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GettingMarriedinMay
How to notify guests of open bar for beer/wine only?
GettingMarriedinMay, on April 26, 2017 at 11:45 PM

We are having an open bar with beer and wine only (if guests want other liquor, they can purchase it using cash or CC). How do we notify guests of that?

Pattie, Jun 4, 2019 60 11,103
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Wedding Guest Asked to Babysit?
Woman On The Go, on June 3, 2019 at 10:09 AM

I'm attending a wedding this summer where there are three kids invited, the children of the bridesmaids, one of whom is my niece. The bride and groom made a cutoff time for kids at the reception, and...

Pattie, Jun 4, 2019 20 1,424
Future Mrs. K
Not meeting venue guest requirement/minimum
Future Mrs. K, on May 27, 2019 at 4:02 PM

Our venue requires that we have a minimum of 100 people at our wedding. We invited 120 and ended up getting a lot more declines than we were anticipating. I am still waiting to hear from a few people...

Melle, May 31, 2019 16 4,166
Mili
Is it ok if i dont want to post pictures of My wedding?
Mili, on May 30, 2019 at 4:26 PM

Is it ok if i dont want to post pictures to keep my siblings and in laws identity safe?

Melle, May 31, 2019 12 1,114
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i am part of the bridal party, and cannot attend bridal shower, but still need to pay all the expenses
Andi, on May 30, 2019 at 5:47 PM

Hi everyone. I am part of the bridal party, and I cannot attend the bridal shower due to the fact it is held on the other side of the Country. I've told the bridal party in advanced that I am unable...

Andi, May 31, 2019 19 6,277
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Sister in Law “thank you” Gift
Gianna, on April 1, 2019 at 12:32 PM

Hello everyone! So I need some advice. My soon to be sister-in-law and I have had a rocky relationship since I met her. Her older brother is my fiancé, and her and I are the same age and have some...

Clíodhna, May 31, 2019 8 1,440
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Beach Wedding in July in FL? Advice needed.
Trenicia, on December 18, 2015 at 3:20 PM

A little background, I'm new to WW and I'm already married but am doing a 2nd ceremony for my family to be involved. We picked 07/16/16 in Treasure Island, FL on the beach. We're originally from FL...

Merelyn, May 31, 2019 38 2,065
KellySD
"Engagement Anniversary" gift?
KellySD, on May 4, 2015 at 3:51 PM

My FH and I got engaged on May 9th last year, so I'd love to acknowledge the date in some way this year (especially since he totally hit it out of the park with his surprise proposal), but my sister...

Sonya, May 30, 2019 17 6,529
Jessica
Bridesmaid issues - asking someone to back out???
Jessica, on May 21, 2019 at 7:17 PM

I’m basically just posting on here to vent because I feel super frustrated and upset. I have had a terrible time getting my bridesmaids to participate in things, and when I say things I mean like...

Sara, May 29, 2019 22 2,337
Delectable Darla
When going wedding dress shopping what should you wear?
Delectable Darla, on January 26, 2012 at 4:40 PM

Hi everyone, I'm going dress shopping this weekend with my mom and my brother. one of my friends suggested I wear like griddle/Bustier when I go. I've been trying to lose weight, but I'm still not...

Mercedes, May 29, 2019 15 35,113 1
ShaTerra
My ring is turning colors... :(
ShaTerra, on February 3, 2012 at 3:26 PM

I've been engaged for almost a year now. I've just noticed that my ring is starting to change colors. It started out silver with gold lining. Now its turning all silver. I've showed FH because I...

Hannah, May 28, 2019 25 5,556
Bambi
Future sil isn’t participating as Bridesmaid
Bambi, on May 28, 2019 at 10:29 AM

I’m in a pickle, we are 4 months away from being done with the terror that is wedding planning (cue excitement and fear). My FSIL (almost Hubby’s little sister), has been a thorn in my side, she will...

karen, May 28, 2019 12 409
almostmarried
Honoring a deceased mother of the groom
almostmarried, on May 29, 2011 at 9:45 PM

My fiance's mother passed away about three years ago, and he was very close to her. He wants to do a picture of her to honor her at the entrance of the country club where the ceremony is going to be...

Kk, May 27, 2019 16 6,321
Gina
i don't want her invited to the bridal shower
Gina, on May 21, 2019 at 11:00 PM

My sister and sister-in-law to be, asked to throw me a bridal shower which I am very excited about. However, the sister is all about including everyone and I'm afraid she'll invite my fiance's...

Nicole, May 26, 2019 35 2,274
Haley
Male Engagement Ring?
Haley, on May 24, 2019 at 9:55 PM

My fiancé really wants a ring to wear while we are engaged, since it will be a 2 year engagement and he’s super excited. Should I try to get a cheap silicone one for now and then upgrade to the...

Mable, May 25, 2019 15 422
Giselle
What’s the etiquette when co-workers (not invited to the wedding) want to throw you a shower?
Giselle, on February 27, 2013 at 4:59 PM

A lady from work, to whom I am fairly close to but is not invited to the wedding, just sent me an email saying she wants to make a group lunch to celebrate and wish me well. She asked me to send a...

Judith, May 24, 2019 25 3,593
ASMini914
Tacky or Ok?
ASMini914, on May 21, 2019 at 12:18 PM

Looking for some honest opinions here on if my approach to bridesmaids hair/makeup/nails is tacky or not... nails: I will be getting my nails done the Friday morning before the wedding at my nail...

Sara, May 24, 2019 57 1,580
Nicki
First Look but no Inlaw pics?
Nicki, on May 22, 2019 at 9:37 PM

I didn’t know how to word this title... My FH and I are doing a first look because we want that moment to be private. This also saves us the time after the ceremony and we can get fun wedding party...

Alyssa, May 24, 2019 21 1,489
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Online Rsvp: send wedding and rehearsal invites together or separate?
91419bride, on May 23, 2019 at 3:27 PM

Hi Everyone! We are using the Knot for RSVPs for both the wedding and for the rehearsal. For both the wedding and rehearsal, each person will also have to pick an entree when they RSVP online. We have...

Judith, May 23, 2019 5 733
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Brother/sister dance when bride doesn't have a father figure for a father-daughter dance?
Lisa, on May 15, 2019 at 12:39 PM

Our wedding is going to be reasonably traditional and I'm fairly sure FMIL would like to have a mother-son dance, though we could just cut both if that would be better. I was raised by my single...

Lisa, May 23, 2019 10 1,628
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