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Jessica
Two officiants?!
Jessica, on December 15, 2017 at 9:37 AM

My fiance and I are having a hard time agreeing on whether we should have two officiants or not. Here is the scenario.. I've always wanted my brother to perform my ceremony (he's a youth pastor),...

Jessica, Nov 11, 2021 22 12,057
Kemmie
Mother-Son dance Necessary?
Kemmie, on September 18, 2014 at 1:19 AM

My FH doesn't want to have a Mother-Son dance. They aren't on bad terms in fact he's her pride and joy. He's just a bit shy and not the greatest dancer. Our first dance is about all he can take. I...

Cassandra, Nov 10, 2021 24 15,652
Rocky
Do you send vendors Save The Dates & invites?
Rocky, on January 9, 2019 at 3:34 PM

So me and FH purchased our save the dates and we were wondering if we send save the dates to our vendors and if we don’t is that rude?

Louise, Nov 10, 2021 8 3,846
A.B.
Elevator Attendant
A.B., on November 9, 2021 at 8:15 AM

Hello, I'm getting ready to withdraw money for tips and I can't find online how much you should tip the elevator attendant. It's a big elevator that will have a person operating it. I know I should...

Michelle, Nov 10, 2021 2 701
Maggie
Bridal shower gifts
Maggie, on November 8, 2021 at 7:38 PM

Has anyone been in this situation? We live in SC but are getting married in MA (where the majority of our family lives). My shower is in MA and it wouldn’t be very practical for us to open gifts and...

Allison, Nov 10, 2021 7 1,039
Taylor
Vendor Tipping Question
Taylor, on November 9, 2021 at 8:22 AM

My wedding is this weekend and everything is all sorted out except I keep getting different advice on tipping etiquette and protocols! I am definitely tipping my photographers, DJ, and hair &...

Lynnie, Nov 9, 2021 2 479 1
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*Update to Bridesmaid who ruined Bach Party*
Nicole, on November 9, 2021 at 9:25 AM

In my original post, I asked advice on how to tell a bridesmaid you'd like for her to step down. Long story short if you missed it, one of my bridesmaids ruined my bachelorette party. She let her...

Heather, Nov 9, 2021 7 972
Kathy
Too Old To Make a Big Thing of My Wedding
Kathy, on September 28, 2016 at 10:39 AM

I just go engaged and I am so happy, honestly can’t believe he is ready to get married. The only thing is this is my second marriage and I am defiantly not a young bride. I am 46 years old and feel...

Irene, Nov 8, 2021 38 1,599
K
How old is too old to be a bridesmaid?
Kathleen, on September 4, 2017 at 10:01 PM

I am a 28 year old bride with a lot of older friends. Two that I'm close with are in their late 40's. Can I ask them, with complete sincerity, to be a bridesmaid? Both feel like they're a mentor than...

Irene, Nov 8, 2021 16 9,222
H
Difficult situation with a guest
Hugh, on November 5, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Hello everyone, My fiancée (Jane) and I are getting married next year and we have most of the big details ironed out. The one issue that we cannot agree on is detailed below. Any advice on the...

EGD, Nov 8, 2021 12 955
Alyssa
After wedding day sadness
Alyssa, on November 6, 2021 at 7:58 PM

Hey everyone, I apologize for this long thread. So this past weekend I got to marry my best friend, which was a long time coming; after postponing our first wedding date due to covid. Two years, I...

Genna, Nov 7, 2021 12 1,006
K
One Gift for Shower and Wedding Thank You Note
Katie, on September 25, 2021 at 2:15 PM

I have no idea what the etiquette is for this. If a wedding guest sent a gift for the shower but not the wedding, do you still send out a second Thank You note? Do you just use the same style as you...

Vicky, Nov 6, 2021 6 364
AnewH
Birthday at a Wedding
AnewH, on July 29, 2016 at 8:26 AM

Anyone else having a guest with a birthday at their wedding? Are you doing anything for them? I have a cousin who is in their 50's that is having a birthday. My Mom wants us to sing Happy Birthday to...

Kaitlyn, Nov 6, 2021 43 3,488
flo's clone
Cherry blossoms in september?
flo's clone, on February 1, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Cherry blossoms, real ones, bloom in may. Im not using real cherry blossoms, silk ones instead for my centerpieces. Is it a no no to use a flower that isnt in bloom during the month of your wedding?...

Jessica, Nov 5, 2021 3 324
Krystal
How many photos did your photographer retouch?
Krystal, on October 28, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Hi! We got our photos back before a week but because they weren’t retouched. I reached out asking if there was a certain number we can pick out to be retouched. How many did your photographer do for...

Vicky, Nov 5, 2021 19 998
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i backed out as a bridesmaid...😔
Jo Oh, on November 3, 2021 at 12:29 PM

I was invited as a bridesmaid and the bride’s mom told me that they will provide the fabric and the design is on us. When it’s my time to have my measurements recorded and my design considered, the...

Susan, Nov 5, 2021 17 1,188
Jan
Glasses on wedding day
Jan, on November 3, 2021 at 3:17 PM

Okay I feel like I’m being petty but was curious what you guys think. My fiancé started wearing glasses a year ago. I think he looks handsome with or without the glasses. However in pictures he...

Susan, Nov 5, 2021 10 869
S
Post wedding celebration - Day 2
Siana, on October 31, 2021 at 5:32 PM

Help! We've decided to throw a Day2 party but have already sent our invites, people are now RSVPing, how can we casually invite them to stay and join us for day 2 ? By responding to their RSVP, how...

Siana, Nov 4, 2021 3 550
meganwibby
How much to pay your pastor to officiate?
meganwibby, on October 31, 2021 at 7:31 PM

We are getting married in 1 week! Had a discussion about how much to pay the pastor... We are getting married in St. Louis, MO, and our college pastor is driving 2 hours to the wedding. We are already...

meganwibby, Nov 4, 2021 4 4,128
Jennifer
Inviting Co-workers to Your Wedding- Where do You Draw the Line?
Jennifer, on November 3, 2021 at 4:25 PM

So my fiancé and I are creating our guest list & starting to send save-the-dates. He and I used to work in the same law firm. I am still here, and he has moved on to another job. Our firm used to...

Heather, Nov 4, 2021 10 760
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