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Ashley
Wedding photos as Christmas gift?
Ashley, on December 3, 2021 at 11:44 PM

Hi, all! I got married in July and I was planning to give my immediate family (mom, dad, sisters, stepdad, niece, and in-laws) a picture of us with each of them as a Christmas gift. My husband thinks...

Alek, Yesterday at 7:06 AM 16 1,821
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Would something like this be acceptable?
Alli, on June 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Hi! My fiancé and I are getting married in October of this year. Two of my aunts as well as his mom have offered to plan and host a bridal shower. HOWEVER, we are having a small, private ceremony with...

LM, Jun 22, 2025 2 55
Adriana
Uninviting guests i had a falling out with after i invited them
Adriana, on October 26, 2023 at 12:25 PM

Hey everyone! I have been debating uninviting a couple from my wedding after having a pretty big falling out with them. I invited them when I was first planning my wedding and we were on good terms....

Abigail, Jun 22, 2025 10 1,809 1
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Guest dress code color request
D H, on December 18, 2024 at 10:37 PM

Is it now in 2025 acceptable to request your guest wear only certain colors to your wedding? I will do so , I've just never been told on an invitation before to do so.

Danielle, Jun 22, 2025 18 744
Danielle
Four young children to include
Danielle, on June 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM

I have two nephews (10 and 5) and similarly aged "nieces." I'd like to include them all in my wedding. I was planning on my doggo being the ring bearer, but I'm sure my oldest nephew would love to do...

Danielle, Jun 22, 2025 31
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Wedding Website URL on Formal Invite
Amber, on March 24, 2017 at 5:59 PM

We are on a tight budget and we are cutting costs at every corner. I am preparing my wedding invites and strongly want to include our website URL at the bottom of our invites so we don't have to pay...

Danielle, Jun 21, 2025 36 1,732
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If i book a venue that is also a hotel am i allowed to ask guests to pay for their rooms?
Isa, on January 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM

I found a venue that is also a hotel- almost all of our guests are going to be coming from out of town. If we book this venue (the rooms are included in the cost) how do we navigate giving the rooms...

Max, Jun 19, 2025 2 240
Michelle
Thank you for parents that contributed vs. those that don't?
Michelle, on October 31, 2019 at 4:16 PM

I was told that it is etiquette to thank parents or list the hosts. My parents will be paying a large part of the wedding and my fiance’s mom and step dad will be contributing some also. His dad and...

Valerie, Jun 18, 2025 16 6,043 1
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Donation in lieu of favors: wording for table cards?
E & G, on December 30, 2012 at 10:34 AM

My fiancé and I are making a donation to a cause that's very special to both of us, instead of doing favors at our reception. We plan to put table cards on the tables to let guests know of our plan -...

Pastor, Jun 18, 2025 9 2,369
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My fiancées ex-wife has to be contacted for Catholic annulment
Jacinda, on June 22, 2019 at 10:06 AM

Hey everyone, my fiancée is divorced for 10 yrs now and has had no contact with his ex. She remarried the guy she supposedly cheated on my fiancée with , and they have two kids and live a pretty...

Barry, Jun 11, 2025 22 5,231
kelsey
Is a guestbook really important?
kelsey , on April 24, 2018 at 8:44 PM

Ugh so I've been arguing with myself if its actually worth it?? My FH doesn't care for it, but if we were to get one it would be more of a journal that people can write their wishes in (like the...

Britt, Jun 10, 2025 24 1,985 1
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Bridesmaid selection
Grace, on June 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM

I’m having a big dilemma on who to ask as my bridesmaids/moh. My two oldest friends were my immediate choice, however on reflection our relationship has changed some what in the past few years....

Michael, Jun 5, 2025 1 73
Laura
Second Wedding Same Photographer
Laura, on June 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Hello! This is going to be my second wedding and I am wondering if it’s acceptable to use the same photographer as my first wedding? I truly adore and love this photographers work but wasn’t sure if...

Lisa, Jun 4, 2025 1 51
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When to ask bridal party?
Jayden, on May 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM

I was just wondering when how soon is TOO soon to ask your bridal party? I just got engaged this past Sunday (eek!), and I am so excited to ask people to be my bridesmaids. I know the typical time is...

LM, Jun 3, 2025 3 228 1
Mageofhonor
Not Inviting Father’s Wife
Mageofhonor, on July 31, 2020 at 12:05 AM

I’m just starting to build a guest list and am looking to get any advice or insight on my particular situation! My parents have been divorced for just a few years now, and, boy, was it UGLY—lots of...

Sybil, Jun 2, 2025 19 4,705 2
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Wedding Drama
Darcy, on May 27, 2025 at 5:07 AM

So I am the grooms mother and I absolutely love my new DIL, I'm looking for others opinions on why the wedding planner/coordinator treated me and me only so rudely during the rehearsal, wedding day...

LM, May 29, 2025 1 126
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At what point does a man wear his ring after getting engaged?
mrsjohnson09, on May 16, 2017 at 2:11 AM

After a man gets engaged, does he wear his ring immediately like the woman? Or does he wait until the actual wedding?

Rajesh, May 27, 2025 175 192,162 4
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30 year old Niece flower girl
Brenda, on April 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM

I'm having a small, simple and fun summer wedding outside in the parking lot where my guy works. It's my first wedding at the ripe ol age of 59. Nothing we have planned so far is traditional by any...

Fred, May 20, 2025 2 79
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Wedding invitation advice
Christine, on May 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM

Hello, I am looking for some advice on how to address wedding invitations. Specifically, my fiancé's sister has 2 nieces and a nephew. Niece A does not live at home and I think niece B lives at home...

Christine, May 19, 2025 2 103 1
VC
Elegant ceremony on a budget tips
VC, on May 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM

Unfortunately I have expensive taste, but not much money. I like understated elegance in general and am planning on going very minimalistic for my wedding. DIY'ing the invites and some table signage...

VC, May 12, 2025 68
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