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Summer
Changing maiden name to middle name
Summer, on April 12, 2019 at 9:45 AM

Hi, everyone! My DH and I eloped on April 1st in DC! Now that everything is said and done, I am heading to the SSA office today to change my name. I haven't fully decided yet if I am dropping my...

Jessica, Mar 4, 2020 22
Joshua Roller
Men’s wedding bands
Joshua Roller, on March 28, 2019 at 9:13 PM

I’m curious to know everyone’s budget for wedding bands (men’s) and where you’ve been looking. Ive looked at some online stores and got an estimate from my jeweler in DTLA. Share your designs and...

Julia, Apr 29, 2019 69
Summer
Couples getting married on April 1, 2019 in District of Columbia
Summer, on March 29, 2019 at 9:24 PM

To all of us getting married on Monday - congratulations and I hope your day is as wonderful as you hope it will be! And catch a glimpse of the cherry blossoms if you have time!

Elya, Apr 5, 2019 2 43
Summer
i told my mom we were eloping and it backfired in our face
Summer, on March 22, 2019 at 8:03 AM

Hi, everyone. I have been on here for quite some time, but mainly as an observer. Long story short, my FH and I decided about 6 months ago that we were ready to get married. We knew we weren't really...

maryann, Mar 25, 2019 45
Kellie Martinez
Young Brides
Kellie Martinez, on March 22, 2019 at 12:19 PM

I am getting married at 22 years old. (but will be closer to 23 by the wedding date) and I have been disappointed by the amount of people who have told me that I am "too young". .especially at work....

Kellie Martinez, Jul 18, 2019 48
Kallie
Future mil
Kallie, on March 21, 2019 at 3:45 PM

I’m sure I’m not the first bride this has happened to so I’m looking for advice. My fiancé and I close on our new house tomorrow, and in addition to those costs, we are paying for our wedding in...

Laura, Mar 26, 2019 16
Summer
Marriage Bureau question
Summer, on March 12, 2019 at 8:23 AM

Hi, everyone! My FH and I are eloping in DC on April 1st during our vacation there to see the cherry blossoms. The date is coming up so quickly and we will be doing to the marriage bureau first thing...

Clíodhna, Mar 13, 2019 1 47
Summer
Help me choose my announcement!
Summer, on January 19, 2019 at 11:30 PM

I've narrowed it down to two styles and cannot decide which I like better. Plus FH is indifferent so he isn't much help on the subject. Note that the gold coloring on both of these announcements are...

Summer, Jan 21, 2019 54
Hannah
Just Got My Engagement Ring!!
Hannah, on January 19, 2019 at 8:40 PM

I’ll show you mine if you show me yours!

Rachel, Apr 16, 2019 199
H
Engagement ring problems
Hannah, on December 26, 2018 at 12:07 PM

I absolutely have been sick as a dog over this, and feel like an ungrateful turd. My AMAZING fiance proposed 12/23/2018. We have been together for 5 years and always talked about getting married; we...

Summer, Jan 2, 2019 17
Summer
When to send elopement announcements?
Summer, on December 29, 2018 at 12:00 PM

We are eloping on April 1, 2019. Do we send the announcements before or after we have officially been married? I was thinking of sending them out mid April but I'm afraid friends and family will think...

Summer, Dec 29, 2018 21
Toni
What ring do you like??
Toni, on December 29, 2018 at 2:15 PM

Alright guys. So I’m not a very traditional bride, I loveeee dark things. My current engagement ring is definitely my lighter side (rose gold with a pink lotus garnet stone) and I was thinking about...

F, Dec 30, 2018 24
Lisa
Balloon Decor? Love it or Hate it???
Lisa, on December 29, 2018 at 3:23 PM

I’m thinking of having something like this near the cake or to put for the entrance of our reception area that has an ugly door that needs covered... I was going to have some curtain draping with...

Sandy, Dec 30, 2018 33
Lauren
Grooms with long hair?
Lauren, on December 29, 2018 at 11:58 AM

My FH has long hair. Straight, dirty blonde, very long hair. Longer than mine! Ha! Idk what I want him to do with it. Keep it down, put it in a pony, man bun..idk. Anyone else with a FH with long...

Lauren, Dec 29, 2018 10
Officially Mrs. B
Guest list!!
Officially Mrs. B, on December 29, 2018 at 12:50 PM

Help! I had a friend for over 15 years. A couple of weeks ago we decided to end our friendship (we both agreed) now going over my guest list I’m not sure if I should invite her or her family. Our...

Officially Mrs. B, Dec 29, 2018 23
M
My friends want to be involved.
Michelle, on December 29, 2018 at 12:55 PM

My friends surprised my fiance and I by offering to pay for our engagement pictures. Which is incredibly generous of them. The only thing is that they want to be involved day of. They are planning a...

Mim, Dec 31, 2018 12
Denise
First Looks?
Denise, on December 29, 2018 at 11:27 AM

I don't understand the concept of doing a first look. I thought the whole point was him not seeing the dress until you walk down the aisle in it. Plus the "it's bad luck for him to see your dress...

Vanessasaurus, Jan 6, 2019 42
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