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Vanessa
Change the name of ring bearer
Vanessa, on November 26, 2018 at 12:30 AM

My 7 year old sister will be our ring bearer but i want to change the name to put a cute girly twist to it... my fiancé suggest “ring girl” but that just reminds me of the ladies working a boxing...

Amelia, Nov 26, 2018 8 1,210
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Invitation Attire
Emily, on November 25, 2018 at 9:20 PM

So I know attire goes on the bottom right of invite, but my conundrum is wording. We're going for black tie, but don't want to require it. A lot of our friends have tuxes and ballgowns on hand. So...

LB, Nov 26, 2018 11 336
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Uninviting Bridesmaid who is my sister...
A B, on November 24, 2018 at 4:10 AM

Hi guys, I need some major advice. I recently became engaged and asked all my bridesmaids to be there on my big day. All my bridesmaids including my younger sister and my future sister in law were so...

Judith, Nov 25, 2018 15 576
Katerina
Groomsmen Gifts - no alcohol
Katerina, on September 14, 2018 at 11:04 PM

Im looking for any ideas for groomsmen gifts. We dont want to get them anything alcohol/ cigar related. None of them are interested in sports either. They all do like board games and video gaming. My...

Judith, Nov 25, 2018 19 485
Allyson
Still hasn't asked groomsmen...
Allyson , on November 23, 2018 at 5:25 PM

We are getting married on March 2nd and my fiance has only asked one guy to be his groomsmen. He knows who he wants he just keeps avoiding doing it. It makes me feel like he doesn't care about the...

Kayla, Nov 24, 2018 8 884
annakac
Ring Soldering
annakac, on November 7, 2018 at 9:46 AM

I am planning on getting my rings soldered because the bands have matching diamonds on the top half that I would really like to be aligned. For those of you that chose to solder, did you do it before...

Erica, Nov 23, 2018 6 1,826
sambowie1997
Multiple engagement rings?
sambowie1997, on November 10, 2018 at 8:29 PM

My FH gave me an engagement ring (obviously) and then my FMIL gave me a newer one with a wedding ring. I’m so thankful for my current engagement ring but it’s all beat up now from me forgetting to...

Erica, Nov 23, 2018 6 565
Andrea
Giving a meal to your photographers, photobooth attendants, etc?
Andrea, on August 20, 2018 at 10:01 AM

Hi, anyone of you brides planning on giving a meal to the individuals you've hired for your special day? Wedding coordinators, photographers, or any other on site staff that are doing you a service?

Erica, Nov 23, 2018 60 2,816
Laura
Anniversary/wedding Celebration after Elopement
Laura, on November 21, 2018 at 1:43 PM

Hi y’all! My husband and I got married in March of this year, we eloped at a courthouse due to his upcoming deployment and other military-related reasons. I’ve been trying to plan a reception with our...

Rachel, Nov 21, 2018 4 1,050 1
annakac
Priest/church Planner invited to reception?
annakac, on November 20, 2018 at 12:56 PM

Do you typically invite the priest or church wedding planner to the reception? Aside from them helping with the wedding/attending the same church, we don't have any personal relationship with them....

Jolie, Nov 21, 2018 7 1,215
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Stepmother wording in programs
Am, on November 19, 2018 at 5:57 PM

Hi! I know there are already forums on this but I couldn't find one specific enough so wanted to ask for some ideas. My dad remarried after my mom died many years ago. I am close-ish to my dad's wife...

MrsD, Nov 20, 2018 6 1,730
Kalee
Invite wording and byob
Kalee, on November 19, 2018 at 7:44 AM

My reception is in the woods on my property with a camping area available. My wedding kinda on the formal side. How do I word the camping availability without it sounding like a bbq?Also with people...

Jennifer, Nov 19, 2018 10 1,842
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Save The Dates for a Reception after Elopement
Taylor, on November 18, 2018 at 9:04 PM

We are "eloping" with our parents and siblings to save money and create a more intimate weekend. However, to appease family we are throwing a "reception" later-on. We are sending out save-the-dates...

Jennifer, Nov 19, 2018 7 1,529
Marina
Bridal shower plus one
Marina, on March 15, 2018 at 4:58 PM

I received a call from my mom who is in charge of my bridal shower guest list. My best friend has decided to bring an uninvited plus one. Honestly, the damage is mostly Monetary as the venue can...

Princess, Nov 17, 2018 15 2,114
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Bridal Show winners of wedding bands, 3 day trip, and flute glasses. Is this real?
Kearsten, on April 25, 2017 at 7:15 PM

I received a call today from NHI International, saying I was the winner in a drawing done from a bridal show I attended a couple weeks back. The winning items were a set of wedding bands, a 3 day trip...

A Tem, Nov 16, 2018 12 770
Erin
Personal Attendants
Erin , on November 15, 2018 at 6:47 PM

How many personal attendants did you/do you have? I’m having 6 bridesmaids and we are inviting 300 guests. I already have one personal attendant, but I’m debating if I should get two? How much running...

JustKidding, Nov 16, 2018 21 654
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Save the Date doesn’t specifically say “save the Date” on it.
Emma, on November 16, 2018 at 11:32 AM

Hi all, I’ve recently sent out our save the dates and was so incredibly excited about them. We ordered them through Minted and they are gourgous. However, it was recently brought to my attention that...

Judith, Nov 16, 2018 12 1,678
Jaclyn
Bride with anxiety
Jaclyn, on September 5, 2018 at 12:24 PM

Hi everyone! So I’m getting married next Saturday and I have very had anxiety. We are having about 160 people at the wedding, and at this point I am regretting it. I get really hot, my head starts to...

Peachypie, Nov 15, 2018 20 2,705
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No kids at my wedding..when do we tell people?
Melanie, on November 14, 2018 at 12:09 PM

When is the best time to tell our families/friends with children that we are not inviting kids to our reception? Our wedding is one year away and we are starting to get questions about our planning...

LoweryForLife, Nov 15, 2018 18 2,832
Amanda
Two wedding rings?
Amanda, on July 9, 2016 at 8:27 AM

I've seen some photos online of women with 2 wedding rings with their engagement ring. Is there a reason or significance for having two wedding rings? I'm not talking about the ones where there are...

Lisa Marie, Nov 15, 2018 21 18,623
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