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Coworker Wedding Gift Question
Alicia, on May 25, 2021 at 11:22 AM

A coworker and I are both getting married this year. We like each other but aren't very close. Neither of us invited the other to our respective weddings, but we did invite other coworkers that we are...

Michelle, May 25, 2021 7 1,330
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Tips
Madison, on May 23, 2021 at 10:47 PM

Help! When tipping at your wedding... If the person is the owner of the business do you tip them? Like the photographer he’s the owner so do I only tip his assistant? Same with hair and makeup I’m...

Lynnie, May 25, 2021 5 597
Samantha
Which wedding vendors to tip?
Samantha, on May 23, 2021 at 9:12 PM

Hey all! I was wondering if anyone can give me advice on which vendors to tip. All or only the ones I feel went above and beyond? We have a venue coordinator, dj, photographer, videographer (who I...

Lynnie, May 25, 2021 2 605 2
Sam
Wedding Invite/wedding reception invite help!
Sam, on May 21, 2021 at 7:35 PM

Hi there, Do people typically put wedding reception information on the actual wedding ceremony invite or do you typically send two different cards? I haven't been to a wedding in forever and I can't...

Crystal, May 25, 2021 11 747
Catherine
rsvp Card
Catherine, on May 22, 2021 at 11:42 PM

Hi! I'm a little confused on how to send out my rsvp cards. I made them straight to the point, but now I'm the one that is confused. Do I leave this part empty, "M___________________"? I am going to...

Cheyanne, May 25, 2021 14 734
Gabrielle
Maid-of-honor regret
Gabrielle, on May 24, 2021 at 3:33 AM

So I’ll try to keep this short. I’m 34 days away from my wedding day and in recent weeks, I’ve been having some serious regret about asking my one friend to be my MOH. Ever since February, almost...

Kari, May 25, 2021 18 1,364
Jessica
Tipping vendors
Jessica, on May 24, 2021 at 8:20 PM

Hi everyone. Do you have to tip wedding vendors? (Photographer, DJ, etc)

Cool, May 25, 2021 4 432
Marie
Sent std already - must i invite if we’re no longer friends?
Marie, on May 24, 2021 at 4:28 PM

Hi everyone! I my BFF since high school and I had a fight in January. I still sent him, his husband and their roommate Save The Dates back in March even though our talking was strained. Also sent 2...

Victoria, May 24, 2021 10 736
Stacey
Cashing Checks & Thank Yous
Stacey, on May 21, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Help me solve a debate between my husband and I We got married on 5/8. We just sent a wedding photo to our stationery vendor to print our Thank You cards, but are thinking it could be about 2 weeks...

Lady, May 24, 2021 9 872
Lauren
Honoring Bride's Deceased Father
Lauren, on February 24, 2012 at 11:04 AM

My father passed away four years ago this March, I am getting married this September, I don't know what I should do to honor him during our wedding ceremony. My fiance and I are having a catholic...

Blogger, May 24, 2021 30 36,905 3
Nsol
Gap between ceremony and Reception
Nsol, on May 10, 2017 at 9:07 AM

Y'all might slay me but here it goes...there's a 2 hour gap between my ceremony and my reception. Ceremony is in a church and I could only get my reception venue at a certain time, plus vendors need...

Tammy, May 24, 2021 95 10,686
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Sharing wedding band on Facebook?
Hithere, on May 22, 2021 at 2:10 PM

We just went wedding band shopping and I’m in love with it! I have not shared any ring photos online since I know people say it’s considered tacky/bragging, but I just can’t keep it to myself I want...

Deb, May 23, 2021 10 783
Laura
No bridal party drama
Laura, on May 20, 2021 at 10:51 PM

Thank you guys soooo much for your help on my last post! Next thing I need advice on.... How do you deal with EXPECTATIONS? My fiancé and I decided we won’t be having a wedding party for multiple...

Fred, May 23, 2021 29 1,632
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Vow renewal help!!!??!?
Kelly, on February 8, 2017 at 9:59 AM

Hi ladies! My husband and I got married recently in the courthouse because he is in the marines, and we didn't have much time to plan a big wedding. We plan to have a vow renewal/celebration/wedding...

Yesenia, May 22, 2021 46 8,595
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How much say does the bride get in her bridesmaids appearance?
Hannah, on April 28, 2021 at 9:57 AM

My wedding is next year, but I'm already thinking of bridesmaid's outfits and accessories. I'm not sure how much say I should get in their appearance. I've been a bridesmaid in weddings where all I...

Jessica, May 22, 2021 48 4,374
Melanie
Mother of the Groom
Melanie, on May 15, 2021 at 5:24 PM

I am the Mother of the Groom and I have a big problem! My son wants his uncle to walk me down the aisle. His father passed away and he is going to honor his Dad with a picture and his military jacket...

Roopchandwedding, May 21, 2021 79 4,678 1
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Does fh want to control who i invite to my wedding dress appointment?
Anne, on May 20, 2021 at 10:32 AM

I am not sure if I put this in the right "group". I have an issue with a recent confrontation I had with my FH. Back in March when we got engaged, my FH's aunt told me she wanted to plan my bridal...

Willow, May 21, 2021 20 605
Brittnnee
How to let guests know what they should/shouldn't wear
Brittnnee, on August 28, 2016 at 11:09 AM

We are having our wedding on a functioning farm and the ground is wood chips. How do we let our guests know that they shouldn't wear heels? I am going for a more casual feel but I don't want anyone...

Michelle, May 21, 2021 29 4,303
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Appropriate wedding guest attire
Angela, on May 17, 2021 at 5:45 PM

I have a guest planning on wearing this to my wedding. She sent me this photo to ask me if it's alright for her to wear it. Would anyone else be bothered by this dress? I'm not sure how to feel about...

Samantha, May 21, 2021 27 2,510
Kim
Should we take this to court?
Kim, on May 16, 2021 at 5:20 PM

So our venue has been an issue since the day after we signed the contract. We toured in early October and they sold us on this specific garden for our ceremony, the dining room for dinner, and a...

Taylor, May 21, 2021 6 873 1
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