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Guests complaining about destination wedding
Rena S in Etiquette and Advice, on July 30, 2014 at 11:36 PM

We are planning a beautiful destination wedding . Unfortunately more than a few family and friends have been telling us that it will be " a hassle " to attend our wedding. This has been so upsetting-...

Kirste, Sep 9, 2023 40 10,239
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Wearing engagement ring during the wedding band exchange at the ceremony. What is the proper etiquette ?
Rena S in Etiquette and Advice, on January 12, 2015 at 7:37 AM

I can't recall if you are supposed to have a bare ring finger during the wedding ring exchange . If so what do you do with your engagement ring and when do you put it back on ?

Pam, Jul 1, 2019 17 1,123
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Official BAM!!!
Rena S in Wedding Attire, on April 15, 2015 at 9:39 AM

Our destination wedding in Key West, FL was wonderful. More beautiful than I ever dreamed it would be. For the most part everything went off without a hitch. The food was delicious, the cakes were...

Crystal L., Apr 17, 2015 84 96
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RSVP Rant....I knew it was going to happen
Rena S in Etiquette and Advice, on January 18, 2015 at 8:24 PM

I've read many rants about RSVPs and now it's happening to me. Why is this the worst part of wedding planning?? We sent out 76 and have gotten 30 back ..they were due on Jan 15th..What is so hard...

FutureRdeG, Mar 27, 2015 37 31
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Unofficial BAM
Rena S in Wedding Attire, on March 26, 2015 at 9:49 AM

Just a few pics that were taken by guests. Our day was beautiful. Everything went very smoothly . We had an amazing destination wedding in Key West. I had alot of dress regret but in the end it really...

Kristin, Mar 26, 2015 44 57
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NWR: I'm Getting Married Today!!!!!
Rena S in Community Conversations, on March 22, 2015 at 7:32 AM

Well I'm a complete nervous wreck ....never felt this way before, Hoping I will feel better after the ceremony, My knees were weak at the rehearsal yesterday and FH was looking pretty freaked out I...

Babs, Mar 22, 2015 37 32
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What are you doing with your centerpieces after the wedding?
Rena S in Etiquette and Advice, on March 13, 2015 at 7:43 AM

Not sure of a good way to give my fresh floral centerpieces away after the reception . Any ideas ?

Crystal L., Mar 15, 2015 26 42
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RANT: 19 days until our wedding and my EX husband files ANOTHER court petition
Rena S in Etiquette and Advice, on March 3, 2015 at 11:29 AM

Long story short I have been divorced for 10 years and we are in court at least 1-3x a year because my ex has nothing better to spend his money on but harassing me with litigation. My ex is very...

Missa, Mar 3, 2015 21 238
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What are you most looking forward to besides saying " I DO" on the big day
Rena S in Community Conversations, on February 5, 2015 at 4:57 PM

I've been thinking about this .....and of course I cannot wait for the moment that we are announced husband and wife but ( as strange as it sounds ) I am really looking forward to seeing how beautiful...

Mrs Ronco, Feb 6, 2015 58 32
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Show me your DIY anything
Rena S in Style and Décor, on February 2, 2015 at 5:35 PM

I recently finished my pomanders for the aisle decor and the flower girl basket.I think they turned out fairly nice. I am having a DW so I have to reign in all the things I want to do . What do you...

DeniseD, Feb 3, 2015 44 78
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Should I include my Dad and his wife in the ceremony .
Rena S in Etiquette and Advice, on January 28, 2015 at 1:56 PM

For many reasons I have decided to have my brother instead of my father walk me down the aisle . I wasn't going to involve my father or his wife in the ceremony . ( not having a father / daughter...

Rena S, Jan 28, 2015 7 147
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Any other Key West Brides?
Rena S in Wedding Attire, on December 22, 2014 at 7:56 PM

I'm getting married at The Reach in March. Having some issues with the florist I picked. Prices are ridiculous and the contract says im not allowed to DIY anything. Anyone else finding everything...

Rena S, Jan 21, 2015 4 15
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Sparkler exit ...what is your opinion?
Rena S in Community Conversations, on January 10, 2015 at 8:41 AM

We are not doing a grand entrance but are thinking of doing a sparkler exit ( love the photos ) Anyone done this or seen it done? Is it difficult to orchestrate ? Advice please

Jess, Jan 12, 2015 19 28
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Which flowers? Pics included
Rena S in Wedding Attire, on December 28, 2014 at 12:45 PM

Can't decide between these two inspiration photos. Bridesmaids are wearing full length pool blue ( aqua) chiffon , my dress is ivory charmeuse, guys are wearing black tux with ivory tie. I really...

JaKLyn, Dec 29, 2014 39 43
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Should I be irritated by FH's procrastination?
Rena S in Etiquette and Advice, on November 2, 2014 at 8:55 AM

So the wedding is about 4 mos away and my FH has still not asked his friend "joe" to be his best man . Everytime he hangs out with Joe he says he is going to ask him but he doesn't ...telling me " it...

Rena S, Nov 2, 2014 20 7
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Is 4 hours long enough for cocktail hour, dinner and reception ?
Rena S in Etiquette and Advice, on October 18, 2014 at 2:37 PM

I'm having a destination wedding and worried 1 hr for cocktails,1 hr for dinner and 2 hrs for dancing won't be long enough. To add an extra hour is going to cost about $1500. What do you think...

Kaegurl, Oct 18, 2014 13 96
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Not having a wedding cake
Rena S in Etiquette and Advice, on October 16, 2014 at 5:13 PM

FH and I were trying to think of ways to cut costs on our very expensive destination wedding and came up with the idea to ditch the $500 wedding cake. There will be 4 people including myself...

MarriedJ!, Oct 16, 2014 6 107
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What are you doing to make your wedding unique?
Rena S in Community Conversations, on October 10, 2014 at 8:55 AM

I would like to do something fun at my reception ...something that guests will remember ....my FH has always been the guy in the gorilla suit at his friend weddings ...any ideas?

Mrs. F-u-..., Oct 10, 2014 40 41
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Dress Regret ...Need Advice
Rena S in Wedding Attire, on October 6, 2014 at 10:56 AM

I just had my first fitting and I am not very happy with my dress. I definitely felt pressured by my entourage to purchase it and wish I would have slept on it . The sleeves need to be adjusted but...

quin, Oct 8, 2014 7 33
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