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When guests choose to not attend the ceremony?
Michelle, on July 22, 2021 at 9:43 AM

I thought I was done being disappointed... After a quick tally, maybe 8 of 42 members of my FH's extended family have said they may attend the 2pm Church ceremony. Catholic gap. They are not the same...

Judith, Jul 24, 2021 40 4,020
Sydney
Receiving Line Problem
Sydney, on July 23, 2021 at 12:06 AM

I have my wedding coming up in January. Because the lighting will start to disappear right about when the ceremony ends, it's important that my fiancé and I skip the receiving line that's normally...

Kari, Jul 24, 2021 12 1,021
Jessica
Gifts at rehearsal dinner for bridal party?
Jessica, on July 19, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Hi friends. So I know it’s typical to give your bridal party their gifts during the rehearsal dinner. I’m struggling with what to do because I’m “gifting” my bridesmaids their hair & makeup for...

Kari, Jul 24, 2021 18 3,155
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Plus One / Rescheduled Covid Wedding
Anne, on July 19, 2021 at 8:25 PM

Hi there, One of my close friends from college scheduled her wedding for last August of 2020, which they sadly, like so many, had to reschedule to this year in August of 2021. When she first scheduled...

Michelle, Jul 23, 2021 15 499
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My fiancee has his mother and father's last names, which one do i take?
Nayana, on July 22, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Hi all! So my fiancee has a hyphenated last name, one is his mother's and the other his father's. I just recently learned that the latter surname is supposed to be the father's name, but his is the...

Melody, Jul 23, 2021 3 710
Sylvia
Drama and Rant.. yay!
Sylvia, on July 21, 2021 at 12:20 PM

Hi ladies! Forewarning: this is a rant that is going to be all over the place due to how heated I am at the moment. 1. I HATE people who do not have the decency to RSVP to events. All you do is call,...

CountryBride, Jul 23, 2021 6 644
Brianna
Bridal party groupchat
Brianna, on July 20, 2021 at 6:28 PM

How did you start your bridal party groupchat? I have no idea what to say I am so awkward. Help me with a dialogue please!

Viviana, Jul 23, 2021 14 12,351 1
SLY
Reception Alcohol Feedback
SLY, on July 21, 2021 at 12:38 PM

Hello everyone! I need some honest opinions from a guest perspective regarding alcohol choices at our wedding. We aren't allowed hard liquor during the reception, but we're allowed one signature...

SLY, Jul 23, 2021 36 1,649
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Need opinions - Is this a good idea??
Michelle, on July 21, 2021 at 11:49 AM

Hi everyone, my wedding is coming up, and I want to make sure everyone feels comfortable at the reception. When we were first planning, my fiance and I saw this image and thought it was a great idea....

Melody, Jul 22, 2021 17 744 1
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Destination Wedding and Couples Shower question
M&A, on July 21, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Hi Everyone, Right now fiancé and I are leaning towards a destination wedding in a different state. All of our family and friends live in Texas. We are thinking of inviting everyone to the wedding...

Lynnie, Jul 22, 2021 3 473
Brigitte
Not excited and it's 2 weeks away
Brigitte, on July 20, 2021 at 8:50 PM

It's just under two weeks before the wedding and everyone has been asking us how things are and if we're excited. Why am I not excited? I don't really have anything left to do either. I just keep...

Kari, Jul 22, 2021 10 888 1
Brianna
Virtual Ceremony Wording
Brianna , on July 17, 2021 at 12:15 AM

Hey ladies! September 25, 2021 wedding here and I’m stuck and I need so help with ideas for politely wording virtual wedding ceremony invites to the friends and family who didn’t make the cut for the...

Brianna, Jul 21, 2021 14 275 2
Vanessa
Unwanted guests
Vanessa, on July 21, 2021 at 6:09 AM

Hello! So long story short, my husband and I both have a huge amount of family members. Word got around about our wedding next year and for some odd reason a lot of our relatives believe they are...

Nisha, Jul 21, 2021 20 978
Stephanie
New Coworker
Stephanie, on July 20, 2021 at 3:51 PM

I'm inviting my whole office to my wedding about 9 people plus their spouses. We had a new person start about a month ago and my wedding is in 2 months. So I will know her about 3 months by then. Our...

Rebecca, Jul 21, 2021 6 286
julybride16
Anyone ever Un-Ask a bridesmaid?
julybride16, on August 30, 2010 at 4:18 PM

What was your experience?? Do you still get along??

Anne, Jul 21, 2021 16 4,842 1
Caitlin
Wedding Hair Disaster
Caitlin, on July 20, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice. I recently got married on July 10 and my hair and make up lady was late. Because she was late she had to rush my hair. It ended up falling out right after the...

Jacks, Jul 21, 2021 16 1,544
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Save the dates vs invitations
Deidre, on July 15, 2021 at 5:13 PM

I understand the difference between the two but still unsure about a few things. I was thinking of doing save the dates and then a digital invite. If I were to do both which one do you make more...

Amanduh, Jul 21, 2021 13 752
Samantha
Invitation Question!
Samantha, on July 20, 2021 at 5:57 PM

Even if it isn't expected we plan on having meals for our vendors (photographer, officiant, entertainment, and DJ). Should we send an invite for them to get their meal choice, and maybe include a note...

Samantha, Jul 21, 2021 8 566
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Help with invitation wording
Cherie, on June 17, 2021 at 4:26 AM

The parents of the bride are paying/hosting the wedding. How shoud the invitations be worded. We don't like Mr. And Mrs. Xoxox Request the honor of .... Our families: ..... (Sounds like everyone...

Cherie, Jul 21, 2021 13 749
Jessica
How should i go about changing my date?
Jessica, on July 20, 2021 at 3:01 PM

My husband and I are renewing our vows in December for our 10 year anniversary. We got married on Christmas day and had planned on renewing our vows on Christmas day. Well, I've had a change of heart...

Ingrid, Jul 20, 2021 4 147
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