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Bridesmaids dresses
Rebecca, on January 2, 2020 at 2:56 AM

Alright, so we have 8 bridesmaids (possibly a ninth) and I have a variety of 4 colors for my October 2020 wedding. Now I am arguing with myself about whether or not to have the girls in the same...

Kari, Feb 1, 2020 9
Alexandra
Flower Boy?
Alexandra, on January 2, 2020 at 4:30 AM

So my family and my FH family has no little girls. My close friend who is a bridesmaid has a little boy who we are close with. Is it okay to break tradition and have a flower boy?

Catherine, Jan 3, 2020 15
Ann C
Tux with a straight (not bow) tie
Ann C, on January 2, 2020 at 8:13 AM

Hi! My groom to be wants to wear a tux with a “normal” tie. I’m totally cool with it. Has anyone else done this?

Mikayla, Jan 2, 2020 5
Laura
Purple hues for your big day
Laura, on October 14, 2019 at 3:53 PM

Is anyone besides me going with purple as your main or coordinating color? Purple has always been a favorite of mine, and I wasn't able to go with it for my first wedding. I knew if I ever got married...

Kim, Mar 19, 2020 174 12
Taylor
Dress Outtakes. Show me the rejects!
Taylor, on September 30, 2019 at 2:41 PM

While dress shopping this weekend with my 7 family/soon to be family members, I tried on a few dresses to humor them! I wanted a fitted, more plain, minimal lace/beading dress and this is the gown...

Molly, Apr 10, 2020 205 2
Kelly
Burgundy Color Palettes: In or Out?
Kelly, on March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Burgundy has been a very popular wedding color the past few years! What’s your take on the burgundy color palette, do you think it’s just a phase or a classic color for fall weddings? Do you think...

Tanyia, Jan 16, 2020 94
Maggie
Barn Weddings: In or Out?
Maggie, on March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

With their rustic feel and oodles of space, barns can be a great place to hold your wedding. What do you think about barn weddings? In or out? Photo from Halter Ranch in California Next Question:...

Tanyia, Jan 16, 2020 82
Kelly
White Bridesmaids Dresses: In or Out?
Kelly, on March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

This trend has more than just the bride dressed in white! What do you think of the white bridesmaids dresses trend? In or out? Photo by Alexander Michl Photography in IA Next Question: Barn Weddings:...

Tanyia, Jan 16, 2020 90
Maggie
Succulents: In or Out?
Maggie, on March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

The succulent craze was alive and well in 2018. Should succulents stay around for 2019? Or do they suck all the fun out of weddings? Are succulents in or out? Photo from futtitinni events in Grand...

Jana, May 7, 2020 70
Kelly
Sparkler Exits: In or Out?
Kelly, on March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Sparkler exits have been taking over weddings for the past few years as a fun way to end the celebration! What are your thoughts? Are sparkler exits in or out? Photo by Cotton & Clover...

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 89
Maggie
Naked Cakes: In or Out?
Maggie, on March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Naked cakes were a massively popular wedding reception trend in 2018! I’m personally not a fan because #frosting4life, but what do you think? Are naked cakes a trend you want to see continued in 2019?...

Taran, May 9, 2020 102
Maggie
Photobooths: In or Out?
Maggie, on March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Photobooths are a great source of entertainment and the pictures can do double-duty as favors, which is always a plus! Do you think photobooths are just a phase, or do you think they’re a new...

Tanyia, Jan 16, 2020 95
Kelly
Flower Crowns: In or Out?
Kelly, on March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Flower crowns have been super in lately, whether they be for the bride, wedding party or even guests! What do you think of this trend? Does it have lasting flower power? Are flower crowns in or out?...

Tanyia, Jan 16, 2020 104
Kelly
Signs as Decor: In or Out?
Kelly, on March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Signs can be such a fun way to add to your wedding decor! Are you still about signs as decor? Or do you think all the signage has gotten out of control? What's your take on the signs as decor trend?...

Kim, Jan 21, 2020 93
Maggie
Necessary or Not: Grand Exit?
Maggie, on February 19, 2019 at 11:05 AM

A grand exit is a great time for a photo op and a final farewell to the newly married couple! Is a grand exit part of your reception plan? Or are you skipping it? Is a grand exit necessary or not?...

Jana, May 10, 2020 83
Kelly
Necessary or Not: Wedding Cake?
Kelly, on February 19, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Is it a wedding without a wedding cake? The cake cutting and cake face smash are classic wedding traditions, but many couples have been switching it up recently with different delicious desserts! What...

Mikayla, Jan 2, 2020 131
Maggie
Necessary or Not: Champagne Toasts?
Maggie, on February 19, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Weddings call for toasts! But does it have to be champagne, or can your guests use whatever drink they have? Is a champagne toast in the cards for your wedding reception or is it an extra you’re...

Jana, Apr 15, 2020 86
Kelly
Necessary or Not: Ceremony Programs?
Kelly, on February 19, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Are you providing programs to help your guests follow along during the wedding ceremony? Or do you think they’re a waste of paper? What’s your stance on ceremony programs? Necessary or not? Photo by...

Mikayla, Jan 2, 2020 141 1
Kelly
Necessary or Not: Ceremony Rehearsal?
Kelly, on February 19, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Are you absolutely set on having a ceremony rehearsal with your wedding party and officiant? Or are you skipping the ceremony practice and more focused on the rehearsal dinner? Do you think the...

Mikayla, Jan 2, 2020 92
Maggie
Necessary or Not: Welcome Bags?
Maggie, on February 19, 2019 at 11:05 AM

It’s always nice to give your out-of-town guests some wedding goodies and local information, but it also adds another item to your budget and to-do list! How are those extras to your guests’...

Anjelik, Jan 5, 2020 91
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