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MN Kate
40 years old and a bride for the first time.....
MN Kate, on January 24, 2015 at 10:47 PM

I am just curious if there are other brides on her that are as they say 'older' for their first wedding. A lot of people are astonished that I am 'almost' 40 and never been married. Also surprised we...

Kristin, Jul 19, 2021 44 15,766
Chabely
Family
Chabely, on July 18, 2021 at 2:40 AM

Hi all! So, for those of you who are NOT paying for their guests hotel stays and/or transportation, how do you go about letting them know politely that if they wish to attend or travel they must pay...

Pat, Jul 19, 2021 12 677
Bemyguest
To prenup or not to prenup?
Bemyguest, on February 4, 2017 at 6:31 PM

Im not sure if this is a hot topic here, but I'd like some advice... FH really wants a prenuptial agreement. He is self employed (works as a carpenter with his dad) and sees it as a way to protect...

Steph, Jul 19, 2021 83 2,946
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Bridal Shower Schedule Conflict
Rings&Things, on July 18, 2021 at 12:21 PM

Hi all! I’m a bridesmaid in a wedding this year and we’ve been given dates for their main events (shower, rehearsal, bach party, etc) but no other details. My fiancé and I received a wedding...

Judith, Jul 19, 2021 9 744
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No Save the date but invitation-rude?
Lala, on July 18, 2021 at 6:04 PM

Hi All, Getting married in October, I sent my save the dates super early back in Jan, and kept my save the date list pretty limited because I didn't want to send a save the date and then have to make...

Jacks, Jul 19, 2021 10 2,871
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Invited to Bachelorette Party not Wedding
K, on January 11, 2018 at 4:42 PM

I’m looking for a little advice regarding an aquaintance’s wedding. For some background, she and I live in the same city now post grad and were in the same larger group of friends in college. I...

Melissa, Jul 19, 2021 20 2,598
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aita
Anonymous, on July 9, 2021 at 5:28 PM

Am I wrong for not wanting to invite my fiancé’s dad’s gf to our wedding? We are a VERY tight guest list (my parents are paying, only allowed 40 total including family). He started dating her a year...

Melissa, Jul 19, 2021 96 3,950
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Sisters wedding - no bridesmaids but wants a second shower.
Megan, on July 18, 2021 at 10:10 AM

Hi there- So I am in a pickle. My older sister is getting married in October. She just decided this in May and just started planning now. She has two step kids and a son with her future hubby. They...

Stacey, Jul 19, 2021 19 743 1
Melissa
Kids at engagement party but not wedding?
Melissa, on July 18, 2021 at 7:52 AM

Hi! My fiancé and I are having an engagement/"almost married" party (had to push our wedding back a year bc of COVID). We decided 18+ only for our wedding but would like to invite some of the younger...

SLY, Jul 19, 2021 7 971
Mercy
Our friend booked our wedding date!
Mercy, on July 19, 2021 at 12:15 AM

Just looking for some input and suggestions on this situation. My fiancé and I got engaged this past Christmas Eve. I quickly got to planning because I knew a lot of weddings were pushed back from the...

Maggie, Jul 19, 2021 11 1,001
Thomas
Is it possible to accommodate two different cultures and not offend anyone?
Thomas, on July 18, 2021 at 11:54 AM

My fiance and I come from different cultures. She is Korean, whose weddings consist of a ceremony in the morning followed by lunch for those in attendance immediately afterwards. I, on the other hand,...

Eniale, Jul 19, 2021 5 677
Margouettha
Our toasts for wedding and rehearsal dinner
Margouettha, on July 19, 2021 at 6:38 AM

Our wedding is 5 days away and I am super anxious! I need some advice on how to go about this. My side of the family has contributed so much towards the wedding. But I specifically wanted to...

Lisa, Jul 19, 2021 5 629
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Guest Dress Attire
Daiisy, on July 12, 2021 at 11:47 PM

Hi ladies! Are any of you putting any type of wording for dress code in your wedding invitation? If so, how are you wording it? I'm not sure if to do so, I feel like guest should already know this.

Jacks, Jul 18, 2021 20 1,005
Rhiannon
Is it an awful idea?
Rhiannon, on July 15, 2021 at 9:51 PM

My fiancé and I have been engaged almost a year and had a date in mind and in the process of booking a small intimate ceremony with our kids and a few family members. Ideally we were thinking next...

Sarah, Jul 18, 2021 14 916
Ariel
Can i request no masks at my wedding?
Ariel, on April 29, 2021 at 3:58 PM

Hello my wedding is in August this year and I'm very excited for our wedding, I just got news that the last of my wedding guests received their second dose or have them scheduled! My wedding is 25...

Jacks, Jul 17, 2021 84 5,426 3
AJ
How To Handle...?
AJ, on July 17, 2021 at 12:18 PM

How to deal with people who are maybe expecting getting an invite to the wedding but will not be extended an invite? Its not that seating/budget is tight (I've budgeted for well over the amount of...

Jacks, Jul 17, 2021 11 618
Jazz
Friends Floral Arrangement
Jazz, on July 15, 2021 at 5:47 PM

Hello everyone!!! I am an major need of help. I have a friend who is arranging the florals for our wedding including 1 bridal bouquet 10 bridesmaids arrangement 12 boutonnières 3 corsages 20 vase...

Hanna, Jul 16, 2021 6 224
Jrb1227
Need some advice.
Jrb1227, on July 15, 2021 at 4:35 PM

My husband and I have been married for over 5 years now, but there were a few things we didn't do at our actual wedding that we would like to do at our vow renewal. We were kinda rushed by my now mil,...

Lynnie, Jul 16, 2021 4 531
Lisa
Mailing Invitations - Before or After Funeral Services
Lisa, on July 15, 2021 at 10:02 PM

Maybe I’m overthinking this but we originally planned to mail our invitations July 5th and decided to wait until July 19th (thanks WW!). My grandmother passed away recently and her services are...

Michelle, Jul 16, 2021 5 659
BohoWeddingGirl
Guest List Woes - Need to vent
BohoWeddingGirl, on July 13, 2021 at 2:15 PM

So my FH is gearing up for his bachelor party in about a month and hadn't heard back from one of his groomsmen on whether he was able to make it. Last night he called the groomsmen and asked if he was...

Joanna, Jul 16, 2021 10 588
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