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Sandra
Uninviting a Guest / Alcoholism
Sandra, on April 5, 2021 at 11:26 AM

I'm looking for advice on how to navigate a delicate situation. I have a friend that our "closeness" level is hanging once every 2-3 months, and catching up over the phone once a month. We used to...

Cameron, Oct 12, 2021 12 1,515
Sammi
Gift Giving as a Bride
Sammi, on October 11, 2021 at 8:09 AM

So, when I asked my girls to be bridesmaids I gave everyone a bracelet with their initials on it. On my bachelorette, I gave each girl a basket, filled with a custom tumbler, face masks, hand masks,...

bevbabe, Oct 12, 2021 6 722
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Married ladies: Do you still celebrate your "dating" anniversary
Anonymous, on May 13, 2014 at 9:36 AM

This is something I always wondered. FH's anniversary of when we started dating is coming up. Do you celebrate that still now that you're married or just your wedding anniversary? Non married ladies...

PeacePays, Oct 12, 2021 37 25,964
Brooklynn
Bridesmaid dresses help
Brooklynn, on October 8, 2021 at 10:02 AM

Soo backstory, 4+ years ago I had sort of a failed wedding/marriage because I found out my ex husband was cheating on me the entire time. The entire marriage lasted 6 weeks. No great, I know. Fast...

Fiona, Oct 12, 2021 7 633
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Too many parties ??!?!?
Erika, on February 10, 2013 at 12:35 AM

What is the difference between an engagement party, wedding shower, bridal shower, etc? Do you have all ? Or just some? So lost , help!!!

Michelle, Oct 11, 2021 11 8,786 1
Celena
Needing advice.
Celena, on October 9, 2021 at 6:17 PM

My fiancee and I have our invites prepped but we are getting some mixed opinions on the rough draft from our proofers since we designed them. We have been living together for 3 years and pretty much...

Jacks, Oct 11, 2021 13 686
D&D2016
When do you do the grand entrance?
D&D2016, on October 13, 2016 at 1:07 PM

Do you typically do the grand march/entrance (when you are introduced as Mr & Mrs for the first time) right before dinner is served? Is this when the bridal party is introduced and an upbeat song is...

Dani, Oct 11, 2021 11 2,508
Kate
Thoughts on inviting friends from high school?
Kate, on February 21, 2019 at 1:35 PM

I'm getting married in early November and we are planning to send our save the dates soon. What are everyone's thoughts on inviting friends from high school? I finished HS ten years ago. My group of...

Monica, Oct 11, 2021 21 3,871
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Tipping at wedding on discounted/barter services
Dizzy, on October 9, 2021 at 2:09 PM

We got some good deals for the wedding bc of barters/last minute hiring. Definitely want to tip. Want to know how much to tip- all of this will be cash. Philly/NJ area Cake- normal price $456 +...

Lynnie, Oct 11, 2021 1 90
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Inviting my friend who is a witness
Stephanie, on October 4, 2021 at 6:14 PM

I want to invite my friend from work and her husband to my wedding in December. They are both Jehovah’s Witnesses, so I want to a) see if this ceremony sounds like something they may be able to attend...

Maggie, Oct 11, 2021 7 745
Adriana
How much editing do photographers do?
Adriana, on October 10, 2021 at 1:04 PM

Unfortunately I went through a bad breakout period in the days leading up to my wedding so on my wedding day I had 4 or 5 significant cystic acne bumps on my lower cheeks/side of mouth. I had hoped to...

Eniale, Oct 11, 2021 6 1,465
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Guest List
Maya, on October 4, 2021 at 12:15 AM

We are planning to have a wedding of about 50 people. Mostly family and a few close friends. I have been having a really hard time deciding on the friends to invite. Truthfully, I only want to invite...

Maya, Oct 10, 2021 10 666
Mimi
Need bridesmaid / best friend advice
Mimi, on October 7, 2021 at 11:29 AM

I'm going to start by saying that that my bridesmaids are all 32 years old and all have good, stable jobs. They all freely travel and live comfortable lives. I feel I've been a *very* understanding...

Britnimarie, Oct 10, 2021 19 1,200
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Am i terrible person not to let my parents invite all of their close friends to our wedding?
Jenna, on October 2, 2021 at 3:03 PM

So long story short my father insisted, if not begged, to pay the entire bill for our wedding. We heavily insisted that we split it 50/50 but it meant so much to him that we caved. Now my mother is...

Sel, Oct 9, 2021 10 1,857
Sel
Words of encouragement
Sel, on October 8, 2021 at 9:15 PM

So, this discussion is more to do with bridal shower which is leading me to worry about the wedding. A lot of people I invited to the bridal shower whom all said they’d for sure be there are starting...

Sel, Oct 9, 2021 4 672 1
Rebelle Fleur
Proposing At Someone Else’s Wedding
Rebelle Fleur, on June 18, 2021 at 3:47 PM

I have seen a new trend on social media where the newlywed bride goes to toss the bouquet and instead she hands it over to a guest and then that persons partner proposes to them. In the comment...

Frankie, Oct 9, 2021 45 2,622
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Guest clothing help
Sarah, on October 7, 2021 at 9:19 PM

I really wanted everyone to come to my wedding wearing black formal wear but is that too much to ask? I am nervous that people will just not come because they dont have anything to wear. I am not a...

Sarah, Oct 9, 2021 21 997
Rebelle Fleur
Photographer Deleted Wedding Photos
Rebelle Fleur, on October 8, 2021 at 11:50 AM

What’s do you guys think about this ?

TeachingBride, Oct 9, 2021 12 900
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Desperate for Advice!
Maria, on October 7, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Hello! Hoping someone has some advice to give me. My husband and I were married in July of this year, a few months ago. We had a family only, church wedding and small reception afterwards. We had 31...

Jessica, Oct 9, 2021 6 542
Rose
Tipping Advice!
Rose, on October 8, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Hi! My wedding is next Friday in New Jersey and the owner of my venue gave me envelopes to tip the following. I am also paying a 22% service fee. What is reasonable? I have no clue. Maitre D Captain...

, Oct 9, 2021 3 355 1
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