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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 12 203
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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 2,058
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 2,656
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 12 860
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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 1,039
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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 6 387
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 5,883
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Bringing someone not invited
Krystl, on September 16, 2021 at 7:17 PM

So my aunt has had multiple excuses for why she wasn't sure if she would attend my wedding. They're from NC and wedding is in Ohio but to be fair they're retired and they've known for a year that I...

Pam, Sep 22, 2021 11 446
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Removing Bridesmaid?
Vee, on September 21, 2021 at 3:57 AM

Hello! I have 6 bridesmaids and I have requested their measurements to place custom dress orders. I asked my girls on August 27 (Engaged: August 15, Wedding: November 27) to be my bridesmaids. They...

Jacks, Sep 22, 2021 19 986
Vaccinations
, on September 7, 2021 at 2:23 PM

How do I tell wedding guests that they must be vaccinated if they are planning to attend our wedding?

Jm Sunshine, Sep 21, 2021 90 3,593 6
Kayley
Cupcakes gone before cake cutting.
Kayley, on May 20, 2019 at 6:31 PM

We’re doing cupcakes for our wedding. There’s an incredible shop here that’s affordable so this is 100% what we’re going with. However, I was recently at a wedding where some rude guests took cupcakes...

A.B., Sep 21, 2021 27 4,452
Amanda
Father of the Bride Gifts
Amanda, on September 13, 2021 at 10:28 PM

Help! I am so stuck on what to get for my dad for his gift for my wedding. I want to do something a bit nicer for both him and my stepmom as they have helped financially support a large majority of...

Vanessa, Sep 21, 2021 5 3,699
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Can a bride ask her bridesmaids to get a spray tan?
Rebecca, on September 18, 2021 at 12:06 PM

So my guilty pleasure of reading anything wedding related on Reddit struck again. I found this post on Reddit, from a few days back where a bridesmaid doesn't want to get a spray tan for her cousins...

Samantha, Sep 21, 2021 24 1,584
Tatiana
Not Sure What To Do
Tatiana, on September 18, 2021 at 12:44 PM

My wedding was on June 5th, 2021 and I STILL haven't received my wedding videos from the videographer. We were supposed to receive our teaser video 1 week after the wedding. It's more than 3 months...

Samantha, Sep 21, 2021 2 165
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Who receives a thank you card after the wedding?
Jennifer, on September 17, 2021 at 2:16 PM

We get married next weekend! I’m wondering who receives a thank you card after the wedding? Is it everyone you invited or only those who actually attend, plus those who didn’t come that sent gifts? I...

bevbabe, Sep 21, 2021 11 644
Valerie
Requiring vaccinations or negative test
Valerie, on September 20, 2021 at 3:35 PM

Hello lovely people! I would like to require vaccinations for ALL of my guests, but both of my parents are unvaccinated and will not get the vaccine. So I have instead opted to require a negative test...

Megan, Sep 21, 2021 12 726 1
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Bridesmaid Removal
Erin, on September 15, 2021 at 12:03 PM

I have one of my college best friends in my wedding as my bridesmaid. We have been friends for about 8 years. Although we don't see each other all the time, we at least talk every couple of weeks....

Vee, Sep 21, 2021 12 948
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What do you think about a 5pm start time for a winter wedding?
ZJR, on September 19, 2021 at 1:44 PM

Hi, I’ll be getting married in January in the Northeast. We are thinking of having our start time for the ceremony be 5 PM. The ceremony and reception and cocktail hour are all in one venue and guest...

Alyssa, Sep 20, 2021 19 1,453
Susan
Gift Etiquette!
Susan, on September 20, 2021 at 10:06 AM

Hi All: I was invited to a co-worker's wedding this weekend and had a blast. I chose a gift off her Amazon registry and had it shipped to her. Unfortunately, adding gift options was not a possibility,...

mrswinteriscoming, Sep 20, 2021 4 752
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