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Alexis
Matron of Honor, Maid of Honor or Bridesmaid?
Alexis, on June 20, 2024 at 1:37 PM

Hello All, I have three people on my side of the bridal party. I am not sure what "title" to give them, as they are all important to me. They are all married and have kids. It's my sister in law, my...

CM, Jun 21, 2024 7 691
zzrawlins
Anniversary gifts
zzrawlins, on April 19, 2007 at 1:45 PM

I don't know of any modern couples that follow the traditional anniversary gift model (waiting until your 50th for gold). What to give a spouse after one year, or only a few years? If you go overboard...

Prateeksha, Jun 21, 2024 7 2,994 2
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How to pay venue?
Ashley, on April 12, 2018 at 10:34 AM

We’re getting ready to pay the remainder of the money we owe our venue and it is obviously a large quantity of money, I’m curious what the most secure way to pay for this is? I don’t really want to...

Erik, Jun 19, 2024 20 4,548
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Inviting best friend bf or not or both
Erica, on June 18, 2024 at 2:53 AM

Hello everyone. Sorry beforehand if my grammar is bad. Idk how to start this. I'm having a wedding party and I am contemplating on inviting my best friend bf or both. The reason is I felt like they...

Jacks, Jun 18, 2024 3 195
J plus C
Combined Bachelorette
J plus C, on July 6, 2016 at 7:52 AM

Two of my best friends are getting married right after me (1 month and 3 months). The bridal parties for each wedding are pretty much the same, except for a bridesmaid or two, and we are in 3...

Samantha, Jun 13, 2024 21 2,062
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New Here
Abby, on June 12, 2024 at 1:27 PM

Testing before I post!!! I’m a July bride 👰‍♀️

Lorrisa, Jun 12, 2024 2 423
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How do i explain to guests that we will not be serving alcohol?
Nicole , on January 3, 2018 at 8:22 PM

I am a converted Muslim and my fiancé is Muslim . We are planning on have a small party/reception maybe like 50-75 people . We do not drink because of our faith and my fiances family does not. My...

MrsC, Jun 10, 2024 58 7,087
Miranda
First Dance Help!
Miranda, on June 7, 2024 at 11:53 AM

My Fiancé and I are going to have our first dance to Heather on the Hill by Nathan Evans. We wanted something fun and up beat, but neither of us are very good dancers. Does anyone have any advice to...

Elly, Jun 9, 2024 1 534
Lori
Bachelorette trip - expenses
Lori, on June 3, 2024 at 5:35 PM

So I am the mother of the bride. I am helping the maid of honor with the bachelorette trip. We will be going out of town for three nights to Fredericksburg in Texas. We are also taking a party bus...

Rachel, Jun 8, 2024 5 843 1
JoanneRenae
What is the appropriate amount to tip banquet servers and bartenders?
JoanneRenae, on September 16, 2016 at 2:48 PM

I want to disclose that I fully intend on tipping my banquet servers as my caterer informed me that despite an hourly wage over $20 and an 18% service fee, gratuity is not included in our...

Ilene, Jun 7, 2024 14 17,689
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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 3,809
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 1,019
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 1,233
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 1,364 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 84,493 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 3 753
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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 1,043
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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 4 650
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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 1 633
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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 7,038
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