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Guests declining to everyone but us
, on April 23, 2021 at 2:28 AM

So I have family that originally stated back in December they could not go because of declining health and everything going on (they don’t fly only drive and they are out of state). This was told to...

Dj Tanner, Apr 23, 2021 6 553
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Another Tip Question...
Tiger Bride, on April 22, 2021 at 2:15 PM

So we didn't tip anyone day-of because that $$ would have gotten misplaced in a heartbeat. Now that the dust is starting to settle, I'm wondering about where to proceed from here. HMU -...

Hanna, Apr 23, 2021 6 443 1
Christin
Guest book date dilemma
Christin, on September 22, 2020 at 8:52 PM

Our ceremony is a week before our reception (private ceremony out of town) and I'm not sure what date should go on the guestbook we'll have for guests to sign at the reception. Anyone deal with this...

Kari, Apr 23, 2021 5 111
Amy
Do i put my Fiancé's sister in my wedding?
Amy, on April 22, 2021 at 3:23 PM

Hi, I need some advice. My FSIN and I have never really gotten along. She is a year older than me and ever since i started dating my FH she has always seen me as a threat and has never accepted and...

Samantha, Apr 23, 2021 15 878
Jamie
Questioning Bridesmaids Intentions for My Wedding
Jamie, on April 22, 2021 at 1:23 PM

I need some advice.. I had asked best friend since college and her daughter to stand up in my wedding this coming November (2021) back in December, and of course they both said YES!. Since that...

Vicky, Apr 22, 2021 13 744
Elizabeth
College kids as adults for wedding invites
Elizabeth, on March 31, 2021 at 9:36 AM

I think the problem is in the title, that I instinctively refer to people in college ages 18-22 as "kids" when they are, in fact, legal adults, as this is what people called me in college. They are...

Ivory, Apr 22, 2021 33 2,067 2
Tati
No drinking/dancing, a rowdy bunch and lots of kids - how can i keep everyone happy?
Tati, on January 4, 2021 at 9:07 PM

My family is devoutly Christian (no alcohol, no dancing, etc.). They are used to fairly boring weddings and refuse to attend any events with “debauchery”. My future husbands family drinks to the point...

JM Sunshine, Apr 22, 2021 12 816
Laura
No bridal party— pre-ceremony questions
Laura, on April 17, 2021 at 4:17 PM

We decided on no bridal party. However, we are having our nieces and nephews as ring bearers and flower girls, and our parents will be walking down the isle as normal. My fiancé and I each have 1...

Jacqueline, Apr 22, 2021 6 844
Emily
How to politely tell people we are having a kid free wedding?
Emily, on April 21, 2021 at 7:03 PM

So we have both agreed to cut back on the number of guests and also just the pandemonium that children can sometimes bring to a wedding, we are going to ask our friends to not bring their kiddos to...

Emily, Apr 22, 2021 17 845
Gina
Bridesgang gifts
Gina, on April 20, 2021 at 6:42 PM

Hey all! I have guys and girls as part of my bride-gang and I’m trying to think of a gender neutral gift to get everyone. Thoughts?

Melle, Apr 22, 2021 6 125
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Rehearsal + dinner for a Sunday wedding
1Sooner.fan, on August 9, 2016 at 12:00 AM

We are planning to have our mid-morning wedding on Sunday, May 21st. It is a lot cheaper that way, and it just worked out better with our preferred venue. The problem is that I'm not sure when we'd do...

Milada, Apr 22, 2021 15 1,105
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I'm a bridesmaid for a bride i no longer want to be friends with
Jane, on April 21, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Hi, As the title says, I'm a bridesmaid for a friend I've known for a number of years. This friends sees me as one of her best friends but despite that, has treated me horribly the majority of the...

Celina, Apr 22, 2021 14 3,156
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How to decline?
ell3487, on April 21, 2021 at 6:32 PM

I am feeling very stressed out. My brother cancelled his wedding last year. I just received word that they are planning on rescheduling for this October. I was hoping they would opt for 2022, but I...

Allie, Apr 22, 2021 4 724
MJ
How long after marriage do you continue to wear your engagement ring?
MJ, on October 20, 2016 at 10:01 AM

This just came to mind but how long are you expected to wear engagement ring after you get married. I remember my former boss had been married for like 15 years and still wore her engagement ring...

Samantha, Apr 22, 2021 131 42,333
Gina
Plus ones + Destination Wedding
Gina, on April 19, 2021 at 3:35 PM

Hello all! I am planning a “destination wedding” for 2022. I use quotes because it is half destination as the grooms family lives in Mexico. We are renting out a private villa for the wedding party to...

Catherine, Apr 22, 2021 12 747
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Groom’s Parents Paying for Wedding - Invitation Ideas?
Braelynn, on April 20, 2021 at 4:30 PM

Hi there, So my fiancé’s parents are paying for most of our wedding 100k+ that includes venues, catering, rehearsals. My family is paying about 20k for everything else (planner, florals, DJ) and I am...

KYLIE, Apr 21, 2021 7 3,755
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Groom changing last name or creating new last name
Jasmine, on March 12, 2015 at 3:22 PM

I was discussing with my finance wanting to keep my last name and no hyphenate. He suggested we combine our name and create a new last name. He referenced this article, what do you think? It is rather...

Faithburnett, Apr 21, 2021 24 2,069 1
MrsA
Spinoff: Cupcakes vs a sheet cake.
MrsA, on July 29, 2015 at 11:53 AM

Just answered another post but it got me thinking. I'm having a small 2 tier cake and grooms cake. I was going to have a sheet cake in the back, but I'm wondering about cupcakes instead of the sheet...

Michelle, Apr 21, 2021 19 958
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Guests Who Show Up But Don't rsvp
Jessica, on April 21, 2021 at 1:06 PM

Hey all, Has anyone had guests show up at the wedding/reception who haven't RSVP'd? If so, how did you handle it? For context, only about 20 out of the 65 of our invitees RSVP'd on time (April 2nd)....

Catherine, Apr 21, 2021 8 1,517
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Combine Shower and Wedding Thank Yous - Rude?
Tiger Bride, on April 19, 2021 at 8:59 AM

I'm horrified to admit this, but we got a little behind on our shower thank-yous (it was mid-March) and since then we've received wedding gifts from some of the same people. Would it be rude to write...

Hanna, Apr 21, 2021 11 2,777
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