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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 10 872
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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 3 551
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 4,151
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 10 769
Mercedes
To invite or not to invite coworkers
Mercedes, on November 3, 2021 at 2:57 PM

I'm stressing over this! I work at a small family owned business (been here for 22 years) and can not invite everyone, including the owner, however I was planning on inviting the girls and their...

Solana, Nov 4, 2021 13 737
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i need advice badly - Bridesmaid Etiquette
Heather, on November 3, 2021 at 10:58 AM

So I will attempt to make a long story somewhat short. But I asked a friend to be a bridesmaid, she accepted. There have been a few red flags along the way recently. Her new(er) partner is not someone...

Genna, Nov 3, 2021 15 870
Caitlyn
Parents think I am too young?
Caitlyn, on August 22, 2015 at 3:28 PM

My boyfriend and I are talking about getting engaged this December, I will be 22 and he will be 23 years old. We have been dating since I was 16 and he was 18. Our wedding would take place when I was...

Zaria, Nov 3, 2021 107 13,074
Lisa
Hotel Welcome Bags Question
Lisa, on October 27, 2021 at 2:01 PM

I am putting together wedding welcome bags to be handed out by the hotel to those staying in our room block. My question is, should I also put together welcome bags for those who are not staying at...

Lisa, Nov 3, 2021 20 807 1
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Engagement Party Guests
Sarah, on November 2, 2021 at 3:36 PM

What is the etiquette for Engagement Parties these days? My parents want to throw a party for my fiancee and I and are planning to invite family and in-laws, but also want to invite their friends who...

Samantha, Nov 2, 2021 5 802
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photographer issues
Samantha, on November 1, 2021 at 5:50 PM

I got my engagement pictures taken 9/18/21 and the photographer said the wait would be a few weeks since he was “finishing up some things”. I took that as 3 weeks or so… Flash forward I messaged him a...

Lisa, Nov 2, 2021 11 664
Mary
rsvp Reminder Wording
Mary, on November 2, 2021 at 10:50 AM

Hello! My RSVP deadline is approaching Friday for my wedding. How do I word reminders to send to those who haven't RSVP'd?

Michelle, Nov 2, 2021 8 280 1
SnappyLove2015
Mother's Husband Not Invited - Need Advice
SnappyLove2015, on January 2, 2014 at 12:54 PM

I do not have a good relationship with my step-dad or "mother's husband". There have been some major reasons as to my dislike/discomfort with this man. It is a touchy subject with my mother and I but...

Pamela, Nov 2, 2021 24 2,618
Dina
Late video
Dina, on November 2, 2021 at 6:58 AM

Our wedding was August 14th and according to our contract, the video is due 90 days post wedding. We just received an email saying they are running about 45-60days behind schedule. How would you...

Shannon, Nov 2, 2021 6 602
Arlene
When to say thank you?
Arlene, on October 31, 2021 at 7:24 PM

Hello! The fiance and I have an amazon wedding registry as well as a cash fund. As the RSVPs just started coming in, so have the gifts. What is the proper protocol to show our appreciation? 1. Waiting...

Kari, Nov 2, 2021 6 481
Jennifer
Tips - Does this sound right?
Jennifer, on October 28, 2021 at 11:20 PM

I'm reading this guide on tipping vendors ( Tipping Wedding Vendors ) and have come up with this estimated breakdown total $****. I don't know maybe I'm just cheap, but that seems a lot?! Hair...

Heather, Nov 1, 2021 11 273 1
Alejandra
Tips for vendors?
Alejandra, on October 29, 2021 at 9:11 AM

Hi all, I’m wondering which vendors typically get tipped and how much? Additionally, why is tipping vendors a thing? I only ask because outside of planning a wedding, I had never heard about that....

Lynnie, Nov 1, 2021 3 696
Samantha
Pre-wedding Thank You Cards
Samantha, on November 1, 2021 at 12:37 PM

Hello! I know that we'll need to send thank you cards as gifts are received. After the wedding I plan on getting thank you cards made with wedding pictures on them, but what about thank you cards that...

Cool, Nov 1, 2021 5 120
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Wanting to elope instead of having an ugly wedding.
Jessa, on October 31, 2021 at 9:46 PM

So my fiancé and I recently graduated from college this past May and so we are both getting our career lives started so we don’t have a lot of money to pay for our wedding. My mom has always said that...

Jessa, Nov 1, 2021 11 957
Miquashi
How to include family
Miquashi, on September 3, 2021 at 10:28 AM

So our wedding is going to be held about 2 hours from where my fiance and I live. Currently my fiance's parents are going through harder times with talks of his mother entering hospice soon. My mother...

Miquashi, Nov 1, 2021 6 261
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Odd vendor experience
Kasia, on October 31, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Hello all, I am not sure what to do with what happened at my wedding yesterday so I wanted to ask for help on this. My fiance and I chose a lower-budget DJ, but they came with great reviews. The...

Sharon, Nov 1, 2021 3 512
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