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Flower girl and jr bridesmaid gifts
Kaitlyn, on October 5, 2018 at 4:58 PM

Wondering if anyone has any ideas on what to get our flower girl and junior bridesmaid. I didnt think they would really like what i got my other bridesmaids. They are ages 4 and 7

Kaitlyn, Oct 7, 2018 5 195
Kate
Bride and Groom hosting wedding, no wedding party, who toasts if at all?
Kate, on October 6, 2018 at 2:23 PM

If we are paying for the small wedding ourselves and decided not to have a wedding party, no Bestman or MOH, who makes a toast? Do we just stand up during dinner and thank our guests for being there...

Swtnss238, Oct 6, 2018 7 1,036
Rachelle
Does anyone else feel guilty?
Rachelle, on October 5, 2018 at 2:05 PM

Let me start by saying that I am incredibly fortunate and grateful to have a FMIL and FFIL that have picked up the bill for the majority of our DW wedding costs to Jamaica. Long story short, my...

Tracy, Oct 6, 2018 15 490
Mary
Professional officiant versus a family friend?
Mary, on October 5, 2018 at 1:02 PM

I'm trying to figure out what makes more sense. My fiancé and I are not religious, and either way he was raised by his Catholic grandma and my mom is a Quaker and my dad is Jewish. So we wouldn't have...

Angela, Oct 5, 2018 18 1,113
Susie
What would you do?
Susie , on October 4, 2018 at 8:42 PM

A guest invited to my wedding was due with her baby September 30th. So a little backstory. Prior to her RSVP she told me she wanted to come but wasn’t sure what to do since her she safe was so close...

Sara, Oct 5, 2018 26 801
Riley
Do people appreciate being part of the wedding party?
Riley, on September 29, 2018 at 12:37 AM

So I have asked two women to be my bridesmaids so far. Both said yes, but neither were terribly thrilled and one even went as far as to cry because she was expecting MOH. I decided to ask my little...

Daria, Oct 5, 2018 48 2,969
C&S
Do we *have* to buy our parents gifts?
C&S, on February 2, 2015 at 1:50 PM

I know it's typically required…but is it *really* required? Both our parents are divorced and re-married, and all four sets of parents are helping with the wedding (some more than others), however if...

Laura, Oct 5, 2018 37 12,786
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How to announce "ranch" attire?
Mandi, on October 4, 2018 at 12:39 AM

The wedding itself is on a ranch and the whole wedding party will be wearing boots. There is a short walk from the ceremony to the reception barn that is unpaved. I want to put something on our...

Mrs!, Oct 4, 2018 6 3,525
Stephanie
8 days! Retainers and Braces.
Stephanie, on October 4, 2018 at 12:17 AM

So I had braces when I was 15 and got them off, and since I was moving to another region 2 hours away, the orthodontist put in a permanent retainer that was cemented to my teeth, it's been annoying...

Heather, Oct 4, 2018 6 331
Dominique
Friday Weddings
Dominique, on January 4, 2017 at 9:02 PM

What are your thoughts on a Friday wedding?

Audrey, Oct 4, 2018 30 6,211
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Couples Shower (jack & Jill) who do we Invite?!
Megan, on October 1, 2018 at 8:47 PM

My wedding is about 78 people total, nothing too crazy big. Our bridal party is throwing us a couple's shower (and we are really excited!). How do we choose who to invite? We don't want it to feel...

Kelly, Oct 4, 2018 4 2,481
Jersey
Bachelor Party Costs
Jersey, on August 1, 2015 at 10:01 AM

Backstory: FH is going to his friend bachelor party in 2 weeks. Well the Best Man just emailed everyone telling them the price and details. This was the first time price was ever discussed. It's 600...

Joanna, Oct 3, 2018 19 2,676
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Rehearsal dinner open bar?
Debbie, on October 3, 2018 at 1:24 PM

What is everyone's opinion on having open bar at the rehearsal dinner too?

WorthTheWait, Oct 3, 2018 14 1,175
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Elopement announcement wording
FutureMrsS, on September 27, 2018 at 11:21 PM

My fiancé and I will be eloping in a few weeks. Our daughter will be with us, as well as our parents and siblings. We want to send elopement announcements to those that were going to be invited...

Kelly, Oct 3, 2018 3 820
Courtney
Last minute rsvp days before my wedding
Courtney , on October 2, 2018 at 4:53 PM

It’s 3 weeks since the due date of save the dates. I gave my finals headcount to the caterers and paid the amount. I also already made up the seating chart. Someone emailed me today RSVPing. If I...

Mrs. Cohen, Oct 3, 2018 25 2,765
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Uninviting an unwanted family member from wedding.
Judith, on October 2, 2018 at 6:58 PM

My friend's little sister is getting married and the invitations were already sent out. Their mother extended a verbal invitation to this family member whose husband abused the girls when they were...

MD, Oct 3, 2018 16 431
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Bridesmaid not reciprocating
Liz, on October 2, 2018 at 4:26 PM

Have 3 good friends from childhood and we usually hang out as a group. Of the 3, I am very close with 2 but not the 3rd. I included all 3 as bridesmaids though because I thought it would be hurtful if...

Courtney, Oct 3, 2018 12 1,144
Nemo
When is it appropriate to ask my photographer about our pictures?
Nemo, on October 2, 2018 at 10:29 AM

This Saturday will be 8 weeks from our wedding day. Our photographer told us we would receive our photos 6-8 weeks after the wedding. We have received no sneak peeks, which is fine, I knew we...

Chandra, Oct 2, 2018 10 25,202
Christy
A christian/pentecostal wedding!!
Christy, on February 6, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Has anyone ever been to a christian wedding where there is no alchol or dancing?! I am a christian and so is my fiance we will have a traditional mexican wedding but were running out of ideas on how...

Faith, Oct 2, 2018 14 3,472
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Too many kids
Brittney, on September 29, 2018 at 8:48 PM

My fiance and I are getting married this upcoming summer and have been putting together our guest list. We're both the youngest and have several close cousins with children. While we love our cousins...

Mozabrat, Oct 2, 2018 14 1,713
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