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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 1,009
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 5 680
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 5 630
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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 1,017
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 14 945
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 5,468 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 11 622
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 5 669
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 10 595
Anne
No sweetheart or head table setup
Anne, on July 14, 2021 at 1:08 PM

I'm thinking of not setting up a sweetheart or head table at the reception because we have exhausted our decoration budget. We will have 10 round tables at the reception and I'm working towards...

Justinah, Jul 15, 2021 16 2,683
Layla
How much to spend on a gift for a wedding i can’t attend?
Layla, on July 12, 2021 at 7:42 PM

I was invited to a wedding across the country that I can’t attend (it’s for a distant friend who I haven’t seen in over a decade). I heard from the family that it costs $1,200/plate, and...

Bride2Be, Jul 15, 2021 18 2,312
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Honeymoon before wedding and honey-funding
Dizzy, on June 13, 2021 at 6:06 PM

We are older and don't need the sort of things one would put in a registry. Straight up asking for cash on a website feels a little rude...I've gone to a few weddings where there was a honeyfund and...

Dizzy, Jul 15, 2021 11 676
Jackie
When to ask bridesmaids/wedding party?
Jackie, on July 14, 2021 at 2:36 PM

I'm getting married in May 2023 and I was wondering when brides typically ask their friends to be bridesmaids? I've read online that a recommended timeline is 8-12 months before your wedding. I feel...

Jennifer, Jul 15, 2021 12 11,398 1
K
Cash Bar debate
k&lloves, on April 22, 2019 at 3:51 PM

Hey there, So I just have a question for you guys. I see ALOT of incredibly rude comments when people throw around the idea of doing a cash bar. Its almost like jumping into a pool full of paranas...

Julie, Jul 15, 2021 66 4,062
Heather
moh speech when you don't like the groom
Heather, on July 13, 2021 at 3:12 PM

Seeking ideas for a friend who is going to be the MOH in another friend's wedding. MOH is not a fan of the groom and is having trouble thinking of what to say in her speech. She has ideas to talk...

Kari, Jul 15, 2021 26 4,602
J
Bringing a fine whiskey to the wedding
JJ O, on July 14, 2021 at 3:41 PM

Hi, bit of a last minute one. A close friend of mine is getting married and he's an avid whiskey enjoyer. I was hoping of bringing him a fine (very fine!) 30 year bottle. Is this ok? Does it come off...

Kari, Jul 15, 2021 10 981
B
+1's and other who to invite issues
Beckie, on July 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM

First the plus one issue - we were very "stingy" per say on who we put on our guest list because we both have bigger families and an extended Fire Department family making the guest list within budget...

Beckie, Jul 15, 2021 19 744
Viviana
Gifts for the couple
Viviana, on July 14, 2021 at 3:43 PM

I'm attending a Wedding Shower in August and then the actual wedding in September (for the same couple). They included the names of the places where they are registered on the invitation to the...

Yasmine, Jul 15, 2021 8 905
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