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Hear me out - shower but not wedding invite
Alison, on April 12, 2021 at 9:30 PM

So I’m in a very difficult position right now because I had my shower and found out that my mom invited a few people that were not invited to the wedding. I unfortunately did not know this was...

Judith, Apr 13, 2021 13 781
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Brothers new girlfriend
Eva, on April 13, 2021 at 2:20 PM

Dear Reader, Im having my destination wedding next year. Im running into an invite issue. My brother just started seeing this new girl like maybe two months ago. She has 2 little ones. The issue is I...

Judith, Apr 13, 2021 17 1,250
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What does this actually mean?
Misselis, on April 12, 2021 at 8:09 PM

Hi dear ladies, I know this is not wedding related, but has to do with mindset. Because my boyfriend was previously married before for a year (no kids) I started to feel emotionally weak lately....

Christy, Apr 13, 2021 14 838
Vee
Intro song vs first dance song
Vee, on July 8, 2014 at 12:22 AM

Can the introduction song (for the bride/groom) be the same as the first dance song? I'm sitting here wondering why we need two. Lol.

Samantha, Apr 13, 2021 6 2,038
Nathania
Older Guests Who Shares Our Save The Date/invitations on Social Media... Help!
Nathania, on April 12, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Hi everyone. How would you advise to deal with older guests who have shared our wedding information on their social media and group chats without our consent? We have addressed our Save The Dates and...

Q, Apr 13, 2021 15 879
Event Lady
Friend I used to be close with is not inviting me to her wedding
Event Lady, on January 4, 2014 at 2:17 PM

I have a friend that I used to be very close with and I just found out she is not inviting me to her wedding in October. We met during college and were good friends for a year or two. We lived over an...

Gina, Apr 13, 2021 25 13,916
Melanie
Uninviting Guest (long, i apologize)
Melanie, on January 17, 2021 at 3:03 PM

I will preface this in that I know it is in bad taste to uninvite a guest. Our STDs went out last year, then we postponed a year due to Covid. My FHs friend's wife is a hardcore conspiracy person. Her...

Brittany, Apr 12, 2021 15 1,223
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Previously married.
Misselis, on April 9, 2021 at 5:55 PM

Hi everyone, I was wondering if there are woman here who's husband has been previously married. I'm currently in an emotional rollercoaster (as some have might red in my other topic) but I feel that...

Laura, Apr 12, 2021 19 894
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Uninviting guests
NenaBear, on October 15, 2015 at 3:23 PM

Yep, we did it. We have uninvited a family and in a separate instance an old friend. I have ZERO patience for people trying to create drama. Especially, when it involves exes. Why do people feel the...

Ivory, Apr 12, 2021 40 2,129
Kj21
Bridesmaid Gifts
Kj21, on April 11, 2021 at 4:09 PM

When are you planning to give bridesmaid gifts? Day of or at the rehearsal? The gift includes getting ready pajamas & slippers for day of. I have other items too because that’s more a gift for me...

Melody, Apr 12, 2021 9 713
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Proper etiquette for wedding invites to distant family
Gabriella, on April 12, 2021 at 10:38 AM

I am planning a wedding and was trying to complete the guest list. Originally, it was going to be a small, intimate wedding with maybe 40 people but now my fiancé wants to invite twice as many so now...

Mcskipper, Apr 12, 2021 5 1,971
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Invites and rsvp
Dana, on April 11, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Do I have to do a separate insert for the wedding website or is it ok to put on the invite. Everyone is computer savvy. Online RSVP and details all there.,,, Or can i Add a line to the invite: Kindly...

Jennifer, Apr 12, 2021 7 165
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Trying to get over the fact that my friend didn’t ask me to be a bridesmaid, please help.
Jenna, on April 12, 2021 at 4:54 AM

Hi, does anyone have any advice? BACKSTORY (I apologize for the length, but I feel like the context is important. If you don’t want to read all that, I completely understand): Leah, a pseudonym for...

Jennifer, Apr 12, 2021 5 3,476
Rayne
Is it bad to ask for cash gift?
Rayne, on April 6, 2021 at 4:50 PM

My situation may be a little unique. My husband is American, I'm not. We live in a Middle Eastern country and are planning to fly out to my husband's hometown to host a reception (depending on the how...

G + C, Apr 12, 2021 18 1,178
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Invitation address for priest
Brandi, on April 11, 2021 at 6:56 PM

Hi ladies! Does anyone know what the proper etiquette is for addressing priest on invitations???? It is Father ___________ or The Reverend ___________ or The Reverend Father __________ Ty in advanced!...

Brandi, Apr 12, 2021 4 1,287
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How to approach a smaller wedding with immediate family and some friends?
Briana, on April 11, 2021 at 7:31 PM

My fiancé and I are planning on having a smaller wedding with about 45-50 people including immediate family (grandparents, parents and siblings) as well as a larger wedding party and their significant...

Krista, Apr 12, 2021 4 662 1
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What should we send for a gift to a wedding that only one of us was invited to?
Kara, on March 3, 2021 at 9:02 PM

We are getting married in a year and have not yet sent invitations. One of my husband’s former colleagues (who he used to be best-ish friends with) lives on the other side of the country. He is...

Q, Apr 12, 2021 19 774
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Bridesmaids proposal box
Calisha, on March 30, 2021 at 1:44 AM

Hello! I want to make my bridesmaids a proposal box but I’m not sure what to put in it. Help?!

Catherine, Apr 12, 2021 16 854
Ana
Bride & groom didn't say hi to guests
Ana, on June 1, 2017 at 12:21 AM

Have you attended a wedding to where the bride & groom didn't greet or even say hi or a thank you to their guests?? I find this rude and have recently experienced multiple weddings to where this...

, Apr 11, 2021 91 10,950
Sammy
a little help?
Sammy, on April 7, 2021 at 12:27 PM

So... I’m having an issue with one of my friends for the wedding. Pre-covid times (feels like ages ago) when my FH and I knew we wanted to get married we set the date for November 2020. That one...

Ivory, Apr 11, 2021 10 628
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