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Sally
SPINOFF Garter Removal: Putting the Garter Back On?
Sally, on September 5, 2014 at 12:55 PM

IDK how you say that, but at weddings I've been to, after the bride throws her bouquet and the groom throws the garter, the woman that caught the bouquet sits down, and the man that caught the garter...

Annabel, Jul 10, 2019 33 2,824
nicjc2018
How Many People Didn't Show Up?
nicjc2018, on March 5, 2018 at 11:54 PM

One of the biggest tips I wish someone told me before the wedding was YOU WILL HAVE NO SHOWS THE DAY OF. As much as I did my best to confirm days before the wedding life happens and 6 out of 106...

Ardita Lula, Jul 10, 2019 89 12,910
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Giftless bridal shower wording?
, on July 9, 2019 at 6:34 PM

Anyone have any suggestions for invitation wording for a no-gift-required shower? I know the standard "your presence is the only gift we need" but does anyone have anything more creative?

Bride2020, Jul 10, 2019 6 6,399
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Bachelor Party Expense
AEE7, on July 9, 2019 at 12:45 PM

My SO and I are part of a bridal party. Bachelor party is in the next few months and they’ve just now hammered out details. About a month ago they quoted people 1.2k for the whole weekend which...

Jolie, Jul 10, 2019 14 1,045
Jessica
Is a videographer worth it?
Jessica, on February 17, 2016 at 2:22 AM

I'd LOVE to have one but they're all so expensive (around $2,000 for their most basic package). So to people that had a videographer: was it worth it? To people that didn't: do you wish you...

Samantha, Jul 10, 2019 22 464
Ana
No one using wedding website!
Ana, on June 1, 2017 at 12:49 PM

Did your guests go to look at your wedding website at all??? I put my website on our STD in the front, in a good sized font. No one has signed the guest book on our website and every time I see...

Sherry, Jul 9, 2019 26 770
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Bridesmaid dropped out 2 months before
Hevvy, on June 27, 2019 at 5:57 PM

My wedding is in 2 months and my bridesmaid has texted me today to ask if it's "okay" for her to drop out. To be honest I've been quite stressed as ever since I asked her (almost a year ago) she...

Shantel, Jul 8, 2019 18 2,897
Kelly
Will you sleep separately the night before the wedding? Or are you ditching this tradition?
Kelly, on January 15, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Traditionally, couples spent the night before the wedding sleeping in separate beds as a “last night alone” and so that you don’t wake up and see each other before the ceremony! What are your...

Andrea, Jul 8, 2019 171 7,660
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Wedding Website and Security Concerns
Katie, on February 11, 2014 at 8:04 PM

So I am considering making a website through wedding wire for the purpose of being able to easily disseminate important wedding info to guests and making RSVP's easier. The only thing is, I know that...

Jugo, Jul 8, 2019 10 911
Kristen
Messed up my Save the Dates
Kristen, on July 8, 2019 at 11:31 AM

I’ve read so many posts about this but of course I still messed mine up! I forgot to add the city & state but I do have a link to my wedding website on it Should I spend more $ to reorder...

Judith, Jul 8, 2019 13 246
Corinne
Save The Date vs rsvp for November 2020
Corinne, on July 8, 2019 at 11:55 AM

I have read so many things online that I'm not sure which direction to go. My side of the family will have to fly since my fiance's side of the family is here in Arizona. We were both thinking instead...

Mandi, Jul 8, 2019 10 251 1
The Bride
No Invite, No Entrance?
The Bride, on June 27, 2019 at 3:06 PM

Weddings can be expensive so my husband and I were extremely firm with our guest list. We insisted that if a guest did not receive a plus one if was not personal but they could not bring an additional...

The Bride, Jul 8, 2019 112 4,918 7
Maggie
Who gets corsages/boutonnieres?
Maggie, on May 14, 2013 at 9:47 AM

Trying to make a list of who all needs corsages or boutonnieres... I know parents, ushers, guestbook attendant, etc. But do grandparents, aunts and uncles, kitchen help, etc need them? We are also...

Char, Jul 7, 2019 10 10,894 1
Caroline
You may now kiss...
Caroline, on March 13, 2017 at 5:28 PM

I really don't feel comfortable with "you may now kiss the bride". I'm on the app so I can't search. I know I've seen great alternatives before, but can't remember! He and I are getting married to...

Jennifer, Jul 7, 2019 33 16,468
Brittany
Sharing your ring on social media?
Brittany, on July 6, 2019 at 1:02 PM

Hi ladies! I would love to get your personal thoughts on this. We got our engagement photos back and I am absolutely in love with them. I’ve already changed my profile picture to one of us. Now, I’ve...

Almarina, Jul 7, 2019 16 1,897
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Fiancé doesn’t like “friend” and doesn’t want to invite him to the wedding. Help!
Alexa, on July 4, 2019 at 8:35 AM

Hi everyone! I feel like I am stuck in the middle of a SUPER awkward situation and don’t know what to do. ”Brandon” is a family friend who we met through my older brother a few years ago. He doesn’t...

N, Jul 6, 2019 19 2,876
Delectable Darla
Weddings...just because someone invited you to their wedding do you have to invite them to yours?
Delectable Darla, on January 27, 2012 at 1:04 PM

I have a Friend who is getting married in June. She has invited me to her nuptials. Now I feel very honored that she has invited me to her wedding. I'm getting married in September and she is not on...

Jj Smith, Jul 6, 2019 18 3,223
beautyofdreams
Thank you cards! Who gets one? Where did you buy them? Show me yours!
beautyofdreams, on August 23, 2016 at 4:49 PM

Now that the wedding day has come and gone I am ready to send out thank you cards! I think I want to do one with a wedding photo on the front and blank inside to write a message. I know its a big...

Cassandra7, Jul 5, 2019 25 635
Jess A
Gift for officiant
Jess A, on June 18, 2017 at 8:31 PM

Our friend is marring us and he is not part of a religious organization. What gift would be appropriate to get him to show our appreciation?

Gretchen, Jul 5, 2019 49 2,799
Rachel
People thinking they are invited to the wedding
Rachel, on July 3, 2019 at 8:29 PM

I just need to vent for a second. I think it’s really frustrating that people automatically think they will be invited to the wedding even if there’s no talk about it. Trust me, if I could afford to...

Courtney, Jul 4, 2019 24 978 1
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