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kahlcara
help! need ideas for RB and GM gifts!
kahlcara in Planning, on August 8, 2013 at 7:47 AM

My brother and FH's brother are FH's GMs (his 2 best friends are Best Men). FH's brother is really into sports, so I think we're going to get him a jersey or a poster or something sports-related. I...

Shannon, Aug 8, 2013 2 11
kahlcara
wedding cake bags?
kahlcara in Planning, on August 1, 2013 at 10:09 PM

My mom keeps saying that we need monogrammed cake bags for people to take home extra wedding cake in. I've found cake bags, but not monogrammed ones, and I'm starting to worry about time. does anyone...

Rachel S., Aug 6, 2013 14 68
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would it be ok for me to pay for the bachelor party?
kahlcara in Etiquette and Advice, on August 5, 2013 at 7:20 AM

FH has mentioned a couple times that he wishes his best men (there's 2) would do something. he doesn't want anything big or crazy, just dinner and maybe a movie and drinks or something with his 2 best...

er.jhj2014, Aug 5, 2013 5 1
kahlcara
should officiant be invited to the rehearsal dinner?
kahlcara in Etiquette and Advice, on August 4, 2013 at 6:14 PM

He's not a friend or family member, we've never met before. my mom seems to think he should be. we're not inviting him to the reception but are extending an invitation to stick around for hors...

STBMsMullings, Aug 5, 2013 17 22
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FH saw my dress!
kahlcara in Planning, on August 4, 2013 at 6:31 PM

I've been hiding the pictures from him for months. then today I went to show him pics of my wedding hairstyle, and accidentally flipped through too many photos to a dress pic. can't believe I kept it...

Cheetah2B, Aug 5, 2013 12 147
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father daughter country songs
kahlcara in Planning, on August 2, 2013 at 9:55 PM

I'm looking for a song for our father/daughter dance.. my dad is really into country music and I know there are several good songs for this.. ideas? I'm not comfortable with super religious songs..

pugliesmama, Aug 3, 2013 14 311
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FH's grandma--rant
kahlcara in Planning, on August 2, 2013 at 7:55 AM

We weren't sure whether FH's grandmother (his one living grandparent) would be coming to the wedding because she has made an issue of me not being Jewish. FH & I have talked about it, & I would...

Crystal, Aug 2, 2013 7 222
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seating chart?
kahlcara in Planning, on July 25, 2013 at 7:50 AM

How are you doing a seating chart (the kind you set up at the reception so people can see it)? I'm thinking I need to list everyone alphabetically with the table number. Does anyone have a template...

Jayla, Jul 28, 2013 12 30
kahlcara
so many people still need to RSVP! is this normal?
kahlcara in Planning, on July 26, 2013 at 9:50 PM

So out of 153, 63 have RSVP'd. this means that 90 still need to RSVP, our RSVP date is 8/1. a few have told me or FH that they can or can't make it, but I have told all of them to also send in their...

kahlcara, Jul 26, 2013 7 33
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Why do people do this? RSVPs/ Plus Ones
kahlcara in Etiquette and Advice, on July 19, 2013 at 11:16 PM

We invited everyone's significant others (that we knew of) but did not give plus ones to single people as most of our friends are single and know each other, and doing plus ones would essentially...

Private User, Jul 26, 2013 10
kahlcara
heel protectors to stop heels sinking in the grass?
kahlcara in Planning, on July 22, 2013 at 11:51 PM

I'm thinking about doing these for my WP, myself and my mom, the ones my mom is finding are like $13 a pair. Has anyone had good experiences with a particular brand/shape, etc and is there...

LatinaBellaPR, Jul 23, 2013 8 826
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advice for hair and makeup trial?
kahlcara in Wedding Attire, on July 23, 2013 at 7:47 AM

I'm doing this on Friday, does anyone have any advice or tips?

Out the Window, Jul 23, 2013 3 17
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getting married and insurance
kahlcara in Planning, on July 21, 2013 at 9:45 PM

I'm just wondering at what point can I write that I'm married for insurance purposes? I know insurance companies sometimes have lower rates for married couples. Our renters' insurance starts a new...

Mrs G, Jul 21, 2013 4 33
kahlcara
family drama. *rant*
kahlcara in Planning, on July 20, 2013 at 10:11 PM

I'm SO sick of it. I wish we were getting married tomorrow so it would be over. FH's grandma may or may not be coming to the wedding bc I'm not Jewish. FH & his dad are upset about this. FH also has...

Rachel DellaPorte, Jul 21, 2013 9 41
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parent gifts?
kahlcara in Etiquette and Advice, on July 20, 2013 at 9:35 PM

What are you getting your parents? They will be getting albums but that was included in our photo package, which my parents are paying for as part of the wedding. I was thinking about writing each set...

Marie, Jul 21, 2013 16 20
kahlcara
my crazy day.. need advice
kahlcara in Etiquette and Advice, on July 19, 2013 at 9:35 PM

Today on my lunch hour, I called one of my BMs' mom. They own and run vacation cabins in Maine with a couple other families, and we want to go there for our HM. My BM told me they would give us a...

kahlcara, Jul 19, 2013 5
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how many napkins do I need?
kahlcara in Etiquette and Advice, on July 18, 2013 at 9:06 PM

My mom is insistent that we need monogrammed paper napkins for cake (caterer has cloth ones for dinner). She's paying for them, so while I think it's a little unnecessary, it's ok. how many napkins...

Future Mrs N, Jul 18, 2013 2 6
kahlcara
favor spinoff--how much are you spending on favors?
kahlcara in Etiquette and Advice, on July 17, 2013 at 12:01 AM

We decided to do customized M & M's. I just spent $320 on M & M's which is a lot, but it works out to a little over $2/person based on 150 people, plus $20 for the boxes. just...

Jaime, Jul 17, 2013 15 26
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frustrated with FH. rant.
kahlcara in Etiquette and Advice, on July 14, 2013 at 11:25 PM

He's been very little help in planning this whole thing, which is hugely frustrating to me because we're 300 miles from our families and wedding location. he did send out a FB request to a lot of...

MrsC, Jul 15, 2013 14 4
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engraving--rant/info for other brides
kahlcara in Married Life, on July 14, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Hey guys, I went to pick up my ring from the jewelers today where it had been to get engraved. They handed it to me and I looked at it, and they got FH's initials wrong! It was supposed to say "Mine."...

Celia Milton, Jul 14, 2013 4 15
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