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How long did it take to get your engagement photos back?
Lexi, on September 12, 2018 at 6:50 PM

We were told 1-2 weeks till we got them back and yesterday marked 2 weeks. I don't know if I should call or email him and ask him about the photos? Or should I wait till the end of this week? I don't...

MrsD, Sep 13, 2018 6 900
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Evite save the dates. Yay or nay?
Gabrielle, on June 8, 2017 at 3:00 AM

I was thinking about sending an evite as the save the dates then a formal invitation to follow but I'm not sure weather that's tacky or not. Please help!!!

Cortni, Sep 13, 2018 10 1,901
Kait M
Bridal Shower Seating Etiquette
Kait M, on January 10, 2017 at 1:19 PM

I haven't found any recent posts about this so I'm just curious as to what others have done. My mom and my sister/MOH are planning my bridal shower and want to do escort cards for the tables. They're...

Garry, Sep 12, 2018 10 11,404
Stacey
Unexpectedly small wedding :-(
Stacey, on September 11, 2018 at 9:35 PM

When we started planning we had a guest list of 100 ppl. We booked a historic hotel with a beautiful ballroom and things started to change. We lost some friends when a chronic illness took over my...

Chrystal, Sep 12, 2018 27 2,412
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What is the proper etiquette when invited to a friend's soiree (after party)
Kristel, on September 12, 2018 at 12:57 PM

Hello, I am looking for some advice around what to do about a friend’s wedding soiree. I was recently invited to a good friend’s after party. The event starts at 8:00 pm and involves late night pizza,...

lm, Sep 12, 2018 17 1,494
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Gift for the poor- Catholic Wedding
Maggie, on September 12, 2018 at 2:35 PM

Hi- our priest told us about a gift for the poor that is from us and brought up during the gifts. I’ve never heard of this or have a seen this done at a wedding. So any ideas of what we should have as...

Cuoghi, Sep 12, 2018 2 2,557
Kristen
Preview pictures from photographer
Kristen, on September 12, 2018 at 1:10 PM

We got married 8.18.18 and my photographer told us 5-6 weeks for pics. It's been just about four and I'm DYING to see them! Not too many people took pictures with their phones because everyone was...

Kristen, Sep 12, 2018 6 777
Monica
Holiday weekend weddings, yay or nay?
Monica, on September 6, 2018 at 12:16 PM

This is more just because I'm curious, but how do you feel about holiday weekend weddings like Labor Day and Memorial Day? It seems like there's a wedding on Memorial Day/Labor Day every year for me...

BB-H, Sep 12, 2018 65 5,070
Alexandria
Gifts for readers at ceremony??
Alexandria, on September 11, 2018 at 2:15 PM

Is this a thing? Should we buy gifts for the 2 people who are reading at the church? If so, any ideas on what to buy (for and and woman)?

Jenna, Sep 12, 2018 11 9,166
Danielle
Best pens/markers for Shutterfly guest books?
Danielle, on April 27, 2016 at 3:54 PM

Hey guys! I was looking on Shutterfly's website and can't seem to find a clear answer here. I made our guestbook through Shutterfly and it's one of the premium books with the lay-flat pages. What...

Anusha, Sep 12, 2018 20 22,459 1
Danielle
Bridesmaid Quit
Danielle, on September 11, 2018 at 5:50 PM

Sunday was our 6 month mark, and yesterday I was all kinds of productive...scheduled cake tasting, made flower deposit, working with HMUA, figured out some officiant stuff, etc, and was really happy...

Emily, Sep 11, 2018 8 987
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$2500 non refundable deposit with Caterer who lied
Jacqueline, on September 10, 2018 at 2:42 AM

So we met and talked with a local caterer, who knew at time of meeting where we were getting married. mentioned and website stated is a preferred caterer, also said he had a dj he worked with and...

Theresa, Sep 11, 2018 17 1,870
Erin Wood
Different types of showers
Erin Wood, on November 24, 2016 at 3:34 PM

My mom wants to throw me a personal shower. She said that when she was younger the bride would have a shower for personal items just for the bride. I was told on here that showers were for registry...

IslandBride88, Sep 11, 2018 31 11,663
FutureMrsAF
Brunch wedding timeline
FutureMrsAF, on February 21, 2017 at 4:00 PM

Does this sound okay? 11am - ceremony 11:30am -photos/cocktail hour 12:30- brunch is served 2:00- cake cutting/toasts 2-4pm-mingling/eat cake 4pm- party over Help me make sure I'm not forgetting...

Sierra, Sep 11, 2018 8 1,380 3
Jaclyn
Tipping seamstress?
Jaclyn, on September 7, 2018 at 1:28 PM

I am seeing mixed things on whether or not to tip your seamstress. She works for the bridal boutique where I got my dress from if that makes a difference. I just don’t want to be rude when I see her...

LoweryForLife, Sep 11, 2018 7 2,190
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Vow Renewal and bigger ceremony on 1 year anniversary
Chelsea, on September 9, 2018 at 6:35 PM

My husband and I got married on April 1, 2018. It's a long story but I moved from Maine to NC, found my incredible man, and our relationship moved fast. His parents loved me until he moved out of...

HayMrsO, Sep 10, 2018 5 1,732
Chase
Babies at bridal shower
Chase, on September 9, 2018 at 10:01 AM

My FSIL just had her first baby. I am over the moon thrilled for them and love my little niece. When we went to visit them at the hospital, she already started talking about changing her mind and...

MrsD, Sep 10, 2018 26 2,688
Emily
Crying Babies?!
Emily, on April 15, 2012 at 11:29 PM

My FH and I have invited kids to our wedding. The majority of kids we invited are older than 10 and are relatives. However, my FH has some friends who just had a baby in Feb. We didn't expect they...

A, Sep 10, 2018 18 1,437
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Engagement shoot sharing on social media
LouLou6218, on April 3, 2018 at 12:20 PM

Just got our photos back from our engagement shoot.. I love them so much I want to share them but don’t want to overkill. How many photos did you all share on social media of your shoot? 4-5? 10? All?...

Brittany, Sep 9, 2018 21 7,230
Amanda
Do you gift if you're in the wedding party?
Amanda, on May 1, 2013 at 1:51 PM

I'm a bridesmaid for the first time in a few weeks and I don't really know what's expected. I've already shelled out about $300 for dress/shoes, plus a gift for the shower, a gift for the...

Summerbride77, Sep 9, 2018 43 31,095
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