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Lady.ghoulica
Who usually gets ready with the bride beside her Bms?
Lady.ghoulica, on August 7, 2018 at 12:24 PM

I guess I am just double-checking on what is proper etiquette. I know that the BMs and MOB usually get ready alongside the bride, but what about her future MIL? My FH's mom and I do not have the...

tempestt, Aug 7, 2018 20 2,093
Finally mrs.jkr
Civil wedding before "big" wedding?
Finally mrs.jkr, on July 21, 2014 at 2:40 AM

Okay, so I honestly don't understand this, and I have heard of it often as of late... could someone kindly explain the reasons behind this. I'm not meaning to say that this is bad/"stupid" in any way,...

Solaida, Aug 7, 2018 40 3,167 1
Erika.
A GoFundMe...REALLY?!
Erika., on April 25, 2017 at 5:38 PM

Not related to my wedding, but I saw that a classmate from high school started a GoFundMe for her wedding and is asking for $10k in donations and said "please help us have our dream...

Mrs.Whooooo, Aug 7, 2018 53 3,262
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Ask a bridesmaid to step down
Chloe, on August 7, 2018 at 1:30 PM

Hi guys, I need your advice. My childhood friend is one of my bridesmaids but so far she hasn't done anything or attended any of the bridal events. We are 2 months away from the wedding day, and she...

Malei, Aug 7, 2018 16 583
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Uninvolved In Laws
Marley , on August 7, 2018 at 12:50 PM

Hey everyone looking for advice. My in laws have not been any help and have been completely uninvolved with plans for the big day we are 8 weeks from being married and they still have not even offered...

Judith, Aug 7, 2018 18 1,932
MrsJackson
Honeyfund posted on Facebook?
MrsJackson, on August 6, 2018 at 2:19 PM

I'm not wrong when I was taken back by my facebook friend who posted about her honeyfund am I? Honeyfund

M.M., Aug 7, 2018 41 2,748
wifeytobejuly17
Mother of the Bride Attire?
wifeytobejuly17, on February 14, 2017 at 10:29 AM

EVERYONE in my wedding party is wearing royal blue and yellow. My Dad is wearing either a yellow or royal blue tie, my bridesmaids are royal blue, groomsen attire has royal blue, and my brothers who...

Maxine, Aug 7, 2018 22 1,452
Ashley
Courthouse wedding now and a vow renewal later?
Ashley, on August 6, 2018 at 12:19 AM

My FH and I are planning our wedding for September of 2019. We were planning on having the wedding in Utah and having the reception at my parents home. We live in New Mexico and we're only inviting...

Kelly, Aug 7, 2018 3 1,330
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Groomsmen gifts - Walmart lol
Josie, on August 4, 2018 at 11:14 PM

So I bought these little sets from Walmart today kinda spur of the moment kinda thing cause they were on sale for $11 a piece. I think they were rot over from Father’s Day or something 🤪 my...

Josie, Aug 6, 2018 13 423
Rondi
What is the proper way to ask your guests not bring gifts?
Rondi, on August 3, 2018 at 10:54 PM

We were going to list some charities people could donate to, or they can donate to their favorite charity and educate us to their cause. We'd love to know that we're helping to support a new cause...

Casey, Aug 6, 2018 5 581
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Sewing Hobby on Wedding Registry?
Nicole, on August 6, 2018 at 8:11 AM

Hello everyone, I was just sitting there and daydreaming about the wedding registry when I started thinking about one of my hobbies. One of the things I enjoy doing in my free time is sewing. I have...

MrsD, Aug 6, 2018 5 372
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Too many bridesmaids, too few groomsmen
Adrionna, on August 4, 2018 at 4:58 PM

So I need some advice... I've been planning my wedding for a few years now (finally got engaged, yay!) and I have a pretty good idea of exactly how I want things to go. I know that I want each...

Sara, Aug 6, 2018 8 241
Shonte
How soon should u start looking for a wedding dress?
Shonte, on June 5, 2011 at 10:43 AM

I am so ready 2 look but I don't want to look 2 soon. When is a good time 2 look for dresses ladies?

Michelle, Aug 5, 2018 16 4,290
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i hate all my engagement ring options
Kay, on August 2, 2018 at 1:24 PM

I am eloping to Vegas in a few weeks which I have always wanted but I still want (and was promised) a real proposal as opposed to our 3am “hey let’s go to Vegas!” Conversation. FH has told me to send...

Stacey, Aug 5, 2018 19 1,601
Jaci
How to list cash bar on wedding site?
Jaci, on August 4, 2018 at 11:03 PM

The drinks won't be free but the memories will be priceless? Lol And how do I list to please not bring children unless coming from out of town? I have someone I know that just had a baby and she isnt...

Brae, Aug 5, 2018 17 1,256
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No friends,no family, no wedding?
Lost, on May 8, 2016 at 6:20 PM

I have no famply to invite to my wedding except my parents. Grandparents are deceased. And don't talk with any extended family. And I have no friends. Not one. To give you an idea, I havent had a...

Judith, Aug 4, 2018 5 8,321
Summerbride77
Save-the-date but no invite yet...
Summerbride77, on August 3, 2018 at 7:57 PM

hello! my cousin's wedding is coming up in Nov. My fiance and I received a save the date last Christmas when we met him and his finance for lunch. I didn't think much about not receiving an...

Shelby, Aug 4, 2018 15 2,462
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Destination Stds/invitations/rsvp Timeline
fall2019bride, on August 4, 2018 at 12:56 AM

Looking for advice on invitation timelines for a destination wedding! My wedding will be early Oct 2019 in Colorado. We're having 80-100 guests and it will be a destination for everyone other than my...

fall2019bride, Aug 4, 2018 7 229
Cheree
Missing bridesmaid
Cheree , on August 3, 2018 at 11:56 PM

I have 6 bridesmaids in my wedding party 1 bridemaid is mia. No one has heard from her and I can’t not get ahold of her no text back no phone call back nothing she hasn’t even been on Facebook. I am...

Swtnss238, Aug 4, 2018 14 520
Paola
Dear fatherless brides/groom
Paola, on August 2, 2018 at 4:43 PM

This won't be a " I need advice post" rather an encouragement post. Many people will relate others won't and that's OK. This post is specifically for brides/grooms who have had their father walk away...

Paola, Aug 3, 2018 39 457
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