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Invitation (want to include both parents first names)
Carolyn, on March 5, 2019 at 5:10 PM

Hi Everyone, I want to include both my parents names on my wedding invitation For example Mr. and Mrs. Max and Sue Miller request the honour of.... I would hate to have it be just Mr and Mrs. Max...

Arcineaux, Nov 5, 2020 11 2,307 2
Chyann
Wedding etiquette
Chyann, on November 2, 2020 at 12:50 PM

Hey brides to be. I rented out a loft space for my wedding but the ceremony space in the building can only hold 90 people comfortably( i have around 160 guest). I was considering having a small...

Judith, Nov 4, 2020 16 888
Jasmine
Vendor Tipping Etiquette
Jasmine, on November 3, 2020 at 5:27 AM

I am in the process of figuring out how much to tip our vendors to help manage our budget. I had my makeup trial done the day of my engagement pictures and it didn’t even occur to me to tip her for...

Jasmine, Nov 4, 2020 6 681
Amanda
Mom & Spending Guilt
Amanda, on November 2, 2020 at 1:45 PM

Hi WW friends, I'm struggling HARD with all things money. My parents have generously offered to monetarily contribute to our wedding (more than half of the total cost). (Before you go any further -...

MOB So Cal, Nov 3, 2020 14 1,129
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How to Stagger Invites?
Amber, on November 2, 2020 at 3:16 PM

Our wedding is in October of next year. I got the preliminary invitations and save the dates today (I designed them myself using an art program and wanted to make sure they'd print correctly) and I...

Karen, Nov 3, 2020 21 2,001
Kathleen
Second marriage forums?
Kathleen, on January 17, 2019 at 4:10 PM

Are there any forums dedicated to second marriages and etiquette? Or is it its do what makes you happy??

Karen, Nov 3, 2020 20 1,269
Patricia
Is it too late to ask your girls to be your bridesmaids?
Patricia, on November 2, 2020 at 10:35 AM

My fiancé and I have been engaged since June, but planning had been all over the place because of covid. We didn’t really know if we could all gather again or not. Long story short, we decided to do a...

Meghan, Nov 3, 2020 8 583
JJAF
Catholic Marriage Prep Courses
JJAF, on August 23, 2017 at 3:55 PM

What types of things are discussed during these classes? Any awkward topics or questions we should prepare for? Any type of insight or things to expect would be great.

Suzy, Nov 3, 2020 16 1,290
Libby
Reception guest list ettiquette
Libby, on November 1, 2020 at 2:26 PM

What do people generally do for inviting guests to the reception/dance and not the ceremony? My fiance and I have people we'd like to only have attend the party since we're not as close with them...

Anais, Nov 2, 2020 12 800
Jimie
Dw/elope with local reception
Jimie, on November 1, 2020 at 5:08 PM

So my fiancé and I want to get married in Jamaica. We have both been married previously so we want to sort of elope. It wouldn’t be a secret like traditional elopements but it will just be us two. We...

Lynnie, Nov 2, 2020 4 530
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(Not his) Mother & groom dance
Hanna, on October 30, 2020 at 9:39 PM

So my FMIL will likely not be at our wedding (eye roll). But my FH, best mans wife, is filling in for her because they’re closer to being family than some of our own family. I can’t find a song that...

Lynnie, Nov 2, 2020 5 698
Amy
moh dying hair bright pink
Amy, on October 26, 2020 at 9:45 PM

Hey ladies, please help. My beautiful MOH (who is a natural redhead) told me today (8 days before the wedding) that she plans on dying her hair bright pink “as vibrant as she can get it” 3 days before...

Patricia, Nov 2, 2020 29 1,588
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Coworkers
MissE, on October 27, 2020 at 9:48 AM

I have a small close knit group of coworkers. One of them is a very picky eater and does not drink. If he attends, he might eat cake and that would be all. He also talks crap about me behind my back....

MIWM, Nov 1, 2020 12 296
bina1015
My Friend got Engaged and I want to buy her something...Update on page 2
bina1015, on June 29, 2015 at 12:23 PM

I don't how what. I was thinking for a ring plate from bb&y? She asked a few of us to go to dinner this thursday and I believe it's going to be to ask us to be bridesmaids. Also, do you think it's...

Christine, Nov 1, 2020 30 3,470
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covid planning
Amy, on October 15, 2020 at 10:13 AM

Hi all, I could use some guidance or insight. Or maybe just support. My parents are absolutely terrified about my wedding turning into a super spreader event like the Maine wedding that made news....

Monica, Oct 31, 2020 11 637
EJHollis
Distance between ceremony and reception
EJHollis, on August 13, 2018 at 11:28 PM

My FH and I found and booked the perfect reception venue. However it is 40 minutes from his church and 45 from mine. We would really like to try and have our ceremony at one of our churches but dont...

KitandKaboodle, Oct 31, 2020 39 7,933
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Generic Thank You Notes?
Ally, on October 26, 2020 at 11:53 PM

I just received a thank you note from a wedding I attended with a generic thank you poem that they copy and pasted on everyone’s card. As someone who spent hours writing personalized thank you notes...

KitandKaboodle, Oct 31, 2020 21 3,149
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No Bridal Party. Is this idea to honor friends good or bad?
Meebs, on October 30, 2020 at 5:52 AM

So, I'm getting married and at our wedding we don't plan on having a real bridal party at all. No groomsmen or bridesmaids. We decided that a long time ago and everyone is aware. It's just going to...

Megan, Oct 31, 2020 14 1,433
Jasmine
Escort Cards
Jasmine, on October 30, 2020 at 7:39 PM

This is probably a silly question but for those who have done or plan on doing escort cards, did you or do you plan on having one for kids?? Obviously babies and toddlers who are lapped with their...

Jasmine, Oct 30, 2020 16 801
Mrs.Sanok
When to follow up!
Mrs.Sanok, on August 30, 2018 at 11:42 AM

So I have had meetings with our Florist two weeks ago Saturday, and our Photographer a week ago Friday. I was told by both of them that I would have timelines from them. I have not heard back from...

Shelley, Oct 30, 2020 8 725
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