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Liz
Decal or no decal on wine tumbler
Liz, on August 16, 2019 at 5:03 PM

I bought wine tumblers for my bridesmaids on amazon and I was debating whether I should give it to them as is or with decals with their names on it....

Judith, Aug 17, 2019 11 203 1
Sydney
Dry Wedding to not make guests uncomfortable?
Sydney, on May 21, 2018 at 3:09 PM

So my FH and I keep going back and forth on whether we should have a dry wedding or not. Our problem is that about 60% of the guest list (mom's side) are all mormon. Obviously they do not drink, and a...

Mrsbdg, Aug 16, 2019 37 1,177
April
Disinviting a Bridesmaid...
April, on August 15, 2019 at 7:16 PM

What would you all do if you asked someone to be a bridesmaid, but you’re now growing a dislike for that person... do you suck it up or do you disinvite?

Kasyah, Aug 16, 2019 9 971
Kendall
How to revoke an invitation
Kendall, on August 15, 2019 at 3:01 PM

So we invited this old coworker because at the time she was dating a groomsman. I’ve never really disliked her or liked her. We spoke at work and we’re friendly but outside of that, not really...

Jeanie, Aug 16, 2019 12 1,167
J
Sister problems..
Jennifer, on July 24, 2019 at 12:55 AM

My sister is not a bridesmaid in my wedding. She has not been a solid part of my life the last 8 years. We are not close, I barely hear from her, I am lucky to get a text response 3-4 days after I...

Jennifer, Aug 15, 2019 11 387
Caroline
Bridesmaid due date near wedding in Mexico
Caroline, on June 30, 2019 at 6:30 PM

I am a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding and want input from brides-to-be: If my pregnancy continues, I will be due two weeks after her wedding in Mexico (we live in the US). This would be my...

Suzie, Aug 15, 2019 20 1,255
L
People adding plus one
Lisa, on June 25, 2018 at 10:09 PM

We started with a list of almost 300 people and had to cut it down to 150 which was tough. We addressed envelopes to exactly who was invited. If there is a gf, or bf of less than 6 months, they don't...

Rdtobe88, Aug 14, 2019 48 3,030
Catti Labelle
Mother Daughter Dance
Catti Labelle, on September 1, 2017 at 4:25 PM

There are a million posts about father-daughter dance songs, but I rarely see any about mother-daughter dances. I get it, the tradition and all, but are any women here planning on doing a spotlight...

Lexie, Aug 14, 2019 49 5,737
B
Welcome letters at hotel?
Brittany, on August 13, 2019 at 5:00 PM

All of our guests will be staying in hotels (with the exception of maybe 5 people). We are not doing welcome bags as we did not factor it into our budget, and all information that would be included in...

earias, Aug 14, 2019 5 171
Erin
Engagement Pics...What's the point?
Erin, on August 8, 2011 at 10:18 AM

Engagement pics...what's really the point of having them done? I just don't get the reason for them. Why not just save your money and get more wedding pics??! Someone PLEASE explain to me the point of...

Lara, Aug 13, 2019 19 1,063
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Disinviting family members to wedding?
Noona, on August 12, 2019 at 6:23 PM

I need a little advice. Let me preface this by saying this is my last resort option, but will do it if necessary. Long story short, My sisters (3 of them) and I used to be close. We weren’t best...

Chelsea, Aug 13, 2019 16 1,703
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Do we have to allow toasts at wedding?
Ann, on August 11, 2019 at 11:38 PM

FH and I are paying for 80-90% of our wedding, so in our eyes we are hosting. We plan to give a quick welcome/thank you toast, but that is it. My dad wants to give a small toast too. FH doesn't like...

Florida Marlins, Aug 13, 2019 23 2,026
Marilyn
Who Pays for Guests Resort Entrance Fee?
Marilyn, on August 12, 2019 at 9:22 AM

Hello! Not sure how to handle this potential situation. I’m having my wedding in Cabo & have blocked off 25 rooms at the resort. In the case that a guest decides not to stay at the same resort,...

Lady, Aug 13, 2019 21 1,994
Samantha
Bridal shower etiquette about gifts that arrive in the mail
Samantha, on April 11, 2017 at 12:23 PM

Hi all! Wondering what the proper etiquette is if friends and family have the bridal shower gifts shipped to me. Most of them are going to be at the shower and entered their own addresses when they...

Holly, Aug 13, 2019 13 49,665
Anna
Wedding Party sits with us? What about their spouses?
Anna, on August 18, 2011 at 10:20 PM

Ok the venue we settled on already has a area set up for bride/groom with wedding party to be seated for repception and im wondering if its a good idea to have wedding party seated with us cause 2 of...

Ladan, Aug 13, 2019 24 5,022
Jillian
$30 wedding gift....
Jillian, on June 1, 2017 at 7:30 PM

Some may remember I was B-listed for a coworkers wedding. I honestly don't mind, I was surprised I was invited at all, we don't really talk&I'm her superior. Not the point of the story but I wanted to...

Michelle, Aug 13, 2019 48 3,070
Sarah
Thoughts on a "flower girl assistant"
Sarah, on August 12, 2019 at 1:02 PM

Hello all! My fiance and I are planning our dream winter wedding that will be happening in January! I had a great idea to have his little sister (who is 14) help our flower girl (who is 2) down the...

Kelly, Aug 13, 2019 20 1,161
Sarah
Etiquette for not inviting young children?
Sarah, on August 6, 2019 at 5:59 AM

My guest list is getting out of hand. My family on my dad's side is huge (6 aunts and uncles with 16 cousins who are 90% married with multiple children). I was lamenting to a friend about this, and...

Amanda, Aug 12, 2019 38 2,319
Indera
What do you do with your engagement ring during the ceremony?
Indera , on January 2, 2012 at 10:25 PM

This may seem like dumb question. But I really don't know what you are "suppose" to do with your engagement ring during the ceremony. Help!

Alisha, Aug 12, 2019 40 24,340 1
samantha
Walking down the aisle song
samantha , on April 10, 2019 at 12:03 PM

Hey guys so I am having so much trouble with picking my walking down the aisle song. I found the song that I absolutely loved, cried a little when I heard it and knew this was the song I wanted and...

Aurora, Aug 12, 2019 13 1,502 1
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