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SHANNON
SHANNON

Married 10 years this year and we are renewing our vows to celebrate.

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November 2, 2019

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Melanie
bm gifts that are not robes, glasses, or bags...
Melanie, on July 1, 2019 at 10:49 PM

It's all I'm finding! I don't feel as though those options are good for anything other than photo ops the day of. I want to give my girls something that is personal (Without monogrammed initials) and...

Kristen, Jul 2, 2019 18
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People not respecting an adult only wedding
Cyrill, on July 2, 2019 at 4:31 PM

We have several cousins who are trying to bring kids to our wedding even though we have specified that it is adults only. They are flying out and saying they will just come to the ceremony. The...

Cristy, Jul 3, 2019 22
Brittanie
Bridesmaid Dresses
Brittanie, on June 27, 2019 at 12:22 PM

Okay brides, I have to ask. Did you pay for your bridesmaids' dresses?? I can NOT by any means afford to, and I have 1 maid in particular who has recently been borderline scrutinizing me for it...

Millicent, Aug 4, 2019 51
Alyssa
Leaving Reception Early
Alyssa, on June 30, 2019 at 7:41 PM

I've been to a few weddings in the last few months and was shocked to see people start to leave after dinner. Even before the cake was cut. Is this a new thing? Almost like it was an inconvenience for...

Coley, Sep 13, 2020 55
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Vow renewal help!!!??!?
Kelly, on February 8, 2017 at 9:59 AM

Hi ladies! My husband and I got married recently in the courthouse because he is in the marines, and we didn't have much time to plan a big wedding. We plan to have a vow renewal/celebration/wedding...

Yesenia, May 22, 2021 46
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Maid of Honor troubles
Lisa, on June 26, 2019 at 9:30 AM

So, my maid of honor lives pretty far away from me. She lives in Denver while I live in Cincinnati. During the planning process, she hasn't been able to be here for things which is totally...

Joanna, Jun 27, 2019 11
Natalie
Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette
Natalie, on June 26, 2019 at 12:46 AM

For rehearsal dinners, are you suppossed to invite spouses of your bridesmaids or groomsmen if they arent apart of the wedding? What is the etiquette on this? Unfortunately i do not like one of the...

SHANNON, Jun 26, 2019 20
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i have not heard from one my bridesmaids for some time now
BlissfullySerene, on June 23, 2019 at 8:06 PM

Hello All! So I have a situation. One of my bridesmaids has gone MIA. Last I heard from her she was going to send me a confirmation about her dress purchase, this after I asked her repeatedly when...

Joanna, Jun 27, 2019 36
Gen
Complain, or let it go?
Gen, on June 25, 2019 at 1:11 PM

I am sure many of you have seen my repeated grievances that we had about our venue and the horrible events people that worked there, throughout the wedding planning process. They made planning an...

CourtneyBrittain, Jun 25, 2019 29
Rebecca
Well, my mother Rsvp'd no.
Rebecca, on June 22, 2019 at 4:05 AM

So, that's fun. Woke up to a notification on my Knot app, said someone had RSVP'd online. Open it up, it's my mother. And she declined. Yes, she was JUST at my wedding shower (she took the pics I...

PrissiePants, Jul 17, 2019 38
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How to handle rude response??
Jessica, on June 24, 2019 at 2:53 PM

One of my bridesmaids graciously sent out all of my bridal shower invitations. She sent my Great Aunt an invitation where two letters of her last name where transposed. My bridesmaid's return address...

Jessica, Jun 27, 2019 19
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Many Non-Gifting Guests
Karen, on June 1, 2017 at 1:09 AM

I'm hoping this post doesn't result in negativity though I know I run the risk of attacks here. The title may make me sound greedy, superficial and ungrateful but I promise I'm not. I'm incredibly...

Kristen, Apr 18, 2025 92 2
Lynnie
Welcome Bags: Overrated or Underrated?
Lynnie, on June 18, 2019 at 11:05 AM

What do you think about welcome bags for your guests staying at your room block? Do you think they're totally worth it for your guests, or not worth the cost and stress? Do you think welcome bags are...

Jana, May 7, 2020 138 1
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Bridesmaid dresses
Milagros, on June 25, 2019 at 3:15 AM

I’m looking for some help with my bridesmaid’s dresses because I went to the popular David’s bridal and they have more of the same and they don’t have the color (burgundy as the picture) I want. They...

MrsD, Jun 25, 2019 10
Audrianna
Floral arrangements
Audrianna, on June 23, 2019 at 2:10 PM

We are having a Harry Potter themed wedding on Samhain (Halloween, I'm Wiccan). We are also having an outdoor handfasting ceremony and I'm not sure what flowers would go with the season or my theme....

Kate, Jun 27, 2019 22
Rylee
Telling a friend i no longer want them to be a bridesmaid
Rylee, on June 24, 2019 at 8:22 PM

I asked a friend of mine if she would like to be one of my bridesmaids, we have been “friends” for over 15yrs but here recently she and I are not close at all. The last time we hung out she said we...

Colleen, Jan 29, 2023 18
MrsMcK
Sister’s shower
MrsMcK, on June 25, 2019 at 8:29 AM

I’d like some outside opinions to make sure I’m not crazy for being offended. My sister is getting married later this year, I am a BM. She has a MOH and there are three of us BMs. The MOH sent a group...

Lady, Jun 25, 2019 15
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How do you deal with acquaintances trying to invite themselves to your wedding?
The Sealpups, on June 24, 2019 at 11:42 PM

Asian weddings are usually huge- up to 300 people. It’s usually filled with extended families/friend of both bride and groom’s parents. My FH and I are aiming for 165 or up to 200 people, which is...

Joanna, Jun 25, 2019 6
SHANNON
a tale of 2 dresses
SHANNON, on June 6, 2019 at 10:27 AM

So, I bought two dresses and I love both... HELP! (photos attached) Which one should I wear???? The ceremony is on the beach and I plan on going barefoot. Although the photo shows Dress 2 to be pink,...

Sinéad, Jul 30, 2019 14
Naikesha
Control freak having an uncontrollable Destination wedding!
Naikesha, on May 30, 2019 at 7:24 PM

Hello all yes I can admit I’m the controlling one in the relationship not overly crazy but like structure. I’m planning my wedding in JA so from NY I’m pretty far away. It is very hard for me to know...

Naikesha, Jun 7, 2019 7
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