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Thank you cards to people with no gifts?
BrooklynBride in Etiquette and Advice, on January 6, 2018 at 12:13 PM

Hi everyone, I’m working on Thank You cards and was wondering whether or not to write them to my co-workers who didn’t give a gift. I had been told that this can be seen as gift grabby. I work in a...

OG Gretchen, Jan 6, 2018 10 2,431
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Final numbers and Thank You cards
BrooklynBride in Etiquette and Advice, on November 8, 2017 at 8:26 PM

Hey all, I've been reading many BAMs, and the detailed ones give the number of people who showed up, with or without RSVP. How did you keep track of this? Did the venue tell you afterwards? For me, I...

BrooklynBride, Nov 9, 2017 5 61
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How early to order edible favors?
BrooklynBride in Do It Yourself, on October 24, 2017 at 8:04 PM

I'm ordering chocolates for our favors, possibly Ferrero Rocher or Lindt truffles. I was going to order them earlier but FH is afraid that the chocolate would appear old or cracked if stored for a...

BrooklynBride, Oct 29, 2017 20 1,110
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Bustle length
BrooklynBride in Wedding Attire, on October 26, 2017 at 8:36 PM

How long is the bustle supposed to be? I always thought it would touch the floor, not drag partway across the floor. Am I wrong? Here's a pic of it now:

Trish, Oct 28, 2017 12 131
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Engagement photo props?
BrooklynBride in Planning, on October 14, 2017 at 3:53 PM

Besides perhaps a bouquet, what other props did everyone use for their engagement photos? The only thing not allowed is balloons, as per photographer. Any ideas or advice for engagement photos?...

LibbyLane, Oct 19, 2017 25 296
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Dress too plain? Add a belt?
BrooklynBride in Wedding Attire, on September 29, 2017 at 9:42 PM

Hi all, I was recently at my first alterations appt and had my aunt tag along. It was the first time she saw the dress and she mentioned that it looked a bit plain. The seamstress suggested another...

FutureMrs.D, Oct 1, 2017 42 457
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Card Box Security
BrooklynBride in Style and Décor, on August 18, 2017 at 7:59 AM

I have heard many stories about the card box being stolen so how do you keep it safe? I am considering having a family member watch over it, but then I fear he may not be able to enjoy the wedding....

BrooklynBride, Aug 21, 2017 32 2,320 1
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Invitations and reunions - etiquette
BrooklynBride in Etiquette and Advice, on August 18, 2017 at 8:57 PM

Some old friends from high school just suggested a reunion. Since I haven't kept up with these people for 10 years, I won't be inviting them. (They're probably more aquaintances now?) I politely...

muriel, Aug 19, 2017 2 15
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Tea Ceremony pillows
BrooklynBride in Style and Décor, on August 13, 2017 at 8:19 PM

Hey everyone, For the tea ceremony, I was wondering where other brides have found their red pillows? For those who don't know, tea ceremonies are common in some Asian cultures. (I'm Chinese)....

BrooklynBride, Aug 14, 2017 2 162
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