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Andrea
Calming nerves before wedding?
Andrea, on September 6, 2018 at 8:29 PM

Hi everyone! How are you planning on calming your nerves on our big day? 1. A few drinks? 2. Music, games? 3. Relaxing, going for a walk? 4. Any other tips?

Taiina, Sep 8, 2018 11 1,095
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When to send invites for a destination wedding
Marsha, on March 23, 2017 at 7:45 PM

I am having my wedding in Mexico in December when should invites go out? How much time should I give people to RSVP?

Melissa, Sep 8, 2018 24 5,973
2021Snowbride
Black tie?
2021Snowbride, on September 5, 2018 at 3:30 PM

I asked earlier regarding black tie vs black tie optional and there were a lot of things said about Black tie being the entire event. So now everyone, I am curious as to what constitutes a Black Tie...

Mim, Sep 8, 2018 9 1,374
Madelaine
Elope then party later
Madelaine, on June 17, 2018 at 1:03 PM

My husband and I got married on April 11, 2015 at city hall. We went to work right after and never did anything to celebrate, some people don’t even know we’re married. My husbands parents were there...

Natalie, Sep 8, 2018 10 723
Heather
Walk from ceremony to reception
Heather , on September 1, 2018 at 7:50 PM

I wanted the ceremony part outside-if weather permits of course There is a little park beside our venue I rented a pavillion months ago Fmil never liked my idea because I didnt get the pavillion that...

Colleen, Sep 8, 2018 7 312
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My wedding was a disaster!! What should do now?
Elaina, on September 6, 2018 at 6:35 PM

Me and my fiancé have been together for 8 years. He has wanted me to marry him for a long time but I hesitated for some time because he had a lot more family and work freinds he wanted to involve and...

M, Sep 8, 2018 18 3,656 1
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Fiancés mom bought my engagement ring
Bridget, on September 6, 2018 at 1:56 AM

Ok, first things first a certain part of me feels like it was sweet that my fiancé’s mom was so excited she took it upon herself to choose and purchase my ring. But also a little off of the wall... He...

susie, Sep 7, 2018 9 2,203 1
Sarah
Flower girl gifts!
Sarah, on January 29, 2017 at 5:46 PM

I'm lost on what gifts to give my two flower girls for their gifts! I want to get them two shirts for them to wear the day before for the rehersal and dinner. But as far as their actual gifts I'm at a...

Amanda, Sep 7, 2018 15 718
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Bridesmaid rsvp advise
Kinley, on September 7, 2018 at 1:31 PM

Hi all! I have a maid of honor that will not RSVP. I’m having sort of a destination wedding, it’s 7 hours away. She has know about the distance prior to me asking her to be my maid of honor. She...

Daria, Sep 7, 2018 25 1,286
Andrea
Letting guests take pictures with their own phones?
Andrea, on August 31, 2018 at 11:56 AM

I knew someone who was getting married who was adamant that she did not want anyone taking pictures of her wedding, with their own personal devices. What are your thoughts on this?

Pirate & 60s Bride, Sep 7, 2018 80 3,539
livelovelearn
Unplugged Wedding - Wording??
livelovelearn, on January 30, 2016 at 3:22 PM

Hi all, I'm trying to write scripting for my officiant to announce our unplugged wedding experience before the ceremony commences. Some things to note: our wedding is outside and a casual experience....

#AllAboutTheRichards, Sep 7, 2018 30 16,446
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Not seated with husband at rehearsal dinner—weird?
LR, on September 5, 2018 at 6:50 AM

I’m the lady of honor at a close friend’s wedding and she casually texted me last night to let me know that due to 8 people per table seating, my husband and I would not be seated together for the...

Sarah, Sep 6, 2018 34 2,041
Megan
Adult only wedding?
Megan, on September 5, 2018 at 6:01 PM

We have been planning to have an adult only wedding. We set a strict age limit of 18 or older so that there would be no upset feelings if some were invited or some weren't. We decided on this for many...

Mel, Sep 6, 2018 33 1,770
FutureStephD
Place card etiquette for names
FutureStephD, on September 5, 2018 at 6:06 PM

Hi all, I feel like there’s so much info on invitations but not so much on place cards. That said, what are the rules for placecards? Specific to us, we’re having a formal wedding (yes, tuxedos and...

Judith, Sep 6, 2018 20 7,635 1
Tori
Should i put friend's girlfriend on Save the Date?
Tori, on September 5, 2018 at 9:11 PM

They've been together for five months. His mom is my wedding planner. He's never really been in a super long term relationship, but she seems solid. Because it's a Save the Date I'm not doing and...

MrsD, Sep 6, 2018 7 273
MrsJackson
Groomsman not cooperating
MrsJackson, on September 5, 2018 at 1:55 PM

So my wedding is October 20. My FH told his groomsmen to have their vests ordered by this weekend because they're shipping from China and then have to be altered. We reminded one of the groomsmen...

Allie, Sep 6, 2018 21 504
FutureMrsC
Sending invites to out of the country guests
FutureMrsC, on August 30, 2018 at 1:27 PM

So I have a lot of family out of the country that we're sending invitations to. My plan was to send them save the dates soon so they have around a year notice in case they want to come (they will need...

Bellecose, Sep 6, 2018 15 1,289
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Wedding ceremony but no reception?
Jourdan, on January 6, 2017 at 8:30 AM

So my hubz to be and I are trying to cut cost as much as possible!!! We are fine with our budget, but we don't really care to use that money on our day, but to save it and spend half of it on our...

MONICA, Sep 6, 2018 46 8,958
Brittany
Bachelorette Party Hostess Gift?
Brittany, on September 4, 2018 at 7:11 PM

I’m not even sure if this is a thing haha. My MOH and a wonderful friend are hosting my bachelorette bash this weekend and I was trying to figure out if a pair of Baublebar earrings and a bottle of...

MrsD, Sep 5, 2018 4 1,539
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Proper Wording for No Gifts
Elena, on September 2, 2018 at 11:50 PM

Hello all! I am sure this is somewhere in the forum, but I couldn’t find it within the first 5 pages lol. My FH and I have lived together for 4 years, therefore, we have everything we need for our...

Alex, Sep 5, 2018 18 7,072
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