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How to involve somewhat estranged dad?
Alli, on March 7, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Hi everyone! So long story short, I have a complicated relationship with my dad and he hasn't always been the best parent. My mom largely raised me as a single mom. So, she'll be walking me down the...

Rosebud, Mar 8, 2024 6
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Inviting only some out of town guests to rehearsal luncheon?
Alli, on January 29, 2024 at 2:46 PM

So I'm not quite sure what the etiquette on this would be. We're trying to keep the rehearsal lunch (rehearsal is in the morning) small since FH and I are paying for it ourselves. On the guest list,...

Rae, Jan 31, 2024 5
Shunita
Reasonable price and where to find wedding dress
Shunita, on January 5, 2024 at 10:55 AM

Where can I find a nice dress for a reasonable price? I don't want to spend over $500.00

Alli, Jan 9, 2024 2
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Dress too plain/revealing?
Jordan, on January 9, 2024 at 12:38 AM

Hi all- This is a semi repost of another discussion what was deleted. I've come to love this general style of dress as it is suitable for my body type, but am worried that it is too plain and too...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jan 13, 2024 12
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Difficult relationship with father and sister...
Alli, on November 3, 2023 at 5:11 PM

I'm going to talk to my family (brother and mom) about this more but I want some impartial advice on this as well. My dad has always had a drinking problem, used to be aggressive when we were kids but...

Alli, Nov 4, 2023 5
Mandie
Honoring the deceased?
Mandie, on September 26, 2023 at 7:18 PM

Preface: My fiancé lost his grandmother last year. I have a cousin who passed over a decade ago but was the same age as me and we grew up going to the same gatherings for a decade, aswell as I have...

Vanessa, Nov 7, 2023 12
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Question about dress timeline
Alli, on October 16, 2023 at 9:55 PM

I have my dress and have been doing some research on local tailors in the area to have it altered for my wedding in May. I called a shop that was recommended to me and they asked me when I wanted to...

Lisa, Oct 17, 2023 3 405
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Debating not inviting my sister...
Alli, on July 21, 2023 at 6:25 PM

This is a really complicated situation. Basically my sister has A LOT of problems and my family and I have always been very patient and tried to help as much as we can. She has a drinking problem and...

Alli, Jul 21, 2023 4
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Vegetarian (not Vegan) Guests
Jenhandlady, on May 31, 2023 at 10:56 AM

We were planning to do BBQ for our Reception. But I didn't think my 2 friend who are vegetarian would come from out of state...and they are kind of "foodies", she definitely is. I do not want to serve...

Kelly, Jun 9, 2023 9
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Using garland for an aisle border?
Alli, on May 31, 2023 at 1:25 PM

Was wondering if anybody has done this and how it went? I love the look of using garland as decor along the floor/border of the aisle but I'm just concerned about it being a tripping hazard. We will...

Han & Michael, Jun 1, 2023 4
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Invitation Issues
2023bridetobe, on February 22, 2023 at 1:16 AM

Hello all! I am hoping for some advice on invitation wording. My parents ( I am the bride) are very graciously paying for our wedding. I need to figure out a way to word the invitations that clearly...

MrsC, Feb 27, 2023 11
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Wedding Venue - increasing prices after down payment/won't tell us the pricing
Mary, on February 25, 2023 at 11:26 AM

Hi all, I'm having a really frustrating time dealing with my venue and want to know if this is typical or something shady going on. So my venue provides catering and beverages and when I initially...

Brittany, Feb 27, 2023 6
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Budget friendly diy options?
Monica, on February 2, 2022 at 10:14 PM

I just received a quote from my florist and I am shrieking. I chose eucalyptus and white roses thinking it would save me some money but I was wrong! Does anyone have any ideas on how to save? 1. Do...

Alli, Feb 22, 2023 34 1
Amanda
Skip the wedding favors?
Amanda, on February 18, 2023 at 8:24 AM

I'm thinking of skipping the wedding favors - they always seem to get left behind. Is this bad etiquette? I feel like they are a huge waste of money and there's so much other stuff to plan and deal...

Angel, May 12, 2023 18
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Inviting most of my cousins...except for one.
Alli, on February 18, 2023 at 4:37 PM

So we're getting our guest list together and close to our goal of 80 total. We're inviting close family and friends which includes some aunts, uncles, and cousins however not all are going to be...

Michelle, Feb 22, 2023 3
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