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TheWeddingOfJ&M
Having a friend officiate
TheWeddingOfJ&M, on February 4, 2016 at 8:21 PM

Growing up I have always known in my heart I did not want some random person who I barely know to be the Officiant at my wedding. After doing some research and talking to FH we have decided we would...

Elisabeth, Jul 4, 2019 23 801 1
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Invite Ex-best friend?
Cass, on September 29, 2018 at 9:08 PM

I'm conflicted on whether I should invite my ex- best friend. We have so much history together and we were always there for each other at our lowest points and our highest. We grew up together in...

Cass, Jul 4, 2019 16 4,240
Julie
Divorced Family - Corsages & Boutonnieres
Julie, on October 23, 2017 at 11:19 AM

Hey guys, so my FH has a really tricky family issue. His parents are divorced - Dad has been remarried for 23 years (my FH grew up with dad and step mom and half siblings). His mom has a boyfriend we...

Stephanie, Jul 4, 2019 7 1,653
Rachel
Wording for registry
Rachel, on July 14, 2012 at 9:04 PM

So on my web site I wrote this at the top of the "Regestry" page "Please do not feel like you have to give us a gift. Or that it must be something off our registry. Feel free to be creative if you...

Kylana, Jul 3, 2019 12 25,656
Tiffany
Honorary bridesmaid.. rude? Or great idea ?
Tiffany, on July 2, 2019 at 6:19 PM

I have a close friend that has been super helpful every step of the wedding process so far. She’s a great person however I’m only having cousins as my bridesmaid. My cousins and I are super close and...

Sexypoodle, Jul 3, 2019 22 1,475
Jennifer
Grandma as a flower girl
Jennifer, on July 3, 2019 at 11:37 AM

Hey everyone I am just trying to get some ideas on how to ask my grandma to be my flower girl.

Hailey, Jul 3, 2019 11 1,984
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How to invite AFTER the RSVP
Kat & Jimmy, on January 10, 2014 at 7:41 AM

So we all know how difficult it is to cut down a guest list. Worried about who will get their feelings hurt or who would be mad because person A was invited but not person B.. Blah blah blah blah...

Beau, Jul 3, 2019 48 24,641
L
Polish Apron Dance
Linda, on May 20, 2013 at 2:09 PM

I have been to some non-Polish wedding receptions who have had the "Polish Apron Dance." I was wondering if this is appropriate because my daughter and her betrothed could really use some extra money...

Hannah, Jul 3, 2019 5 5,406
Caitlyn
Father in law
Caitlyn, on July 2, 2019 at 12:54 AM

My future father in law is my fiancé’s best man and he told me yesterday he’s getting a Mohawk and plans to keep it that way this man is not the negotiating type he’s dead set on it and I’m just...

Bride2020, Jul 2, 2019 10 271
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Kids in ceremony, not reception
Mary Kate, on October 25, 2016 at 7:11 PM

I have come to a very difficult decision to make; I really want my younger cousins to be a part of my wedding and my FH's young nephew to be too, however is it ok to have them at the ceremony as...

Bride2020, Jul 2, 2019 28 5,460 1
Kayla
Frugal Bridesmaid
Kayla, on July 1, 2019 at 12:26 AM

Hey everyone! So I am asking my 10 bridesmaids to get their dresses from Azazie. My only requirements are that the dress is in the color peach and that it is a long dress. Other than that, they can...

Sarah, Jul 2, 2019 54 1,246
Elizabeth
No photos on social media?
Elizabeth, on February 1, 2016 at 6:26 PM

I know there's a post about having an unplugged wedding, but I'm not prepared to go that far because I hate attending unplugged weddings when I have to have my phone off for both the ceremony and...

Kristin, Jul 1, 2019 31 2,614
HISballerina
Where do you buy the alcohol for your bar?
HISballerina, on November 27, 2013 at 9:21 AM

Our venue allows us to supply the alcohol. We're thinking just beer and wine but I'm a bargain shopper and want a really great deal. I was thinking Sam's but if there is a company that is better...

Sara, Jul 1, 2019 22 16,502
Abby
Feeding th Musicians
Abby, on April 27, 2010 at 8:03 AM

I have a string quartet playing for 2 hrs. Just the ceremony and cocktail hour. Do I need to make a table for them to eat at, and pay for their food? It will really mess up my table settings if I have...

Chelsey, Jul 1, 2019 19 2,841
Alforev
Social Media Announcement?
Alforev, on July 25, 2017 at 6:41 PM

So it seems like a girl on my Facebook just announced that she's been married for sixth months. Apparently, her and her husband had eloped and told no one, not even family. I wish I was kidding but it...

Bride2020, Jul 1, 2019 24 5,134
Danielle
Inviting some coworkers but not all?
Danielle, on June 12, 2017 at 8:03 PM

I work in a small group of people that is rapidly growing. I've worked with 4 of them for 3 years. One works from home and I never see them,one is my mentor, one is my new boss and semi- friend and...

Kathy, Jul 1, 2019 22 12,223
Rena S
Wearing engagement ring during the wedding band exchange at the ceremony. What is the proper etiquette ?
Rena S, on January 12, 2015 at 7:37 AM

I can't recall if you are supposed to have a bare ring finger during the wedding ring exchange . If so what do you do with your engagement ring and when do you put it back on ?

Pam, Jul 1, 2019 17 1,126
L. Thomson
Asking friends/family for help
L. Thomson, on June 29, 2019 at 11:09 PM

I am getting married next year. Recently, I've had friends and family ask how they can help and if they will have a role in the wedding/reception. Honestly, I have NO IDEA what roles I need to assign!...

Melle, Jun 29, 2019 4 1,130
CHEYENNE & CHRISTIAN
Maid of Honor Nightmare!! Help! Bridal Shower planning gone so wrong!
CHEYENNE & CHRISTIAN, on March 16, 2017 at 12:53 PM

EDIT: *****************UPDATE***** PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED ************** My MoH is my older sister. She volunteered to plan my bridal shower. It is 16 days away and she has yet to do anything, and has...

Em Yin, Jun 29, 2019 86 3,253
Kristen
OK to have a Bridal Shower the day BEFORE the Wedding (for Destination Weddings)?
Kristen, on September 1, 2011 at 7:20 PM

Im asking because my FH's sister said no one will bring presents. And NOT to say its a shower. Because "shower" means "shower with gifts". Well its not until the day before that ALL my family will...

April, Jun 29, 2019 17 3,735
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