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Lindsey
Video/Picture Slideshow at Reception
Lindsey, on July 5, 2011 at 8:49 PM

Hi girls, I need your feedback! I've heard of a few people doing a video or photo slide show set up on a projector and shown at the wedding or reception. I was thinking of making a small slide show of...

Gwen, 9 hours ago 27 13,560
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Appropriate wedding present from poor college student?
s, on June 24, 2013 at 5:05 AM

I didn't find anything against forum rules, but this was the only place I could find to get advice! A good friend of mine invited me to her wedding which is happening in a few short months. I will be...

Толя, Oct 3, 2024 12 6,861
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Inviting my Moms bf to my wedding
Anna, on October 2, 2024 at 3:03 PM

My fiancé and I are tying the knot at a courthouse and having a reception a few months later. My parents have been divorced for four years and this will be the first time that they are seeing each...

Anna, Oct 2, 2024 59
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Husband is best man.. where does that leave me?
Ali, on May 26, 2011 at 4:03 PM

Hello all, I haven't been on in a while. But we recently found out my husband will be the best man in one of his friend's wedding this Sept. and I'm feeling kind of weird about it. This is the first...

Wendy, Oct 1, 2024 33 29,384
Mona
Engagement Gift
Mona, on September 29, 2024 at 1:10 PM

What is the thought on gifting Premarital Counseling to a couple getting married? As sister to the Groom, is that a no-no? I am excited and happy for the couple, and love and trust my brother is...

CM, Sep 30, 2024 4 74
Kimberly
Kids at rehearsal dinner?
Kimberly, on June 30, 2022 at 9:36 PM

Hi everyone. I need some advice before making a decision. I told my future sister in law and my cousin that my wedding would be child free. My future sister in law said that it would be totally fine...

Eileen, Sep 30, 2024 8 500
Robin
Not inviting grandma?
Robin, on December 27, 2016 at 10:44 AM

Were trying to finalize our guest list so we can send out save the dates next month, and I'm really struggling if I want to invited one of my grandparents. She's never really been a part of my life....

Jules, Sep 29, 2024 13 2,531
Karissa_Withak
2026 save the date
Karissa_Withak, on September 22, 2024 at 4:16 PM

We’re getting married in September 2026, we’ve been engaged over a year. In the last two months two cousins have also gotten engaged. Is there a classy way to say “don’t get married on the same day”?...

Nathali, Sep 29, 2024 8 306 1
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Donation in lieu of wedding favors
Haley, on November 5, 2021 at 4:14 PM

Hi ladies! Ok I know this question has been asked many times before, but I was hoping to rehash the discussion for those who have been there. Fiancé and I do not have a charity near and dear to our...

Kimamarica, Sep 26, 2024 15 1,346
Lola
i Ruined My Proposal Surprise And Now Feel Awful
Lola, on September 13, 2024 at 3:29 AM

Hi guys, This is my first time ever using a forum so I hope I’m doing everything right! I was just feeling absolutely awful last night and felt I had to reach out for advice. Some background! Me and...

Heather, Sep 19, 2024 4 208
Lynn
Including Grown Daughter in Wedding
Lynn, on September 12, 2024 at 4:39 PM

I'm getting married in a very small ceremony that is technically a destination wedding. It's just my partner and I. No wedding party. My father has passed away. I want my daughter to be involved in...

Taylor, Sep 18, 2024 2 90
Angerra
No Bridal Bouquet
Angerra, on December 17, 2018 at 6:15 PM

Hi All! I'm getting married in August and am thinking about not carrying anything as I walk down the aisle. I'm not hard set on this decision; but it has come across my mind. I love flowers, even...

Rachel, Sep 18, 2024 44 13,748 1
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College Student - own invitation or with their parents?
Kathleen , on January 11, 2014 at 3:57 PM

I have a cousin, over 18, who is in college and I am unsure how to send her the save the date/invitation since her "address" is her parents house. Do I send her and her parents separate invitations or...

James, Sep 18, 2024 8 1,055
Sarah
Dad’s wife was his mistress and mom doesn’t want her at my wedding
Sarah, on January 16, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Hi everyone, I am getting married this year and my parents got divorced 7 years ago. 3 years ago dad married his mistress and now have a 1 hear old. My mom refuses to be at the wedding if dad’s wife...

Suzanne, Sep 17, 2024 106 3,559 1
Peruviansparrow
How to handle Mother/son dance
Peruviansparrow, on September 13, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Hello all, our son is getting married, we received the wedding schedule and the "spotlight" dances (father of bride/bride and mom of groom and groom dances) was the note (groom will be splitting this...

Andrea, Sep 17, 2024 4 134
Krista
Phrasing for Parents listed with Bride and Groom names
Krista, on February 6, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Does anyone know the traditional wording when the bride and groom’s parents are listed on the wedding program introducing the bride and groom or something? No one seems to know the answer.

Andrea, Sep 16, 2024 13 216 1
Ronesha
Vow Renewal Etiquette???
Ronesha, on September 6, 2015 at 3:58 PM

Hi...we'll be renewing our vows in 2019 to celebrate 15 years...(can you tell I'm excited?!) I've never been to a renewal...and I know the "etiquette" is slightly different than a wedding. We eloped...

Jennifer, Sep 16, 2024 11 3,403
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Save The Date.... alright to ask if they can make an out of state wedding?
Sandra, on August 9, 2014 at 9:03 PM

My fiance' and I live away from family/relatives. We want to send a SAVE THE DATE card... is it alright to say "space is limited, we'd like to know if you can make it".... I say it's fine and he says...

Matlin, Sep 15, 2024 19 5,888 1
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First dance for someone who's uncomfortable in the spotlight?
Michelle, on June 3, 2021 at 2:04 PM

My FH and I are at the point in our wedding planning where it's time to hash out the details. We pretty much agree on everything we want, except for one thing - he really likes being in the spotlight,...

Peruviansparrow, Sep 14, 2024 7 190
Private User
Cake smashed in the face?
Private User, on July 17, 2013 at 3:43 PM

K, we've all seen them. America's Funniest Home Videos of couples who take the cake tasting a tad to far and end up with it all over themselves. My question is, is anyone planning on to this on the...

Fenahy, Sep 13, 2024 69 199
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