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Soda-pop at a wedding?
Boggsezbabe, on April 26, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Soooo let me start out by saying that my parents are paying for most of the wedding/reception. Our reception is in the backyard of my parent’s house. We are going for more of a relaxed/fun BBQ feel....

Amazing, Jun 6, 2024 69 3,776
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Pre-filling the Number of Guests Attending on Rsvp??
Erin, on March 16, 2018 at 10:34 AM

Hi Everyone! I have invited some people to my wedding who are not in relationships and I am not giving a plus one based on space restrictions. I am addressing their invitations to just them and not...

Michelle, Jun 5, 2024 23 27,613 1
Kristen
Future Mother in law problems......
Kristen, on April 10, 2011 at 7:11 PM

So.....Micahael's mom has never liked me, but I thought for some reason she would be supportive of this wedding. When we called her to tell her about our engagement she made a comment/joke about how...

Tammy, Jun 5, 2024 11 1,004
Chica
Rent The Runway Bridesmaids Dress Rental
Chica, on April 29, 2017 at 8:25 PM

Hi WW Community, I found some beautiful gowns on Rent the Runway for my bridesmaids. All my bridesmaids fell in love with the different styles, the designer, and the very affordable rental price. We...

Jasmine, Jun 5, 2024 27 1,225
Stephanie
Name change for Doctors
Stephanie, on June 3, 2024 at 12:58 PM

Hey Ladies, Curious as to if anyone is going to be taking their partner's last name with or without the hyphen? I have a doctorate in optometry and spent about a decade in education, so I do not want...

Andrea, Jun 4, 2024 4 1,212 1
mrsrobinvalentine
Help me, I won; Bridal Registry?
mrsrobinvalentine, on March 26, 2013 at 11:28 AM

I received a call from Bridal Registry stated that I won a choice of one gift package. But I have to attend one of their Bridal Registry showrooms. Packages choices: Wedding bands (value $700)...

Jacqueline, Jun 4, 2024 67 84,014 4
Cheyenne
Should I get married the day before my friends bday?
Cheyenne, on June 1, 2024 at 4:14 AM

I want to get married June 27 2025 but it’s my friends 30th birthday the next day should I still do it on the 27th?

Michelle, Jun 3, 2024 3 745
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Adult only reception, not even flower girls and ring bearers
Rich, on May 28, 2024 at 12:37 PM

I'm planning my wedding for next year and my fiancee and I have decided to do an adult only reception. My siblings have kids that will be 8, 6, 3 and 1 by the time the wedding rolls around. My...

Lori, Jun 3, 2024 9 972
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How to tell the bride you can no longer make it to her bachelorette party
Al Spen, on May 31, 2024 at 2:17 PM

The maid of honor had planned the location of the bachelorette party a couple of months back which is going to be in Savannah, GA for a 3 day weekend (fri-sun). For me that’s about a 6ish hour drive...

Rae, Jun 3, 2024 4 626
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Asking Advice: Bridal Shower & Bachelorette Party Dilemma
marigold87, on May 29, 2024 at 11:51 PM

Hi all, I'm confused on the proper etiquette regarding who pays for what in terms of the bridal shower and the bachelorette party. I'm newly engaged and living in CA. When I plan my events I want to...

Hannah, Jun 2, 2024 1 603
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Is it weird to ask guests to move their chairs from Ceremony to reception?
Jessica , on December 30, 2017 at 5:40 PM

Hi! My fiance and I are getting married July 2018, and we are have both the ceremony and the reception at his family home (backyard wedding). We are trying to decide whether to save money and ask...

Lindsey, Jun 1, 2024 31 6,986
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Invites to after dinner reception
Martin/Forrest Wedding, on July 22, 2015 at 9:43 AM

Anyone send out invites to the party only? We have people who we would enjoy at the dance/party part of our Wedding and wondered how to invite them without it coming across as offensive. These are...

Brittani, May 28, 2024 26 9,462
Ashlyn
Am i sending invites too early?
Ashlyn, on May 23, 2024 at 3:57 PM

We sent our STDs in March and our wedding is in November 2024. 75% of our guest list are from out of state so we wanted to make sure they had enough time to buy plane tickets and book hotels. We need...

CM, May 28, 2024 15 991
Mandie
moh dilemma.
Mandie, on May 27, 2024 at 7:57 AM

Hi, I am a 28 year old woman getting married this August. I have 3 half sisters, one is 30 (same mom different dad), another with the same mom and different dad who is 16. And a third who is four...

Michelle, May 27, 2024 4 457
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Something Blue Crew?
Chase, on May 24, 2024 at 12:49 PM

Hello! I'm in need of some advice on what to do about a set of friends. We have a small bridal party of 4 total. My one set of friends I need advice on are not currently in the party. Our wedding is...

Jacks, May 27, 2024 11 2,036
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Title for best friend of bride and groom?
Marie, on May 24, 2024 at 2:36 PM

I want a unique title for mine and my fiancée’s best friend (the same person), the catch is she acts as a mediator for us, and honestly is a big reason we are still together. Any ideas?

Andrea, May 24, 2024 2 652
Dianne
Too old for a veil?
Dianne, on May 18, 2011 at 12:37 AM

Ok, it's not my first wedding, but I don't think at 51 I should wear a veil. I would however love to have one just at the back of my head going down the back of my gown for part of the day, stupid...

Mary, May 24, 2024 20 4,412
OldFashionedBride
Not even a card? I don't get it.
OldFashionedBride, on November 18, 2014 at 3:08 AM

I'm fine that several of our wedding guests didn't bring gifts. We don't need things, and are very appreciative of the gifts we did get (pretty much our whole registry). But several guests didn't even...

Garcia, May 23, 2024 29 2,186
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Can hostess ask bridesmaids for help with the bridal shower?
Sierra, on May 22, 2024 at 1:08 PM

I am the bride's sister-in-law, and I am a bridesmaid. I offered to host the wedding shower. I am fully expecting to do 90% of the work and expenses, however in talking with several people they...

Veronica, May 23, 2024 14 963
Krista
Pathological People Pleaser
Krista, on April 28, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Does anyone struggle with getting caught up in other people’s opinions that you start to feel they will hate you if you tell them “no, we’re doing it this way”? If so, what are some tips and advice...

Zerita, May 21, 2024 7 667
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