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Caitlin
What to do if your guests don't want to commit to coming to your wedding
Caitlin, on July 31, 2019 at 11:28 AM

I have an RSVP problem. I've been following up with those guests that haven't sent back their RSVPs (the deadline has already passed) and I keep getting this annoying response: "Just put us down as...

Farrah, Aug 11, 2019 54 3,370 1
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No Parents for the Groom
Marie, on April 21, 2015 at 12:38 AM

I'm not sure if this has been addressed before, but I was just curious who one would do things if there the Groom's parents are not in the picture.. at all... my FH does not have a relationship with...

Janalyn, Aug 10, 2019 12 3,977
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Invited too many people..
Katelyn, on August 9, 2019 at 10:48 AM

Our venue will be the space for both the ceremony and reception, we can easily seat more than 100 people for the ceremony, however probably only 96 for the reception. We invited 140 people to our...

allisonrose, Aug 10, 2019 14 1,328
Megan
Maid of honor disaster
Megan, on August 1, 2019 at 11:31 PM

Help! my maid of honor has done a bad job .. my bridesmaids have done more then her ... they’ve been complaining about her and now I finally see it. She lives out of state.. wanted to come visit me in...

, Aug 9, 2019 63 1,609
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Greeting Guests at Tables
Caitlyn, on August 8, 2019 at 7:36 PM

Are many of you greeting your guests at their tables during the reception? I don't know why but I'm a little nervous about this - specifically having to make small talk with extended relatives I...

Jenna, Aug 9, 2019 19 1,201
Jasmine
Pregnant bridesmaid
Jasmine, on August 6, 2019 at 8:54 PM

Hi everyone, i just found out one of my bridesmaids Is two months pregnant. I am getting married in February and she is due I’m march. We had all planned on picking out dresses in September since I...

Tiffani, Aug 9, 2019 35 2,173
Sos0033
How much do you tip the bartender (as a guest?)
Sos0033, on May 23, 2017 at 4:21 PM

Whenever the topic of cash bars comes up, people say "I don't even carry cash, especially at weddings" or "it's rude to make your guests open their wallets." I usually don't carry cash either, but...

Not, Aug 8, 2019 46 7,109
Anna
what does the venu deposit do?
Anna, on August 25, 2011 at 10:38 PM

Ok I looked at 2 places for our wedding/reception the one that we really wanted (but out of our budget) asked for a $525.00 deposit and said that holds the date and 500.00 of that goes towards...

Alwyn., Aug 8, 2019 20 2,823
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Uninvite a bridesmaid?
Elizabeth, on March 5, 2014 at 10:55 AM

I'm having significant second thoughts about a friend who I asked to be a bridesmaid. She has a pattern of behaving badly at events, getting drunk and loud and made quite a scene at the last wedding...

Florida Marlins, Aug 8, 2019 13 942
Heather
Down the aisle gift ideas for Uncle
Heather, on August 3, 2019 at 2:58 PM

My uncle from our of state is walking me down the aisle and I need help choosing a gift for him. What are you giving to thank whomever is giving you away??

NextChapterReady, Aug 8, 2019 5 727
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Thank you cards for someone who didn't attend the wedding nor send a gift
Sara, on August 7, 2019 at 5:29 AM

Hi everyone, My fiance and I live in Northern Europe but we are having our wedding in my country of origin (a Southern European country). We invited +60 of his relatives and family friends but only 20...

Cher Horowitz, Aug 7, 2019 10 1,865
Ashboo
Anyone's Fiance in the Coast Guard or Joining?
Ashboo, on April 17, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Hey! My Fiance is joining the Coast Guard and he will be leaving for boot camp the end of August, A few weeks after we get married. Anyone else's soon to be hubby joining or enlisted now! I have a...

Diandrah, Aug 7, 2019 19 196
Amanda
Keep white gold or dip rose gold?
Amanda, on February 29, 2016 at 2:47 AM

My FH and I picked out a ring--white gold round brilliant with halo. I had my heart set on rose gold, but I like all options (yellow ,white, and rose gold). But as the ring is a one-of-a-kind design,...

Mary, Aug 7, 2019 21 21,617
DitchingDiaz
How can i ask one of my Bridesmaids if she is still interested in being one?
DitchingDiaz, on August 5, 2019 at 11:41 AM

Hi Everyone! I need some advice- one of my bridesmaids has been one of my best friends since high school. However, all of our friendship she has struggled with being there for me as much as I am...

Jennifer, Aug 6, 2019 36 2,509 1
Tanzie
The boyfriend of the Mother of the Groom
Tanzie, on August 1, 2019 at 12:26 AM

Ok so how do I put this nicely? I do not want the boyfriend of my fiance's mother at the wedding nor do I feel like he should be honored. I know that sounds selfish but quiet honestly he's most likely...

Gen, Aug 6, 2019 25 1,953
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i want to bring my so to my cousin’s wedding
Ashley, on August 5, 2019 at 4:48 PM

I am a bridesmaid for my cousin’s wedding coming up this fall. I am only 19 and my cousin is in her late 20s. I have been with my boyfriend for almost 2 years and she has met him at least 5 or 6 times...

Talia, Aug 6, 2019 13 1,523
Yasmina
I thought we wanted a small wedding...
Yasmina, on April 6, 2015 at 3:12 PM

Oi. So the last thing we really have to work on right away is the guest list. Save the dates are being created, and I need to know how many to send. Fella and I have always said we want something...

Kristin, Aug 6, 2019 21 3,350
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Advice on dealing with a "non-girly" bridesmaid.
Jessica, on August 5, 2019 at 12:30 PM

Hello guys. Lurking here a while, but I would like some advice from you guys. So one of my bridesmaids is one of my closest friends from middle and high school and we've kept being close even through...

Jessica, Aug 6, 2019 21 2,105
Aleida
Not a bridesmaid so how much should i help plan?
Aleida, on August 5, 2019 at 1:37 PM

I wasn’t really sure where to post this so thought I would give here a go. Recently my best friend got engaged and knowing her and her family dynamic I knew there was a very good chance I wouldn’t be...

Aleida, Aug 6, 2019 20 1,411
Karla
Thinking on taking our wedding photographer to small claims court
Karla, on August 5, 2019 at 9:25 PM

Hi all! Just wondering if anyone has experienced taking their wedding photographer to small claims court and what the outcome was? I am seriously considering taking my “photographer”. We had our...

Cher Horowitz, Aug 5, 2019 2 1,473
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