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Mrs. Coakley
Mrs. Coakley

Happily married 🎉

June 23, 2017

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Giuliana
Vendor red flags?
Giuliana, on June 9, 2022 at 1:37 PM

I can not tell when I am being too kind to a vendor or too demanding. I’m not sure how to gauge my expectations! I want to be understanding of small businesses, independent owner/operators, who may...

Michelle, Jun 10, 2022 14
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Tacky for Cash Bar at Rehearsal dinner?
EGD, on April 27, 2022 at 12:21 PM

Wondering if it's tacky to have a cash bar at the rehearsal dinner? (our wedding is an open bar) I'm giving FH's parents the option to host if they would like, as they keep stating they would like to...

Nicole, May 4, 2022 29
Ruth
Is it ok to ask the wedding guests to pay for their meal?
Ruth, on April 28, 2022 at 11:48 PM

I've seen other questions like this and they were told no but their circumstances were different. I'm getting married in 3 months but we are not planning on having our wedding party yet. We're just...

Jacks, May 5, 2022 36
Tiffany
Food for reception
Tiffany, on March 26, 2022 at 11:34 AM

Hello! i’m having a hard time choosing the menu options for my reception. i have attached the photo of options that i have, i would like some opinons. thanks!

Mrs. Coakley, Mar 27, 2022 5 3
Sgc
Kicking bridesmaid out
Sgc, on March 19, 2022 at 12:56 AM

My wedding was booked very quickly and sporadically (only 6 months to plan). I planned a bridesmaids brunch so that I could give my 3 bridesmaids and maid of honor their proposal boxes and directly...

Mrs. Coakley, Mar 21, 2022 8
Brittany
Being told that a newborn *will* be at my wedding.
Brittany, on February 26, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Hi I need some advice. My fiancé and I don’t have kids, and so we decided (though a lot of family and friends have you g kids/babies) we were going to have a child free wedding. My maid of honor is...

Tayler, Mar 1, 2023 27
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Monday Wedding
Crystal, on February 12, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Is it rude or inconvenient to others to choose a Monday date for a wedding? I’ve gotten a lot of push back on the idea of deciding on a Monday making me second guess

Mrs. Coakley, Feb 13, 2022 20
DanteNicole
My Bridesmaid gained 20 lbs and cannot fit her dress my wedding is in 6 weeks
DanteNicole, on February 12, 2022 at 3:10 PM

So like the title said my bridesmaids gained at least 20lbs. The tailors in Davids Bridal said they cannot let it out. The dress is White by Vera Wang and the color is Ballet Pink I'll send show a pic...

Elycia, Feb 18, 2022 20 1
Shannon
Guests not putting pics out
Shannon, on January 26, 2022 at 9:22 AM

So I’m not a big social media person. I have Facebook and keep it so a smaller number of friends. I see you can ask guests not to use their phones during the ceremony and have it “unplugged”. During...

Natalie, Jan 26, 2022 11 1
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Hens Weekend- not attending
Mrs_H, on January 11, 2022 at 5:20 AM

I have been invited to a close friend’s hens weekend. I would love to be there to celebrate this special occasion with her. However, she has planned it in a city that is classed as a major hotspot for...

Sydney, Jan 15, 2022 9
Jessica
Friday versus Saturday Wedding
Jessica, on December 29, 2021 at 10:07 AM

Hi all! Currently we’ve landed on having a Friday wedding, mostly for availability and cost. I was really surprised seeing the difference in pricing for just one day’s difference! Brides, what was...

Jessica, Jan 2, 2022 21
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January wedding & covid stress
Rachel, on December 17, 2021 at 8:54 PM

Anyone else getting married in the next month? We are requiring vaccines for our guests and providing masks but the number of breakthrough cases has me feeling super stressed. We are considering...

Maddie, Jan 28, 2022 46
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Counting for inflation in wedding gift?
Melle, on December 10, 2021 at 12:26 PM

My friends laughed when I asked this question haha. Should I count for inflation in a cash gift I am giving to a wedding I am attending soon? So here's a bit of background: I typically gift back what...

Mrs. Coakley, Dec 13, 2021 10
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Covid Test Requirement Phrasing
JA, on December 9, 2021 at 6:13 AM

So FH and I are going to require proof of a negative covid test for our wedding. (Guests will be able to email results or show at the door) We are looking for ideas on how to notify people, and also...

JA, Jan 9, 2022 14 2
Ava
Monetary gifts only —how to word the invites making sure guests bring gifts???
Ava, on November 24, 2021 at 1:14 PM

I’m having a smaller wedding of about 50 people. On the invites (Save the dates) I’ll be putting something along the lines of “Monetary gifts only, will be collected by the day of coordinator” —Is...

Jacks, Dec 14, 2021 42
mrswinteriscoming
What ridiculous reasons have you heard for people not attending a wedding?
mrswinteriscoming, on November 25, 2021 at 3:01 AM

I read somewhere today that someone didn’t attend a wedding because they felt the couple who invited them were selfish for not giving them a plus one because they were single. It was also not long ago...

Mrs.a, Nov 30, 2021 17
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Funds, funds and more funds.
Maggii, on November 7, 2021 at 1:49 PM

Is it weird to make a go fund me for our wedding? Part of me feels like it’s being rude asking other people to pay for our wedding but the other part (the cheap a**hole part) thinks that it’s not that...

Janica, Nov 20, 2021 45 1
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In a wedding this weekend and just found out I’m pregnant!
Jolie, on November 8, 2021 at 2:45 PM

I just found out yesterday that my husband and I are pregnant! But I will be in one of my best friends wedding this weekend. Of course that means I won’t be drinking. I’m not sure if I should tell her...

Layla, Nov 12, 2021 16
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Difficult situation with a guest
Hugh, on November 5, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Hello everyone, My fiancée (Jane) and I are getting married next year and we have most of the big details ironed out. The one issue that we cannot agree on is detailed below. Any advice on the...

EGD, Nov 8, 2021 12
Jennifer
Touchy Subject - Asking For Sizes
Jennifer, on November 3, 2021 at 6:56 PM

How do you all finesse asking your bridesmaids for their sizes? I'm getting us all personalized PJs and I'm not sure how to ask them what size they wear... I know it can be a touchy subject for some....

Tess, Nov 30, 2021 15
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