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Non-moh terms for Bff/matchmaker
Elizabeth, on November 11, 2018 at 7:41 PM

My fiancé and I aren’t having a wedding party since we will have a small wedding and didn’t want all our friends standing up front with us or even processing down an aisle (plus his parents insisted...

Jolie, Nov 12, 2018 7 221
Bethanie
regretting save the dates
Bethanie, on October 29, 2014 at 10:16 AM

Just a tip to my fellow brides, do not send out save the dates if you haven't already. I read the same advice and was like "but they are so cute, I love pictures, I'm not going to change my mind on...

Meghan, Nov 12, 2018 35 564
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Text rsvp on invitation
Kristen, on June 2, 2018 at 1:37 AM

Hi everyone!! I need some advice! I included at the bottom of my wedding invitations a line that said, "kindly respond by mail or text nicki at 555-555-5555" I did include rsvp cards for people to...

Brittany, Nov 11, 2018 15 8,509
Future Mrs. McCreary!
BRIDESMAID GIFTS THEY WILL ACTUALLY WANT!?
Future Mrs. McCreary!, on April 19, 2016 at 4:34 PM

So I have 8 bridesmaids, including my MOH, and I would like to get them all something they will actually like and hopefully use again. I can't spend a fortune on them, but I would like it to be nice...

Emily, Nov 9, 2018 44 15,631
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Would you cancel your destination wedding to Mexico if you discovered you are pregnant?
Rebecca, on November 8, 2018 at 12:52 PM

We are a little less than 2 months away from our destination wedding to Mexico. Guests have all paid for their trips. I found out yesterday that I am pregnant and now i am not sure if I should cancel...

Justine, Nov 8, 2018 10 428
Ashley
Uber or Lyft event
Ashley, on April 9, 2017 at 7:47 PM

Has anyone ever booked or used uber / lyft event? If so, how was the experience ? Worth it?

Ellen, Nov 7, 2018 28 18,037
Kendra
Not so grand exit?
Kendra, on March 12, 2017 at 9:21 AM

I know a lot of people do big exits at the end of the reception with sparklers or whatever. Has anyone not done a grand exit? I kind of just want to leave...my mom even suggested changing out of my...

Jana, Nov 7, 2018 52 680
Winter Bride
Who pays for valet parking at venue?
Winter Bride, on November 5, 2018 at 10:44 PM

Our venue offers valet parking. Do we pay or does our guests pay? I assumed we did but FH says guests do. What is the proper etiquette when it comes to valet?

Winter Bride, Nov 7, 2018 17 2,517
Chandra
Kids Ages on rsvp
Chandra, on November 7, 2018 at 10:13 AM

Okay weird question. We aren't excluding kids for our wedding, but we need to know how old the kids are for pricing. There are some youngins that we arent sure how old they are. (I know we should...

Chandra, Nov 7, 2018 11 1,716
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Seeking advice. Mother of the Groom is inviting additional guests!
Sonya, on September 6, 2012 at 9:05 AM

The guest list has been finalized and the invitations have already gone out. We have 250 people to hear from. My FH's mother has invited an additional 3 people that were not on the list. FMIL did not...

Kelly, Nov 7, 2018 18 3,755
Christine
How much money would you spend for bachelorette party and/or wedding nowadays?
Christine, on November 2, 2018 at 2:00 PM

Let's say this is your good friend. What's your max budget that you would spend on bachelorette party and / or wedding ( as a cash gift ) ? What do you think is an "appropriate amount " . Personally,...

Maren, Nov 5, 2018 17 6,191
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Premarital counseling -- online?
s.m, on July 25, 2016 at 9:16 AM

We are considering doing an online premarital counseling course. Has anyone done something similar and what was your experience like? Was it helpful and would you recommend it? Thanks!

Jenny, Nov 5, 2018 6 1,597
Alexandria
Do i add my brother to my wedding program?
Alexandria, on November 1, 2018 at 1:19 AM

Hey y'all! I finally finished my wedding program and now it just dawned on me that maybe I should add my brother to the participant page? His role will be to walk me down the aisle. My FH family and...

Dannika, Nov 4, 2018 6 360
Latoya
Forced to have the best friend of my future sister in law as a bridesmaid
Latoya, on November 1, 2018 at 6:28 PM

Hi all, So I’m recently engaged and we haven’t even set a date yet. However my fiancé says that his little sister who is 11 years younger than me has to be a bridesmaid as well as her little best...

Colleen, Nov 4, 2018 44 1,246
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Sister Sabotage
Rose, on April 10, 2017 at 11:35 AM

My sister got married last July after a very short 3 month relationship and 1 month engagement. Surprised but excited, we pulled off an amazing wedding for her in the short time we were given to make...

Jennifer, Nov 4, 2018 30 2,782
Rebecca
BBB Registry-how can you tell who purchased something?
Rebecca, on September 17, 2016 at 6:36 PM

We got our first gift the other day! The problem is I don't know who to thank. Bed Bath & Beyond doesn't seem to show who purchased the gift? Does anyone know how to see this? I've tried emailing BBB...

Megan, Nov 3, 2018 19 33,878
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Bridesmaid can’t afford anything
P, on October 19, 2018 at 4:20 PM

Hi, I have a bridesmaid that can’t afford anything. She told me she’s not coming to the bridal shower or bachelorette. She also told me that she can’t afford the dress that I picked out. I gave her a...

Mrs. Dujmovic, Nov 3, 2018 27 11,337
Christine
How to decline bachelorette party invite after confirmation ?
Christine, on November 1, 2018 at 4:57 AM

So I’ve got an invite for out of town B party and from the beginning I’ve been told that we’ll all go to the nightclub (table etc ) and stay at bride’s house for overnight and pre party. As the days...

Christine, Nov 1, 2018 32 5,163
Happilee
Asking For Discounts
Happilee, on October 30, 2018 at 4:25 PM

Hey everyone! As you know wedding expenses add up fast! I was researching ways to lower costs and someone mentioned asking for a discount provided that you advertise the vendor (business cars on...

Aubrey, Oct 31, 2018 8 1,266
Shelby
Another rsvp Question!
Shelby, on October 30, 2018 at 3:45 PM

Hi All! I kind of put myself in this predicament but didn't know until it was too late. Anyways, I'm concerned about my guests possibly being confused about the +1 situation for our wedding. To...

Maren, Oct 31, 2018 24 1,970
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