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Idk how to Make myself excited for the wedding
Nikki285, on January 17, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is well during this time . I’m looking for some tips to get past my feelings. Basically I feel forgotten about with my engagement. The day I got engaged my fiancé was...

Lucy, Aug 28, 2021 13 994
Nikki
Enforcing covid precautions
Nikki, on August 23, 2021 at 8:27 AM

Hi everyone. My wedding is January of 2022, and while so much can change by then we are currently planning for covid to be just as it is now. My soon to be father in law is newly on immunosuppressants...

Felisa, Aug 28, 2021 7 520
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Wedding gift for someone who is getting married again?
Melle, on August 9, 2021 at 12:02 PM

My husband's BFF is getting married again [this is his 3rd wedding]. I guess I've personally never been in this situation before where I've been to someone's wedding again especially one that soon...

Jake, Aug 28, 2021 7 1,749
Natalie
Daughter with two dads dance
Natalie, on August 27, 2021 at 4:24 AM

Hi everyone! So I was adopted at birth by gay men. They are the two best parents I could’ve ever asked for and I want to make sure that I include them both in the father-daughter dance (of course!). I...

Crystal, Aug 28, 2021 20 910
Makayla
Wedding party entrances
Makayla, on August 27, 2021 at 8:33 AM

My MOH is no longer in my wedding for reasons I do not care to discuss. I am trying to decide the best way of arranging the bridal party now. I know it’s more common nowadays to have an offset number...

Rebelle Fleur, Aug 27, 2021 5 655
Alexandria
Officiant invitation.
Alexandria, on August 24, 2021 at 8:39 AM

Is it traditional to send your officiant a wedding invitation? Do you invite their significant other as well? What about the rehearsal dinner?

LeKisha, Aug 27, 2021 11 513 1
Layla
Those who had a micro wedding not due to Covid- did your family have a celebration for you before or after?
Layla, on August 26, 2021 at 1:04 PM

My mom & sister really want to have a gathering of extended family and some friends a few weeks before my micro wedding (basically an engagement party), but I think it would be rude bc these...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Aug 26, 2021 9 632
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Hava Nagila in my wedding playlist - I'm not Jewish
Marcel, on August 26, 2021 at 12:58 PM

Hava Nagila, the version by The Barry Sisters is one of my favorite songs ever. I actually listen to their greatest hits all the time. I am not Jewish, I just really love The Barry Sister's entire...

Jessyca, Aug 26, 2021 7 1,343
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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 1,111
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 9 871
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 12 221
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 4 104
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 10 187
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 8,805
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 6 729
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 10 923
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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 2,693
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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 2,400
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 4 525
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