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Mrs. Lav
Plus ones for elderly needing rides?
Mrs. Lav, on March 15, 2015 at 8:36 PM

Sitting and discussing the guest list with FH and the FILs. If there are elderly people who don't drive, do we need to give them plus ones? We're having a smallish wedding compared to other family and...

YesYes, Dec 8, 2024 22 844
Whitney
Destination Wedding Engagement Party Etiquette
Whitney, on June 25, 2018 at 3:12 PM

Hi all! I'd like your helpful and polite opinions on this one... We are having a destination wedding in the Keys in April (I'm from Atlanta and FH is from South Florida). Nearly everyone who comes to...

audacious, Dec 5, 2024 7 2,164
Laura
Ask To Not Wear Perfume or Cologne
Laura, on May 8, 2013 at 7:33 PM

Is it appropriate to ask guests not to wear perfume or cologne? (Obviously I want them to shower and wear deodorant though!) My mom has severe asthma, and I'm sure some other guests may as well. I...

Michelle, Nov 27, 2024 24 2,662 1
Cece
Name etiquette/rule
Cece, on November 24, 2024 at 9:58 AM

So I never thought about this before it came up on a medical form. They ask you to choose Miss, Ms., or Mrs. I am married (so a Mrs.), but I did not take my husband‘s last name. So if I choose the...

LM, Nov 27, 2024 4 536
Jessica
Too soon for a vow renewal?
Jessica, on July 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

My husband and I have been married just shy of 3 years. We married very young (he was 19 and I was 20) and our wedding ceremony was not exactly what we had in mind. While we don't regret getting...

Amanda, Nov 27, 2024 10 953
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A Wedding Registry at Home Depot?
Alexa, on April 8, 2017 at 10:02 PM

I heard there was a Home Depot registry but when I went into my local store they told me they did not have it. One of the customer service people said I can open up an account at MyRegistry.com and...

Jane, Nov 26, 2024 13 8,515
Amoreena
Guest book signing
Amoreena , on February 18, 2019 at 4:50 PM

Hello! My FH and I aren’t doing the traditional guest book signing. We found this idea on Pinterest and got something similar but my question is, how do I word a sighn to put on the side of it at our...

Jeff, Nov 26, 2024 10 1,987
Rebecca
Bridesmaid dresses
Rebecca, on October 30, 2024 at 2:09 PM

My bridesmaids are getting their dresses from Azazie. I would like them all in the same dress because my brain enjoys symmetry, but they all have wildly different body types. I created a showroom for...

Diamo_, Nov 26, 2024 2 650
Allie
20th anniversary renewal
Allie, on October 31, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Do you think it’s tacky to do a vow renewal? Our 20th anniversary will be on mardi gras day 2028. I’m thinking we could have a smallish courtyard renewal in New Orleans, with 50-100 ish close friends/...

Cece, Nov 25, 2024 2 1,050
Brittany
Meal before ceremony?
Brittany, on November 17, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Hi all! I wanna pick your brains. My wedding is destination so all of my guests will have to travel in advance to get to my wedding. The ceremony I would like to start at dusk... but I feel like to...

Michael, Nov 25, 2024 3 337
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Mother AND father walking the bride down the aisle?
Meg, on November 27, 2017 at 11:58 PM

Is anyone else having their mom and dad walk them down the aisle? I was blessed with two amazing parents that have both put in so much time, love and support into my life and I want to honor them...

Michael, Nov 23, 2024 35 10,339
Samantha
Officiant's hotel room
Samantha, on March 21, 2024 at 10:37 PM

My fiance and I are getting married about an hour from where our officiant's work place is, although I think they live further away than that. They mentioned they would love to come to the rehearsal...

Tara, Nov 23, 2024 3 303
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Wedding after secretly married for three years
Bethany, on July 9, 2018 at 12:12 AM

I need some advice. My best friend, who has been my best friend since school, has given me information that has let me flabbergasted and I'm honestly not sure how to proceed. I'll do my best to...

Gloria, Nov 20, 2024 75 5,743
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Cold feet? Or something more? (Groom)
John, on January 2, 2016 at 4:42 PM

Hey guys, I'm not sure how many grooms are on these forums, but if there is anyone else with input I'm open to the advice. I have been with my fiancee for over 5 years (living together for about 4...

Olivia, Nov 20, 2024 28 4,568
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College Student - own invitation or with their parents?
Kathleen , on January 11, 2014 at 3:57 PM

I have a cousin, over 18, who is in college and I am unsure how to send her the save the date/invitation since her "address" is her parents house. Do I send her and her parents separate invitations or...

Dolly, Nov 18, 2024 8 1,581
Kasyah
Videographer Isn't Responding
Kasyah, on December 28, 2020 at 8:54 AM

As if getting married in 2020 hasn't been a nightmare enough now I'm dealing with this... We were married back in July of this year and I have had hardly any communication from our videographer. We...

Rozaling, Nov 12, 2024 16 3,937 1
Kellie&Ryan
Is it okay to not have an open bar?
Kellie&Ryan, on August 26, 2014 at 5:20 AM

I feel these days that it is almost expected of couples to have an open bar. Me and my FH have decided not to because its just too expensive. Maybe we'll do a toonie bar or give everyone 2 drink...

Amber, Nov 11, 2024 113 6,255
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Lack of enthusiasm/congratulations about my engagement
SB, on November 4, 2024 at 3:18 PM

Since I got engaged about three months ago, I have felt hurt by a general lack of enthusiasm about our engagement (particularly from my future in-laws). My fiancé and I flew out to visit his family...

Kara, Nov 10, 2024 2 659
Melinda
Late Video - How and when to ask for status?
Melinda, on December 2, 2018 at 6:30 PM

We were married on August 20th and are still waiting for our wedding video. Our contract states the video will take 8 - 12 weeks. If I’m counting my weeks correctly, tomorrow will be 15 weeks so 3...

Miviwo2669, Nov 10, 2024 5 2,347
Monica
Hashtag help
Monica, on October 29, 2024 at 9:24 PM

His last name is Walker and mines is McCray

Presley, Nov 9, 2024 2 60
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