance and I have decided to travel to Gulf Shores Alabama for a beach wedding we live in the New ...
A: The only way to do this is separate invitations. For all people send an invitation inviting them to ...
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| Events of wedding | 12/3/2008 |
Q: What are the usual events of a wedding then the reception immediately following it? We are having ...
A: I don't know what depth you need so I will cover basics and if you need any more on a specific topic ...
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| color scheme | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Me and my bride's maids have chosen a dress, and I chose the color palm beach coral. Its kinda a ...
A: You realize this is nearly impossible without actually seeing the colors involved. But as a general ...
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| picnic reception | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I was thinking about having a picnic reception to cut cost. I realize the weather may not cooperate ...
A: I don't know when you asked this but I didn't get any notification. Sorry if has been a while. I ...
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| wedding reception food | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Our daughter is getting married in Nov '08. The wedding will be at our home and outdoors. We live ...
A: It can be fine the only thing is a menu like that is simply not a formal menu it is more for a ...
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| bringing wife home for holliday after getting married in the philippines | 8/13/2008 |
Q: im getting married in the philippines in september and would like to know the chances of bringing my ...
A: I am going to guess that you mean your wife is a Philippine citizen and you want to get married and ...
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| Invitation Question | 8/11/2008 |
Q: What is proper ettiquette on sending a grown child that lives with their parents an invitation. Can ...
A: Proper etiquette says everyone or couple deserve their own invitation.The bridal party should be ...
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| menu | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I am trying to decide on a sit down served meal or a buffet. Can you tell me which is better? ...
A: The most popular thing that people told me they hate most is a destination wedding where the bride ...
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| bar | 8/2/2008 |
Q: My daughter just asked about a menu but my husband and I were also wondering about having a bar. We ...
A: To some people they must have their booze but they are really limited. I have had up to a couple of ...
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| menu | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I am trying to decide on a sit down served meal or a buffet. Can you tell me which is better?
A: It really depends on what your preferences are. Sit down or table served dinners are more formal but ...
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| Invatations | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I have been together for 10 years come May and have 2 kids. We've decided to get ...
A: What you are referring to is a destination wedding where you go someplace to get married. First I ...
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| invitation ettiquette | 7/26/2008 |
Q: How do we respectfully say on our invitations that we do not want gifts (really just because we ...
A: There is no proper way to ask for any kind of gift on any invitation. The only thing that would be ...
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| Reception halls 2 | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have yet to work in the Reception hall business? My mother has 15 years experience in clothing ...
A: I am glad you have some knowledge in food service as many don't know what they are getting into and ...
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| Wedding entree choices | 7/19/2008 |
Q: My daughter is getting married in September and we are offering our guests a choice of 2 entrees. ...
A: You have everything in place with the place cards. All that is left to do is put some kind of ...
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| New Banquet Center? | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I'm considering opening a banquet center in my community. I know most of their business is on ...
A: It seems you have been involved with the work so it won't all be new to you. As for during the week ...
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| Pastries and Cake Decorating | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I just graduated from Culinary School in Pastries and would like to start my catering business at ...
A: Yes that would be better and yes it can run into thousands of dollars. I don't know what I spent and ...
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| Wedding reception | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Ok, so nobody actully thinks we will ever get married! But on Aug 8th we are going to have a very ...
A: This is more popular than you think and would go the same as if someone were to have a Vegas wedding ...
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| Reception Card Wording | 5/31/2008 |
Q: My reception cards say the following: DINNER RECEPTION .....Arts Center Address, City, State ...
A: Since it does say Dinner Reception it should be an isolated incident. I can see reading it when I ...
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| Invitation Wording Question | 5/24/2008 |
Q: My partner and I are getting married in a very very small civil ceremony in CA this July. We live in ...
A: usually on something that small and where everyone is so close , printed invitations are not used. A ...
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| How to word invitataion with a deceased parent | 5/18/2008 |
Q: How should I word the invitation if my dad is deceased. My mom is remarried and I have a good ...
A: You have a no win situation. But as how to list the names it would be like this Mr John & Jane Smith ...
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| DOUBLE WEDDING | 5/13/2008 |
Q: My boyfriends cousin is getting married and so am I on the same day so we are going to do a double ...
A: Yes you will probably save some money but the question is how much and is it worth it. As for the ...
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| wording for invitations | 5/7/2008 |
Q: How would you word a double wedding invitation when you want some at the ceremony, dinner and dance ...
A: First I do not recommend you do this. It is in bad taste, never works out perfectly and some will ...
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| Invitation mess! | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have a pretty bad situation that has occurred since my wedding invites have gone out. I made all ...
A: I hate to say it but I think the damage has been done. I once had a wedding that broke up because ...
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| invitation wording | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a different situation and was wondering on the correct wording for our invitations. This is ...
A: Just list the grooms parents on the first line then on the second list yours as the late Mr & Mrs ...
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| daughter's wedding | 4/14/2008 |
Q: when do you send out the "B" list invite?
A: As a general rule all invitations should be sent out 5-6 weeks before the wedding date. If you are ...
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| save the date cards | 4/12/2008 |
Q: My husband and I are planning a Oct wedding reception for our son, he will be married early at a ...
A: I take it that the wedding is earlier in the day with a reception in the evening. You can put ...
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| Reception Menu | 4/8/2008 |
Q: Gary and Teri, hello! I was hoping that you could give me some ideas on the menu for my wedding ...
A: Nothing against your aunts cooking, but there are a lot of things that can go wrong and a lot of ...
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| what to wear | 3/29/2008 |
Q: Im 26 and going to a wedding in april on the 19th and have no idea what to wear.
A: Many people may have thoughts that wearing jeans is degrading so definitely go up a step or two from ...
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| Inviting parents friends | 3/25/2008 |
Q: My husbands asked me to research this touchy subject and we'd appreciate your help. My ...
A: It is customary for parents to invite guest and many times they are inviting people from work that ...
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| Invitations | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am having a large wedding in Milwaukee, WI. We are way over numbers for our dinner. The only way ...
A: I really hate to be the bearer of bad news but there in no proper way to invite some people to some ...
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| Reception | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I am getting married in July and my husband and I will be moving to Europe in August (he will be ...
A: That's an original idea but some people wouldn't get the message. The proper way is to let close ...
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| Fodd for wedding reception | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I am getting married in June. We are doing all of our own food. We plan to have makings for ...
A: I have never served sandwiches for a wedding but the basic rule I follow for funerals, family ...
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| Vellum inserts on luminary bags | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I am making luminary bags for my daughters wedding. The design is their monogram. I am going to ...
A: I believe your question is more suited for a graphic artist as that is what they do. Personally I ...
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| invitations | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I am having a destination wedding and a reception will follow 1-2 months later at home. I would like ...
A: I have had almost ten questions on attendance of destination weddings and all of them were because ...
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| beach wedding | 1/29/2008 |
Q: i am looking to have a small informal ceremony on the beach with about 50 people. we then either ...
A: I really do not know what is in Connecticut but a few places you may try is sometimes real estate ...
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| industry standards | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I was just marred in November 2007. In the months leading up to our wedding date, we ended up ...
A: I am really sorry to hear about your problems. Although I really do not understand all of it I will ...
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| Wedding Invitation | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My daughter is getting married on September 6, 2008. I will be creating her invitations. There is ...
A: You didn't mention the size of either so I can only give a general answer. First on the average if ...
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| invitation wording. | 1/9/2008 |
Q: We are getting married at my mom's bed and breakfast in which she is hosting the ceremony and she is ...
A: With two separate invitations you should have your name listed on each. If you are asking if it ...
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| invitation wording. | 1/9/2008 |
Q: We are getting married at my mom's bed and breakfast in which she is hosting the ceremony and she is ...
A: I have known of many day after parties but never one that was included in an invitation. Usually ...
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| Opening a Banquet Hall | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I currently live in St. Louis, MO and am in the process of opening a small banquet hall. Do you know ...
A: As far as I know there is no such business plan for catering centers. However if you check out ...
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| Banquet Hall | 1/7/2008 |
Q: We were looking into opening a banquet hall rental facility. Just renting the space for any type of ...
A: It is not that common of a business as it is nearly impossible to make ends meet. That is why ...
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| save the date card | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I have been looking at invitations and will be ordering them in about a week. The wedding is March ...
A: Before I did invitations I never heard of them either. In fact I don't even think they were around ...
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| planing | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Is it proper to check on a reception site first or the church?
A: It really doesn't matter but it is wise not to book a specific date until you can verify ...
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| Opening a Banquet Hall | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I currently live in St. Louis, MO and am in the process of opening a small banquet hall. Do you know ...
A: As far as I know there are no "good" funding sources. The only way to get investors to go in with ...
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| Low Cost Wedding and Invitations | 12/14/2007 |
Q: my name is Melody and my fiance and I are getting married in July of 2008. We are both in college so ...
A: There is no doubt that weddings can be expensive. You mentioned an evening and this is the most ...
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| invitations | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I'm getting married in Vegas and having a reception that weekend we get home. What kind of wordings ...
A: you can put something like this: You are cordially invited to join us at a reception in honor of our ...
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| Two Receptions | 11/30/2007 |
Q: My Fiance and I are planning our wedding to be held in the Spring of '09. We are both Baptist and ...
A: I ran into that with my own family where there side only did the cake and punch where our side did ...
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| Matron of Honor | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Is it proper for the matron on honor to wear ivory trimmed with gold for the ceremony? The bride ...
A: sorry about the delay but I never received the original mail from allexperts. I just happen to find ...
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| Rehearsal Dinner Invitations | 10/24/2007 |
Q: My fiance's parents are going to be mailing invitations to the rehearsal dinner soon. What they ...
A: What you really need is a response card commonly referred to as RSVP. You can make a separate card ...
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| Wedding Attire | 10/19/2007 |
Q: My finace's cousin's new wife is a stripper! How do I relate a proper dresscode on their ...
A: The best way to indicate this is on the reception card put "Formal Reception at 6 O'clock in the ...
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| doube reception | 10/18/2007 |
Q: We are having a small wedding in Florida about 40 people because that is where I am from. But we ...
A: I have known of many times where couples have had two receptions to fit their case like you nut two ...
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| catering | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I am recently divorced and must go to work. I have always liked cooking and am very seriously ...
A: Being able to cook is just one part. You didn't mention anything about any business or commercial ...
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| kids | 10/11/2007 |
Q: We are reaching our limit on guest because of our room size and thought of having an adult only ...
A: It's not tacky at all. In fact there are many receptions that way. I have heard several disc jockeys ...
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| 2 receptions | 10/11/2007 |
Q: Since we live in different states we planed on getting married and have a reception in my hometown ...
A: Word the invitation just as any other but on the reception card list both with a place for guest to ...
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| big wedding | 10/9/2007 |
Q: First I am a man but I have always dreamed of a big wedding. The problem comes in when my ...
A: More and more today the couple themselves pay for their own wedding/reception. But if someone else ...
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| dinner | 10/9/2007 |
Q: My caterer keeps on suggesting that I serve Beef Tenderloin. They are saying everyone has that and I ...
A: There is no way of knowing what most people eat around your area but if could be quite possible Beef ...
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| HELP! Wanting to open up an all-purpose venue | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I am in Nashville, TN, which is a growing market. I noticed there is a need for an independent ...
A: I get this type of question asked every so often. What you didn't mention is if you have any first ...
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| bachlorette party | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I really do not want a bachelorette party and instead of spending their money on that I would really ...
A: since your maid of honour is probably your best friend you probably have many conversations and ...
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| champagne | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I forgot to ask one more thing. Do all weddings have champagne at every table? No one at our table ...
A: In certain areas champagne may be a hit but I have found that people prefer the drink of their ...
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| decor | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I was just at a reception and there was so much decor it had to cost a fortune. I will be getting ...
A: You really do not NEED decor but it does add a nice touch. If your location is decorated nicely you ...
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| bridal party | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have 85 people coming to my reception and my caterer said that I cannot have 16 people at the head ...
A: What has happened is your parents probably got married something like 25-30 years ago. Back then ...
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| wording on wedding invitations | 9/25/2007 |
Q: the bride's family is hosting the wedding. The groom's father passed away several years ago, and ...
A: When listing the parents you would list them like they are inviting guest to their children's ...
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| Destination Wedding Invitation to view ceremony online | 9/25/2007 |
Q: Our daughter is getting married in Las Vegas Dec. 26. Since we have a very large extended family, ...
A: The online viewing is quite new but there has been what you are asking for many years before ...
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| Invitation/Announcement Wording Hell! | 9/24/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning a very small wedding (60 people) and we both come from very large ...
A: Wow you have a lot but mostly basic so here goes. Your invitation is just fine On the reception card ...
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| Wedding invitations with 2 receptions | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My son and future daughter-in-law will be getting married in her hometown near Chicago in May. ...
A: word the invitation just as any other invitation since that is inviting everyone to the wedding. The ...
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| Reception after married at JOP invitations | 9/1/2007 |
Q: The situation: Couple was married by JOP in March with no guests and are having a reception in ...
A: You simply say that they are inviting them (guest) to a reception in honor of their recent marriage. ...
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| Reception card | 8/29/2007 |
Q: My daughter is getting married and will be having the ceremony and reception at a golf club. She is ...
A: I would just put reception immediately following then location. If you really want to mention ...
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| Invitation help! | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I'm having a very small wedding where I'm only inviting my immediate family. I am having a reception ...
A: On the invitation, make like you are already married and you are inviting them to celebrate your ...
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| Centerpieces | 8/28/2007 |
Q: If using floral arrangements for centerpieces, should the flowers be the color of the wedding ...
A: It use to be that everything matched. Now it seems that anything goes (as long as it looks good) The ...
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| Invitations | 8/17/2007 |
Q: Help! My husband and I had a civil wedding and now our parents are paying for us to have a catholic ...
A: It can go something like: Bob & Gina Smith invite you to celebrate with them as they renew their ...
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| inviting guests | 8/16/2007 |
Q: My stepdaughter is getting married and I'm not sure if I should invite my friends that really don't ...
A: Yes you can invite them as they are your friends. They will be there for you more so than your step ...
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| Who will give the bride away?! | 8/15/2007 |
Q: my father cannot attend my wedding, and I don't know who should walk me down the aisle. I don't have ...
A: Your friends are right about your father in law as he should not be the one. Keep in mind that the ...
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| Groomsmen colors | 8/10/2007 |
Q: my bridesmaids dresses are apple green, and I am wondering what colors to have for the groom & ...
A: When matching many different things from different suppliers it is virtually impossible to get ...
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| Wedding Reception Invitations | 8/6/2007 |
Q: My Fiance and I are getting married in Maui. We are having a reception locally for all that could ...
A: I take it that you are really inviting everyone to the wedding but know that on one will come so the ...
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| room temperature recipes | 8/1/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning an 8:30 pm August outdoor home made wedding. We would like to have a ...
A: It is really good you are concerned about this. Sorry to be the messenger on this but there is no ...
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| Cake choices | 7/26/2007 |
Q: What are some good/popular kinds of wedding cakes? (I'm not referring to the physical appearance, ...
A: basic flavors are the most popular like Chocolate, and yellow heading the top of the list by far. ...
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| Grooms/groomsmen tux | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am considering going with black vests for my groom & the groomsmen, and a solid colored tie (the ...
A: That can be fine. Years ago before everything came in whatever color, ties and cummerbunds were the ...
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| Wedding reception invitation wordings | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am trying to find out if putting the words: “Monetary gifts preferred” on the reception invitation ...
A: Sorry to say it is not proper to put anything about any gifts on an invitation unless you are saying ...
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| Bride's stagette | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I am invited to my friend's stagette party. I have never been to one and was wondering if people ...
A: The answer can be as varied as the number of people throwing them. My guess that the most popular is ...
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| Wedding invitations | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I have two questions about wedding invitations for my upcoming October wedding. 1. I would like to ...
A: You are right on both counts. Labels are considered tacky. While I questioned clear labels myself, ...
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| Cocktail Reception with Beer and Wine only | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My son is getting married in Vegas and having a reception back home after the wedding. They are ...
A: For a appetizers only you should list it as: Hors d' oeuvre reception at (time) As for the drinks I ...
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| vegetable trays | 7/16/2007 |
Q: How many vegetables would you plan each guest to eat. We are hosting a reception with 150 invited ...
A: It depends on what else you are serving. My guess is you have an assortment of items and there is no ...
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| Food for wedding reception I am doing myself | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I am planning my own wedding with the help of a few friends. I am expecting approximately 125 ...
A: I had to respond and tell you again how different some areas of the country can be. With the ...
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| Food for wedding reception I am doing myself | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I am planning my own wedding with the help of a few friends. I am expecting approximately 125 ...
A: This is very difficult as in different areas of the country, there are different items that are more ...
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| ring bearer | 6/29/2007 |
Q: This is each our 2nd wedding & my finance's grandson (who is 2 1/2) will be our ring bearer. I want ...
A: I personally have not seen a ring bearer with anything else except a pillow and I know where adults ...
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| Addressing Rehearsal Dinner Invitations | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I need to know how to address invitations for the rehearsal dinner both with children or with ...
A: Since your rehearsal is smaller and more likely closer to you most of the time you can verbally ...
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| Invitation color ideas | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I am looking for ideas for an extra color for my invitations. I am making them myself. My wedding ...
A: Yes they can all look good in an invitation depending on how you use them of course. How good it ...
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| Invitation color ideas | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I am looking for ideas for an extra color for my invitations. I am making them myself. My wedding ...
A: Normally vellum invitations do not have a lot of color. I took a quick look at a couple books and as ...
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| Wedding invitation colors | 6/18/2007 |
Q: How important/common is it that the invitations match the wedding? My dress is champagne, but I am ...
A: It really depends on who you ask. Some will say it tells people what the color scheme is going to be ...
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| Wedding favors | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I was just curious about wedding favors. I know that you can get personalized wrappers/stickers for ...
A: Usually the most common of those is a full size Hurshy bar wrapper and one is at each place setting. ...
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| Cocktail Reception | 6/8/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are having a "cocktail reception" - it is stated that way on our invitations - that ...
A: That sounds good as you have listed. Some areas of the country have different taste so I will ...
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| invitation wording | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I am divorced, my ex is paying for our daughter's wedding. Should my name be included on the ...
A: Whoever had the idea of who is paying should be listed should have kept their mouth shut because it ...
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| Opening a banquet facility | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I am planning to open a banquet facility where I come from. Are there any books I can read on how ...
A: As far as I know there are no books on the subject. You may find something about a restaurant or ...
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| uninviting guest | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I will be married in less than 2 weeks and I would like to univite a guest that has ...
A: There is no way to uninvite a guest easy. In your case it may be a necessity to keep a nice evening. ...
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| planning a small wedding reception | 6/2/2007 |
Q: My son Jeff and Keri were married a month ago by a JP. We are planning a small reception at our ...
A: Since they are married you are inviting guest to a reception so it can be worded like this; Brides ...
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| catering business | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I am thinking of starting my own catering business and will probably be writing back many times but ...
A: I think the biggest overlooked planning point is thinking you will always automatically get the ...
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| destination wedding | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I am planning a destination wedding and have invited 100 people to enjoy my wedding. The date is ...
A: I wish you would have asked me first. I have run into this many times where a couple expects ...
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| Small wedding with multiple post ceremony receptions | 5/27/2007 |
Q: We are getting married and want a small (50 people) ceremony/reception. We will also have 2 ...
A: It is common courtesy to invite everyone to the wedding and reception. If your wedding is far away ...
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| Invitation Wording | 5/23/2007 |
Q: My fiancee's father is hosting the wedding. Her mother passed away six years ago, while her parents ...
A: It looks like she has put much thought into this already and all the possibilities are correct. I ...
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| inquiry | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of trying to open up a banquet hall. I am trying to figure out the steps to take ...
A: There are many variables here depending on how you want it, table configuration and layout to start ...
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| inquiry | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I am in the process of trying to open up a banquet hall. I am trying to figure out the steps to take ...
A: Sorry for delay my internet service has been down for a couple days and I had a number of jobs this ...
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| rsvp answer | 5/17/2007 |
Q: what is the proper way to fill in the exclamation! portion of the response card?
A: I don't know what you are referring to as the exclamation! portion but a RSVP should have a M with a ...
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| list | 5/16/2007 |
Q: My family is quite large but her side is very small. I have 210 on my list she only has 45. How can ...
A: Don't worry about it. There will be family members that don't know other family members or friends ...
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| My wedding | 5/7/2007 |
Q: We are getting married in Vegas on Nov.1 2007 and then we are having a reception on nov.10 in ...
A: The proper way is to list the invitation just like any other then the reception card will show the ...
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| substanital cocktail reception | 5/1/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I have planned a cocktail style reception with two food stations, a stocked display ...
A: As for the decline term, according to my dictionary Regretfully is the proper term when declining an ...
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| substanital cocktail reception | 5/1/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I have planned a cocktail style reception with two food stations, a stocked display ...
A: I don't know what food you are serving and I thought they were Hor d'oeuvres. Keep in mind many ...
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| Invitation Etiquette | 5/1/2007 |
Q: My parents are divorced and my Mother has remarried (very recently). My Mom has not changed her ...
A: While she is a Mrs., she is not married to a Smith so she would not be Mrs. Smith. The correct term ...
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| reponse cards | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I am getting married on a Saturday evening - July 14th. the first part of the reply card is "the ...
A: I don't know what is going on Friday that everyone is invited to. I take it that your invitation ...
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| divorsed parents | 4/21/2007 |
Q: My parents are divorsed. My father is remarried. I am getting married in August. My mother is ...
A: To answer about walking in the ceremony I'll start with the grooms side: His mother will be ushered ...
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| Reception card wording | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I realize it is appropriate to include the type of reception on the card so your guests can be ...
A: The proper thing to say about the bar is nothing, just leave it out completely. List the reception ...
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| Response card wording | 4/18/2007 |
Q: Did I do this correctly? Reception to follow at half past five in the evening The Hyatt Regency ...
A: The location, time and address should be a separate response card not on the RSVP. Once your guest ...
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| uninvite bridesmaid | 4/7/2007 |
Q: One of my bridesmaids isn't doing what is expected and my wedding is coming up this fall. How can I ...
A: First ask yourself am I expecting to much because if you are this will not go smooth. If you still ...
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| reception info on response card? | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I have a question. My fiance and I are getting ready to order our invitations and have them all ...
A: There are two socially acceptable ways for an invitation. The first is on the invitation itself or ...
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| invitations | 4/5/2007 |
Q: We are getting married at a destination location about 2-3 hours away from our family and friends. ...
A: You can include a map of where locations are for the wedding, reception, and places to stay. The ...
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| give away | 3/30/2007 |
Q: My parents have been divorced for almost twenty years. I haven't even seen my real dad my entire ...
A: Unfortunately there is no easy button. You have four options. 1. real father walks you down isle 2. ...
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| bar | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I will be getting married this fall and in our planning the situation of the bar has comeup. He has ...
A: The easiest is not to have a bar and a security guard not allow anyone to bring one in. They still ...
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| invitation wording | 3/24/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning a private family ceremony followed by a bigger reception. Do we need to ...
A: While two invitations can be done since it is just a family gathering the more common way to do this ...
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| Reception responces | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I am offering a choice of dinners for our quests but also offer a children's meals. I need to know ...
A: Usually there is only a choice of two or three choices so it can be worded as follows. Please RSVP ...
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| starting a banquet center | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I am from a rural community that is growing tremendously fast. There is a big need for a nice ...
A: I would recommend to call your states restaurant association. They have a wealth of information that ...
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| Wedding Invitations/Reply Cards | 3/16/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning a Las Vegas wedding. Considering the fact, that we are not getting ...
A: Generally when something like this takes place the couple really doesn't expect everyone to attend ...
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| Wedding Invitation Wording | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I am marrying a woman who has 3 children, I accept her 3 children as my own and would like to ...
A: Something like this can be put several ways and in realty none of them are wrong. First you can do ...
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| Desserts Reception | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I would like to have an evening wedding with desserts only at the reception. I have heard that this ...
A: A dessert reception or as I call a sweet reception will cost less but will depend on where and what ...
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| Guestion about Grooms Parents | 3/9/2007 |
Q: My daughter is getting married in April we have already sent the invitations. The grooms parents ...
A: Typically they are not listed unless they are paying for part of the reception. Usually nothing like ...
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| Wedding invite with RSVP | 3/6/2007 |
Q: We are not including response cards with our invitations, but wanted to include an RSVP on the ...
A: The first thing I must say is I do not recommend that. Many people fail to drop the RSVP in the mail ...
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| reception wording | 3/4/2007 |
Q: My brother is hosting a reception for his son and bride and I need help in wording the invitation.
A: While this is usually the bride's parents doing this or else shared this is a little more unusual. I ...
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| Invitations | 3/2/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are planning our wedding and ready to send out invitations. My wife to be wants to ...
A: It would be considered tacky or in very bad taste to put a note like that in the invitations. It ...
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| customs | 2/25/2007 |
Q: We were reading about strange wedding customs as well as things done at the reception and neither of ...
A: There are several ways to take custom but one of the strangest things I think is when the best man ...
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| reception hall | 2/25/2007 |
Q: I am thinking about opening a catering reception hall and have read some of the comments where ...
A: It is not that it is that bad but when most people get an idea to start something they get a rolling ...
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| Reception Only Invitation | 2/15/2007 |
Q: my fiance and i are plan on getting married at the court house but we plan on having a big ...
A: First I take it that you want to invite the people to the reception and the wedding is just for a ...
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| invitation wording | 2/3/2007 |
Q: My parents are divorced and my father isn't helping me much with anything. But, he mentioned putting ...
A: Hurting feelings is the hardest thing to avoid. You do have two options here. First is for you the ...
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| bar | 2/3/2007 |
Q: I have a couple cousins that drink heavy. Sometimes they can be very loud and uncomfortable to be ...
A: There are many receptions now a days that are non drinking. I might mention that in many cases ...
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| Wedding Invites | 1/25/2007 |
Q: I was asked to create wedding invitations for a friend of a friend. I have no idea what to charge? ...
A: I really do not know what you mean create invitations. Are they each hand drawn? Are you making them ...
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| opening a business | 1/23/2007 |
Q: i am going to school to receive my degree in business! I want to own my own reception/party hall can ...
A: This business can be very nice and rewarding but it isn't always easy street either. I know where ...
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| 2 can't miss weddings... one day | 1/23/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend has been asked to be the best man in his best friends wedding and his brothers ...
A: Unfortunately there is not much he can do. His only options are to try to persuade one of them to ...
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| buffet | 1/20/2007 |
Q: On your part about the mass production on food leads to more contamination, why is that?In order to ...
A: I am sure you have heard how germs become resistant to antibiotics for one part. Also with how many ...
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| buffet | 1/19/2007 |
Q: In order to save money we are thinking of cooking our own food. What do you suggest?
A: Since most weddings are over 100 people with the average over 150 I can only guess you are planning ...
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| reception relief | 1/18/2007 |
Q: My fiance' and I are getting married in September 2007, we first decided on a am ceremony and a ...
A: To answer the part about a split ceremony and invitations is quite common yet, as that was the way ...
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| Banquet/Reception Hall | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I am exploring the possibility of opening a Banquet/Reception place in Orange County,CA. I have some ...
A: As for an example of a business plan I suggest contacting someone in the business or accounting ...
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| opening a rental hall for special events | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I live in NYC where everything is outrageously priced. I am thinking about opening a rental hall for ...
A: As far as I know there are no books that cover something like this.The closest would be on a ...
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| bridal shows | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I will be attending some bridal shows soon and I do know venders have specials at the shows. Are ...
A: This can vary with different vendors. The only real way to make sure you do get the best deal is to ...
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| opening a reception/banquet hall | 1/6/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are thinking of opening a reception hall in Houston, TX. He has a lot of experience ...
A: I am not sure where you want me to start because I don't know where your knowledge is or what your ...
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| choosing reception site | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I have never used a caterer or gone through the process of getting married or holding any party, so, ...
A: The main thing I suggest is deal with professionals, not someplace that just does catering on the ...
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| planning | 12/24/2006 |
Q: My daughter will be planning her wedding soon and I would like to know what some important questions ...
A: The most important things are to know what you are getting like type of meal, entrees and sides, ...
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| wording invitation | 12/19/2006 |
Q: i hope you guys can help me.. my parents are planning 50th anniversary, and we are planning to give ...
A: Since it is considered tacky to list anything about gifts this is unusual but since you are donating ...
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| stepfather | 12/13/2006 |
Q: My father died 15 years ago and last year mom got remarried. I really do not know why as she was ...
A: As you stated you mom was doing fine I have to ask this: Did you take your mother on all of your ...
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| cocktail wedding reception | 12/12/2006 |
Q: My wedding reception is a cocktail.Can you please help me draw the programme for the cocktail ...
A: I take it that you mean you are having a short cocktail reception with some background music cake ...
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| budget | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I am getting married but neither of us has much money. Is it possible to get married and have a ...
A: That would be between $20-25 per person. I don't know the prices in your area but suggest having a ...
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| catering business | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I have had thoughts of starting a catering business and the more I look at doing it the more ...
A: getting everything setup isn't bad at all just time consuming. A test dinner with many friends can ...
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| dinner | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I recently asked you about a reception on a boat. What type of meal do you recommend, buffet or ...
A: Depending on the size of the boat and how much it moves around is the key. If it will be moving ...
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| my reception | 12/6/2006 |
Q: In follow up to your response: Yea I was hoping to just pay the restaurant bill instead of paying ...
A: With that number most restaurants can accommodate that. I have never been to Annapolis but my ...
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| my reception | 12/6/2006 |
Q: On january 24th my fiance and I are getting married by the justic of the peace.My first question ...
A: As for the first part just invite imminent family only unless you get permission for a specific ...
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| time | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I have been getting conflicting arguments on when to start my reception either 5 or 6 PM. What do ...
A: the old tradition was reception start at 6 eat at 7 and dancing 8-12. However many have chosen to ...
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| tables | 12/2/2006 |
Q: My caterer says that 8-10 people should be seated around each of the tables. I would like only 6 to ...
A: Tables come in a number of diameters but the most popular is 5 feet in diameter. You would seat 8 ...
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| Invitation Wording | 11/27/2006 |
Q: How would a wedding invitation be worded with the following unusual situation: There is an ...
A: I have to tell you this is a difficult one and a new one on me. After giving much thought I called a ...
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| Opening a Banquet/Reception Hall | 11/21/2006 |
Q: My husband and I were thinking of acquiring a 2600 sqft building and transforming it into a ...
A: There really isn't a lot of places as it is a small sector of the food service industry. The first ...
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| dresses | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I will be getting married in the fall of next year and have four bridesmaids. The problem I have is ...
A: Everything really does add up fast and asking friends to spend money on a dress that they may never ...
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| bar | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I am the father of the groom and the bar is included in the price with catering. I understand it is ...
A: The bride may know the breakdown or at least what the meal cost is without the bar. If she was ...
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| dinner | 11/17/2006 |
Q: My daughter is trying to decide on what type of dinner. What do you suggest a buffet or sit down ...
A: I personally like buffets best. Guest can pass on what they do not want and get what they do like. A ...
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| invitation | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I just asked about the boat reception and have another question. what do I put on the invitation? I ...
A: I take it that the wedding is elsewhere and just the reception is on the boat. On the reception card ...
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| boat reception | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I would like my reception on a boat.I would like to invite about 100 people. Is this feasable and ...
A: It is completely feasible if you can get a boat big enough. As for cooking you would have to check ...
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| Winter Wedding | 11/16/2006 |
Q: Gary & Teri, I am planning a christmas wedding and due to limitations for reception sites, we have ...
A: Yes I have heard of this but only in warmer weather areas. You didn't mention where you are located ...
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| WEDDING PLANS | 11/2/2006 |
Q: IS THIS TOO SHORT OF A NOTICE TO START PLANNING AND CAN YOU PLEASE GIVE ME A RUNDOWN OF THE THINGS I ...
A: You really do not NEED any time to get married. Some states may require a week, more or less to get ...
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| Engagement dinner | 10/27/2006 |
Q: Who pays for an informal engagement dinner with just the 3 sets of parents and the future bride and ...
A: This is not really set like wedding expenses are because many do not have an engagement party as ...
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| Location? | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I read in another question's answer that you are in the Cleveland area. I also live in the suburbs ...
A: I most definatly have a suggestion and that is come book your wedding here! I am located in Lorain ...
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| gifts | 10/7/2006 |
Q: What is the proper monetary gift to give a parent for a second wedding?
A: That really depends on many things. First is how much money you make or have as well as ages ...
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| reception | 9/27/2006 |
Q: We're having a small wedding, about 40 family members and close friends, December 23 at noon. ...
A: You are really between them. With a Lunch reception you would generally eat no later than two while ...
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| food | 9/20/2006 |
Q: The cermony is 12-12:30pm. Cocktail hour 12:30-1:30, then a sit down dinner. At cocktail hour would ...
A: What you have planned is just fine. I don't know exactly what you are providing or its cost but ...
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| Invitations | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I have a young lady that lives with us, she is not our daughter but we love her like one. She is ...
A: I really don't know what you are asking here. Are you refering to the quote that is usually put in ...
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| Post wedding reception | 9/12/2006 |
Q: My son is marrying a girl in her home town. The city is a long distance from our family and ...
A: This is quite popular now-a-days. You really do not hold a ceremony just the reception. If you have ...
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| food | 9/11/2006 |
Q: My reception is going to start at 5 PM and I would like to serve appatizers instead of a full meal. ...
A: While I understand both points I believe they are following the line that when you are keeping the ...
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| destination wedding | 9/11/2006 |
Q: I have heard how destination weddings are so popular and the thought of having all my friends and ...
A: First destination weddings are more popular than 20 years ago but by no means what they make it ...
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| tips | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I booked a catering/reception hall @$55.oo per person a service charge of 18% and tax. Which is ...
A: I am not sure in your area but some places list the tip as a service charge others list it as ...
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| bill | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I booked a caterer/location for $56 per person I am planning on having 150 guest. With my ...
A: There are many cateres that do just what you are saying. I don't know if anything was mentioned ...
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| utensels | 9/5/2006 |
Q: We are going to have a mideviel wedding and my question is should we provide utensels or let ...
A: While the no flatware idea is in conjunction with mideveil events most guest will come dressed ...
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| gratuity | 8/30/2006 |
Q: I'm having a hard time finding info on this topic. Our wedding is at our home Sept 9th and the ...
A: I heard of it in trade magazines only. I personally would have shopped more to make more ...
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| gratuity | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I'm having a hard time finding info on this topic. Our wedding is at our home Sept 9th and the ...
A: Different areas do have different rates with larger cities having the larger gratuity. They ...
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| After Dinner Reception Invites | 8/29/2006 |
Q: Our hall only holds 275 people for dinner. We would like to invite more later in the evening to join ...
A: There are ways to put it like "you are invited for drink and dance" but in reality it is very tacky ...
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| post wedding party | 8/25/2006 |
Q: Wedding is out of state and many guests unable to attend. We still want them to have the option of ...
A: I take it that you are having a wedding and reception out of state and two weeks later you are ...
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| Expanding / Upgrading Business | 8/13/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have owned a small banquet facility (up to 200 guests) for the last 13 years, during ...
A: for a short answer in where you may find a consultant the best place to look is your states chapter ...
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| invitations | 8/12/2006 |
Q: Would I have to include my paternal fathers name on the invitation if my mother and step-father are ...
A: In a short answer to yor question, no you do not. It is a sensitive situation because you do not ...
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| RSVP invitations | 8/8/2006 |
Q: What does the M stand for on the RSVP? There is a capital M and then a line what is that for or what ...
A: It simply is there for your names with a generic meaning for MR. or Mrs. or Miss. or Ms. All of ...
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| wedding reception | 8/8/2006 |
Q: Thank you
A: I'm not really sure what you are asking here. It sounds like a website to find Santa Cruz. It is ...
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| double wedding | 8/4/2006 |
Q: I think something went wrong since you only mentioned one thing. I do have record of another mail ...
A: I don't know what happened either but the first part was to have seperate photos and video segments. ...
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| party | 8/3/2006 |
Q: My parents 25th wedding anniversary is coming up in a few weeks and my siblings and I are planning a ...
A: There are a lot of variables in your information for your parents anniversery. First thing I will ...
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| wedding | 8/2/2006 |
Q: We really do not belong to a church and was wondering if you can come up with some idea where we may ...
A: There are many places but the first place I will reccomend is wherever your reception is. They may ...
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| motel rooms | 8/2/2006 |
Q: My mother told me I should rent a block of motel rooms for out out of town guest. My question is can ...
A: Yes motels will give a break on prices to a block of rooms. Each may have different rules but as a ...
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| pricing | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I have just priced out catering compared to an all in one event center that provides catering and ...
A: You partially answered your own question. The caterer is not supplying a location. That doesn't come ...
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| Polish Style Dinner | 7/15/2006 |
Q: I want to cook for my daughters wedding I'm looking for Kluski noodle recipe to feed around 100 ...
A: While I have catered may Polish weddings but I am more on the Slovok/Hungarian line. I don't know ...
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| Announcements | 7/12/2006 |
Q: We are having a very small wedding with no more than 30 guest. What type of announcement do I send ...
A: Sorry for delay I have been very bust lately. I am not sure what you mean but I will try this. You ...
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| guest wearing ivory | 7/11/2006 |
Q: Is it inappropriate for an aunt to wear ivory at her nephews wedding. Is there anything you can ...
A: Typically anything that resembles a white dress including off white, bone, ivory etc. is off limits ...
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| Wedding Invitation wording for special circumstances | 7/9/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I are trying to figure out the wording for our wedding invitations. My mother and ...
A: You are right in the fact there are to many names to mention. This leaves you with two options. One ...
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| kids | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I am trying to cut my list and had the thoughts of not inviting kids to the reception. Some people ...
A: This has been an issue for about the last decade now. I can see both sides as I have always known ...
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| meal | 7/8/2006 |
Q: My family wants to have a buffet meal but his side is telling me that we have to get a more ...
A: many will say sit down but others will say buffet. I serve more buffets by far than I do sit downs. ...
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| gifts | 7/8/2006 |
Q: We have been living together for over 5 years and have everything we need. What wording can I put in ...
A: Unfortunatly it is in bad etiquitte to say anything like that or even mention about giving any gift. ...
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| destination wedding invitations | 7/7/2006 |
Q: good morning, we are planning a destination wedding in november, we sent out save the date cards in ...
A: By all means send them an invitation too. As a matter of fact I was asked a question by a guest that ...
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| Addressing Invitations | 7/4/2006 |
Q: I did my own invitations using the kits bought in a craft store. There is no inner envelope. How do ...
A: That is a downside to those type of invitations compared to professionally done ones. There is not ...
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| flower colors | 7/4/2006 |
Q: Please help select flower color or kind. My gown is champagne. The BM are latte. The ringbearer & FG ...
A: Since you are mentioning warm colors we would suggest a warm color for the flowers. Any ivory or ...
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| Wedding Reception invites (Destination Wedding) | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I'm getting married in Costa Rica on July 27, 2006! I'm sending invitations out next week for our ...
A: Just put the August reception date: You are invited to celebrate the marriage of (names) in their ...
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| Wedding invitation ettiquette | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I need to know where everything is suppose to go inside the envelope. We have an outer, and inner ...
A: First it is good to have your list there so you can check off names when you make the invitation ...
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| Wording for Outdoor Cocktail Reception | 6/21/2006 |
Q: We are getting married this September. Our wedding ceremony is an outdoor/seaside ceremony at 6:30 ...
A: You didn't specify if the wedding is at a different place than the reception. Basic wording for this ...
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| Banquet Facility | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I read in your bio that you operate a catering and banquet facility. I am in the process of writing ...
A: I noticed that not every place has banquet facility and I really wondered why myself and if it would ...
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| Wedding Reception Invitation Wording | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I am trying to create the proper wording for guests that I am inviting the the wedding dance (not ...
A: First I am going to say that I do not reccomend to do this. For all of those that only get invited ...
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| Wording on Reception card | 5/23/2006 |
Q: My daughter is having a wedding in Wisconsin and typically in this area they have sit down meals or ...
A: On the reception card or in the lower left corner copy of the invitation put "Hors'd ouve reception ...
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| Marketing a Banquet Facility | 4/25/2006 |
Q: My friends and I are in the process of building upon an already existing outdoor picnic business to ...
A: I wish I could have a good answer for you but I don't have anything specific that is with out a ...
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| Inlaw problem | 3/28/2006 |
Q: I believe that you have seen a lot in your time and hope you have a solution for me. I have a ...
A: I have known of a few couples to have two wedding days and get married twice. Once in the brides ...
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| Napkin color | 3/28/2006 |
Q: I cannot find napkins in lilac and my friends are trying to tell me to go with black napkins. I ...
A: There are some weddings with black napkins and it is not as bad as you may think. They do give ...
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| Wedding invitations | 3/25/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Thanks so much. One moredo you know of anyone that sells matching ...
A: As far as I know there is no place that has a large selection. I know office supply or party stores ...
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| Wedding invitations | 3/24/2006 |
Q: I'm making my own wedding invitations, because I want to save money, but also because I want them ...
A: That is fine. I sell regular invitations in lot more sizes than that, in fact I can think of a ...
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| When a woman says she is engaged or has gotten married. What is the proper response? | 3/24/2006 |
Q: I learned years ago that, when a woman says she is engaged or has gotten married, the proper ...
A: I am with you on the words and reasons but after the wedding and thay are married, not just ...
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| time | 3/22/2006 |
Q: We were going to have a private wedding on a boat and would like to have a reception after. The ...
A: There are many times something like this is done. Some just get married out of state for some reason ...
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| opening a reception hall in FLORIDA | 3/22/2006 |
Q: ..I had a friend in So. Florida who converted a small building into a reception center and was ...
A: You have a very loaded question without details so I'll do my best here. First thing I should ...
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| Traditional Seating At The Head Table | 3/19/2006 |
Q: My Fiance and i are questioning who gets to sit at the head table with us and i as far as i am aware ...
A: The usual seating for a head table is just who is in the bridal party, being, maid and/or matrion of ...
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| Cooking Filet Mignon | 3/16/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I met in Argentina, thus keeping to theme, were hoping to serve steak, namely filet ...
A: If you mean grill it at their location and finish it off in the oven there then transport it, it can ...
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| Wedding Reception Etiquette | 3/11/2006 |
Q: How do I handle it when on the RSVP card guests have listed either their children (who were not ...
A: Unfortunatly if you are going to be tactful you cannot do anything about it. I have known of some ...
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| Backyard Wedding Foods | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I'm planning to be wed in my own backyard. There is limited space for tables and chairs so I can't ...
A: How about a buffet or if there is not enough space for that try various serving stations where ...
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| Wedding budget--double ceremony | 2/21/2006 |
Q: I have two ceremonies to plan. There are SO MANY problems that I'm hitting a wall. One ceremony ...
A: That is a very very tough budget to work from to have a reception on not even including the travel. ...
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| Starting a Catering Business | 2/18/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are considering starting a small catering business. We both have degrees in ...
A: Starting from the beginning I first must say two things. You said starting small and working from ...
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| monetary gifts | 2/18/2006 |
Q: not having been to a wedding in some time, we are unaware of the expected/current monetary gift(s) ...
A: As a general rule of thumb a proper gift should be about as much as the cost of your dinners at the ...
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| dessert buffet | 2/13/2006 |
Q: I am planning an evening reception with a dessert buffet for 40-50 people, but I am having trouble ...
A: Working with the information you provided for a dessert reception I hope you put "dessert reception" ...
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| winter wedding | 2/3/2006 |
Q: Are Winter weddings popular? It seems the snow we get could make a nice and different setting for ...
A: They are not as popular as other seasons but that doesn't make them out any less. Maybe where it is ...
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| music | 1/23/2006 |
Q: I know it seems I should ask a dj about this but I am afraid they may be stuck in some rut with ...
A: There are many songs out there and in fact there are more than I know of and with so many personal ...
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| Wedding Invitations | 1/19/2006 |
Q: What would be the proper etiquette if I wanted to include my deceased father on the wedding ...
A: This was posed to me several years ago when a couple was shopping for invitations. After some ...
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| 2/17/07 Wedding theme???? | 1/18/2006 |
Q: We are planning our wedding for 2/17/07, which ends up being Valentine's Weekend. I have always ...
A: Simply go with what you want. As you stated it doesn't need to be related in reality there is ...
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| invitations | 1/17/2006 |
Q: My fiance and I are in our 50's and this is a second marriage for each of us. We are having a ...
A: There are two ways for proper wording. The first is where you, the bride along with your husband to ...
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| invitation | 1/11/2006 |
Q: Should I invite the pastor who's marrying us to our wedding? If so, should I hand deliver the ...
A: If you are getting married in your own church that he is the pastor the answer is yes. If he is just ...
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| disposable vs pro | 11/3/2005 |
Q: Since you have seen many weddings my question is really about hiring a professional photographer or ...
A: both can have their own place but rarely can one take over the other because they are so diffrent. ...
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| Invitations (written vrs open invitation) | 10/26/2005 |
Q: A women in our church is having a baby. She was asked to submit a list of people she would like to ...
A: by all means don't worry about it. You are not obligted to attend even if you recieved an ...
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| bar | 10/19/2005 |
Q: This really isn't about a wedding but I really need help. I am planning our first class reunion, the ...
A: I would go with no alcohol and let the guest bring in their own as long as it is allowed in your ...
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| pricing | 10/16/2005 |
Q: I recieved quotes that ranged from $49 to $95. The lesser prices sure do sound good but I must be ...
A: There are a ton of wedding planning guides out there that have check list that cover many points ...
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| Violinist | 10/6/2005 |
Q: I'm an amatuer violinist looking to start playing some weddings. I used to play with a string ...
A: One of the best ways is word of mouth from people tha have heard you. This is the cheapest but also ...
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| Reception Wording | 9/29/2005 |
Q: We are getting married on New Year's Eve. The ceremony is at a church at 7pm and the reception will ...
A: There are many options. I really don't have all your details so here are a few basic ones to start ...
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| toast | 9/28/2005 |
Q: I am the best man at a wedding on October 22 and must give a toast. I have tried writing several all ...
A: The point most people screw up is, keep it short. The longer anyone goes on, the more people they ...
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| meal selection | 9/25/2005 |
Q: We have both agreed to go with the vegetarian and have ethnic desserts. I know the Polish pastries ...
A: Welcome back Carrie, Baklava is by far the most popular as most cultures know that one. After that ...
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| cheap? | 9/25/2005 |
Q: We don't have a lot of money and can't afford a nice place for the reception. But I was wondering ...
A: As a general answer to your question I would say no people won't say you are cheap. However it can ...
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| reception | 9/25/2005 |
Q: I will be getting married but have a problem, I have a complete fear of dancing and am afraid I will ...
A: first I'll start off by saying I like to watch dancing but I am not the dancer myself, so I am with ...
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| no show | 9/24/2005 |
Q: What could happen if my number does go over the locations maximum allowable number?I am allowed only ...
A: To answer your question it really depends on the location and the exact numbers. In some cases it ...
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| cheaper | 9/22/2005 |
Q: Is it cheaper to get a location then hire a caterer or go to a place that does both in house?
A: It really depends on your area, what they charge and what you want but as a general rule By hireing ...
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| meal selection | 9/21/2005 |
Q: We have a 3 meat buffet and must pick a menu. We both agree on chicken and beef but the third entree ...
A: both are popular in their own respective heritage so it is quite difficult to compare one to another ...
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| no show | 9/21/2005 |
Q: I am allowed only 185 people in the room that I rented and we have 217 people on our guest list. I ...
A: As a general rule about 10 to 20% will not attend. That puts your number somewhere between 174 and ...
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| indoor or outdoor | 9/17/2005 |
Q: I am tossing around the idea of an outdoor wedding/reception. I know the weather can ruin the day ...
A: outdoor weddings and receptions can be nice but there is more than weather that can affect them. I ...
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| cater on a boat | 9/17/2005 |
Q: We were talking and a friend of my cousin said he could get a yacht to hold my reception on. We are ...
A: A good caterer should not have a problem on a boat as long as they know what to expect. You first ...
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| cake | 9/14/2005 |
Q: How big of a cake would you say I would need if I was to cut it later like you said and am planning ...
A: If you cut the cake about one and a half hours after you eat I would say to get one for about 125 to ...
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| cake | 9/12/2005 |
Q: I was just at a reception and hardly anyone took any of the wedding cake. They had way over half ...
A: The only way to get more people to take your cake is to use it as dessert. You can pack it up and ...
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| count | 9/12/2005 |
Q: I am to embarrased to ask the caterer and services as to sound dumb. So I think your service is ...
A: As a general rule any service that you hire, that is going to be there for more than four hours ...
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| buffet | 9/7/2005 |
Q: I booked a 2 meat buffet with my caterer and now they are trying to tell me I should have 3 meats at ...
A: I wouldn't say it is a bait and switch but that is why you should compare apples to apples when you ...
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| buffet | 9/7/2005 |
Q: I would like a sit down meal but the caterer says that a buffet is cheaper. What is your opinion ...
A: Sitdown meals are nice to have the service and in many cases a more expensive entree is chosen ...
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| invitations | 9/5/2005 |
Q: I am making my own invitations and my parents are divorced with my mom being remarried. I would like ...
A: Since you don't want to list the names you can put The families of Carrie..(bride & groom) request ...
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| theme wedding | 9/5/2005 |
Q: I would like to do something diffrent and the thought came up on a theme wedding. My fiancee likes ...
A: They can be fun and just plain great overall and the only downsides are they gennerally cost a ...
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| normal? | 8/30/2005 |
Q: I got a really good deal on my hall and catering but now I am told that china, silverware, linens, ...
A: I hate to say it but that is why you think you got a really good deal. They have a cheap price but ...
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| different | 8/28/2005 |
Q: I am looking to do or serve something diffrent at my reception. I don't really know what I want, I ...
A: There is a wide variety of decor things you can do, the prices will largely depend on your area and ...
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| weddingcrashers | 8/21/2005 |
Q: I just saw the movie Wedding crashers and that does look like fun. Does that kind of thing happen ...
A: Planning on trying this. I didn't see the movie so just in referance to basic party crashing you ...
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| Drinking | 8/21/2005 |
Q: I recently attended a wedding reception and many younger people were drinking while they were ...
A: Yes that is happening now and many people think it is crazy. I don't know exactly when or where it ...
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| Reception | 8/14/2005 |
Q: My wedding ceremony and reception will be held in the same place - a turn of the century church ...
A: I take it that this is just one room for both to take place. It would largely depend on how big and ...
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| favors | 8/14/2005 |
Q: I was just at a wedding and they gave out the cutest things. They were bookmarks with their photos ...
A: I don't know if you got this as I clicked the wrong button so I will try again. I have seen them ...
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| chocolate fountain | 8/7/2005 |
Q: I reserved a chocolate fountain for my reception for $300 and when I went to pick it up they charged ...
A: The $300 sounds like a going rate but somewhat dependent on the size fountain that you rented. ...
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| Reception Seating | 8/4/2005 |
Q: I am considering not having a head table and using all circle tables but dont know who should sit ...
A: Since you don't have the traditional long head table in front of everyone where the wedding party is ...
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| invitations | 7/14/2005 |
Q: In the question history there was a answer that says a reception card must be used if the reception ...
A: In most cases when a seperate card is chosen is because the invitation will not allow it for reasons ...
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| invitations | 7/14/2005 |
Q: I have a sample of my invitation and when I put the invitation, response w/envelope, reception card, ...
A: Instead of phoning in the response which I find does not work very well although it is better than ...
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| wedding ceremony and dinner after | 7/10/2005 |
Q: I am getting married next year and both my self and my fiance' have been married before. We also ...
A: As far as colors, go with black napkins on a white linen then centerpieces can be the cranberry. For ...
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| catering a fondue party | 6/30/2005 |
Q: Have you ever catered a fondue party for 15-20 people? If so have you any advice to share? i am ...
A: I have never had an event like yours before as I gennerally get asked to do larger and more complete ...
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| wedding liquor | 6/25/2005 |
Q: I am trying to figure out how much wine, beer, and liqour I would need to purchase for a 100 person ...
A: I find that most parties actually use 4 to 5 bottles of liquer for a hundred people and a keg of ...
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| venue | 6/9/2005 |
Q: I recently attended a reception at a new local venue and was shocked at how cheap and skimpy ...
A: Don't necessarly blame the venue because that may be what the couple ordered at the reception that ...
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| children | 6/4/2005 |
Q: You have a great point on how to shop but I am courious on what other expenses are in the price that ...
A: Welcome back. There are many things that make up a price. First all the equipment must be paid for ...
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| children | 6/4/2005 |
Q: I got a couple quotes from a caterer/hall and they said that there was no discount for children. Now ...
A: I have had the same thought for a while and I have heard of some places with a policy like that. The ...
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| questions | 6/2/2005 |
Q: You sure helped me out so far, now when should I book my other services? I am planning on a limo, ...
A: I take it that your date is still late 2006 or early 2007 and The first thing I will say on this ...
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| invitations | 6/2/2005 |
Q: Do I have to send invitations to the parents and wedding party?
A: It is a nice thing to do as some people take offence if they do not recieve one, Definetly plan on ...
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| Place cards | 6/1/2005 |
Q: I am in the process of finishing up my seating arrangements and am getting ready to print up ...
A: Courtesy to them would be to list it the way THEY would like their name listed. If they carried on ...
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| Wedding Invitations | 5/31/2005 |
Q: I have a neice that is getting married and her parents are making the invitations on the computer ...
A: When the bride's parents are paying for the reception that is the customary way it is done and one ...
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| champagne | 5/25/2005 |
Q: we need to order 20 bottles of champagne for our toast and i have no idea about the stuff.. what is ...
A: Good all depends on your taste and budget as well as the group. I have seen quite a few diffrent ...
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| kids | 5/24/2005 |
Q: We are trying to decide if we should invite kids to the reception. We are planning on inviting 200 ...
A: The kid issue is a long debate by people that just want to say wedings are for famlies. In reality ...
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| business | 5/18/2005 |
Q: Your answer opened a new light and put me in touch with people in the business. What do you say is a ...
A: Your boss is right more of the higher paying jobs are in the big cities or next to them depending on ...
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| Food at Reception | 5/14/2005 |
Q: We are considering offering our guests a choice of what they are served at our wedding. Beef or ...
A: That would be fine just put on the invitation reception card that the reception begins at ???(time) ...
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| outdoor reception | 5/11/2005 |
Q: I am shopping around for an indoor reception location and everybody wants to know how many people I ...
A: They may need this honesty in determinimg the size room needed or if they can handle the job. The ...
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| Invitation Wording | 5/8/2005 |
Q: I am getting married in the next year and am having some trouble wording my invitations. My father ...
A: It sounds like your mother is not remarried so the first thing you can give her "top billing" ...
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| DR | 5/7/2005 |
Q: I'm a physician and the groom. My family really wants me to make it known I am a physician..how do ...
A: BJ It is always customary for you to use the term Dr. since you have that degree but as for the ...
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| cut cost | 5/6/2005 |
Q: I am trying to cut cost and wondered which services I could cut back on and which ones to hire a ...
A: It seems every servics tells me that they are the most important but look at it this way. Think of ...
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| DYI Invitations | 5/6/2005 |
Q: Good Morning! I am attempting DYI invitations (yikes!) and have three questions: 1. How do I include ...
A: You can do some nice printing but lack the possibiity for embossment this way. As for your questions ...
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| Response card/ Vegetarian entree | 4/28/2005 |
Q: We are allowed to choose 2 entrees for our reception and the hotel will also do a few vegetarian ...
A: To put "please contact Jodie if you require a vegetarian meal" on the RSVP would be tacky and since ...
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| wedding party | 4/27/2005 |
Q: My fiancee wants twelve groomsmen in the wedding party and that would mean I should have twelve ...
A: That is one large wedding party but not the biggest I have seen. I don't know his reasoning unless ...
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| Reasonable Catering Cuts? | 4/20/2005 |
Q: I am planning a wedding just outside of the St. Louis area during an offpeak season (November). I ...
A: I would say if your reception is outdoor, that can be somewhat of a theme although there are many ...
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| Individual Table Cakes | 4/8/2005 |
Q: To save on center piece and cake-cutting fees I am considering doing indidual cakes at each table. ...
A: I have had this happen several times. By all means it would not be considered tacky although some ...
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| food | 4/7/2005 |
Q: I am still trying to decide about cooking for my daughters reception. We are planning 150 people but ...
A: I really don't know what equipment you have to use but it is really good that you are very seriously ...
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| present | 4/5/2005 |
Q: I don't know if this is in your area of expertize or not. I was invited to a wedding for a friend ...
A: Your question has about as many answers as the people that you ask. Some may say your gift is a gift ...
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| Wedding Reception Pasta Buffet | 3/30/2005 |
Q: Could you give advice on having a pasta buffet for my duaghters wedding? We are wondering what to ...
A: The cheapest pasta is plain spaghetti and the most popular topping is spaghetti sauce although you ...
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| food | 3/22/2005 |
Q: I was planning a party for my daughter's sixteenth birthday for about 100 people. I have a budget of ...
A: You didn't mention what the caterers said nor what you were asking for, but the first point is that ...
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| halloween | 3/17/2005 |
Q: I am still tpying the idea of dressup but I would like to get married in the early summer. How can I ...
A: I am not sure what you mean. If you mean costume as in a theme wedding that can be done at any time. ...
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| ethnic | 3/2/2005 |
Q: My daughter is getting married and the groom's family is Polish and wants to have an ethnic wedding. ...
A: Yes there are ethnic weddings in America but as for any one particular thing you would have to see ...
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| wedding | 2/9/2005 |
Q: I really dont go to church and would prefer a wedding some neutral place even though I never heard ...
A: Yes there are weddings in places other than churches. I have had them in my banquet center and many ...
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| photos | 2/8/2005 |
Q: I don't know if this is in your area but I wanted an opinion of someone in the circle but not a ...
A: That is getting to be a hot issue among some photographers so I know what you mean. I like the film ...
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| Wedding Guest List | 2/7/2005 |
Q: I am having some trouble keeping my guest list down. I have 125 people on my list right now. I need ...
A: Let's see if I understand uou correctly. You have 125 guest invited and that is about your limit, ...
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| questions | 1/26/2005 |
Q: I will soon start to plan my wedding. We think it will be late 2006 or early 2007. Since a reception ...
A: You are doing this with the right timing so you end up with what you want at the right price. While ...
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| wedding reception | 1/19/2005 |
Q: I am having trouble deciding where to have my wedding reception. I live in Manhattan and my family ...
A: Your beginning details are very vague and I have no idea as to what the diffrances are to compare. ...
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| deposit | 1/1/2005 |
Q: I recently got engauged and she wants to start to plan the wedding. Maybe I just have cold feet ...
A: Before I answer your question I can't help but wonder why you are planning on getting married if ...
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| wording | 12/26/2004 |
Q: What is the proper wording to put in the invitations telling everyone where we are regestered?
A: In short there isn't any. It is considered in bad taste to ask for gifts, this includes listing ...
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| wedding breakfast | 12/21/2004 |
Q: i am trying to put together a menu for my forthcoming wedding next may. i don't want the cost to be ...
A: First your choices hardly sound like a breakfest but if you mean a lunch or dinner it sounds ...
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| How to open a Wedding reception/Banquet Facility | 11/17/2004 |
Q: Gary and Teri, I am in the process of becoming a Wedding Consultant, and want to take my business ...
A: This does clear up a lot. I do not know the laws there but around my area the land must be zoned ...
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| cooking | 11/14/2004 |
Q: I would like to cook for my daughters wedding we are planning 150 friends and family to be there. I ...
A: First from the food safty side I would suggest getting a caterer. 150 guest is a lot more than 35 ...
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| How to open a Wedding reception/Banquet Facility | 11/14/2004 |
Q: Gary and Teri, I am in the process of becoming a Wedding Consultant, and want to take my business ...
A: I am not sure exactly what you are planning or what you mean by a home/multiple staging areas or ...
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| advice about the planning profession | 11/11/2004 |
Q: I need advice on what types of job titles are associated with event or wedding planning - I'm NOT ...
A: Much depends on the size and type of operation they are in but typically the people that set up the ...
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| outdoor reception | 11/10/2004 |
Q: How popular is an outdoor reception? Some people are saying that is the way to go and others are ...
A: The answer to your question is as varied as your location and season. Some parts of the country they ...
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| Registry Info | 11/8/2004 |
Q: Is it proper to send Registry inserts with Wedding Invitations? I know that when I receive them in ...
A: Even though it would clear up a mess (the decision of what to get) I would say it is tacky. It is ...
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| other receptions | 10/29/2004 |
Q: I just asked you about people dressing up foe halloween receptions and my sister I wondered if there ...
A: I have seen someone show up dressed as Santa Claus several times but usually that was just in and ...
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| catering | 10/28/2004 |
Q: My caterer has added a 23% catering charge to the estimate for our reception. Is this a standard ...
A: There are many caterers that add a gratuity charge and I have heard of a server charge also. The ...
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| Have you ever had a bride who did not want any attention drawn to her on her Wedding Day? | 10/19/2004 |
Q: I have a bride who does not want any attention drawn to her on her wedding day. She has 14 people in ...
A: I got to tell you brides like that are rare as most at least want some attention. But yes I have had ...
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| business | 10/17/2004 |
Q: This isn't a question about weddings exzctly but I am in high school and considering going to a ...
A: You need to understand that or I should say I don't think there is a wedding chef. You can be in a ...
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| Cocktail reception | 10/12/2004 |
Q: I am getting married on a Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.. The reception will begin at 7:30 with food ...
A: There are variables involved and I don't know if your invitation stated this type of reception or ...
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| menu | 10/10/2004 |
Q: We are trying to decide a menu for our reception that will have a sitdown meal. The caterer has a ...
A: I think you named it in your question. I find chicken to be the most popular item on my menu. I ...
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| dress | 10/7/2004 |
Q: I tend to be different and have an unusual idea to wear something other than a white dress on my ...
A: It is unusual and rare but I have seen other colors and I am not talking about off white. The ...
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| number crunching | 10/5/2004 |
Q: my family is huge, hers is tiny. we want to keep the list around 100, but it has ballooned to 140. ...
A: I am not sure of what you are asking because I believe you have your own answer. It sounds like the ...
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| readings | 9/27/2004 |
Q: I am having trouble finding good readings to do. I have to pick three readings and can not even ...
A: I wish I can be moe help on this but is this a church wedding? If so ask the minister for some help ...
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| business | 9/15/2004 |
Q: I have owned a small resturant several years ago before changing professions but I am getting the ...
A: The hours are the same. You can get someone to manage a shift but then you don't have the money or ...
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| Reception: yes or no? | 9/12/2004 |
Q: I plan on getting married some time next year in October. I have been looking into everything and ...
A: While I do not know what kind of prices you are looking at or what is available in your area I can ...
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| chairs | 9/5/2004 |
Q: I hope you will answer this because it is just ablut chairs. My lodge is going to get new chairs as ...
A: Chairs can be a big investment and many people as well as myself prefer the stack chair. I am sure ...
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| help | 9/2/2004 |
Q: I don't know if you got my question because I never got a response. I may have made a typo on my ...
A: I have recieved several of those in one form or the other. Getting to your problem I am afraid to ...
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| money as a wedding gift | 8/30/2004 |
Q: When giving a check as a gift at a wedding to whom is the check made out to, the bride, the groom or ...
A: You can make it to both by name or by Mr. & Mrs if you want but I would reccomend making the check ...
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| Wedding punch | 8/27/2004 |
Q: What kind of punch would you serve at a wedding that the colors were navy and silver?
A: I have not served punch at a wedding in at least 20 years and no one asked to color coordinate it. ...
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| Catering-Where do I begin? | 8/10/2004 |
Q: First, let me thank you for the wonderful service you are providing! I know couples really find a ...
A: On hiring a caterer there are several things to do. I do not know if you have a location or need ...
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| Time between wedding and reception | 8/8/2004 |
Q: Our wedding is set for 2:00, we have a buffet dinner reception to follow at a local organic and ...
A: The answer depends on several points. Is the photographer permited to take photos during the ...
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| menu ideas | 8/2/2004 |
Q: gary i am meeting with our caterer tomorrow. i faxed her these ideas...i hope i haven't frightened ...
A: Just thought I might respond with one more comment and that is to keep your options open and and be ...
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| menu ideas | 8/2/2004 |
Q: gary. i can't believe i left put the important things! approx. 100pp...it's a destination wedding in ...
A: I see what you mean now about how much is to much. Personally I believe you are going overboad. ...
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| menu ideas | 8/1/2004 |
Q: i was hoping that you might shed some light on how to create a menu we are having a cookout our ...
A: I can't give you specifics for price because I don't know what pricing in your area is nor do I know ...
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| indoor outdoor | 7/20/2004 |
Q: I am thinking of my wedding next year and was wondering what a diffrent perspective is on an outdoor ...
A: An outdoor wedding can be very nice and scenic. It can provide a open feeling, lot of room all with ...
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| Christmas wedding | 7/15/2004 |
Q: Lately I have had the idea to have my wedding on Christmas day. I never heard of one before and ...
A: I have never had a wedding on Christmas Day nor have I ever heard of on. I did have one once on ...
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| Seating parents at reception | 7/12/2004 |
Q: How important/unimportant is it that the parents of the bride and groom sit at the same table at the ...
A: Infact I can only think of a few very select times that they sat at the same table. In those cases ...
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| Invitations | 6/23/2004 |
Q: Should I send invitations to our whole wedding party since I already know that they'll be attending ...
A: While it is nice to send the wedding party the invitations It is not necessary since they allready ...
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| dress | 6/21/2004 |
Q: Your bio sounds like you have been in attendance at many receptions so it sounds like you may have ...
A: Your right I have seen many things including what you mentioned. I can say that I am really from the ...
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| Price ripoff | 6/20/2004 |
Q: My best friend and future maid of honor works in a office and part of her job is booking meeting, ...
A: I can not comment on the exact prices you recieved I can say there is a large differance in prices ...
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| head bridal table | 6/13/2004 |
Q: Is there a guideline of how many people at the head table? We would like 18 including us and were ...
A: You didn't mention who makes up the 18. Are they all brides maids and grooms men or did you include ...
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| fees | 6/10/2004 |
Q: We were planning a large reception (about 300 guest)and booked a place that could accomidate that ...
A: It sounds like you understand that the price was based on x number of people and since you do not ...
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| music | 5/31/2004 |
Q: What are your thoughts of a disc jockey to a band? What are the advantages? Disadvantages?
A: Both can be great or both can be terrible. A disc jockey can play the songs the way you are use to ...
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| trends | 5/28/2004 |
Q: I am doing a paper for my hospitality class and we must do a paper on what customer trends are now ...
A: One of the biggest things I could think is many years ago the first thought was to necessities and ...
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| catering | 5/28/2004 |
Q: What is the easiest way or menu to cater my daughter's wedding? We are planning about 200 guest and ...
A: the easiest way by far is to call a caterer. Unless you have enough equipment to keep all hot items ...
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| Wedding reception | 5/24/2004 |
Q: My sister and I was asked to be apart of my Aun'ts bridal party that we be on Saturday. We were also ...
A: It is hard to be in two places doing two diffrent things at the same time. On your introduction (I ...
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| help | 5/23/2004 |
Q: I hope you can help us. Our daughter booked a hall for her wedding while myself and my wife got a ...
A: That would be a problem. The first question is your caterer a licensed reputable caterer. If it is ...
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| marks | 5/21/2004 |
Q: This really isn't about a wedding but it does refer to food so I wondered if you could help. We ...
A: I know the marks you mean and yes you can buy product like that from hamburgs to chicken and more, ...
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| wedding cake dessert | 5/19/2004 |
Q: I have an idea for an unusual dessert. It would be a mimature wedding cake decorated just like a ...
A: I have thought of that many years ago. One day I was talking with a bride and the subject came up of ...
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| buffet | 5/16/2004 |
Q: I want to serve food all day at a family outing and the caterer said they can not leave food out for ...
A: What your caterer said is part right. Spoilable food can be left out for only 4 hours but during its ...
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| rsvp date | 5/16/2004 |
Q: Please hurry as I am ordering my invitations. The place says I should put a response date 3 to 4 ...
A: I think that 4 weeks is to far in advance because people will forget about it. On the other hand one ...
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| pricing | 5/11/2004 |
Q: What is a popular price range for a nice reception?
A: You're question really depends on what you mean bu nice and where you are. Generally larger cities ...
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| catering | 5/11/2004 |
Q: I am planning on catering my niece's wedding. She is planning an outdoor reception of 500 guest with ...
A: The first thing I will say is don't do it. Point one sternos and chafing racks do not keep the food ...
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| theme wedding | 5/6/2004 |
Q: Are theme weddings popular ? My friends say yes and I have never attended one.
A: I know exactly what you mean. Many publications build it up as the most popular "in thing". First I ...
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| Smoking air vents | 4/30/2004 |
Q: I have smoke that smells like maple syrup coming out of my air vents in my '94 Ford Ranger. After my ...
A: Check to see if your radiator water is low. Don't take the cap off when it is hot though it could ...
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| Career In Wedding And Event Design | 4/27/2004 |
Q: Gary Or Teri, Iam A Interior Design student taking a course on business. One of my assignments is to ...
A: It really takes a lot to start a business. It was really my dad's dream partially because he use to ...
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| food | 4/25/2004 |
Q: I am going to cook for my niece's reception and was wondering if you have any points to keep the ...
A: when you said overwelmed it sounds like you may have bit off more than you can chew. Food spoiling ...
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| honeymoon | 4/22/2004 |
Q: I really don't mean the honeymoon but the real question is should we stay somplace local after out ...
A: I am not the travel agent specialist but I will give you a couple suggestions. If you want to go ...
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| reception | 4/19/2004 |
Q: Is there anything proper that determines if a reception should be HorsDouvers or full meal? I would ...
A: After 8 it would be proper to just have the hors d ouvers but for everyone's warning that there ...
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| rings | 4/19/2004 |
Q: How common are the one ring ceremonys?I never wear rings and my fiancee says we both have to have ...
A: I really can't say as my expertize is more towards the reception but I did notice several grooms ...
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| rings | 4/19/2004 |
Q: I never wear rings and my fiancee says we both have to have wedding rings. I prefer to save the ...
A: The first part is easy Just have the minister preform a one ring ceremony. You don't have to recieve ...
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| Late tipping | 4/17/2004 |
Q: How late can you tip a vendor? We had our reception at a lovely restaurant and had excellent ...
A: As far as the question of it is to late I will say that they will be happy to accept the additional ...
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| lost job | 4/16/2004 |
Q: I don't know if you have any ideas on what we can do, you are my last resort before I cancel my ...
A: Working from this is it possible to scale down a little or at a cheaper location? Cheaper menu? If ...
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| drinks | 4/15/2004 |
Q: Would it be tacky or cheap if we have a dry reception meaning no alcohol? Both myself and fiancee do ...
A: Believe it or not it may be a growing trend. I have heard many reasons why couples are going dry. I ...
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| reception | 4/14/2004 |
Q: I know you have a catering business from your bio and my question is basicly the opposite but I ...
A: I have heard this before from a number of brides where their parents want a wedding and they ...
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| divorce | 4/13/2004 |
Q: My parents are divorced living in seperate cities and both want me to have my wedding and reception ...
A: There are a few points for you to consider. You didn't mention how far apart they lived or if either ...
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| Marquee decoration | 4/12/2004 |
Q: I hope you can help us out. we're getting married in 10 weeks time and have hired a marquee for the ...
A: First I don't know what kind of marquis you have but I think you mean outside and that you are ...
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| wording | 4/8/2004 |
Q: I am having a small private wedding but would like to invite 200 people to my reception. How do I ...
A: On to your question you could make like you got married out of state and having a reception at home. ...
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| wording | 4/8/2004 |
Q: I am having a small private wedding but would like to invite 200 people to my reception. How can I ...
A: an example would be as follows bride and groom invite you to share in their joy at a dinner dance ...
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| meal | 4/5/2004 |
Q: I was reading your bio and saw you served the president. I was just wondering what kind of meal was ...
A: pork chops (a house specialty) and maybe beef. I know it isn't as elaborate as you might expect but ...
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| outdoor | 4/4/2004 |
Q: I am thinking that I can save some money by holding my wedding in my back yard. We are planning ...
A: I run into this a lot and I see many brides go about doing their wedding this way but I can't always ...
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| outdoor wedding | 3/31/2004 |
Q: I would love to have an outdoor wedding and reception but I am afraid it will rain. I would be happy ...
A: without knowing the size or what is around you I can't give details but I will give you some ideas ...
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| tissue | 3/31/2004 |
Q: I was courious as to why do we have to put the tissue paper in our invitations? The place that I ...
A: Many years ago when invitations were printed the ink that was used did not completely dry or at ...
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| buffet or family style | 3/29/2004 |
Q: I don't know how far I should believe my caterer. It seems he only wants to serve a buffet meal. Is ...
A: everything all depends on how you want to look at it. A buffet will generally give you more food and ...
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| prices | 3/28/2004 |
Q: I am shopping around for my wedding and noticed many places charge more for a wedding than the same ...
A: I really do know what you mean about the price comparison but there are a number of things you must ...
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| fiancee x | 3/23/2004 |
Q: This is a weird question and the best thing I could ask for is if you ever heard of it before. Here ...
A: Not only did the bride invite her X, she also booked his service (which I will keep confidental) for ...
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| double reception | 3/17/2004 |
Q: My fiance lives over 500 miles away so we are going to gave two receptions, One in her town where we ...
A: You can do it that way but that doesn't invite your side to the wedding. More common practice would ...
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| candles | 3/16/2004 |
Q: My daughter would like candles at all the tables but I have been told by the reception location they ...
A: I can't say about your state but where I am at the state fire marshel says no open flames on the ...
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| invitation wording | 3/9/2004 |
Q: We are ordering invitations and have found many where the brides parent's as well as the couple ...
A: The most popular way is as follows: Mr and Mrs brides parents invite you to the marrage of our ...
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| 2 weddings? | 3/3/2004 |
Q: I have been living out of state for several years where I met my boyfriend. We plan on getting ...
A: Typically you have just one wedding. It is really up to you (or who is paying) as to where it will ...
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| carved beef | 3/2/2004 |
Q: How long do I have to cook a round of beef at my daughters wedding and how much will I need for 100 ...
A: You didn't mention the type of round. If it is a top or bottom round each weighing about 22-35 Lbs ...
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| count | 3/1/2004 |
Q: Is there a diffrent percentage that show up for diffrent seasons like summer compared to winter? ...
A: There is not really a differance between the seasons as you had asked but I can say anybody that ...
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| catering business | 2/29/2004 |
Q: I am thinking of starting a catering business and I thought I should get a neutral but experianced ...
A: family and cooking as a business. My first thing I would suggest is to go work for a caterer for a ...
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| wine | 2/28/2004 |
Q: My caterer said I shouldn't put any wine at the tables because no one will drink it but it sounds ...
A: From my experiance your caterer is right if you are having a full bar. People would like to have the ...
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| count | 2/26/2004 |
Q: We are looking for a place to hold our reception. We have 213 guest on our list. The problem is ...
A: It can be a difficult thing to determine that is why there are RSVP's but since you are in the ...
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| booze | 2/17/2004 |
Q: How much booze do I buy for my wedding we are having 200 people?
A: As simple as that question is it is difficult to answer. Different areas of the country will drink ...
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| position | 2/10/2004 |
Q: On what side is the bride to the groom. I have been told both left and right.
A: This as far as I learned goes back at least to the middle ages where if someone would try to steal ...
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| Catering my daughters wedding. | 2/9/2004 |
Q: As the mother-of-the-bride, one of my tasks is to feed 210 people on a budget. My daughter would ...
A: You have a very basic inexpensive menu and while I can help you out on buying the products the real ...
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| reception | 1/23/2004 |
Q: After taking your advice I went back to several reception facilites and made a few calls to others. ...
A: I am happy I was able to help you, as far as your other questions a lot of things depend on what you ...
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| food | 1/20/2004 |
Q: I just started looking at catering for my reception and everybody has different suggestions for menu ...
A: As far as suggestions I would pick something general to satisfy many of your guest. My most popular ...
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| Reception guests/invitations | 1/15/2004 |
Q: I have personally been to wedding ceremonies and then to the dance without being invited to the ...
A: I have heard of doing what you mentioned only one time, since it was a person I knew somewhat I know ...
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