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Thoughts on future sister-in-law’s dress
, on July 7, 2020 at 12:47 PM

So my fiancé and I had decided to do a small wedding party - only maid of honor and best man to avoid issues of who gets to part of the wedding or not. His older sister has mixed opinions of me...

Emily, Oct 8, 2021 26 2,576
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Advice on parental approval?
Syvanna, on October 7, 2021 at 6:43 AM

Hey there! My name is Syvanna, I am almost 19 years old. My boyfriend and I have been together almost a year and have decided to start talking about our future. We are currently doing long distance...

Jessi, Oct 8, 2021 9 833
Jessica
Reception Only??
Jessica, on October 8, 2021 at 1:22 PM

Hi ladies, I am getting married next June. We are having the ceremony up in the mountains at a historical bridge that I've had my heart set on for years. The bridge is about 2 hours away from my...

Michelle, Oct 8, 2021 5 765
mrswinteriscoming
Sos! Having to downsize wedding even further and stuck with who to cut!
mrswinteriscoming, on October 5, 2021 at 5:45 PM

TL;DR - We have to cut our guest list down even further because of COVID restrictions. I want to remove some family from the list (obligatory invites) but it will cause major tension. Advice needed!...

mrswinteriscoming, Oct 7, 2021 19 741
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Wedding Wording
Kalysta, on October 6, 2021 at 7:08 PM

Fiancé and I are having a dry wedding with no registry. The reason for the dry wedding is due to trauma for myself and my fiancé stemming from alcohol abuse, as well as not waving a prior substance...

Lynnie, Oct 7, 2021 3 266
Shelby
Bridesmaid asks to bring one of her other friends as a plus one?
Shelby, on October 5, 2021 at 5:40 PM

So out of my bridesmaids 1 is in a serious relationship. Now my wedding is 6 months away so if they start dating they can for sure bring a plus one. I’m having difficulty with my one bridesmaid who...

Jacks, Oct 7, 2021 18 3,203
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Friend Asking for Plus One
Charmander, on September 16, 2021 at 11:39 AM

Hello need your opinion. A friend is asking for a plus one but it is just her girlfriend not a significant other. We have now passed the RSVP date. She is not the closest friend but we have worked...

Charmander, Oct 6, 2021 26 2,010
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Firing a Bridesmaid
Allison, on August 30, 2021 at 9:49 AM

Okay. So. I’m in a sticky situation and really need some advice. I have a friend that I’m considering firing from her position as matron of honor/bridesmaid. Any advice? Has anyone does this? Please...

Lorna, Oct 6, 2021 22 1,313
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Writing thank yous to married groomsmen
David, on October 5, 2021 at 9:52 PM

I'm wondering if I should write one or two thank yous to my groomsmen who brought dates/married. Do I write just one saying thank you for attending and being a part of my wedding. or should I write...

Lynnie, Oct 6, 2021 4 729
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Wedding Gift from Groom's Mother
Lauren, on October 5, 2021 at 8:50 AM

Maybe I am being over sensitive, but I would appreciate thoughts concerning this topic. A little background first. I am getting married for the second time in a few weeks. My fiance and I are both...

Yessenia, Oct 6, 2021 16 3,087
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Out of state Vips
Julia, on October 5, 2021 at 8:42 PM

Out of my 150 (64 households), 12 households (20-30) are out of state. We're providing free accommodations for about half of those households since they're cousins, siblings, etc, and that's at our...

Julia, Oct 6, 2021 7 470
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Can i make a food preference option when Rsvping?
Alexis, on October 6, 2021 at 12:12 PM

I really have my heart set on making RSVPs online due to saving on postage, wedding size, and easier organization. However, I need to know if my guests want a chicken, beef, or vegetarian option. Is...

Allaura, Oct 6, 2021 4 385 1
Amber
Is it acceptable to leave a wedding early if you’re in the bridal party?
Amber, on September 30, 2021 at 11:39 PM

Is it acceptable to leave the wedding early if you’re in the bridal party? The wedding ends at midnight and we’re not used to staying out that late.

bevbabe, Oct 6, 2021 18 4,443 1
Brianna
Do or Do Not: Direction Cards?
Brianna, on October 5, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Are direction cards really necessary anymore? Does anyone actually use them, or do we all just plug it into our car or phones GPS?

Melle, Oct 6, 2021 6 164
Hannah
Wedding and pregnant
Hannah, on October 5, 2021 at 10:47 PM

I just found out I am pregnant and I am due June 2022... my wedding is October 29th 2022. I am looking for some advice on what to do. We are still wanting to keep the wedding date since everything is...

Michelle, Oct 6, 2021 2 746
Thelanewedding24
Bridesmaid question?
Thelanewedding24, on October 4, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Im currently planning my wedding and have a set number of girls who I want as a bridesmaid. I do have this one girl who used to be my best friend in college that I imagined as my bridesmaid but now we...

Amy, Oct 5, 2021 9 709
Futuremrswilson
Bridesmaid told No Plus One
Futuremrswilson, on July 22, 2016 at 10:23 PM

My best friend is a bridesmaid in my wedding. I am giving her a plus one to my wedding. She is in another wedding, where she has been told she will not be allowed a plus one, and that she is the only...

Shelby, Oct 5, 2021 51 6,106
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Save the date wording? fiancé is in the military
Stephanie, on October 5, 2021 at 2:39 AM

My fiancé is in the military, I know it's customary to have his rank and branch on the formal invitations but does this apply to the save the dates as well? We are having a very formal, traditional...

Melinda, Oct 5, 2021 5 444
Alyson
Halloween Wedding Hashtag
Alyson, on August 31, 2018 at 8:40 PM

Posting again in another category. Seems I'm having some trouble thinking of a hashtag for our Halloween theme wedding. My fiancee's last name is Reach so I was trying to think around that but I keep...

Lisa, Oct 5, 2021 11 1,417
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Aitah- tips for dealing with difficult moh
Danielle, on October 4, 2021 at 1:28 PM

My MOH is my lifelong best friend so choosing her for the position is a no brainer. She is someone that has always had the ‘mom friend’ complex where she can singlehandedly so everything/ she knows...

Cece, Oct 5, 2021 7 716
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