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Bridal shop ordered my dress in too small a size
Am in Wedding Attire, on April 3, 2019 at 9:51 PM

HELP! My dress came and it's too small the store is claiming they stand by their measurements - the waist was 27 in and they say i measured at 27 in but I just measured myself and I'm at 29 in. They...

Mandy, Apr 27, 2025 16 2,831
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Updated conversation about Lily & Lime
Am in Planning, on September 19, 2018 at 9:48 PM

Hi! I am considering using Lily & Lime's photography & videography services. I know they are a fairly new company and in previous posts (year a half ago or older) people have cautioned against...

Elisa, Oct 28, 2024 21 9,486 1
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Cake decoration - flowers or cake topper?
Am in Wedding Reception, on July 4, 2019 at 11:56 PM

Hi! We’re deciding between a cake topper or flowers to decorate the cake. We already have a cake topper and flowers on the cake are included with our package with our florist so both are equally...

Elizabeth, Jul 26, 2019 12 158
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I'm paying for my bridesmaids hair - can i ask them to tip the hair person?
Am in Etiquette and Advice, on July 20, 2019 at 10:54 PM

Hi! I paid for my bridesmaids hair services - it was optional but said if any of them wanted to do it I would cover it. All opted yes. I'd like to ask them to cover the $25 tip. Is this okay or...

Lady, Jul 22, 2019 12 329
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Do bridesmaids take photos with their bouquets?
Am in Etiquette and Advice, on July 21, 2019 at 11:18 AM

Hi! For bridal party photos, do bridesmaids have their bouquets with them? Is it necessary? Can they just hold them for ceremony or is it weird for them not to take photos with them l? thanks!

Kelly, Jul 21, 2019 7 220
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When to share wedding day timeline with bridal party?
Am in Planning, on July 16, 2019 at 5:57 PM

Hi all! I want to share with my bridal party the timeline of the day - what time their hair/make up is scheduled for, photos, and ceremony rehearsal time - so that everyone knows where to be when....

Jolie, Jul 17, 2019 10 234
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Do you give a thank you card along with tips?
Am in Etiquette and Advice, on July 14, 2019 at 10:29 PM

Hi! I am of course tipping my vendors. Do I include a prewritten thank you card along with the tip? Or just the tip in an envelope? Thanks!

Kelly, Jul 15, 2019 5 117
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Does paying for optional hair services for wedding count toward bridesmaid gift? (also getting them addl gifts)
Am in Etiquette and Advice, on July 7, 2019 at 11:27 PM

Hi! I made bridesmaids hair professionally done optional but said if they wanted to get hair done I would pay for it. My bridesmaids all opted to get their hair done. Does the cost of this count...

Jess, Jul 8, 2019 12 243
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How much to give bridal shower host gift?
Am in Etiquette and Advice, on June 22, 2019 at 8:39 PM

I want to get my sisters a gift card to their favorite spa as a thank you for hosting my bridal shower. Massages at the place I am getting the gift card to are $140. Can I get a $100...

Lady, Jun 24, 2019 4 169
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Timeline - after first dance, should people sit and eat or join and dance?
Am in Wedding Reception, on June 21, 2019 at 4:40 PM

Hi! trying to decide our timeline... between two options: OPTION 1 1. First dance 2. Guests join with their partners toward end of first dance 3. Dancing 4. Sit for first course OPTION 2 1. First...

Katie, Jun 22, 2019 10 195 2
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Photo booth props - corny or fun?
Am in Style and Décor, on June 19, 2019 at 1:45 PM

Hi! We’re having a photos booth and it included props. Wondering what the consensus is on props. I’ve never like using props, i like just getting a nice picture when I’ve used photo booth at other...

Michelle, Jun 20, 2019 15 164
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Non bridesmaids attending bachelorette- do i get them a thank you gift?
Am in Parties and Events, on June 19, 2019 at 7:44 AM

Hi! I have friends who are attending the bachelorette who are not bridesmaids. Am I supposed to get them a gift to thank them? Or will a card suffice?

Judith, Jun 19, 2019 11 1,255
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Petal toss opinions
Am in Wedding Ceremony, on June 17, 2019 at 9:57 PM

Hi! I want to do a petal toss during our processional. The FH doesn't love the idea, he thinks it may not work or that it's corny. Thoughts? How has this worked for others who have done it or been a...

Melle, Jun 18, 2019 4 783
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Cake flavor votes!
Am in Wedding Reception, on June 16, 2019 at 2:10 AM

For our 4 tier cake, two tiers will be vanilla cake with french cream custard layers. We need to pick a flavor for the other two tiers and are between two flavors (we can only pick one of the two): 1....

NextChapterReady, Jun 17, 2019 9 115
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Vendor meal for dj & Mc? (9:30-1:30 working hours)
Am in Etiquette and Advice, on June 15, 2019 at 12:30 AM

Hi! I am of course providing a meal for our photographer, assistant photographer and videographer - they're going to be with us for 10 hours and OF COURSE need to eat. I'm wondering if the same is...

Melle, Jun 15, 2019 8 156
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Place card etiquette - mr & mrs for married couples only?
Am in Etiquette and Advice, on June 13, 2019 at 4:41 PM

Hi! Figuring out place cards and wondering the etiquette. Is it wrong to write "Mr. & Mrs. ___" for married couples and first last name only (ex: John Smith & Jane Doe) for non-married...

Michelle, Jun 14, 2019 7 254
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Simple bride & groom entrance - no music
Am in Wedding Reception, on June 13, 2019 at 5:50 PM

Anyone ever do just a bride & groom entrance (no bridal party entrances) to no music? Just "Lets give a warm welcome for the first time as husband as wife Jack & Jill!" and everyone claps...

Maura, Jun 13, 2019 6 126
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Petal toss during recessional
Am in Wedding Ceremony, on June 2, 2019 at 11:25 AM

For our wedding we plan to do a petal toss during the recessional. We are thinking of having the petals in one of the cone shaped containers so the guests can just toss the petals by tossing the cone....

Clíodhna, Jun 7, 2019 4 145
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Which dance songs did your wedding guests Love?
Am in Wedding Reception, on June 2, 2019 at 10:53 PM

Hi! Putting together our "must play list" and our general music list to give our DJ a sense of what music we like. I'm curious which songs felt like most hyped your guests? I'm thinking more in the...

Melle, Jun 5, 2019 2 95
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Legally changing name at court house but passport still in maiden name at time of honeymoon
Am in Honeymoon, on May 21, 2019 at 3:42 PM

Hi! I plan to change my name at the courthouse when we apply for our marriage license. This will go into effect at our marriage ceremony. Our honeymoon is a few days after the ceremony so basically my...

Mcskipper, May 21, 2019 18 1,230
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