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Charlotte
Formal Wedding, when already married at a court house
Charlotte, on February 8, 2012 at 12:59 AM

Should a couple have a formal wedding after they have already been married over 16 months or just renew their vows? Even though the bride already has a formal gown and the father wants to walk her...

Vicky, May 3, 2020 21 15,093
Jaskra
Wedding Ring, Wearing Before Marriage: Traditions...Superstitions? =)
Jaskra, on September 11, 2017 at 11:30 AM

So my fiancé and I finally went out and bought his wedding band this weekend. He put it on as soon as we got in the car and has been wearing it since. He went in the office today and every lady in the...

Danielle, May 2, 2020 14 23,623
Yvonne
Help Unused Wedding Invitations
Yvonne, on April 30, 2020 at 2:09 PM

Hello ladies, We decided to cancel our June 14th wedding due to Covid19. Our plan is to have a celebration next year. Once we finally made the decision I felt a huge relive if stress off of me. Only...

Yvonne, Apr 30, 2020 10 732
Alexis
Postponement. Do i re-invite everyone?
Alexis, on April 14, 2020 at 10:44 AM

Hello, Many of us are in the same boat these days with this virus: postponing our wedding. I would like to start re-planning and moving forward with the changes. We have picked a new date for later...

Holly, Apr 30, 2020 15 1,576 2
B
Throwing your own bachelorette party
B, on October 11, 2013 at 6:43 PM

Is throwing your own bp seriously considered rude? If so, why? I am completely baffled by the responses I seen when I looked this up. In all honesty it looks like I will be in that boat since all of...

Vanessa, Apr 29, 2020 21 2,545 1
Sarah
Rearranging Guest List after Sending Save the Dates
Sarah, on April 13, 2020 at 2:25 PM

I feel like the answer is don't do this, but looking for second opinions. Got engaged in late 2018, wedding is (currently) October 2020. We made the guest list pretty shortly after getting engaged and...

Vicky, Apr 29, 2020 7 1,606
Ash
Bridesmaid not invited to Bachelorette party
Ash, on April 25, 2020 at 3:17 PM

So I am the sister of the bride and as you can guess a bridesmaid. I've been very active in the wedding even though I live 6 hours away. I've driven up for every event and helped in any way I can for...

Mcskipper, Apr 27, 2020 26 2,933
tnovak
I want to change my Maid of Honor
tnovak, on May 13, 2014 at 9:38 AM

I got engaged last year and I really don't have many friends so asked my friend who use to be my kids nanny to be my maid of honor (she is 24 years and she hasn't been the nanny for years because my...

April, Apr 27, 2020 19 5,052
Leslie
No Maid of Honor/speeches
Leslie, on April 19, 2020 at 12:28 AM

I have four wonderful women I want to stand by my side and I can’t choose who to have as my maid of honor as I feel it would cause hurt feelings. If I only have them as maids of honor, what should I...

Leslie, Apr 24, 2020 14 2,539 1
Soon to be Mrs R
The rude things people say to the bride and groom
Soon to be Mrs R, on June 22, 2012 at 10:12 AM

I was online ran across this article and thought hmmm. After reading it I said I must post this. So what rude things people have said to you and you SO....

Hannah, Apr 23, 2020 62 2,987
M
Postponed the ceremony and reception (thanks coronavirus!) but elope in secret?
Melissa, on April 20, 2020 at 12:22 PM

Hello! Tl;dr What are your thoughts on having a secret elopement b/c of coronavirus, and then doing a full "wedding" on the same date in 2021? Long version: Apologies if this is a repeat topic! My...

Melissa, Apr 20, 2020 20 352
L
Live Stream Wedding
Lulu, on June 11, 2017 at 9:56 AM

So.... I happen to be watching TV and see the Verizon commercial where the best man is supposed to be live streaming the wedding from his phone. But, because of his crappy unlimited service from...

Katharine, Apr 20, 2020 22 2,936
S
Wedding Shower Gifts- Postponement
Sara, on April 18, 2020 at 8:54 PM

I recently had to postpone my June 2020 wedding until June 2021 due to coronavirus. Before we postponed the actual wedding, we cancelled my bridal shower and bachelorette party. Guests were...

Kayse, Apr 19, 2020 4 651 1
Sarah S.
Formal Invitation Question
Sarah S., on August 8, 2016 at 1:56 PM

So, maybe it's the feminist in me but I cannot in good conscience address an invite to a married couple as "Mr. and Mrs. John Smith"..... Even if they have the same last name, why omit the wife's...

Kim, Apr 18, 2020 24 7,620 1
Victoria
Guest list drama!
Victoria, on April 17, 2020 at 3:48 PM

Hello everyone! I am asking for some advice. I am the only daughter of my parents who is paying for the wedding, completely (budget 25000) and my fiancé is the oldest son and first child to his...

Theresa, Apr 18, 2020 7 965 1
Rhonda
Christmas Wedding....Christmas music?
Rhonda, on August 21, 2011 at 1:26 PM

I am getting married in December and have always loved the holidays. Getting married at a beautiful Venue that always decorates for Christmas..lights..tree and all! I'm thinking of having Chistmas...

Jana, Apr 17, 2020 19 608
L
NO Dinner at the reception and just have a Dessert bar?
Liza, on July 15, 2017 at 5:47 PM

So we are having an evening wedding. I will be getting married at the same venue as my reception. The wedding starts at 6:30p.m. So I was thinking of just having a dessert bar and our cake of course....

Ellen, Apr 17, 2020 102 5,941
Nicole
Tall brides!
Nicole, on January 20, 2017 at 1:50 PM

I'm quite tall, 6'0", and I wanted any tall brides to tell me about their experiences with it. The pros and cons, any obstacles dress shopping or finding shoes, some being taller than FH, etc.

Jordan, Apr 17, 2020 20 2,556
MillerTime
Sister/moh bringing a friend as a plus one
MillerTime, on March 21, 2018 at 5:28 AM

My sister is one of my MOHs. I know the bridal party usually always gets a plus one but this is my predicament.. my sister is not in a relationship but she has mentioned (without actually asking)...

Brook, Apr 15, 2020 15 1,986
Kourtney
Pre-selected Plated Meals & Seating Arrangements
Kourtney, on April 15, 2020 at 10:40 AM

Hello Everyone! We are having pre-selected plated meals at our 2/2021 reception. I haven't talked to the venue yet about how they want to handle knowing who is getting which meal. I am really trying...

Judith, Apr 15, 2020 10 3,871
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