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FH and I will 'officially' be engaged on 10/1, he lives in CA and I live in TN so he wanted to propose in front of my family. We already set our date for 12/11 of this year and full planning has been...

My bridesmaids, mother and MIL didn't offer to throw me a shower. I took it upon myself because I thought that was what I was supposed to do. I booked the place I'm having it, made an event on...

Okay so I started planning in late February for my wedding that is in October of this year. We are having less than 100 guests and we both planned on having maid of honor and a best man and one...

I didn't think it wouldn't happen.. but today I had someone message me with "i can't believe I'm not invited to your wedding" ...now let's keep in my that said person is my mom's best friend's...

Okay ladies, I know there are a few of us that have decided not to partake in the tradition of throwing your garter during the reception. Will you still wear one Or just skip the entire thing...

I was just curious how long it usually takes to get the license back? I can't do anything with name change and insurance stuff until the license comes back. And our insurance only has a certain window...

Originally our idea was to have a road trip to Florida while stopping in Tennessee and Georgia along the way from Chicago. He has a sister in Tampa Florida that we would be able to stay with but he...

I am so frustrated! I told my bridal party they could pick their dresses if it was the same material and length. They didn't want to do that, picked a dress it turned out to be terrible. So I pick a...

So I'm kind of young (24) and the first of my friends to get married. I'm excited to go to the bridal shows and expos but I'm not sure who is the appropriate person to take with me? I've seen people...

I didn't really want a Sunday wedding but it's the only date that was available. And the reception ends at 9pm?! Any way that I can make the most of that weekend? Brunch, dinner?? Or should I just...

I have been looking and looking for wedding insurance and there is just so many out there! Does anyone have any recommendations????

Just ordered veil. Check & done. I got something simple and cheap because I don't plan on wearing it much other than the ceremony and few pre-ceremony pictures. I went with a cathedral length because...

What is an appropriate time to hear back from a vendor when inquiring about availability/pricing? Some vendors have been very quick in responding and some I haven't heard anything back from - should I...

My venue is carpeted, does that mean I have to rent a dance floor? How much does something like that cost? Are there any other options? Is it okay to just dance on carpet? It's a small wedding, 50-80...

So recently I was at an event where the speaker asked if there were any newlyweds. This girl I know is like 26, married for 5 years with a 2 year old son stood up. Then a girl I didn't know stood up...

Hey ladies, FH and I are going to visit my parents in California at the end of June. They live in an RV and are not stuck in one location, so everyone is leaving the decision up to me (who's never...

How long before your ceremony starts will your hair and makeup be done? The way it's looking, mine will be done at noon, and my wedding starts at 4. Is that pretty standard? The lady I am working with...

I've been going back an forth about whether or not to have my rehearsal dinner on Thursday or Friday. Originally, I thought Thursday made the most sense since my venue is 1.5 hrs from my home and we...

How do you guys feel about using a baker who works out of their home? I'm extremely uncomfortable with it, since I just picture cat hair, squalor, and kids licking the spoon. I know that's not...