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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 3,351
J
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 2,115
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 1,418
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
Lauren
Wedding invites lost by USPS!
Lauren, on May 21, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Just wondering if anyone else has dealt with wedding invitation drama! We sent our invites out 2 weeks ago - several guests received theirs the following day, while several haven't received theirs at...

Priscilla, Aug 5, 2019 38 10,353
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Would you participate in a “fake” wedding?
Mae, on August 2, 2019 at 1:28 AM

I was asked to floral arrangements for a wedding in a few weeks. It’s actually just the wedding reception. They are having a private destination ceremony. The bride is a friend and it was my gift to...

Judith, Aug 5, 2019 46 4,449
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Brother getting married on birthday.
Mat, on April 3, 2017 at 6:57 AM

Birthdays in my family are always a big deal no matter what age you are. My family also makes anniversaries a big deal. My younger brother (who is also the favorite) is getting married on my birthday...

Naikesha, Aug 4, 2019 48 6,492
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Do i talk to every guest at my wedding?
MayBride2018, on March 20, 2018 at 10:34 PM

Hi everyone, My wedding is coming up we are expecting at least 300 guest. During the planning process his mom who is super """"traditional"""" told me I have to talk to e v e r y single guest and...

Millicent, Aug 4, 2019 69 8,418
Tianna
The after party in the dress?
Tianna, on September 25, 2018 at 2:37 AM

Our Wedding is ending early at 10pm because it’s an outdoor venue and you know... sound ordinance laws... so we are holding somewhat of an after party at the bar at our hotel. Now, I’m not sure what...

Melba, Aug 3, 2019 31 3,556
NJ Bride
Mini Bride?
NJ Bride, on July 2, 2011 at 10:50 PM

I've never seen this personally and honestly find the concept a little strange... possibly it's a regional thing? I've seen it now on 4 Weddings and My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding and I'm hoping someone can...

Liliana, Aug 2, 2019 23 11,080
Amanda
Bridesmaid proposal ?
Amanda, on December 4, 2017 at 7:35 AM

So I've only seen one other person do this but has anyone ever hosted like a brunch or dinner to ask your bridesmaids ? I'm calling it a bridesmaid proposal party lol ? Am I being corny ? I just...

Monica, Aug 1, 2019 25 3,930
Maria
Gamer friends?
Maria, on July 24, 2019 at 2:16 PM

My fiancé and I have been going over who we would like to have at our wedding. I have had my list done for a few weeks now and he just got his done. We both seem to find us disagreeing on his list he...

Joules, Aug 1, 2019 28 514
MJBride
Anyone ever done or seen a fake send off
MJBride, on March 9, 2015 at 10:12 AM

I really want the pictures of us running out of the reception with our guests waving sparklers BUT we aren't actually leaving early and most of our guests will probably be gone before we are. Has...

Trenee, Aug 1, 2019 25 3,573 1
Melissa
Awkward bridesmaids situation
Melissa, on July 25, 2019 at 1:50 PM

Hello! My fiance and I have been engaged since about 2017 and we finally set a date for October 2020. Once we were engaged I immediately had my bridesmaids picked; I had 3 best friends, and they all...

Judith, Aug 1, 2019 25 1,495
Monique
Thank you cards obsolete??
Monique, on July 17, 2019 at 4:16 PM

So let me start this out by saying I plan on sending them out. However, I have gone to two weddings so far this year that did not do thank you cards. Both weddings we attended, stayed the whole time,...

Cathy, Jul 31, 2019 83 2,874
Kelly
Sending invites after someone dies
Kelly, on July 28, 2019 at 12:34 PM

I’m doing my invites & I’m unsure how to send my one cousins’ invite. Her husband unexpectedly passed away earlier this month. The invite was originally made out to both her & him (however I...

Nicole, Jul 31, 2019 20 2,689
Mr. & Mrs. C
Do you cover your plate?
Mr. & Mrs. C, on November 6, 2014 at 6:34 PM

Iv've read about "covering your plate" and I know there was a discussion about if other people did at your wedding or not. But I want to know HOW you ladies and guys decide on what to gift and how...

Cami, Jul 31, 2019 56 3,649
Aver
Are you Offended? (re: plus 1s)
Aver, on September 21, 2015 at 7:28 PM

I already know that part if not all of what I'm going to say is bad etiquette, but that's not really the point- among many other things, we're not offended when someone addresses a letter using...

Christine, Jul 31, 2019 51 3,151
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Groom and mother in law dance?
Lauren, on July 29, 2019 at 8:59 PM

So I know it’s not traditional at all but both my fiancé’s parents are deceased and so is my father. My brother will be walking me down the aisle and I will be obviously be dancing with him. My fiancé...

Melle, Jul 30, 2019 4 17,067
Chantell
Wedding or Downpayment?
Chantell, on July 28, 2019 at 8:54 PM

A few close family members suggested using our wedding money for a downpayment for a new home instead. It’s a very smart and practical decision considering we want to start trying to have kids after...

Melle, Jul 29, 2019 21 1,260
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