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Felina
Appropriate wedding gift when you're broke
Felina, on July 21, 2018 at 2:32 PM

Hello there! My fiance and i are going to a wedding on the 18th of August for one of his good friends from high school. About a month and a half ago my fiance lost his job and has not had any luck...

K&M, Jul 25, 2018 29 7,488
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How do i kick a bridesmaid out?
Lc, on February 15, 2018 at 5:17 PM

I am getting married September 29, 1018. I’m stuggling SUPER hard. I have already asked my bridesmaids but one of my bridesmaid was a total fringe, I shouldn’t have asked her but I work with her and I...

Mrs. J, Jul 24, 2018 23 3,504
GrayCatVintage
Are send and seal invites "too cheap"...ugh
GrayCatVintage, on June 24, 2015 at 2:01 PM

So I went to Ann's Bridal Bargains, found the perfect design, did all the added text, then realized they were a send and seal. Long story short, mom went ballistic saying they were just soooo cheap (I...

Victorian Bride, Jul 24, 2018 30 454
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How much alcohol?
Ashley, on July 24, 2018 at 1:25 PM

I’m having trouble figuring out how much alcohol to buy. my venue is byob and I’m struggling hard. I have about 70 guests and it’s a 5 hour reception. How much booze should I buy?

Pamela, Jul 24, 2018 5 375
Brittany
Widow Question!
Brittany, on July 23, 2018 at 4:17 PM

Quick question- when addressing STDs and invitations to widows is the proper etiquette Mrs. Jane Doe or Ms. Jane Doe? Not sure if it makes a difference, but her husband passed within the last 5 years...

Cassandra7, Jul 24, 2018 15 1,393
andeejai
I don't want a bridal shower- Negative Reaction from mom
andeejai, on April 17, 2014 at 12:07 PM

I did not think it was that serious! I do not want a bridal shower. I told my mom and she freaked out. She said I can't get married without a bridal shower. WHAT???!!! I have never heard of this. She...

Hanna, Jul 23, 2018 15 4,415
ReadyToBeRebuffi
Is it okay to have an Engagement party & Stock The Bar party?
ReadyToBeRebuffi, on July 21, 2018 at 7:01 PM

Hi yall! So we got engaged last year, July 10th... We had an engagement party in November of last year... our wedding is this year in October. Do you think it's tacky for us to throw a "Stock the bar"...

Summer, Jul 23, 2018 19 2,409
Little Star
Aunt’s wedding
Little Star, on July 23, 2018 at 3:16 PM

I called my mom today to catch up and she was telling me about my aunt’s wedding which is next month. I had to share this with you guys because it sounds like it’s going to be...interesting, to say...

Chariece & Sterling, Jul 23, 2018 8 1,511
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How to include your stepdad in wedding???
Megan, on July 20, 2018 at 5:17 PM

My stepdad and I are close, he's one of my best friends and we both always tell people that the other is one of our "favorite people", he doesn't have kids of his own and I'm the closest thing he has...

Ashley, Jul 23, 2018 9 573
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Rude to send Invite if they've declined already?
Amy, on July 22, 2018 at 7:12 PM

So I have a few couples who got the STD and let me know they won't be able to make it or they expect to let me know before invites (due to pregnancy) I thought it would be polite to still send an...

Cassidy, Jul 23, 2018 16 1,456
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Wedding hashtag please help!
Mrs.cahenzli, on September 5, 2017 at 6:08 PM

I'm gonna be marrying a guy with the last name of Cahenzli and my last name is bishop and we want our wedding hashtag to be witty and unique. But I can not think of anything! Please help!

Emily, Jul 23, 2018 6 318
ReadyToBeRebuffi
Does mil get ready with you day of?
ReadyToBeRebuffi, on July 19, 2018 at 10:43 PM

Hi yall! Any advice for day of getting ready and who all is involved? Obviously my bridesmaids, flower girl, and mom... but does the mother-in-law typically get ready with all of us too? My finance's...

Meagan, Jul 23, 2018 23 2,721
Catie
How to politely ask for registry gifts to be sent to the shipping address?
Catie, on July 22, 2018 at 12:12 PM

FH and I are currently long distance until our wedding in September. He lives in FL and I live in MD which is where our wedding will be as well as my showers. We've had issues in the past with...

Rachel, Jul 23, 2018 5 19,190 1
FutureMrsK
rsvp card help -wording for a buffet
FutureMrsK, on July 21, 2018 at 11:51 AM

Hello All! I am having a hard time figuring out the wording on my rsvp. We are having a buffet rather than a plated meal so I don’t need to add in a choice for entrees but I do want to put a section...

Valerie, Jul 23, 2018 13 11,912 1
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Thank you card -- no gift or card but came to wedding
Megan, on November 8, 2017 at 3:37 PM

Someone told me that I should write thank you notes to people who came to the wedding but who did not bring a gift or a card. I think that seems a bit weird and like we are fishing for a gift....

Shannan, Jul 22, 2018 24 14,380
Erin Wood
Incorporating future step children
Erin Wood, on April 7, 2017 at 11:15 AM

I am going to officially be the step mom of 2 amazing kids!! FH doesn't seem to get why it's important to include them in the ceremony so he's no help. The kids are in the wedding but I want to add...

Jazzie, Jul 21, 2018 49 5,456 1
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Guests and plus one help!
Aashna, on July 19, 2018 at 11:35 AM

Hi Ladies! So I have a specific issue I need your advice and help with. I already know that guests and plus ones are always a sensitive issue and are totally up to the bride and groom's discretion. My...

Colleen, Jul 20, 2018 20 990
Mrs. Araj
Tipping Caterer/ Waitstaff Question
Mrs. Araj, on July 19, 2018 at 11:41 AM

Hi everyone! I'm curious if anyone can help me out. I am using a package through my venue that includes the venue, tables, linens, beer, wine, an overnight stay, and food for 50 people. The contract...

karen, Jul 20, 2018 9 1,697
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Videographer student
Josie, on July 20, 2018 at 4:02 AM

How much would you charge a student to film your wedding?

HayMrsO, Jul 20, 2018 8 295
ThatGirl
Asking for a sneak peak? (e-pics)
ThatGirl, on July 20, 2018 at 10:37 AM

So, we had our reshoot of our engagement photos yesterday. Reshoot because the first shoot was a disaster - the photographer brought his kids, and the pictures turned out terrible. We complained to...

Rachel Langerhans, Jul 20, 2018 10 3,123
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