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milinovemberbride
Mother walking Groom down aisle
milinovemberbride, on March 23, 2017 at 6:16 PM

Is the MOG walking the groom down the aisle a thing? FMIL said the other day "when I walk Michael down the aisle... blah blah blah." And it kind of struck me as weird. Personally, I don't care what...

Blanca, Jan 26, 2019 27 7,943
Arielle
Self Centered Bridesmaid
Arielle, on March 23, 2016 at 1:21 PM

Hi ladies, I know that there has been lots of drama and lots of people leaving these forums, but I hope that I can still get some reactions and advice. This Sunday, I went with my four bridesmaids to...

Derrian, Jan 26, 2019 24 1,599
bina1015
Hair Extensions for Wedding Day
bina1015, on February 7, 2015 at 12:31 PM

Are any of you going to wear hair extensions foe the big day? I've been thinking about it since my hair is thinning due to pcos and I would like a fuller hairstyle. If you are, what brands did you or...

Teresa, Jan 25, 2019 21 479
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Future Mother In Law Inviting Too Many People
Teresa, on January 24, 2019 at 11:52 AM

Hey Guys! Looking for help on how to handle this issue: My Future MIL wants to invite twenty more people than what the budget will allow. Here's a bit of backstory...my FH comes from a poverty...

Teresa, Jan 25, 2019 14 2,442
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Lost a bridesmaid
Alec, on January 24, 2019 at 9:36 AM

Sorry in advance if I'm ranting or giving too much info. Shortly after getting engaged and asking my friend of eight years to be a bridesmaid she completely dropped out of my life and avoided my...

darcy, Jan 25, 2019 11 1,227
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Reception before Ceremony?
Donna, on February 21, 2017 at 1:45 PM

Our wedding is planned for next year February 18, and at either 2:18 or 8:18. I'm big on numbers so, 2-18-2018 at 2:18 pm. Or 2-18-2018 at 20:18. (Military time for 8:18) I was thinking it would be...

Angel, Jan 25, 2019 37 3,950
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Home improvement gift cards for shower?
Megan, on January 24, 2019 at 2:42 PM

Hello, my fiancé and I are getting married July 2019. My mother and MIL are planning my shower and so it begins... where do I register?! We have lived together for 5 years, we own our home and...

Shannon, Jan 24, 2019 11 1,327
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Wedding set up and tear down for diy
Shannon, on January 23, 2019 at 10:21 PM

I am trying to find a set up and tear down crew for my wedding ceremony and reception in Houston, Texas. I am hand making all my table centerpieces and have all tables, chairs, linens. I just need...

Jenna, Jan 24, 2019 12 992 1
Chandler
Sending vendors invitations
Chandler, on January 23, 2019 at 12:54 PM

Hi everyone! im not sure what the protocol is for this but do you send your vendors a weddding invitation? DJ, photographer, etc.?

Adina, Jan 24, 2019 12 993
Eliza
Are destination weddings rude?
Eliza, on December 4, 2013 at 3:42 PM

Two of my good friends just got engaged and set their wedding date two weeks before my (already existing) wedding date. My fiance and I truly love them and would love to attend their wedding. Only...

Alejandra, Jan 23, 2019 64 3,401
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Bridesmaid not as excited as i hoped
Leighanne, on May 21, 2017 at 11:13 PM

So just today i asked 5 of my closest friends to be my bridesmaids! It was during our engagement party so it was very busy and lots of people. My sister and 2 closest friends were so happy i could...

karen, Jan 23, 2019 27 2,024
Sara
i don't want my step-sister's kids at my wedding...
Sara, on January 22, 2019 at 9:34 AM

So I keep flip-flopping between "no kids" and "kids" at our wedding. Can the answer be "some kids"? The wedding is the Saturday before Father's day, and I know some out of town relatives will not be...

Lauren, Jan 23, 2019 16 356
Karla
Small, Intimate Wedding Guest Books
Karla, on January 22, 2019 at 10:16 PM

Do people still do guest books when it's only a small intimate wedding? (I'm calling it an elopement, but there will be 26 people there)... We are going to Vegas (from Canada), and it is just family,...

Winter Bride, Jan 23, 2019 4 1,078
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Is Billy Joel's She's got a way appropriate Father Daughter Dance song?
candice , on January 22, 2019 at 2:04 PM

I left the song choice up to my dad and when I read the lyrics I loved it for a father-daughter dance but I just want to make sure its appropriate to the masses. HELP?!

HayMrsO, Jan 22, 2019 8 3,595
Hannah
I'm thinking about using labels to address my wedding invitations?
Hannah, on March 4, 2015 at 9:18 AM

I don't want it to look tacky. Has anyone does this? What website did you use? I should have put them right on the envelopes but I didn't of that until too late.

Maria, Jan 22, 2019 53 6,359
ottawa2014
"Envelope Bridal Shower"
ottawa2014, on September 25, 2013 at 3:19 PM

Has anyone ever heard of an "envelope bridal shower?" My friend's mom just received an invitation to one, and not even the all-mighty google can help us figure it out! Our best guesses are that it is...

Katelyn, Jan 22, 2019 24 3,664
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Photos during cocktail hour?
Lexi, on January 21, 2019 at 9:19 PM

I was discussing with my photographer for the day of photography and she gave me the option to either have family photos and wedding party photos before or after the ceremony. She should they would...

Jeanelle, Jan 22, 2019 11 2,702
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Explaining the celebration of marriage to guests
Rachel, on January 21, 2019 at 8:55 AM

So I was up at some point thinking last night. How are we going to explain to the guests we don't talk to regularly about already having a micro wedding before the celebration of marriage/reception at...

Jolie, Jan 22, 2019 9 1,799
Kristen
Formal vs. Informal
Kristen, on January 21, 2019 at 9:57 AM

What are the determining factors for if a wedding would be considered formal or informal? I’m thinking mine would be considered “informal” but I want some opinions!

Jolie, Jan 22, 2019 12 1,507 1
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i told the bride i can't come to her bachelorette party because I'm an alcoholic.
Josie, on August 7, 2018 at 6:49 PM

I recently accepted the fact that I am an alcoholic, and now (only 2 weeks) sober, I realized I was going to be putting myself at risk by attending the bride's bachelorette party. I told her I was...

Lauren, Jan 21, 2019 32 2,625
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