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Uncomfortable Attending a Wedding
Melody, on August 16, 2021 at 5:02 PM

So this might be a bit long since there are a lot of moving parts but I’ll try to keep it short and simple. I am I bride planning my big reception for next summer. My husband and I were originally...

Kim, Aug 26, 2021 16 1,097
Layla
Etiquette on someone throwing you an engagement party w/ people not invited to the wedding?
Layla, on August 26, 2021 at 7:51 AM

What are your thoughts on this if the wedding is a semi-destination (3 hours drive) micro-wedding?

Jacks, Aug 26, 2021 9 867
Keresa
Uneven Bridal Party
Keresa, on August 26, 2021 at 10:26 AM

Hey ladies, I’m 4 months from getting married. One of my bridesmaids told me that she was unable to attend because her job put certain days out that she can’t go. I’m wondering if I should ask someone...

Jacks, Aug 26, 2021 12 216
Ansley
Save The Dates
Ansley, on August 26, 2021 at 7:07 AM

Our wedding is in on the weekend of farthers day next year. Should we send our save the dates earlier than the 6-8 months reccomendation? What do you think?

Michelle, Aug 26, 2021 4 103
Lynna
Invite advice.
Lynna, on August 25, 2021 at 9:01 PM

I could use some advice. I am wondering do I need to invite someone that invited me to there wedding? More information. I was only in invited to this person wedding because I'm close to there dad. But...

Mcskipper, Aug 26, 2021 10 186
MrsBeetoBe
Chair lift at a non-Jewish wedding?
MrsBeetoBe, on September 10, 2017 at 3:31 PM

Anyone seen this? We love the hora but aren't remotely Jewish. We wouldn't use the song but we're contemplating a chair lift at the reception. Thoughts?

Marcel, Aug 26, 2021 31 8,746
Brittany
Inviting boss & coworkers
Brittany, on July 21, 2021 at 6:49 PM

When I started planning my wedding I wasn’t working, we booked the venue and came up with our guest count during that time. A few months later I started my job and had about a year and a half till my...

Brittany, Aug 25, 2021 8 631
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Bridesmaid plus one
Lindsay, on August 24, 2021 at 3:52 PM

I have a bridesmaid who missed the RSVP deadline (for both wedding and rehearsal dinner). I waited a few days and reached out to her to ask if she is bringing a plus one and for their name if so since...

Meghan, Aug 25, 2021 6 726
Leah
Wedding postponed indefinitely
Leah, on August 22, 2021 at 10:30 PM

So my husband and I got married prior to covid and were planning a big celebration for our anniversary… then covid happened and we postponed till oct now with things looking bad again we are looking...

Leah, Aug 25, 2021 10 922
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Who gets a plus one????
Madison, on August 22, 2021 at 3:57 PM

Hello!!! I need help figuring out who to allow plus ones for. Between FH and I we have a ton of siblings, some older some younger. He has two siblings in long term relationships/engaged. One of my...

Jacks, Aug 25, 2021 9 2,689
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Having two maid of honors! Help!
Ashley, on August 23, 2021 at 8:25 PM

I need help or advice… We got engaged in May but are now starting to plan everything because a lot was going on. Work, work, we both got COVID and my grandfather passed away, and school started for...

Jacks, Aug 25, 2021 19 2,321
Vanessa
Parent Gifts
Vanessa, on August 24, 2021 at 1:11 AM

I’ve been brainstorming what to get my parents as a gift. They’re paying for our venue and my FH and I are paying the vendors. My mother bought my wedding dress and veil. They’re helping so much and...

Vanessa, Aug 24, 2021 4 523
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Covid Announcement
Elaine, on August 20, 2021 at 11:02 PM

Please leave your comment, advice or suggestion for our planned wedding website announcement. Thank you all! The health and safety of our wedding guests is our top priority. Vaccines protect everyone....

, Aug 24, 2021 10 745 1
Jen
Ideas for Non-gendered Wedding Party Terms
Jen, on January 17, 2021 at 5:10 PM

Hi everyone. I have been racking my brain for the last few days on this idea. I am trying to find a non-gendered way to refer to wedding party members. We have mixed genders on both sides. I've been...

Jen, Aug 23, 2021 15 1,488 1
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Last minute elopement
Nasya, on July 20, 2021 at 5:12 PM

Hi everybody! I’ve joined in hoping to get some advice/insight regarding our last minute elopement plans. We’ve been together 10 years as of August 6. We’ve always said we wanted to elope so we...

Davina, Aug 23, 2021 8 940
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Any teachers get married during the school year?
Anna, on August 26, 2016 at 6:37 PM

I teach elementary school and I'm getting married in April (during our spring break). I'm guessing I will still go by Ms. Maiden Name for the rest of the school year since it'll only be for 2 months...

Anna, Aug 23, 2021 38 3,294
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i need help 😫 what should i do.
Katie, on August 20, 2021 at 10:45 AM

Hello everyone, so I need some advice. What would you do if two friends are fighting and they aren't getting along. :/ My wedding isn't until 2023...... But I know these two won't resolve or trying to...

Katie, Aug 23, 2021 18 274
Doug
Brother's wedding reception
Doug, on August 21, 2021 at 5:49 PM

My Brother got married last fall, and I went to both the wedding and the reception and all the events that go along with it. Here's my problem: They are having a larger reception this September, but I...

Allie, Aug 23, 2021 22 1,972 1
Tara
Tipping/gratuity
Tara , on August 22, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Hello! Wondering what the wedding wire hive thinks... Our venue provides a bartender for a $300 fee. I always tip 20%, but what do I tip off of? The $300 fee? The price of the alcohol?...

Ingrid, Aug 22, 2021 3 167
Bippy
Help! a High Maintenance Plus-one!
Bippy, on August 19, 2021 at 3:15 PM

I have a situation that is really bothering me. Of all the issues I expected to have with my wedding guests, this was definitely not one of them and any advice on how to navigate this is appreciated!...

Chloe, Aug 22, 2021 24 955
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