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Job for my 12 Year old sister
Areona, on July 19, 2017 at 8:07 AM

Everyone in my family has a job. My sister under me is going to my my moh and my 1 year old sister will be my flower girl! I have a 10 year old sister who will be 12 by the time of the wedding and I...

Dominique, Sep 14, 2021 26 1,778
Rue
Gifts for parents & maid of honor
Rue, on September 12, 2021 at 6:36 PM

What did everyone get or what are you getting for your parents and maid of honor? We’re having a destination wedding so don’t want to bring large items, but also meaningful and special!

Lynnie, Sep 14, 2021 2 147
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Marrying a divorced man
Misselis, on September 8, 2021 at 2:54 PM

Hi ladies, I am actually not engaged yet, but this will happen at the end of this month. For some reason I'm getting really emotional if I think about my partners previous marriage. It sounds strange...

Alyssa, Sep 14, 2021 16 1,479
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Off-site babysitting for an adults only wedding: Good Idea or no?
Laura, on January 3, 2021 at 12:44 PM

My wedding venue only allows 175 guests. Unfortunately, I have a large family (all older cousins, some with 5-8 kids). Those who have the larger families are out of state. We're toying with an...

Laura, Sep 14, 2021 23 1,628
devotedlydavis
Save the date etiquette, following loss
devotedlydavis, on September 9, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Unfortunately my future FIL passed away last night. We were set to take our engagement pictures tomorrow and mail them in a few weeks. With our sudden loss it doesn’t feel like a good time to mail...

Mrs.a, Sep 14, 2021 13 249
FutureMrsGuzman
Strip Clubs for Bachelor Parties
FutureMrsGuzman, on March 16, 2016 at 8:32 AM

How many of your fiances are going to strip clubs for their bachelor parties? Is anyone besides me not really feeling that idea? The thought of a naked woman grinding on top of my fiance, giving him a...

Candi, Sep 13, 2021 303 38,357 4
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Cash bar
Natalie , on May 11, 2016 at 6:56 PM

I plan on having a cash bar for our reception....I read in an article that was rude....should I just pay for the bar....I don't really want to because it's not in my budget

Candi, Sep 13, 2021 462 4,397
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About to be fired
Lakisha, on August 31, 2021 at 9:01 PM

SOOOOO, my two Matrons and Maid are NEVER available. Like they don’t even respond to text messages. I don’t have sisters and I THOUGHT I chose Women who are going to be here throughout the process....

Hannah, Sep 13, 2021 12 505
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Bridesmaid Gifts?
Kylee, on September 11, 2021 at 11:41 AM

I need help with my bridesmaid boxes! The last thing I want to be is that brides that gives gifts that everyone is going to feel awaits throwing away. So I need opinions! I have 2 MOHs, 1 bridesmaid,...

Kylee, Sep 13, 2021 10 671
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Should we invite them?
Avery, on September 12, 2021 at 2:22 PM

About 2 years ago, my fiancé’s (my then boyfriend) college friend got married. At this point, my boyfriend and I had been dating for 3 years and living together for 2 years. I have met this couple...

Kristen, Sep 13, 2021 9 764
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Minimony gift given, reception this month, what do i do?
Jessica, on September 12, 2021 at 12:52 PM

Hi everyone! I’m a bridesmaid who was apart of a COVID wedding that got postponed a year due to everything that happened. The bride had a minimony last year, where I gave her a normal check/ wedding...

Jennifer, Sep 13, 2021 7 169
Rue
Tipping wedding planner
Rue, on September 12, 2021 at 6:37 PM

What is a common or standard amount to tip your wedding planner/coordinator? Just curious what others have done! She has truly been a godsend planning our wedding with us for over 2 years now and...

Lynnie, Sep 13, 2021 1 409
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Divorced Parents. Help with Mother's Husband (invite or not).
Trent McAllister, on May 24, 2021 at 11:25 AM

Sorry if this is a bit long, but there is a lot to unpack to give you guys an idea of the serious pickle I'm in (along with FW, but it's not as much her issue, and she's firm in standing by whatever...

Katie, Sep 13, 2021 33 2,528 1
Emily
Shuttle Etiquette
Emily, on September 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are getting married next July and are having a wedding of about 150 guests. We have a lot of out-of-town guests and are anticipating about 130 people to be staying at the...

Sara, Sep 13, 2021 7 827 1
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Small wedding photography
Rose, on September 11, 2021 at 4:54 PM

I had my wedding in may but have been stressing because my sister in law did our photos and I feel like there aren’t enough. It’s mostly my fault, as she offered to do it for free and I didn’t hire...

W-K, Sep 13, 2021 6 619
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How do i invite her without inviting him?
Emilyther23, on September 12, 2021 at 6:01 PM

This is really personal, but I need advice. I never had a good relationship with my dad, he was manipulative and abusive and it's been six years since I've spoken to him. My stepdad is the most...

mrswinteriscoming, Sep 12, 2021 5 722
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Last minute both groomsmen dropped out
Rue, on August 30, 2021 at 8:37 PM

Hi everyone, The only 2 groomsmen just dropped out of the wedding (in October) as their wives/SO’s are not comfortable traveling due to covid. I feel so bad for my FH as he is super disappointed and...

Rue, Sep 12, 2021 5 725
Jennifer
Guest List Help Please
Jennifer, on September 6, 2021 at 1:14 PM

Our venue has a maximum capacity of 100. Today, my fiancé and I worked on our guest list and that ended up being 116 guests. We are having our wedding in Eureka Springs. This is a “destination...

Jennifer, Sep 12, 2021 51 1,325
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Lost confused and hurt
Ray, on September 10, 2021 at 7:46 AM

This is very difficult for me and I have no idea where to turn or what to do. I just found out my fiance of 2 years has been texting other men and sending them inappropriate pictures. At first, she...

Jacks, Sep 12, 2021 23 1,946
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Can i unask a bridesmaid because my vision changed?
A, on September 9, 2021 at 3:01 PM

I want to unask a bridesmaid simply because I made a mistake. I was so very excited after engagement and asked too many people, too soon. Our wedding is still 20 months away, we don't have a venue...

Victoria, Sep 11, 2021 17 1,770 2
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