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Jane
To include registry cards with invites or not?
Jane, on July 25, 2017 at 8:31 PM

Every wedding I have ever gone to or been invited to included registry cards with the invitations. But I've read on here that that's not okay to do, which is total news to me. Why is that the case if...

Shesaysyes, Mar 2, 2020 33 9,518
PH03N1X
Bridesmaids Fighting
PH03N1X, on August 17, 2017 at 12:53 AM

So first let me say that we are 42 days from the wedding. I let all the girls know at the beginning of the year they had to order their dress from Azazie (I specified color and length, but style was...

PH03N1X, Mar 1, 2020 46 636
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Wedding Dinner vs. Hors d'oeuvres/Finger Food
stephanie, on September 17, 2014 at 2:35 PM

Hey everyone! My fiance and I are trying to decide if we should do a dinner or really nice finger foods & dessert. We have a limited budget and want to make it stretch out as far as we can. Both our...

Jacks, Feb 29, 2020 23 8,194
Sammy
Can I bring my newborn/infant to your wedding?
Sammy, on September 9, 2014 at 2:04 PM

NO. NO YOU CANNOT bring your baby to my wedding. It's on my wedding website THREE TIMES that this is an "adult only affair" and "while we absolutely LOVE the little ones, we ask that you please not...

Missy B, Feb 28, 2020 41 6,088
Ashley
I do not want my mother's boyfriend at my wedding
Ashley, on June 10, 2017 at 4:29 AM

I know it may seem selfish, but I want him no where near my wedding. Ceremony nor reception. Not only is he rude to me and my Fiancee, he seriously creeps the both of us out. Being around him makes us...

Dj Tanner, Feb 27, 2020 51 3,573
BeachDreams
Ring finger pain?
BeachDreams, on September 12, 2016 at 8:56 PM

So to start, I will be talking to my doctor about this during my annual . But, I unfortunately won't have insurance until October. Has anyone else experienced pain in their ring finger. I am pretty...

Alexa, Feb 27, 2020 14 16,470
H
Sibling wedding etiquette - is it ok to get married close to my sibling?
Hannah, on July 8, 2019 at 9:47 PM

Hello everyone, My brother proposed to his girlfriend a few months ago and his girlfriend wanted to be married in the fall. They picked a date for October 2020. My boyfriend and I will soon be...

Danielle, Feb 27, 2020 27 10,941
Kelli
Open bar... the norm?!
Kelli, on January 19, 2018 at 5:50 PM

I have been reading through some threads here, and I just have a serious question. Where you are from, are most of the weddings really open bar?! I'm baffled at how many people expect an open bar! I...

Kari, Feb 27, 2020 281 13,478
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How to word invitations when bride is divorced?
Amy, on July 28, 2014 at 11:45 AM

I am looking for creative ideas on how I could word our wedding invitations? We will not be including our parents as we are paying for our own wedding. I am divorced and never changed my name back to...

Katharine, Feb 27, 2020 36 4,325
Ada
Wording for ceremony only student invite?
Ada, on October 19, 2019 at 5:27 AM

Hi, I teach Sunday school and I am getting married in the church where I teach. The Church is small and the entire program is around 20 kids (I teach younger kids so I have at some point taught all...

GracieCarr, Feb 27, 2020 6 931
Erin
Handwritten or Calligraphy - Wedding Invites
Erin, on February 17, 2020 at 10:15 PM

Did you hand write the addresses on your wedding invitation envelopes or did you hire a calligrapher? I’m having a hard time deciding what route to do.

JODI, Feb 27, 2020 45 2,215
Meghan
In-laws Forgot My Birthday
Meghan, on February 25, 2020 at 1:19 PM

I wanted to reach out because I am struggling. Sunday was my birthday, and the only (soon-to-be) in-law who reached out was my fiance's brother. I was hurt by this, to say the least. For the six years...

Andrea, Feb 26, 2020 13 3,809
A
When should the rsvp cut-off be?
Abigail, on February 24, 2020 at 11:32 PM

I am getting married this year on July 25th in Arkansas, but almost my entire family is from the east coast which is between 10 and 15 hours away... meaning basically anyone from my family that is...

kymarmck, Feb 25, 2020 12 830
Ashley
Bride planning bachelorette party
Ashley, on February 3, 2018 at 3:06 PM

Hi everyone, I’m getting married in December in Las Vegas. I have 3 BM but no MOH because I’m equally close to all 3. One of the BM asked if I picked a MOH, I said I’m not having one. She said I HAD...

, Feb 24, 2020 44 4,784
crower
Is it wrong to ask for money instead of gifts for your wedding?
crower, on January 28, 2010 at 9:56 PM

My fiance and I have been together for 7 years and living together for 4 yrs. We have a home and everything we could absolutely need, so is it wrong to ask for guests to give money instead of...

Cassandra7, Feb 23, 2020 94 5,004
Lindsay
Cousin issues
Lindsay, on August 17, 2019 at 9:32 AM

My fiancé’s cousin is upset we are getting married a week before they are. Our decision for that day had nothing to do with them, it was the only day that worked with our church, reception and work...

Jennifer, Feb 22, 2020 35 3,072
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Pay your own meal
Katrina, on April 24, 2018 at 10:25 AM

Me and my fiancé are getting married in November. We are having a dinner at our reception, my mom and dad are only paying for 200 meals for my family but want to include my friends for our dinner. I...

Vicky, Feb 21, 2020 101 11,311 1
Cheshire 
Venues for small wedding....the minimums
Cheshire , on July 24, 2016 at 10:49 AM

Are killing me...we will be having a small 25 to maybe 30 guest wedding including myself and the FH. So I either have to go with a venue that is site rental only and is very expinsive or pay for about...

Sonia, Feb 21, 2020 18 3,715
Married52113
I am not interested in this wedding
Married52113, on October 15, 2012 at 5:02 AM

I have completely lost all interest in planning this wedding. I don't care about center pieces, djs, or tablecloths. I just want to be married. It's frustrating bc FH is the one who wants a wedding,...

irumsohale, Feb 21, 2020 19 882
I_Found_Mr_Wright
Anyone Else Having Only a Maid of Honor and No Other Bridesmaids?
I_Found_Mr_Wright, on June 8, 2011 at 4:56 PM

I don't really have anyone else I feel comfortable enough with or close enough with to be my bridesmaids so I'm just having my very best friend from childhood who is practically like a sister to me,...

Jen, Feb 21, 2020 18 7,920 1
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