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Anna
"B-List" Invites....or second round invites
Anna, on April 16, 2014 at 11:04 AM

I realize that this is a rightfully touchy subject, so if you're reading, here's my explanation: my husband and I live in the UK & were married last August in London in a small civil ceremony, due in...

Nicole, Sep 9, 2019 103 5,734
Kiesha
Rehearsal Dinner, Who to invite and who can be left out.....
Kiesha, on August 21, 2012 at 1:38 PM

I just did a quick perusal of our guest list, counting all the people i would invite if i could have EVERYONE at the rehearsal dinner that i wanted, and i came up with 88!! people!!! YIKES!! NOT...

Maureen, Sep 7, 2019 25 8,850
FutureRice0821
Tipping the day of coordinator
FutureRice0821, on June 2, 2015 at 10:30 AM

First, let me just say that I apologize in advance for the barrage of questions that will ensue over the next couple of months because I'm officially in freak out mode. I feel like we still have a...

Martha, Sep 6, 2019 12 3,425
K
Thank you card wording when one spouse doesn’t attend
Kim, on September 5, 2019 at 9:08 PM

I have a few cousins who came and gave a gift but their wives could not come. How would I word a thank you card to both of them for the gift? Thanks!

Lady, Sep 6, 2019 5 5,169
Brittany
Dj during ceremony?
Brittany, on February 15, 2017 at 4:07 PM

Has anyone else had their dj play for their ceremony? The booking agent made it an option for $75 to hire the DJ to also to the ceremony. I originally thought it was a good idea, but now I'm...

Bob, Sep 6, 2019 21 1,953
Italia
Non surprise proposal?
Italia, on October 2, 2018 at 8:36 PM

So my boyfriend spilt the beans that he’s proposing this weekend...I already knew it but he just confirmed! I know we’re not a traditional couple because we already have our venue and most vendors, I...

Alissa, Sep 5, 2019 13 2,288
Z
Rubber ring during engagement
Zoe, on September 5, 2019 at 7:39 AM

Is it weird to wear a rubber ring in place of my engagement ring even though I am not married yet?? I am in PTA school and work as a PT tech so I do not want to wear my ring to school or work because...

Kayla, Sep 5, 2019 9 5,589
Desiree
Asking guests to pay for themselves
Desiree, on August 24, 2019 at 11:14 PM

I am having a very small, intimate affair - Currently sitting at 20 people on the list. However, this number is at a standstill solely because of the venue we chose and the package it came with. The...

MrsHamm, Sep 4, 2019 24 2,842 2
Emily
New babies at no kids wedding
Emily, on September 4, 2019 at 9:02 AM

Hey all, This isn't a situation yet, but I'm wondering about people's past experiences to start thinking on it. Our wedding is about a year away. My partner just picked his best man, and we also...

Emily, Sep 4, 2019 22 3,544
A
Attendance for bridesmaids
Alice, on July 23, 2017 at 2:05 PM

Are you all requiring all of your bridesmaids to attend all of your events leading up to the wedding? For example the bachelorette party/trip, bridal shower and rehearsal dinner. Or are you allowing...

MrsHamm, Sep 4, 2019 60 2,631
Doni
Who pays for nail salon visit and hairdresser for the wedding party?
Doni, on August 27, 2019 at 7:21 AM

When the bride plans a nail salon visit for manis and pedis , who pays? Mother of bride? Each individual bridesmaid pays for her own? Also what Is the proper etiquette for paying for a hairdresser the...

MrsHamm, Sep 4, 2019 23 2,462
Kat19
How to handle that person who posts all photos to social media
Kat19, on September 2, 2019 at 11:29 PM

Hi! So I have this family member that notoriously overshares photos on social media. If she goes to an event - a wedding, bday party, concert, the grocery store, the bathroom - you best believe there...

Aleaj, Sep 4, 2019 7 1,061
Lauren
Is combining the wedding shower and engagement party and having it a year before wedding too tacky or seen gift grabby?
Lauren, on December 9, 2018 at 11:31 PM

Background I live in New Hampshire so to do things outdoors limits our times of year and our wedding is May 2020 so at the very start of outside season. -The easiest place to host the shower would be...

Tash, Sep 3, 2019 16 3,823
Shannon
Walking down aisle alone?
Shannon, on September 14, 2017 at 9:30 PM

Is anyone opting to walk down aisle alone? I kind of want too. I think I want my mom and dad to walk down together and just have attention on me as I walk down the aisle. Thoughts?

Madison, Sep 3, 2019 28 706
LaKita P
What song will/did your bridesmaid walk down the aisle to?
LaKita P, on April 6, 2016 at 10:33 PM

Good Evening! 4 more months to go! Yippee!!! Lol anywho what were some of the songs your wedding party marched down the aisle to? I haven't decided a song yet but i have it narrowed down to two songs...

MrsHamm, Sep 3, 2019 42 65,384 2
M
Not being asked to be a bridesmaid
M, on August 31, 2019 at 1:20 PM

A few months ago my best friend decided who her wedding party would be. Having known her for 5 years, and living together for 2 of those I was anticipating being a bridesmaid especially as myself and...

MrsHamm, Sep 3, 2019 14 547
Amanda
Things to do besides dancing
Amanda, on August 6, 2016 at 3:34 PM

Hi all, I'm new to discussions here on wedding wire, looking forward to your opinions. Soooo due to religious reasons (prefer not to have to explain it please) my FH and I have decided to not have...

Ebony, Sep 3, 2019 26 5,791
Chelsea W.
Adults-only wedding .. Can an exception be made for one child?
Chelsea W., on August 29, 2019 at 11:32 AM

Ladies! I need some help... My fiancé and I have finally narrowed down our guest list -- phew! However, one thing still needs to be addressed: adults-only vs. not. Now, here's the situation: Many of...

MrsHamm, Sep 3, 2019 42 2,914
J
Need a hashtag
Jacky, on January 8, 2015 at 10:58 AM

The bride is Jordan Klein and the groom is Andrew Beck. Creative hashtag ideas??

Megan, Sep 3, 2019 21 1,635
M
How to ask people not to post pics of our wedding on social media the day of
MrsE2020, on August 30, 2019 at 8:38 PM

Would love some opinions on this. We're having a small wedding and unfortunately not able to invite everyone we are friends with. The wedding size is what we have decided we wanted so we aren't sorry...

MrsE2020, Sep 2, 2019 12 2,270
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