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Jennifer
Time on Wedding Invitation
Jennifer, on September 26, 2021 at 1:47 AM

I’ve looked at other posts and can’t seem to get a consensus. On the invitation, should we put the time the ceremony actually starts (6:30 PM, in my case) or pad the time on the invitation by like 15...

Becky, Sep 26, 2021 7 527
Courtney
Bridesmaid robe presentation
Courtney, on June 5, 2016 at 7:46 PM

I bought personalized silk robes as part of the bridal party gifts. I plan to give them the robes the night before at the rehearsal dinner, but don't want them getting wrinkled in a gift bag. I want...

Patty, Sep 26, 2021 8 5,234
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Am i unreasonable to ask bride to require masks at wedding when young kids are attending?
Taylor, on September 16, 2021 at 2:13 AM

Hi All, My sister’s wedding is in November and I just found out she’s not planning to require guests to wear masks or ask for proof of vaccination. Her ceremony and reception are entirely indoor and...

Elri, Sep 26, 2021 48 2,491 1
AJ
How to Handle: Negative Opinions
AJ, on September 2, 2021 at 7:20 AM

So I went dress shopping in July with my FMIL, FSIL and friend and found what I think is "the one", however a negative experience with a consultant makes me not want to go back to the shop I found the...

Fiona, Sep 25, 2021 22 1,001
Remember Me
Can i not attend?
Remember Me, on September 22, 2021 at 4:37 AM

My husband is the best man to his cousins wedding. While I love his cousin and know him, I feel really uncomfortable attending. Im disabled, in a wheelchair, with a service dog and pregnant (6 month...

Mrs. Coakley, Sep 25, 2021 18 1,005
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Another invitation question
Lav, on September 23, 2021 at 8:40 PM

I was reading somewhere else where it says that the names on the invitations should be the way that better sound when you say it out loud but other places I keep seeing that I should put the bride’s...

Lav, Sep 24, 2021 4 520 1
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Maid of honor drama
Jasleen, on September 22, 2021 at 6:42 PM

Hi everyone. I started planning my wedding April 2021 and now it’s 2 days away. Long story short my maid of honor wasn’t who I thought she was and became a different person after my engagement (she...

Faith, Sep 24, 2021 17 939
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Addressing and Packing
Sarah, on September 23, 2021 at 11:42 AM

So I purchased my invitations and RSVP cards. However, to save our budget, these are the only things that I got with one envelope to send everything. I have a couple questions regarding these though....

Elri, Sep 24, 2021 5 609 2
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First Look?
AJ, on September 22, 2021 at 12:21 PM

My FH is super against doing a first look, he wants the first time he sees me in my dress to be when I'm walking down the aisle. I was thinking maybe I could do a first look with my mom and dad...

Mrs.a, Sep 23, 2021 13 688 1
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Purely venting - the frustrations of wedding "etiquette"
Krista, on September 14, 2021 at 12:43 AM

This is really just me venting lol, but is anyone else frustrated by the silly rules of wedding etiquette at times? - Cash funds - I don't feel the need to do these on Zola because I didn't feel I...

Michelle, Sep 23, 2021 28 1,594
Futuremrs
Thank You’s?
Futuremrs, on September 18, 2021 at 5:44 PM

Hi WW Fam! So hubby and I got married NYE 2019. We were one of the lucky couples able to have our wedding as planned before the pandemic shut the world down. So we were locked down most of 2020. When...

Futuremrs, Sep 23, 2021 8 609
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Bridal shower
Katherine, on September 20, 2021 at 10:44 PM

Hello So my future sister in law (not in the wedding) took it upon herself to throw a bridal shower she included my future step daughters who are in the wedding. But they didn't include my sister who...

Katherine, Sep 23, 2021 8 750
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Formal Invitations wording help
Lav, on September 22, 2021 at 1:56 PM

My wedding is October 1st 2022 I am having trouble writing more formal, because my English is my second language and I am still learning. How would you write this date? Saturday, On October the first...

Mcskipper, Sep 23, 2021 12 200
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Guest List Etiquette
Jacky, on September 22, 2021 at 11:19 AM

Hi Everyone! We just sent out our save the dates and our guest list is at 130, but I also just realized a possible etiquette mistake after reading blogs so I am scrambling to make a decision....

Jacky, Sep 22, 2021 6 735
Bonny
Pre-rsvp
Bonny, on September 21, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Hi! I am planning my wedding for July 2, 2022. I have read other discussion forums, and the general consensus is that asking for a Pre-RSVP is tacky and not going to work. I don't need even a...

Bonny, Sep 22, 2021 16 2,045
Mykeetah
Bridesmaids
Mykeetah, on September 20, 2021 at 6:40 AM

Am I out of line for asking the bridesmaids to have hair/makeup and nails done? Nothing over the top... everyone messy updo bun, natural daytime makeup (airbrush for those who don't really do makeup)...

Mykeetah, Sep 22, 2021 58 2,642
Jennifer
Wedding Party Advice - Immediate Family Roles
Jennifer, on September 21, 2021 at 10:19 PM

An article popped up in my email about how traditionally immediate family should be in the wedding party. I have an older brother and a younger brother. My fiancé was thinking of having them be...

EGD, Sep 22, 2021 12 853
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Microwedding - still have wedding party?
Danielle, on September 21, 2021 at 9:02 PM

My fiancé and I are planning a microwedding, 20 people total including us. All are family, except for 2, which are my best friends. I feel that the entire reason we chose a microwedding is because we...

Sexypoodle, Sep 22, 2021 5 1,031
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I'm failing as moh
Anne, on September 21, 2021 at 4:37 PM

My sister's wedding is in June 2022 and I've been chronically ill for years as well as the financial issues that come with that but she asked me to be her MOH knowing this and I accepted, mentioning...

Samantha, Sep 22, 2021 6 386
SoontobeMrs.
Anyone NOT like their engagement ring ?
SoontobeMrs., on February 23, 2017 at 12:13 AM

Wondering if anyone did not like their engagement ring that was obviously chosen by their fiancé.

Robyn, Sep 22, 2021 91 5,878
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