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SoonToBeAWitherspoon
Sick and tired of HoneyFund
SoonToBeAWitherspoon, on March 13, 2017 at 12:55 AM

Where did this HoneyFund come from ? All my life I haven't heard anything about that, and all of a sudden I hear about it all the time 1. HONEYFUNDS Are Rude And Disgusting. DON'T ask people to pay...

Jacks, Aug 9, 2021 66 10,845
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Bridal Shower Thank you Help
Tori, on August 2, 2021 at 8:11 PM

Hey! I had a few people that I invited to my bridal shower not come due to other plans or having to travel. They did not send a gift or a card. Should I still send them a thank you card stating I...

Tina, Aug 8, 2021 10 401
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Addressing covid to guests ahead of wedding?
Melissa, on July 19, 2021 at 1:55 PM

Anyone’s wedding coming up in the next few months and planning on addressing Covid precautious at all with guests before the day? Right now, things are completely open where I live and people are...

Theresa, Aug 8, 2021 28 1,120
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My so had strippers ordered to hotel room by his groomsmen
Ashley, on July 21, 2021 at 9:35 PM

Really needing some advice: My fiancé and I have gone to strippers together before and so I told him if your going to a strip club that is fine just NO lap dances. I’m just not in to the whole idea of...

Q, Aug 7, 2021 11 2,100
Arlene
Address Etiquette
Arlene, on August 6, 2021 at 9:03 AM

Hi all!! Happy wedding planning! I have a question about address etiquette.A lot of the people I am inviting to our wedding are extended family that although I haven't spoken to them in a while,...

Elizabeth, Aug 7, 2021 17 718
Future Mrs.Gute
How much Wedding Cake do you order?
Future Mrs.Gute, on May 26, 2017 at 2:47 PM

We're having 350 guests, do I order a cake for 350 guests or half of that?

Patricia, Aug 7, 2021 29 7,031
The Firefighter's Fiance
Song not appropriate for the bridal procession?
The Firefighter's Fiance, on August 29, 2013 at 1:42 PM

It isnt Crazy b**tch :-p I want to walk down the aisle to Lana Del Rey's Young and Beautiful but my mother thinks it isnt appropriate? This song just makes me feel so emotional, I think it will be...

Rachel, Aug 7, 2021 21 5,658
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My brother's ex-wife wants an invite
Diana, on August 3, 2021 at 4:43 AM

Hello! Looking for a little advice and comfort 😭 Context- my brother and his wife got divorced early this year. I absolutely adore her, and we've become very close over their 13 year relationship. Im...

Rachel, Aug 7, 2021 14 1,242
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Groomsman can't attend wedding, do we still give him a thank you gift?
Kim, on August 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM

My husband and several groomsman are in the Army. One of the groomsman cannot be in/at the wedding due to training for work (Army denied his leave). If he won't be in the wedding, do we still give him...

Samantha, Aug 7, 2021 8 658 1
Johanna
Wedding Hashtag Appropriate?
Johanna, on May 24, 2017 at 3:43 PM

Our wedding date is October 15th, our last name will be Bock and we are both of German heritage. The wedding hashtag I came up with is #bocktoberfest17. FH randomly mentioned the other day that it...

Caity, Aug 6, 2021 36 182 1
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So many brothers.... i don't know what to do!
Amanda, on August 5, 2021 at 10:22 PM

Okay... I am the oldest of 7. I have one sister who will be my maid of honor, and I have 6 younger brothers ranging in age from 24-10. I am close to all of them, but am extremely close to the oldest...

CountryBride, Aug 6, 2021 7 656
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mua won't respond about contract
Sarah, on August 6, 2021 at 2:35 PM

I was so excited earlier this week because the makeup artist I wanted responded saying she was available for my date! She was recommended by a family friend that used her a few weeks ago. She sent...

Sarah, Aug 6, 2021 3 268
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Honeyfund bridal shower
Aliyah S, on June 21, 2021 at 9:04 PM

Hi, I am curious to hear others thoughts on this. I am going to a bridal shower where the bride doesn't have a traditional registry and only a Honeyfund set up. Should I contribute to the Honeyfund...

Candace, Aug 6, 2021 14 1,920
Cole
Haven’t gotten photos back yet? Etiquette?
Cole, on August 6, 2021 at 1:46 PM

Hi! I’m looking for some advice for my own sanity and to be a better customer. We had photos done 6 weeks ago with this amazing photographer, but we still haven’t gotten them back yet. I’ve reached...

Christina, Aug 6, 2021 13 998
Kylee
Groomsman driving me crazy!
Kylee, on August 4, 2021 at 2:12 PM

Okay, I hope this doesn't sound bridezilla-ish as I have one month until the wedding, and dealing with everything COVID related. Some back story so you know where I am coming from. My fiance has a...

Peyton, Aug 6, 2021 10 838
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Have to cut bachelorette party guest list - advice please?
Dodo, on August 4, 2021 at 2:29 PM

Hello, I have to cut my bachelorette party guest list because the place I rented no longer wants to host the parties (date change for next year - apparently they've had enough), and I can't find a...

Natalie, Aug 5, 2021 17 732
Jennifer
Guidance on approach (long, sorry)
Jennifer, on July 31, 2021 at 12:14 AM

I’ve been struggling with planning since we hit 2021. I know (and constantly hear) wedding planning is stressful but since May the planning and excitement have gone out the window. I love planning...

Laura, Aug 5, 2021 14 1,001
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Skipping grand entrance, first dance and toasts. Will that leave an awkward gap of time?
Danielle, on May 16, 2017 at 8:02 PM

I am skipping the grand entrance, first dance, father daughter/groom/mom dance, and toasts. Not into it. However I had been advise that I need to "entertain" my guests and that if I don't do the...

Jacks, Aug 5, 2021 10 1,573
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Thank you cards question? Tacky??
Cherie, on August 2, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Let me preface that I'm the MOB and I understand that trends change with the times. We bought a thank you card template on etsy that is beautiful and tastefully worded. We have already had 100 printed...

Heather, Aug 5, 2021 31 2,999
Alexandria
Photographer advice
Alexandria, on August 4, 2021 at 10:33 PM

So our photographer does more than just wedding photography. I am not sure just how often he photographs weddings especially in the past year with Covid. However, he has not given us much information...

Heather, Aug 5, 2021 4 150
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