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Timeline for first look
C in Planning, on August 5, 2021 at 10:44 PM

I'm wondering what time I should be photo ready by if we are doing a first look and our ceremony begins at 4PM? This is for a wedding in California in September -- sunset is around 6:50pm. We will be...

Lexi, Oct 20, 2021 6 304
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Hair and makeup start time super early?!
C in Hair and Makeup, on September 19, 2021 at 12:50 AM

My hair and makeup artist wants to start at 6:30 or 7am on my wedding day. First look is at 2:15pm and ceremony at 4pm. This is for hair and makeup for myself, MOH, MOB as well as just hair for MOG...

Milada, Sep 21, 2021 10 1,689 1
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Kids and Kids Meals
C in Etiquette and Advice, on September 4, 2021 at 4:14 PM

My venue offers kids meals for children of chicken tenders and fries. We are planning to order these for the children (under 12) as opposed to the normal buffet meal. If we don't order the kids meals,...

GeorgeWilson, Sep 17, 2021 3 226
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Bridesmaid gift amount?
C in Planning, on September 1, 2021 at 11:07 AM

Is there a typical amount to spend on bridesmaid gifts? I understand to spend what you can afford - I’m looking between $75-$150 per girl; however, they really haven’t done anything so I...

ArizonaDreaming, Sep 2, 2021 4 191
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Bustle buttons/hooks show on tulle dress
C in Wedding Attire, on August 26, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Does anyone have an all tulle dress and got a bustle where the buttons don’t show? My seamstress says on my type of dress it will always show. It’s a 12 point bustle - picture to show what it looks...

Suzie, Aug 29, 2021 4 392
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Bridal party plus ones and getting ready
C in Planning, on August 28, 2021 at 12:58 PM

Do bridal party plus ones show up for hair/makeup and getting ready, or is that time just for me and the girls? We're planning out breakfast and lunch so I'm looking into how much to order

Stefanie, Aug 29, 2021 7 219
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Big or small wedding?
C in Planning, on August 25, 2021 at 10:08 PM

What is considered a small/medium/big wedding during COVID? We originally were going to invite around 130 but our numbers with final RSVPs are at exactly 80

Emily, Aug 28, 2021 6 153
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Guest wants to show up for dancing but not ceremony/dinner?
C in Wedding Reception, on August 25, 2021 at 7:23 PM

I’m wondering if anyone else had this happen and how your venue handled it? We have a guest with prior obligations during the ceremony/dinner time. They are thinking they may just show up at the end...

Katie, Aug 26, 2021 12 296
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Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner Invites
C in Etiquette and Advice, on August 12, 2021 at 7:04 PM

Do you send out invitations for both the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner? Or do you only send out invites to the rehearsal dinner portion and let bridal party know about the rehearsal itself via...

Hanna, Aug 12, 2021 5 131
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Common processional order?
C in Wedding Ceremony, on August 6, 2021 at 3:42 PM

What is everyone doing for the order everyone walks in for the processional? This is a "non-religious" ceremony, so not following any strict traditions. I'm trying to fit in these folks: Officiant...

Alyssa, Aug 12, 2021 7 372 1
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Does the Officiant get an invite?
C in Etiquette and Advice, on August 11, 2021 at 3:30 PM

We hired a professional officiant. Do we send him a wedding invite / rehearsal dinner invite?

Emilia, Aug 12, 2021 7 189
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How to address wedding invite
C in Etiquette and Advice, on July 27, 2021 at 1:09 AM

How do you address a wedding invite when two guests live together (they are roommates) and both get to bring a guest? Do I send one invite to their address and say "A + B and Guests", or do I send two...

Vicky, Jul 27, 2021 7 169
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Invite wording
C in Planning, on July 14, 2021 at 5:09 PM

Hi everyone! Is this okay for a wedding invite intro? Together with their parentsYou are cordially invited to The wedding of Grooms nameAnd Brides name

Stacey, Jul 14, 2021 7 157
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Dress Hem
C in Wedding Attire, on June 28, 2021 at 7:40 PM

I'm wondering how a wedding dress should be hemmed? Right to the floor or a bit off the floor - I see some conflicting responses? My dress is delicate tulle. I had it altered for 3 inch heels and the...

Kari, Jun 29, 2021 4 1,130 2
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Bridesmaid Gift Cost
C in Etiquette and Advice, on May 28, 2021 at 12:18 AM

How much is appropriate to spend on a bridesmaid gift? I spent $50-$60 for each girl when I asked them to be a bridesmaid. I was thinking for their gift on the wedding day I would get...

Michelle, May 28, 2021 9 282
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Uneven bridal party
C in Planning, on April 24, 2021 at 7:05 PM

I'm having 6 bridesmaids and FH is having 4 groomsmen. Anyone have photos with those numbers so we can visualize how it will look? I can't find many photos with those numbers online. Thank you!!

Jamie, Apr 26, 2021 5 176
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When to send thank you notes for wedding gifts?
C in Etiquette and Advice, on April 16, 2021 at 5:33 PM

Hi everyone, what is proper etiquette for when to send thank you notes for wedding gifts received before the wedding? We've received a few and we are still months before the wedding. I'm planning to...

Lady, Apr 19, 2021 4 126
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Adding a corset to a lace back wedding dress
C in Wedding Attire, on March 10, 2021 at 12:16 AM

I am wondering if it's possible to add a corset to a lace back wedding dress? I seem to fluctuate in size enough that I worry that, if I alter my dress to fit perfectly, it won't fit well even the...

Lydia, Mar 11, 2021 5 708
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Red bridesmaid dresses and skin tone
C in Wedding Attire, on February 1, 2021 at 12:17 PM

Do I match bridesmaid dress color to my skin tone or my bridesmaids'? I love Azazie cabernet color since I'm getting married at a winery in fall. I have pretty red toned skin, but my girls would all...

Jessica, Feb 1, 2021 8 178
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Makeup cost
C in Hair and Makeup, on August 28, 2020 at 7:28 PM

What is considered expensive for bridal makeup? A makeup artist I really like charges $850 for my trial and day of makeup plus day of makeup for 2 additional people. I live in California in a...

MLS, Jan 27, 2021 26 569 1
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