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Welcome Sign at Church
Amanda, on January 18, 2026 at 7:42 PM

I am currently planning the wedding signage. I was talking with my mom about it, and I said that we could have the welcome sign at the church and then move it to the reception location. That way, we...

Lucy, 39 minutes ago 1 30
FutureMarineWifexo
For those who didn't invite parents
FutureMarineWifexo, on May 14, 2016 at 4:46 PM

Anyone who is willing to share, I would appreciate it. For those who aren't or who didn't invite their parent(s) to their wedding... How did/do you feel? Did you regret it? Did/are other family...

Peace, An hour ago 45 30,731
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Daughter doesn’t want to invite my close extended family
Marylin, on September 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM

My daughter is getting married and wants a small wedding. We have two freed to give her $20k to help with the wedding. My mother died earlier this year and has 8 siblings. She knows some of...

Lucy, Jan 18, 2026 4 447
SoontobeJB
Buffet style place settings?
SoontobeJB, on August 12, 2015 at 2:30 PM

I'm trying to cut unnecessary expenses. I was going to use paper doilies with utensil wrapped nicely on top and just have the plates at the food area. I was discussing this with a friend and she said...

Karebear, Jan 17, 2026 24 9,394
Sally P
Gifts for ceremony-only invite?
Sally P, on October 3, 2016 at 1:04 PM

I just received a ceremony-only invitation to a friend's wedding, but also included inside the envelope was her gift registry card. I think it's a bit odd to not only send out formal ceremony-only...

K B, Jan 16, 2026 38 3,323
Amanda
Is this a fair price for a bachelor party?
Amanda, on January 7, 2013 at 11:32 AM

My FH and I are both in the wedding party of a couple who is getting married this May. One of the groomsmen started planning the bachelor party and the est. cost is at least $500 per person,...

Steve, Jan 13, 2026 21 9,271
Makayla
Travel distance
Makayla, on February 21, 2022 at 9:41 PM

I have a limited budget for my wedding and have been looking into air bnb as a venue option. I found a property I love and it has half of the things I need already there. The only problem is it is 5...

Mark, Jan 12, 2026 4 592
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Covid Etiquette
Emily, on April 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM

I live in an area that lifted mask mandates and vaccine requirements, but my fiancé and I still feel like we should be on the conscious side as we don't want to feel guilty if some of the older people...

Veydenhart, Jan 12, 2026 5 469
Laura
travel agents quote is higher
Laura, on January 31, 2015 at 5:00 PM

So I have a quote from my travel agent for the Chic resort in Punta Cana for 6 nights in a luxury suite for 4100. On fun jet I'm seeing a package for the same dates in a luxury swim up suite, which...

Smith, Jan 7, 2026 17 699
Chip
Celebration of Marriage invites
Chip, on December 13, 2017 at 11:58 AM

Can you all critique? I'm a little hung up on the wording - would it be better to insert the word "between" before our names or- "... Invites you to celebrate the marriage of" or something else? Why...

Ayla, Jan 5, 2026 5 581
Kristal
rsvp via text?
Kristal, on July 31, 2019 at 10:50 PM

I have a small wedding (about 50-60) but will send enough invites for about 100. It’s a Fall Sunday wedding and most would have to travel so I’m not expecting many to come. I’m thinking of adding...

Ayla, Jan 5, 2026 8 2,648 1
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Not invited but want to send a gift
J G, on October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM

I have friends whose son is getting married soon. I’ve known the groom since he was about 7 years old and I met his wife-to-be when they began dating several years ago. I am not invited to the wedding...

Tara, Jan 4, 2026 3 559
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Family gone
Katerina, on December 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM

I’m 30 years old and getting married. My mom passed when I was young, then my sister when I was 20, and dad. My fiancé feels bad for doing a mother son dance without doing something for me and my dad....

Tara, Jan 4, 2026 2 100
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Help! Disappointed in wedding photos and photographer won’t message me back
Taylor, on March 19, 2020 at 6:18 PM

Hello! I would like some feedback and emotional support from anyone who has experienced this or any professional photographers. We found a photographer and did an engagement shoot with her. They are...

Rachel, Jan 2, 2026 16 6,196
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Driving and who should do it
Tina, on January 4, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Hi. I am getting married for the 2nd time. I chose not to do a MOH but I have invited the party to events and no one has offered to drive. Am I the one who should be driving to every pre wedding...

Huxleymarsh, Dec 30, 2025 10 1,361
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Guest List Etiquette
SummerBride2026, on December 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM

We are really struggling with our guest list. I completely understand that etiquette dictates that you must always invite spouses, but I am wondering if it would still be considered incredibly rude...

SummerBride2026, Dec 29, 2025 275 1
MrsBobby
Planning around the Bar exam?
MrsBobby, on November 6, 2016 at 4:55 PM

Has anyone planned a wedding around the Bar exam? FH taking bar in 2018. Debating to have wedding before he takes the bar ( spring) or after ( fall) and would love advice on what is better. Edit: if...

Ganry, Dec 28, 2025 17 1,091
Victoria
Needing Advice and Opinions (long text)
Victoria, on July 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Hi all, I need to know if I’m the one being inconsiderate in my situation. To start with some background, me and my fiancé have been together for four years and engaged for one. We’ve been discussing...

David, Dec 22, 2025 4 308
Aquilla
How Do I Tell Someone I no longer want them as a bridesmaid?
Aquilla , on October 3, 2012 at 1:00 PM

I dont really have many friends and was stressing about finding bridesmaids. I asked someone I knew but wasnt really friends with. I at the time thought that we would have ended up hangin out more and...

Christina, Dec 18, 2025 12 10,657
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Vintage Car - Tinted windows or not?
Ben, on October 2, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Hi, I hope this is OK to post here. I am a vendor adding a white vintage sedan to my fleet for weddings. Usually any limo has tinted windows, but in this situation I am not sure what to do because a...

Keiranhale, Dec 16, 2025 4 418
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