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Bridesmaid gifts
Kenna, on September 1, 2021 at 7:43 PM

I am at a loss for gifts for my 4 bridesmaids. I’ve already gotten them personalized cups and fun glasses with the date on them. Should I get them anything? I thought favorite drink (coke/Pepsi),...

Jay, Sep 9, 2021 11 753
Jessica
How to let Bridesmaids go?
Jessica, on September 7, 2021 at 3:22 PM

The closer I get to my wedding, the less I want a bridal party. We’re already going to be non-traditional, and the only people walking down the isle on wedding day will be my dad and I. My fiancé...

KellyM, Sep 8, 2021 12 847
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Do you ask your guests to sign the wedding guest book after the wedding?
Linh, on September 7, 2021 at 5:52 PM

Hi everyone, I just got married last weekend. My husband and I just realized that some of our guests (especially bridal parties) didn't get a chance to sign our guest book. My husband said we can just...

Dayna, Sep 8, 2021 4 562
PrettyinPink
Is It a Big Deal - Wedding Vows and "obey"
PrettyinPink, on February 6, 2018 at 12:05 PM

So my wedding is March 31st of this year and from the beginning of the wedding planning process my FMIL knew who our officiant would be. This whole wedding planning has been kind of backwards and...

Please, Sep 8, 2021 129 8,863
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Help! Bridesmaid issue
H.adam, on September 5, 2021 at 8:58 PM

Back a few years ago when I first found out that my now fiancé was going to propose, I'd told my closest friend that I wanted her to be my maid of honor. Fast forward 1.5 years, I've decided that...

H.adam, Sep 7, 2021 12 678
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Too late to add to my bridal party?
Brynne, on September 6, 2021 at 7:47 AM

I’m in need of advice. I am getting married in about a year. I recently asked all of my bridesmaids together to be in my wedding. I surprised them with a brunch at my house and it was super fun! The...

EGD, Sep 7, 2021 4 490
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Gift giving for the wedding
Katie, on September 6, 2021 at 9:57 PM

As the bride and groom, my fiance and I had planned to give each of our parents a gift as a thank you for their help with our wedding. I also had a small gift for each of my parents, and picked out...

Sarah, Sep 7, 2021 5 668
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Unsure about family friend doing wedding hair
Bride2Be, on September 6, 2021 at 2:24 PM

I feel like I’m in a tough spot because originally I was planning on hiring a random hair artist to do my hair and I was fine with that. My aunt offered to pay for my hair and suggested that I ask my...

, Sep 7, 2021 9 776
Cristina
Welcome Party Alternatives?
Cristina, on September 7, 2021 at 9:47 AM

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are having a large rehearsal dinner with about half of the guests (due to budget and size we weren't able to host a whole welcome party with everyone) but we wanted to...

Yasmine, Sep 7, 2021 3 804
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Bad Bridesmaids?
Linda, on February 1, 2021 at 11:05 AM

Okay, so I’m a pretty young bride. (I’m only 19) and I love all my bridesmaids and my maid of honor but they just don’t wanna spend any time with me. My MOH was so upset with me when I chose someone...

Vicky, Sep 7, 2021 25 1,768
Jennifer
Venue Limitations - How to say “no Kids” Politely?
Jennifer, on September 6, 2021 at 10:26 AM

My venue has a capacity limit and it would be impossible to invite the people I want to plus their kids. I, personally, also don’t want kids running around, crying, making a scene etc. I plan on doing...

Alexandria, Sep 7, 2021 12 1,052
Grace
Backlash from 18+ wedding
Grace, on September 6, 2021 at 7:34 PM

Hi! So I am getting married next summer, and I’ve always wanted a child free wedding. I’m just one of those people who do not enjoy being around other peoples children. I want everyone to be able to...

Alyssa, Sep 7, 2021 9 907
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Shower Etiquette
Kimberly, on September 5, 2021 at 9:58 AM

My son is getting married in Connecticut, neighboring where he works. The guest list will be mostly family because of the large number on both sides. We want to throw a couples shower for them in the...

Samantha, Sep 7, 2021 3 159
Liliana
Keep my bridesmaids?
Liliana, on September 6, 2021 at 9:37 AM

I’m getting married in May 2022. There’s still ample time and I like to take things slow. I battled cancer for 2yrs now & was recently diagnosed with a heart condition and I have to mind my...

Samantha, Sep 7, 2021 8 579
Dee
Left out
Dee, on September 6, 2021 at 9:49 AM

My hubby to be is the best man in his friends destination wedding. I am very close with both the bride and the groom in November. They are going to be in our wedding party at the end of the month....

Samantha, Sep 7, 2021 7 763
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October Wedding and Vaccination
Kaylen, on September 5, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Hello! Our wedding is 10/23. In April we had decided to kindly request that attendees that can get vaccinated to do so before our wedding. To be clear, we are not forcing people to get vaccinated if...

Felicia, Sep 7, 2021 17 664 1
Jennifer
Feeding My “day of” Vendors
Jennifer, on September 5, 2021 at 11:02 PM

I’m having a formal sit down plates dinner. I understand that I need to take care of my day of coordination, photographer, videographer, DJ, etc. Should I designate a table for them and ask them for...

Mrs.a, Sep 7, 2021 20 725
Jessica
Uninviting Dilemma
Jessica, on September 4, 2021 at 11:55 AM

I am getting married in February. We got engaged in May of 2020. #CovidProposal I was so excited that once we set a date I made our guest list and sent out save the dates last summer. Everyone who got...

Peyton, Sep 6, 2021 15 954
Hailey
Unsure on Bridesmaid
Hailey, on September 4, 2021 at 3:18 PM

I have this friend, we were close in high school. Senior year had its struggles and we hadn’t talked for 6.5 years. End of 2019, she reached out and we started talking again and forgave all the things...

Michelle, Sep 5, 2021 8 743
Amanda
VENT: Father/Step father daughter dances!!!
Amanda, on October 28, 2015 at 1:41 PM

Uh, so for starters I am very close with my dad & my step dad so I decided on doing a father daughter dance with both of them. The songs would kinda mesh together towards the end of the first song & I...

Brandy, Sep 5, 2021 23 3,047
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