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Did you regret not having a videographer?
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 22, 2015 at 1:50 PM

Having a videographer is a newer thing to come to my area. We originally never had it in the budget. We were just going to use a camera on a tripod for the ceremony. Now that I've seen a few videos of...

Tracey, Mar 9, 2021 33 6,830
Anna =)
Ever ended a friendship with a bride? Rant
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on October 19, 2015 at 10:22 AM

I am a bridesmaid for my friend's wedding. The last 7 months have been a brutal nightmare. I can't go into every detail about why I wanted to rip my hair out but I'll leave some basics. 1. She is...

Nicole, Oct 19, 2015 20 2,728
Anna =)
Limiting your Christmas shopping budget to help save for the wedding? Selfish?
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 30, 2015 at 4:59 PM

My fiance and I decide to cut our Christmas shopping budget by almost half from previous years because we are trying to save for the wedding. Our families are aware that we are getting next year. My...

MrsMcD, Oct 8, 2015 50 188
Anna =)
Opinions on a boudoir shoot?
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 29, 2015 at 4:18 PM

My personal opinion is that it is kinda tacky and not smart...isn't it the same as sending a picture to your significant other of you in your intimates? Idk... In this day and age it just doesn't...

Lois, Oct 6, 2015 66 103
Anna =)
How are you doing mismatched bridesmaid dresses?
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 21, 2015 at 5:00 PM

My bridesmaids live all over so I'm thinking of having them order from azazie.com. My color palette is jewel toned (burgundy, midnight blue, emerald green, plum, berry, and gold accent). My wedding...

Allison, Oct 1, 2015 32 401
Anna =)
Wedding gift when I HATE the groom?
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 29, 2015 at 3:49 PM

I am the MOH for my friend's wedding. I am trying to figure out a wedding gift appx $100. Problem is I absolutely despise the groom. Its a long story but he is vile, greedy, a complete prick,...

Celia Milton, Sep 29, 2015 25 3,606
Anna =)
How to make your wedding planning fun for everyone?
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 28, 2015 at 3:41 PM

I am the MOH for my friend's wedding this fall. It has been the most awful experience. She asks us to spend way to much money, major bridezilla, cannot afford her honeymoon and is hoping the cash...

Ally, Sep 28, 2015 20 13
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Bridesmaid upset that I didn't consult with her before booking hair & make-up Rant
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 23, 2015 at 3:08 PM

I have already booked my hair and make-up artist. My hair stylist is my normal stylist I always see and my make-up artist is someone that works in her salon (I love her work and personality!). She...

Jac3286, Sep 27, 2015 24 105
Anna =)
Best marriage advice you have ever received?
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 21, 2015 at 4:41 PM

Not necessarily wedding advice more like relationship advice.

Mckay, Sep 21, 2015 11 69
Anna =)
Parents are paying for venue & catering. Telling me I can't provide wine & beer for my guests? Help!
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 21, 2015 at 10:55 AM

My parents are paying for my catering and venue ($5000). We were responsible for the deposits on both ($1000). She said she would pay us back the deposits two weeks before the wedding. I...

NowASeptMrs, Sep 21, 2015 23 53
Anna =)
All right girls. Where are you honeymooning?
Anna =) in Honeymoon, on September 9, 2015 at 3:46 PM

FH and I are torn between renting a cabin in Tennessee for a week or going somewhere tropical. We have a budget of $3500. We are afraid we will get bored with a tropical beach location. Some of...

Mrs. Siedlecki, Sep 20, 2015 37 254
Anna =)
What would you have cut from your budget?
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 18, 2015 at 11:59 AM

We are very lucky to have our families helping us pay for the wedding. My FH and are still trying to figure out ways to save even more. We are paying about $12K of the wedding. Our total is...

Julia T, Sep 19, 2015 18 20
Anna =)
Those of you who are doing premarital counseling...
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 18, 2015 at 4:37 PM

We both want to do premarital counseling. We haven't found an officiant yet. There is only one on weddingwire in our area and I saw him do another wedding and I instantly didn't like him even though...

Courtney CtoS, Sep 18, 2015 10 82
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How far is too far for the rehearsal dinner from ceremony site?
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 18, 2015 at 10:19 AM

My friend is getting married soon and she has booked the rehearsal dinner 45 minutes away from the ceremony site. We are meeting at 6:00 to practice for an hour. We are supposed to be at the...

SeptMrsV, Sep 18, 2015 19 709
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Putting off engagement photos because I don't like the way I look
Anna =) in Fitness and Health, on September 10, 2015 at 3:55 PM

My FH and I got engaged in April. Our wedding is next October. We originally wanted our engagement photos in October of this year. The thing is I'm about 65lbs overweight. I have a very small frame...

Corinne_, Sep 16, 2015 15 1,002
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What am I forgetting to budget?
Anna =) in Planning, on September 15, 2015 at 11:30 AM

This is what I have so far: Venue Catering Photographer Videographer Florist DJ Cake Alcohol Dress Alterations Dress Accessories Grooms Attire Groomsmen Attire Bridesmaid Attire Hair & Make Up Wedding...

Joni, Sep 16, 2015 23 59
Anna =)
Not satisfied with the bridal shower...
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 16, 2015 at 9:07 AM

Ok please chew my head off if I am being ridiculous. I understand that this may come off as super greedy/rude. I just found out that my sister (MOH) is planning on throwing my bridal shower at a pizza...

Morgan, Sep 16, 2015 18 19
Anna =)
Bridesmaid upset we are not having a limo
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 11, 2015 at 2:22 PM

Our ceremony and reception are in the same location. We are getting married at a historic boutique hotel with an outdoor courtyard. All of our pictures are going to be taken either in the hotel,...

SavesSpiders, Sep 16, 2015 41 21
Anna =)
Thank you gifts for bride's parents and groom's parents?
Anna =) in Etiquette and Advice, on September 15, 2015 at 10:41 AM

My mother and step dad are paying for our venue, cake, and catering ($5000). My father and his girlfirend are giving us $2500, and my future in laws are paying for the rehearsal dinner,...

Nilou, Sep 15, 2015 3 164
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What financial things did you combine once you were married or planning to combine?
Anna =) in Planning, on September 15, 2015 at 1:37 PM

My fiance and I are discussing how we are going to combine things like savings, checking, insurance, cell phones, etc. Personally we both want our own checking and savings account. We thought about...

RJmargo, Sep 15, 2015 6 14
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