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I get married today!!! we're so ready!!! Thank you guys for helping to answer some questions and give advice! It meant a lot!! Gotta go get ready!! ?
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Ok, so MOG and FOGB are divorced. MOG remarried, so we'll introduce Mother and Stepfather Jane and John Last Name. FOG has been with his partner for 20 years (same sex couple), so how to introduce...
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Ok, I have a question and don't know what to do! FFIL emailed yesterday about the photographer. He wants to use her during the reception to take posed family shots - NOT including me and FH. He wants...
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So I was talking with my caterer and he stated outright that tipping is "not required or expected". BUT a part of me is wondering if I should tip them something? We're having a staff of about 20 for...
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So I have a bridesmaid who my FH pushed for. She's FHs best friend, I said fine, be a maid, that's great. She got her dress, and that's great. She doesn't want to go to my shower, because it's on the...
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So i had a shower yesterday, and got a few duplicates. They are all from Target, and Target literally has problems with their registries every single day. So i unwrapped 3 (three!!) griddles, two...
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So I got a veil, but I'm thinking I won't wear it very long - ceremony, pictures, first dance. But I remember hearing as a kid that it is bad luck to take it off! anyone planning on wearing the veil...
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I just finished my invitations - numbering RSVPs, stuffing envelopes, stamping, etc. I wish i knew how exhausting this was! I could have asked bridesmaids for help, but I didn't. However, knowing now...
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So my invitations came and they are perfect! My question is, we have a family event this upcoming weekend, and we are going to see about 50% of the guests being invited. Do you think I can hand...
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So all my bridesmaids (4) were made aware of the dress options I gave them, and they all liked at least 1 choice - so far so good. go figure, I gave them a choice of 4 dresses and they all wanted the...
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My parents (really, my mom, dad just says "how much" and writes a check but that's ok!) have been super great with this wedding planning - visiting venues, florists, caterers, stopping my panic...