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Ginger
Second marriage and a bridal shower?
Ginger, on August 19, 2018 at 10:11 PM

This will be my second marriage, FH first. Is it frowned upon to have a second shower? I had a very small one the first time around. My MOH asked me and I initially said no, but I am reconsidering....

Amanda, May 17, 2019 18 3,651
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No Alcohol at the Reception
Lesleigh, on May 14, 2017 at 9:27 PM

We have decide to forego having alcohol at the wedding due to my side not being able to be civilized when a little booze is mixed. Also due to the tension between his mother and father, the tension...

Bride2020, May 17, 2019 141 6,372
Kylee
Drama with a Bridesmaid
Kylee, on January 14, 2018 at 11:05 PM

I'm having problems with one of my bridesmaid and its gotten to the point to where I just don't want her involved any more because I'm anticipating her trying to make the day about her. To start, my...

JANESMITH123, May 16, 2019 47 2,725
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Dinner and Dancing in separate areas...will this unsettle guest?
Paulina, on May 30, 2015 at 2:02 AM

Hi! I am planning on getting married at a beautiful venue that is huge! There is outside seating for a the dinner and then a large ballroom. The venue sells the place as having dinner in one area and...

Amy, May 16, 2019 11 6,959 1
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Venue with two separate rooms?
Haley, on October 22, 2017 at 10:57 AM

Hello! I'm newly engaged and we have just started looking at venues. We are paying for everything ourselves and our budget is very small but it's important to me that things look nice and pulled...

Amy, May 16, 2019 10 3,105
Christine
Fathers deceased/ Father Daughter Dance Help!
Christine, on August 30, 2018 at 3:35 PM

So i saw a different strand, but i thought i should go further in depth in my personal situation. My father passed away in 2016. He had MS for 15 years, which left him wheelchair bound for about 10...

Jacci, May 16, 2019 7 2,935 1
Anna
Is it bad that I’m not excited for the wedding?
Anna, on February 28, 2019 at 10:42 AM

I feel really bad about it but I honestly don’t feel excited for the wedding. There’s been so much drama surrounding all of the planning and a lot of the wedding&reception isn’t even stuff that we...

Kat, May 16, 2019 33 5,029
Brittany
Bridesmaids for destination weddings
Brittany, on May 15, 2019 at 12:38 AM

How did y’all decide on your bridesmaids for destination weddings? I asked ALL of my bridesmaids a couple weeks ago and they all said yes, but now one is saying she won’t be able to afford it. I...

Judith, May 15, 2019 15 1,228
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Being a Trans Bridesmaid
Rylie, on April 2, 2019 at 10:43 AM

Hey all, I have recently been asked (and accepted) my friend asking me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding. My concern is that I am trans woman, but still very much identified male by most people. I am...

SageTree, May 15, 2019 15 4,718
Erika*
Help!! 50 year wedding anniversary gift.
Erika*, on December 16, 2013 at 1:50 PM

I completely forgot I'm going to a 50 year wedding anniversary renewal of vows on Saturday. They're extended family (my grandmas cousins), and they didn't register anywhere. It's going to be a full...

Joan, May 15, 2019 13 272
Natalie
1 Year Anniversary Gift
Natalie, on September 1, 2017 at 12:41 AM

I would love recommendations as to what to get my husband for our 1 year wedding anniversary that's coming up. I already gave him beautiful airplane cufflinks from Tiffany for his birthday in May...

Joan, May 15, 2019 16 168
Mckayla
Bridesmaid fees??
Mckayla, on May 7, 2019 at 1:04 AM

What all did your Bridesmaids pay for ????? Dress Hair Makeup Bachelorette party Bridal shower

EmAbrams, May 15, 2019 47 898
Stacie
How to politely decline a "friendor"
Stacie, on May 14, 2019 at 5:41 PM

I am the supervisor at my job. Many of my employees have gone above and beyond to make this wedding happen for me with my hectic schedule (some are bridesmaids, one is my planner and another is...

Stacie, May 14, 2019 6 823
Samantha
Do i need to pay for a babysitter for oot guests with kids?
Samantha, on May 14, 2019 at 9:56 AM

My wedding is no kids with the exception of nursing infants. Really, the only person that this affects is my cousin, who has a toddler. She'll be coming in from out of town and asked if I knew any...

Kelsey, May 14, 2019 10 1,081
Laura
Is it okay to only invite children of out of state guests?
Laura, on May 14, 2019 at 10:31 AM

I have a young son as well as having a flower girl and ring bear at the wedding so obviously I am inviting them. All of my family members and wedding party live out of state and have children. I feel...

Sarah, May 14, 2019 12 977
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Feeling sad about low attendance
Mariah, on May 13, 2019 at 4:51 PM

We invited 115 people to our wedding and only about 65 will be attending. Most of our guests are from out of town, so I guess that plays a big part. I'm just feeling really sad and unimportant to...

Karma, May 14, 2019 33 4,371
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Long distance wedding; obligations of groom's parents?
Scott, on May 10, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Hello- My son lives about 800 miles away, and has recently announced that he is engaged. The wedding will be held near where he lives, and across the border in Canada. I don't like to travel very...

Ami, May 13, 2019 14 2,191
Sheila
Small wedding of about 15 guests
Sheila, on May 12, 2019 at 10:46 AM

I wanted an advice for my situation. My family if very big but I am planning to have a wedding with our immediate family only (about 15). It’s been very difficult because I want to know how can I stay...

Sheila, May 12, 2019 9 2,862
JENNIFER
Asking wedding guests to return missing items etiquette
JENNIFER, on May 10, 2019 at 4:29 PM

Ok so we just had our wedding this past weekend on May 4th and it was beautiful and everyone had a lot of fun!! Now I kinda just quickly looked through all my decor that my husband went and packed up...

Jamie, May 12, 2019 36 1,184
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If i dont invite my stepbrother to my wedding i may lose my flower girl & ring barer and walk down the isle alone
Alison, on May 10, 2019 at 2:38 AM

Hello All, Would love some advice! My FH and I decided we were not inviting my step brother to our wedding because we dont want it wrecked. He is notorious for causing a scene at family functions and...

Courtney, May 12, 2019 13 418
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