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Name change with the California ssa office
Future Mrs. C, on July 24, 2018 at 6:29 PM

In California, in order to change my last name on my social security #, I need to provide an original or certified copy of my marriage certificate along with the required forms. Does anyone know if...

Sara, Jul 26, 2018 5
Carol
Brides who did Sparkler Send-offs!! i need you!
Carol, on June 7, 2018 at 11:55 AM

Hey again everyone! I plan to do a sparkler send off and have a few questions! (Yes it’s allowed with my venue ) what is the cheapest site to purchase from? (The real wedding sparkler type!) what are...

Bride107, Jun 7, 2018 19 1
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Name Change With Ssa- mail in option
Powers2, on June 1, 2018 at 5:41 PM

Hi all! I was married about 4 weeks ago and I am eager to change my name - as I currently have my ex husbands last name. I filed my signed marriage license with the county and I have received back my...

Mrs.Baker.Mischief.M, Jun 12, 2018 11
Alicia
How much food for Welcome/rehearsal Dinner?
Alicia, on May 31, 2018 at 1:13 PM

Did you serve a full meal at your welcome/rehearsal dinner? We will have about 35 people and I'm not trying to break the bank but also don't want to be cheap about it. If it's at 5/6p is it acceptable...

WED18, Jun 5, 2018 30
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Couple with large families, desires small reception
Liz, on May 29, 2018 at 5:07 PM

Hello! I'm in the early stages of wedding planning. We're beginning to tally people and we're at about 175-200 people and I'm sure the numbers will continue to rise. Both my fiance and I come from...

MrsD, May 30, 2018 14
Sarah
Tipping
Sarah, on May 7, 2018 at 5:35 PM

If our venue is charging a 22% service charge (they do in house catering) so I am wondering if you are still supposed to tip with a service charge that high?

Jen, May 7, 2018 9
Lynnie
Are you inviting cousins?
Lynnie, on April 30, 2018 at 4:44 PM

Time to spill about your guest list decisions and who made the cut !! Are you inviting cousins? What about second cousins?? Where did you draw the line on extended family? Next Question: Are you...

Kelsay, May 30, 2019 62
Imani
Wait staff to guest ratio
Imani, on April 30, 2018 at 2:34 PM

How many wait staff should we look into hiring in regards to the amount of guest we have which is 150? They wouldn’t be doing much just pouring champagne and cider and clearing dishes. But I still...

Katie, Apr 30, 2018 4
Forestwed
Scotchguarding dress
Forestwed, on April 26, 2018 at 1:27 PM

I’ve looked online and only found a little information. Has anyone who had/is having an outdoor wedding spraying scotchguard or anything similar on the bottom of their dress to protect it from dirt...

C&N, Apr 26, 2018 6
Future Mrs M
Day of Breakfast & Lunch
Future Mrs M, on April 18, 2018 at 11:01 AM

What are you serving for breakfast and lunch the day of the wedding? I am looking for ideas.. I don't want to bloat or have too much grease, so I curious what other brides/grooms are doing? The manor...

Michelle, Apr 18, 2018 22
augbride
diy Flowers- Costco, Sams, Etc
augbride, on April 12, 2018 at 5:29 PM

Hi Everyone, I'm trying to figure out what I want to do for my flowers. A florist isn't in my budget and I really don't care that much about flowers but want to have very basic bride/BM bouquets and...

Christine, Jun 22, 2018 36
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How Much Is Your Wedding Going To Cost/did It Cost?
J, on April 12, 2018 at 4:01 PM

Hey ladies (& gents)!! This question is geared for those brides who have already tied the knot in 2017/early 2018 or are planning to get married this year or early 2019. Just a rough total...

c, May 14, 2018 200
Preslee
% of Guests Attending
Preslee, on April 12, 2018 at 1:14 PM

Those of you who have collected RSVP's- what % RSVP yes? Our venue requires a guestimate upfront; and that's what we paid for. We were thinking around 210, so they had us pay for 190 people. However,...

caitlin, Apr 13, 2018 21
idania
Stepmom Etiquette. Help!
idania, on April 12, 2018 at 10:13 AM

my parents have been divorced for about 4 years & it was a nasty ol thing. fast forward, parents are both happy now but haven't seen/spoken since the divorce became official. dad is remarried...

Annie, Apr 12, 2018 10
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How to pay venue?
Ashley, on April 12, 2018 at 10:34 AM

We’re getting ready to pay the remainder of the money we owe our venue and it is obviously a large quantity of money, I’m curious what the most secure way to pay for this is? I don’t really want to...

earias, Apr 12, 2018 19
Heather
Does the groom walk down the aisle?
Heather , on April 6, 2018 at 4:39 PM

So i picked a song for the men to walk to and i told fh but he thinks he doesnt walk down the aisle hes going to be standing waiting for me If he doesnt walk how does he get there???

Chelsea, Apr 7, 2018 22
Alex
Do you feel guilty spending all this money?
Alex, on April 5, 2018 at 1:58 PM

I'm paying the deposit on my dress today (yay, finally!!) and I am so, so excited but there's this part of me that almost feels guilty for just dropping so much money. Don't get me wrong, I don't...

Karmen, Dec 16, 2018 84
Heather
Wedding in 2 days
Heather, on April 5, 2018 at 12:32 PM

I get married in two days. I feel like I’m forgetting something. Someone calm my nerves and tell me what you forgot and what you wish you did on your day but didn’t!

Noelia, Apr 5, 2018 12
Kara
Ring Sizing
Kara, on April 4, 2018 at 3:18 PM

Right now I have the Ring Snuggie things that come from Walmart on my Engagement ring. I have tiny fingers. I don't want to get my Ring sized because I've been working on gaining weight and I also am...

Kara, Apr 6, 2018 34
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Relaxation
Mandy, on April 4, 2018 at 11:14 AM

23 days out and after doing pretty much ALL the planning and prep myself, I am so tightly wound and just ready for this to be over with. Eloping still sounds appealing, but short of that how are you...

Chelsea, Apr 4, 2018 9
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