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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 4 735
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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 3,237
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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 7 481
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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 4 389 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 4,650 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 6 172
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 2 748
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 9 714
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 6,131
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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 5 448
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 7 720
Callie
Addressing military titles
Callie, on January 3, 2020 at 10:17 PM

A big majority of my wedding guest and party are either active or retired military members. How do I address the invitations so that I do not offend any one. Do I include ranks of those whom are...

Jennifer, Oct 4, 2021 13 3,381
Micah
Advice???
Micah, on October 3, 2021 at 10:02 PM

Let me see if I can give y'all the short version of my dilemma. I have 4 bridesmaids, My friend if 18+yrs (2 of my bridesmaids), my soon to be step daughter (bridesmaid) and my good friend of 8 years...

Stacey, Oct 3, 2021 1 534
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Where is everyone staying the night before?
Victoria, on September 29, 2021 at 4:58 PM

Help! Getting married in June 2022 and stumped on where to sleep!! FH and I want to be together the night before with our bridal party and their significant others, plus a few extra key people (maybe...

Micah, Oct 3, 2021 6 593
Michelle
Including dress code on the details card of your invitation packet?
Michelle, on September 25, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Old school etiquette* says it is taboo unless it’s required by the venue for entry, similar to Black/White Tie for the Oscars, and some older generations will be offended. What are your thoughts as a...

Micah, Oct 3, 2021 25 2,068 1
Hilda
Blanket seating for beach wedding
Hilda, on September 1, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Hiii guys I’m debating and would love input. Is standing or blanket seating tacky for a beach wedding. Due to Covid 19 and financial reasons we don’t want chairs. We want something very intimate. As...

Christina, Oct 3, 2021 21 1,338 1
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Photographs and stepparent
Britteny, on March 14, 2017 at 10:17 AM

My FH new stepfather will be attending with his biological mom. He was raised by his stepmom and wants to really just Focus on honoring his moms and dad. He's not to fond of new husband given...

Kim, Oct 3, 2021 21 2,040
Maria
dj Issues
Maria, on September 30, 2021 at 10:29 AM

Hello Everyone! My fiancé and I are getting married next weekend! We chose a DJ service near our venue and loved the owner! He was great to talk with and addressed any questions we had. We were...

Yasmine, Oct 1, 2021 4 247 1
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Any other over 40 brides?
JuleeM, on July 21, 2015 at 1:40 PM

Hi. I'm mailing my first batch of invites today and I'm starting to freak out big time because now there is no turning back (not that I would...but it's all the more real). I'm 42 and this my first...

Shannon, Oct 1, 2021 35 5,574
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