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Futuremrs.
Underage Drinking
Futuremrs., on February 21, 2015 at 10:12 AM

FH and I are having our wedding at their family home, and we are concerned about underage drinking. We are only having about 3 guests that are under the age of 21, but still over 18. Since it is at a...

Shayla1927, Aug 29, 2018 36 3,427
Andrea
Worried about unruly guests?
Andrea, on August 28, 2018 at 5:47 PM

Are any of you inviting guests that you are worried about in terms of their behaviour? 1. Maybe they've been giving you a hard time with the wedding planning, or in general are negative towards your...

DC Wife 10.27.18, Aug 29, 2018 25 1,181
Deryn
Bridesmaids the night before
Deryn, on August 13, 2018 at 6:27 PM

Happy Monday! A few weeks ago, I sent a message to each of my bridesmaids that they could all stay at my moms house with me the night before the wedding rather than pay for two nights in a hotel...

Sofia, Aug 29, 2018 17 1,500
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Sister told me she is pregnant a month before wedding
Leslie, on August 28, 2018 at 8:47 AM

Hello Everyone, I am getting married in about a month and my sister just told me today that she is pregnant with her second child. I am very happy for her and congratulated her. She said they aren't...

Mrs. J, Aug 28, 2018 19 3,543
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Cash bar
KRAIN, on February 17, 2016 at 4:08 PM

Just wondering if it's a regional thing.... I have literally never been to a wedding that held an open bar. I am a bartender at a restaurant that hosts weddings (up to 250) and I have never worked an...

Keisha, Aug 28, 2018 162 619
Fireworks WIFE
Blanket Seating for Ceremony?
Fireworks WIFE, on February 7, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Okay, I just went through tons of old post on here about standing ceremonies and how badly they are reacted to, that is NOT what I'm saying here.. my idea is blanket/picnic style seating. This is not...

Brooke, Aug 28, 2018 36 2,717
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Private Vows / Reception to Follow
Carolyn, on August 28, 2018 at 1:13 AM

Myself and my FH absolutely hate public speaking and/or being the center of attention. Yes, even on our wedding day! We were thinking about doing vows with our very close family only, then having a...

Camille, Aug 28, 2018 9 1,095
A
rsvp reminder?
Amber, on August 13, 2018 at 12:19 PM

Just wondering if anyone has posted a generic RSVP “reminder” on social media?? Our RSVPs are due in just over a week and we’ve only gotten 37 out of 95 back. I really don’t have time to track...

Meesh, Aug 27, 2018 18 1,321
Andrea
Bridesmaids Not Involved
Andrea, on August 27, 2018 at 11:26 AM

Hey there, Are any of your bridesmaids not really involved in the wedding, and when I say this, I mean: 1. You guys don't go anywhere, not shopping or anything together 2. No calling up to check on...

Shinee, Aug 27, 2018 24 4,696
Catherine
Ordained Online - Suffolk County, Long Island
Catherine, on July 14, 2016 at 12:39 AM

Hey everyone! so my wedding is in 3 weeks. our officiant is a Catholic priest who has done various things for my family over the years and we've had him booked for a while now. this week we went to go...

Kaitlyn, Aug 27, 2018 16 5,667
Melissa
where to get married if not using a church
Melissa, on March 5, 2011 at 8:32 PM

I've always wanted to have the ceremony at the reception hall. They usually offer a seperate room and then during the cocktail hour the guest move on into the next room where the reception is held,...

Brittany, Aug 26, 2018 19 9,238
MsRiahToMrsP
Tackiest Wedding Stories
MsRiahToMrsP, on February 11, 2017 at 6:05 AM

Please share your tacky wedding stories with me. It can be something that you've seen done at a wedding, something you did or just something you think should be avoided.

Mel, Aug 26, 2018 28 3,264 1
Mary
5 Year Vow Renewal
Mary, on August 24, 2018 at 1:09 PM

Hi all, I'm new here! I'm aware this post may attract anger and hate from what I've seen, so if you have any negative comments, please don't bother as I won't take those comments into account. What...

Audrie, Aug 25, 2018 16 2,423
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Monday Wedding
Lisa, on February 13, 2018 at 10:40 AM

Hello I need advice! I recently got engaged and of course my fiance and I have started the conversation of when. We both agree that September 2018 is too soon and want to do September 2019. My...

Rachel, Aug 25, 2018 21 4,138
Danielle
How to word a no children invite?
Danielle, on August 22, 2018 at 9:24 PM

Hey everyone. My FH and I decided to have no children at our wedding. I love my aunts and uncles kids. They're wonderful. However my family is big. And there are..a lot of kids...and we're having the...

Tara, Aug 25, 2018 70 1,393
Ashley
Single guest plus 1's
Ashley, on August 24, 2018 at 8:54 AM

Before I ask I want to say I know I will get some not so great feedback for asking but here it goes.. I have 3 single guest who I am inviting to the wedding because they are important to me and I grew...

April, Aug 24, 2018 19 385
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What to call a 30 year old ring bearer??
Amber, on August 23, 2018 at 10:35 AM

My fiancé and I are apparently TERRIBLE at picking out people to be in our wedding. A month ago the best man stepped down from his duties so we replaced him. Now his son, who was the ring bearer, is...

happeningmom, Aug 23, 2018 10 4,196 1
alaynab123
Table/seating for your vendors?!!!
alaynab123, on August 23, 2018 at 7:33 AM

So I’m getting married in 8 days and it just now crossed my mind, do you have a formal table and or seating for your vendors like your photographer? I just thought about it and am curious to see if I...

FutureMrsHaven, Aug 23, 2018 11 1,972
Buckets05
Should Thank You Notes be Handwritten?
Buckets05, on August 21, 2018 at 11:08 PM

I got married on 08.11.18 and needless to say it was beautiful and just how I had envisioned it to be. We had around 200 guests and not all of the guests gave us gifts. Should we handwrite thank you...

Erin, Aug 22, 2018 21 6,993
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Future sister in law invited to bachelorette?
FutureMrs, on August 22, 2018 at 10:11 AM

I’m planning a destination bachelorette weekend and I really only want my close girlfriends to be there with me. My fiancé’s sister will be in our wedding. However, does that mean she needs to...

c, Aug 22, 2018 14 5,762
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