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Kenzie
My fiance can't wear a wedding band
Kenzie, on September 27, 2016 at 3:15 PM

Hi, everyone! My fiance was a college football player and suffered a terrible break of his left ring finger. After surgery and a rod inserted for several weeks following, he was left with a knuckle...

Sarah, Mar 17, 2019 32 2,192
Ashley
What IS a Jack & Jill, exactly?!
Ashley, on May 15, 2011 at 4:29 PM

I know that it's essentially the bridal shower stag combined, but no one in my family can seem to figure out exactly how to do this. I've told them multiple times that it's bad etiquette for me to...

Allie, Mar 17, 2019 24 33,678
Crystal
Philadelphia Fall Wedding
Crystal, on May 16, 2018 at 12:34 PM

So I’m planning on getting married the fall of 2020 but I’m curious about what I have in mind for our ceremony. We’ve discussed dates pretty early on to get a jump start on things. We agreed on the...

Kelsey, Mar 17, 2019 6 1,061
Christina
Thanking family for financial support
Christina, on March 16, 2019 at 10:36 PM

While we are paying for everything for the ‘day of’ our small destination wedding, my Father and wealthy Aunt/Uncle gave us sufficient money to cover accommodations (houses, which are also our venue)...

Freda, Mar 16, 2019 4 1,017
Sammi
MALE BRIDESMAID GIFT
Sammi, on May 17, 2013 at 2:24 PM

LADIES! I need help! SERIOUS HELP! I have a gay male bridesmaid whom I love very dearly! There is only one problem! I can not for the life of me figure out what to get him as a main gift. I am making...

Brittainy, Mar 16, 2019 10 3,143
Kristy
When do you tip the shuttle driver?
Kristy, on March 15, 2019 at 3:09 PM

Maybe this is a silly question... I know to tip him/her 15%-20%, but I'm not sure when to physically hand over the cash. They're picking up my guests at 5pm, stopping at another hotel next to the...

Sammy, Mar 15, 2019 6 1,136
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Tipping - two people for one service?
Anna, on March 15, 2019 at 10:15 AM

So we might have two makeup/hairstylists doing the work so how do I tip? Give both 20% of total bill (if they do good job) or split the 20% between the two?

Mrs. Araj, Mar 15, 2019 3 423
Jaci
All adult reception and save the dates
Jaci, on March 13, 2019 at 8:42 PM

When you send out the save the dates do you put on there that’s it’s a adult only reception or does it just go on the actual invites? TIA!

Krystin, Mar 14, 2019 23 1,198
Taylor
City hall ceremony now, reception and "ceremony" later?
Taylor, on March 14, 2019 at 2:15 PM

Hi all! Coming to you with a bit of a unique, "what-if" situation. My FH and I got engaged this past August, and recently bought a house in October! Exciting! Because of all the shuffling of money...

Taylor, Mar 14, 2019 8 193
Heather
Is the bridal shower supposed to be a surprise for the bride?
Heather, on March 13, 2012 at 6:56 PM

My MOH (with the help of my mother) are throwing me a bridal shower. My MOH and HER mother have thrown a lot of bridal/baby showers at their house and my MOH says that its supposed to be a surprise...

Michelle, Mar 14, 2019 28 12,216
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Wedding Gift as a Best Man
Jason, on March 13, 2019 at 7:58 PM

*I'm not sure what category this would fall under so I apologize if I've posted in the wrong section* So I am the best man for my friends wedding. It's an honor since we've been friends since...

Jolie, Mar 14, 2019 12 1,622
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Should i go to my best friends wedding?
Lacey, on March 8, 2019 at 9:04 PM

My best friend & I have been bff’s for over 15 years. 2.5 yrs ago I moved out of state for college, got married, got a house, and she has not been here to visit once. She has had a baby and is...

MIWM, Mar 13, 2019 14 1,482
Jennifer Croydon
Best and worst bridesmaids gift ever received !!
Jennifer Croydon, on August 10, 2011 at 12:05 PM

Hey there! I've been a bridesmaid in 9 weddings. The worst gift I got was not getting a gift at all. The night of the RD the bride and groom gave out all their gifts to everyone else in the room and...

Tiffany, Mar 13, 2019 36 51,087
Sophia
No one under 21 🚫
Sophia, on February 25, 2019 at 3:32 PM

Hi, I want a little advice because I didnt expect this to be problematic and now, the subject has been raised. So, I'm not inviting anyone under the age of 21 to my wedding. I'm not friends with...

Leatrice, Mar 13, 2019 46 2,748
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Is a cash bar at my reception ok?
Juanetta, on March 5, 2017 at 1:47 PM

I am getting married next year in May. I've been looking at venues and I'm trying to decide if I want to do a cash bar for my guest? Or do as suggested do a set amount that I will pay for and then...

Bre, Mar 12, 2019 149 4,558
Tiffany
Picking my Last Bridesmaid
Tiffany, on March 11, 2019 at 2:59 PM

So I am planning to have 6 bridesmaids and 6 groomsmen. My Fiance has his guys picked and ready to go but I'm struggling with picking my last bridesmaid. I was considering picking my Fiance's...

Alexandra, Mar 12, 2019 9 889
Kendra
What did you do with your bouquet after the wedding?
Kendra, on May 26, 2017 at 5:17 PM

Something I hadn't thought of until now! Especially because we're leaving on our honeymoon right after the wedding, so it's not even like I can throw the bouquet in a vase with some water and just...

Aslin, Mar 12, 2019 21 11,293
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Bachelor parties and strip clubs - opinions
Arena, on February 26, 2019 at 12:16 PM

So I've already been married since 2015. Strip clubs and bachelor parties recently came up again. I'll explain why. Back when we were still engaged, my hubby had his bachelor party and I just had one...

Samantha, Mar 12, 2019 34 3,495
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Tipping the Caterer
Mikki, on March 11, 2019 at 3:05 PM

Hi everyone. Wondering if anyone has some insight. I live in Maui and we're getting married here in August. My catering company charges a 20% service fee applied to the food. The invoice also has...

Formerbride, Mar 11, 2019 7 199
K
Guests who don't give a gift
Kim, on March 9, 2019 at 10:05 PM

Hi everyone, I got married in Sept 2017. I had a ballroom reception with 3 course dinner and a dessert table. Also there was an open bar and DJ and dancing. My cousin and her fiance came to my wedding...

Nemo, Mar 11, 2019 20 3,633
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