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Family photos
Shelly in Planning, on November 24, 2019 at 7:52 AM

For brides doing a first look, did you or do you plan to take family photos before the ceremony or after? I was thinking we would try to do them before, so right after the ceremony they can enjoy...

Cristy, Nov 25, 2019 10 168
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Vendors not responding...
Shelly in Planning, on November 16, 2019 at 8:28 AM

I’ve usually been able to get in touch with vendors to inquire about their services and to hire. I’ve got the big ticket items taken care of but now I need to find a MUA and hair stylist. Trying to...

Cyndy, Nov 16, 2019 4 114
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Bridesmaids dresses
Shelly in Etiquette and Advice, on November 13, 2019 at 6:43 PM

My wedding is 05/08/20 and I really need to start looking at BM dresses ! I know it’s appropriate to ask your BMs their budgets for dresses privately. I just am not sure how to ask.... I’m a little...

Mrsn2020, Nov 15, 2019 10 187
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Menu cards
Shelly in Wedding Reception, on October 2, 2019 at 7:28 PM

Hey y’all ! I am having a plated meal during our reception. The guests will have 4 meal choices to choose from on our rsvp cards. Has anyone or do you know of anyone doing menu cards in this scenario?...

Catherine, Oct 17, 2019 11 196 1
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Reception exit?
Shelly in Wedding Reception, on August 9, 2019 at 6:40 PM

Is this something most people do? I see lots of photos with couples doing a sparkler exit and it def is a cute photo op. I just think that it would take time for everyone to get outside and get ready...

Catherine, Aug 11, 2019 8 144
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5,200 dollars for florist
Shelly in Planning, on June 25, 2019 at 2:50 PM

I am so bummed right now. I had originally budgeted 3,000 dollars for my flowers. I got the proposal from the florist which includes "everything we spoke about" and it's over 5200 dollars. I told her...

D, Jun 26, 2019 24 465
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Invitation wording
Shelly in Etiquette and Advice, on June 23, 2019 at 4:42 PM

So my father is paying for most of the big ticket items in our wedding. Me and FH are also paying for a lot of vendors and decorations ourselves. My mother bought my dress. His family has not...

Michelle, Jun 24, 2019 7 145
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5 o'clock in the afternoon? Or evening?
Shelly in Planning, on June 23, 2019 at 4:47 PM

So for our invitations I am in a pinch with the wording of the ceremony time. Our ceremony is 5:00pm. Is it ok to say five o'clock in the evening? Everything that I've looked at says evening doesn't...

MrsD, Jun 24, 2019 10 11,771
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Bridesmaid etiquette
Shelly in Etiquette and Advice, on June 23, 2019 at 4:01 PM

It seems to me that it's been more common for brides to let their maids choose what dress they want to wear. Like give them a color swatch and let them pick a style that best fits their body type. I...

Veronica, Jun 23, 2019 8 225
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