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Hairstylist Dilemma
Mercedes, on July 20, 2022 at 12:08 AM

Hi everyone, I need some advice regarding my hairstylist. I've known her for over 23 years and have become friends. When she did my hair trial, I asked her how much it would cost and she said...

Mercedes, Jul 22, 2022 10
Mercedes
My Fh's ex wants to come to the wedding
Mercedes, on March 15, 2022 at 8:12 PM

When my FH's ex heard he had proposed to me his ex asked if she could go to the wedding. That was almost a year and a half ago. I brushed it off and thought "Yeah right, not going to happen" Well, I...

Stephanie, Mar 19, 2022 5 674
Mercedes
Shipping Costs
Mercedes, on March 11, 2022 at 10:08 PM

Hi Everyone, I'm curious to know what experiences other brides have had with wedding dress shipping costs once they have said yes to their dress at a bridal shop. I have a budget for my dress but I...

Taylor, Mar 11, 2022 5 775 1
Mercedes
Should Bridesmaids shoes match
Mercedes, on March 8, 2022 at 2:05 AM

Hi, My bridesmaids dresses are floor length, same color, different style. What color shoe should they wear and should they match? Do I choose their shoes or do they choose them? They will be paying...

CM, Nov 25, 2023 22 4,434 3
Jacey
Rehearsal dinner or no??
Jacey, on December 29, 2021 at 10:39 AM

Hey we are getting married 10 mins outside of downtown Denver. We are trying to decide if we want to have s rehearsal dinner or not. My fiancé doesn’t think it’s necessary but I think it would be nice...

Jacks, Feb 15, 2022 10
Mercedes
Different Type of Father Daughter Dance
Mercedes, on January 18, 2022 at 4:13 PM

At our reception, my husband (the groom) will have a special dance with his daughter (my bridesmaid). What would be a good song to play for them to dance to? All of the songs suggested on the internet...

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Brianna
Bridesmaids gifts
Brianna, on December 27, 2021 at 9:29 PM

I want to get my bridesmaids a “thank you” gift. I was thinking robes, slippers and one other item but I can’t think of what I want to get them. I’m trying find something that’s cute but won’t break...

Kristen, Jan 6, 2022 8
Mercedes
Flower Girls Dress and Shoes
Mercedes, on January 5, 2022 at 10:09 PM

Do I pay for my Flower Girls dress and shoes or do her parents pay? Both of her parents are also in the wedding so I'm guessing it's only fair that I should pay? What are your thoughts?

Ella, Oct 30, 2025 4 594
Mercedes
Hotel Room Dilemma
Mercedes, on January 4, 2022 at 1:49 AM

I have a few things I need advice on. 1. I would like to get a hotel block for my bridesmaids. I think it would be fun for us all to be together the night before the wedding, however my MOH feels they...

Camronwhite66, Apr 4, 2022 2 651
Genna
Who else is getting married in 2023 or 2024?
Genna, on November 4, 2021 at 11:57 AM

Who else is getting married in 2023 or 2024? What are you doing wedding related to keep yourselves busy in the mean time? I want to be proactive so me and my FH wont be stressed when the time nears....

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Michelle
Are there any traditions you are skipping?
Michelle, on January 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Whether customary in your own social circle or popular online that may or may not be done with your families because they don’t fit your vision or style? For example: skipping toasts and introductions...

Christy, Jan 7, 2022 9
Mercedes
Illusion Bridal in Whittier, California
Mercedes, on January 4, 2022 at 12:12 AM

Hi! Has anyone bought their wedding and/or bridesmaids dress or shopped at Illusion Bridal in Whittier, California? Was what your experience like?

Lynnie, Jan 5, 2022 1 528
Mercedes
Wedding band question
Mercedes, on January 1, 2022 at 11:39 PM

Hi, Am I supposed to not wear my engagement ring on my wedding day? My mom tells me I'm supposed to leave my engagement ring at home and only wear my band on the wedding day. However, I was thinking I...

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Mercedes
Wedding dress shopping too early?
Mercedes, on December 28, 2021 at 6:30 PM

I have an appointment in two weeks to buy my wedding dress, however my wedding isn't until June of 2023. My Maid of Honor feels it would be a good idea to buy my dress now due to all of the shipping...

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Naomi
Couples getting married on June 24, 2023
Naomi, on August 29, 2021 at 12:52 PM

June 24, 2023 brides? Looking for wedding date twins to go crazy with...☺☺☺

Claudia, Dec 5, 2022 32 8
Mercedes
Vegan options
Mercedes, on November 5, 2021 at 11:29 PM

Hi everyone, My soon to be step daughter is vegan and is also one of my bridesmaids. I don't want her to feel left out on the morning of the wedding when we are all eating pastries and drinking coffee...

Aiana, Nov 8, 2021 14 1
Mercedes
Day of Bridal Party Breakfast
Mercedes, on November 5, 2021 at 6:58 PM

Hi everyone, I am debating on whether to have coffe, juices, water, pastries, etc in my hotel suite the morning of so my Bridesmaids and Mom can eat while getting ready or have breakfast in the hotel...

Heather, Nov 8, 2021 17
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Dress shopping? June 2023 bride
Carrie, on October 29, 2021 at 10:04 AM

Hi!! I am recently engaged! We wanted a Fall 22 wedding but realized quickly that venues were booked! So we pushed to June 2023 (I teach so I wanted to wait until after school!!) We've booked our...

Gloria, Dec 13, 2021 9 1
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