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Honoring Living Grandparents
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on June 8, 2017 at 4:07 PM

I have lived with my grandmother practically all of my life. I am her namesake, and she's basically like my mother. I have chosen to do a mother-daughter dance with my mom, but I cannot figure out how...

PerfectlyPolin, Jun 9, 2017 6 78
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Day of Coordinator
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on May 31, 2017 at 1:11 PM

My reception venue comes with a maître d’, who replaces the need for a DOC during the reception time. My reception and ceremony are in two separate locations (30 minutes apart), and I feel that I...

MrsRidley, May 31, 2017 4 7
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Bar Selections
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on May 27, 2017 at 9:49 AM

We have an open bar for 5 hours (including cocktail hour) and my reception venue offers two wedding packages, Princess and Elite. I choose the Princess wedding package for $80/pp, because I...

MrsRidley, May 27, 2017 22 19
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Renting Bridesmaids Dresses from Rent the Runway
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on May 23, 2017 at 5:57 PM

My wedding is some time away, but I have asked two people to be apart of my BP, my sister and FSIL. FH really wants his sister in the BP, so I agreed. FSIL is 19 and FMIL is very controlling in...

Jeanette, May 23, 2017 16 153
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Engagement Pictures *Pic Heavy*
MrsRidley in Community Conversations, on April 25, 2017 at 8:21 PM

I got my proofs back from my photographer! I love my pictures. It rained basically the whole time we took pictures, so my photographer said we can call him on a better day and get some more shots in,...

tiffany, Apr 28, 2017 31 26
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Share your favorite engagement photos!
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on April 12, 2017 at 3:14 PM

I'm taking my engagement photos next weekend, and I suck at taking pictures when directed. No, seriously. It took me 15 minutes to get one good full body picture of me last weekend, when I went out...

FutureFuji, Apr 12, 2017 64 90
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What time is your reception over? (Another Question in Post)
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on April 10, 2017 at 3:57 PM

Updated Question: I just spoke with the officiant who seemed to be confused with my ceremony time/day when we first talked to him. He thought we were getting married in the late afternoon on a Sunday....

MrsRidley, Apr 10, 2017 58 17
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Marriage License and Signing.
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on April 9, 2017 at 11:52 PM

This might be a dumb question, but what is the whole process for getting the marriage license? I know it varies state by state. My general understanding is...you go apply for the marriage license so...

Mrs. Knolle, Apr 10, 2017 11 765
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Cocktail Hour in the same room as the Reception
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on April 9, 2017 at 11:37 AM

What are your thoughts on having the cocktail hour in the same room as the reception? My venue charges an addition $900 for a separate room for the cocktail hour. My FH and I plan on taking the...

MrsRidley, Apr 9, 2017 15 164
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Questions for DJ
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on April 7, 2017 at 9:49 AM

Hello, I am going to start looking at DJs for the reception and I was wondering, what are some questions I should be sure to ask? I want to make sure I find the right one, because I need the vibe to...

MrsRidley, Apr 7, 2017 11 3
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Booking a DJ
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on March 31, 2017 at 8:25 PM

My mom told me she would book and pay for a DJ & the photographer/videographer, but she has not said anything else about this. I have a lot of things booked and I do not want to wait until the last...

MrsRidley, Mar 31, 2017 5 2
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NWR: Eviction Update
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on March 30, 2017 at 4:27 PM

Back in January I posted that my landlord was attempting to evict me because I didn't pay December's rent due to not having heat the entire month of November. Some people may remember this. Well, I...

MrsRidley, Mar 30, 2017 22 12
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Bridal Shower invite but no invite to wedding
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on March 27, 2017 at 1:50 PM

I have a question: Is it rude to invite someone to your bridal shower but not the wedding? A distant friend of mine is getting married and invited me to the bridal shower and bachelorette party....

ShanynL, Mar 27, 2017 24 3,791
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Defeating chub rub/chafing under a ball gown
MrsRidley in Wedding Attire, on March 4, 2017 at 11:10 PM

I have always had super thick thighs that rub together and create awful chub rub. Sometimes I use deodorant and sometimes I use a little powder. Sometimes it's works, and sometimes it doesn't. I was...

AD2AP, Mar 6, 2017 34 1,998
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NWR: Diabetic Medication
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on February 28, 2017 at 2:58 PM

Wondering if anyone has ever been on Metformin? I was recently diagnosed with Diabetes, and my doctor placed me on Metformin for the next three months. She advised to take it with food and that I...

MrsRidley, Feb 28, 2017 1 3
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Wedding Party Travel-Spinoff from another Uber Thread
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on February 27, 2017 at 5:55 PM

I haven't chosen my WP yet, but I plan to ask about 5 of my close friends & FSIL, while FH plans to ask a few of his friends (not sure the count). Anyway, are the Bride and Groom responsible for...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Feb 27, 2017 7 12
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Delayed Honeymoon Regrets ?
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on February 20, 2017 at 8:39 PM

Since having the dream wedding I have always wanted, FH and I have decided to delay our honeymoon. We're thinking 5-6 months after. I am worried about some regrets with not taking the honeymoon right...

Lynn, Feb 21, 2017 20 627
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NWR: Is it cheaper to build or buy a house?
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on February 19, 2017 at 9:35 PM

I know that question is kind of broad and there are many factors that determine how much it would cost for both options. A coworker of mine explained to me it would be cheaper to build a house, but I...

MrsRidley, Feb 19, 2017 16 4
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DIY Birdcage cardholder
MrsRidley in Do It Yourself, on February 11, 2017 at 7:16 PM

Just wanted to share my birdcage Card Holder. I wish I had a before picture, but I love it.

Gail, Feb 15, 2017 10 49
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"Tell everyone to bring monetary gifts only!"
MrsRidley in Etiquette and Advice, on February 12, 2017 at 10:22 AM

FH and I decided we are going to have the wedding we (I) want, that is having the reception in a gorgeous Ballroom. This decision came after about a month of indecisiveness and many unforeseen...

Miranda, Feb 12, 2017 8 465
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