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charms88
When You're an Ugly Bride & Everyone Knows It
charms88, on July 16, 2018 at 12:28 AM

Ever since I was a girl, I've been one of those awkward, ugly girls that EVERYONE loved to bully - the boys would jokingly ask me if I'd go out with [insert another guy who is clearing sneering with...

Officiallymrs, Jul 16, 2018 19 4,919
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Save the Dates with Wedding Website, no Formal Invitation
JaS, on July 15, 2018 at 3:21 PM

To try and save money, we are thinking about sending out Save the Dates that will have our wedding website. We would like our guests to use the wedding website to RSVP. We do not want to send formal...

Kiwibride, Jul 15, 2018 9 1,948
Jamie
Why Honeyfund's, cash requesting is bad for your bottom line (psychologically).
Jamie, on July 11, 2018 at 12:39 AM

Alright ww family, I am going to be completely real with you. I know this discussion about asking for cash, for money for a honeymoon has always been a hot topic with much discussion and much...

K&M, Jul 15, 2018 36 1,104 1
Stephanie
Addressing rsvp envelopes
Stephanie, on July 13, 2018 at 11:12 PM

I’m starting the process of sending out invites. My FH and I already have a house together. How should I address the rsvps? Do I just put my name since I’m the manning the rsvp response? Or do I put...

Milagros, Jul 15, 2018 21 2,107
jcdb
When do you invite guests to rehearsal dinner or brunch morning after?
jcdb, on July 13, 2018 at 4:36 PM

I am getting ready to start getting my invitations ready to be sent. Should we include a slip for those invited to the rehearsal dinner or the brunch we will be having the morning after? If not, when...

Valerie, Jul 15, 2018 10 876
Stacey
Venue address on invitation??
Stacey, on July 14, 2018 at 9:59 AM

I feel like I live on this forum these days, who knew invitations could be so tricky?! If your ceremony and reception are at the same venue are you putting the full address of the venue on the...

happeningmom, Jul 15, 2018 16 5,790
Do you have to make your sister your Maid of Honor?
Cindy, on September 23, 2017 at 12:12 AM

Trying to see how crazy I am for considering having my older (and only) sister as a bridesmaid but not the MOH. We are OK with each other, but we drifted apart years ago and now we're just different...

Jenn, Jul 14, 2018 33 7,511
Stacey
Issue with hotel check in time & ceremony
Stacey, on July 13, 2018 at 12:32 PM

Our ceremony and reception are taking place in the same venue (hotel). When we booked it we were given several times to choose from for the ceremony. We chose 4:00 but didn't realize until it was much...

JenB, Jul 14, 2018 15 3,275 1
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a fiesty sister of the groom
Elizabeth, on July 13, 2018 at 1:05 PM

I need some advice here... my future husbands sister is a bit challenging. She is the same age as myself but there is a huge maturity difference there. She likes to find small things to debate over...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jul 14, 2018 23 3,730
FutureMrs.Cordova
Stepdad and Dad walking me down the aisle dilemma
FutureMrs.Cordova, on October 23, 2017 at 1:12 AM

Hi Ladies... So my wedding is this upcoming Friday and I am going back and forth with myself on how my Dad and Stepdad can share the role of walking me down the aisle. I originally was just going to...

FutureMrs.Cordova, Jul 13, 2018 12 2,020
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Reputable Jewelers
Joy, on June 22, 2018 at 10:42 PM

Hello! my boyfriend and i have been trying to figure out a place to buy an engagement ring, that's good quality at a reasonable price. i'm 100% sure i want either a round or oval cut with a micropave...

Krisse, Jul 13, 2018 10 385
Sara
Am i Being Selfish?
Sara, on July 13, 2018 at 10:48 AM

So, my mom has been bugging me about a song to dance to with her at my wedding on top of the father/daughter dance. Background: My parents divorced when I was two, and like most outcomes of divorce,...

Deirdre, Jul 13, 2018 27 1,487
Mrs. Araj
Groomsman Trouble
Mrs. Araj, on July 13, 2018 at 7:50 AM

Good Morning Everyone!!! I am beyond frustrated and not sure how to handle the situation. My wedding is August 11th down in Florida, which means half of our guests are traveling for the wedding. I...

MrsV1027, Jul 13, 2018 23 1,123
Erin
If a cash bar is unacceptable, what do you suggest people do instead?
Erin, on September 8, 2017 at 10:20 PM

Asking for a friend... No, in all seriousness. We are having a full open bar based on consumption. I expect to pay about $4,000 with gratuity considering it's premium liquors and we're in MA...

Alex, Jul 12, 2018 153 678
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Do i invite my gay friends to the bridal shower and bachelorette party?
Elizabeth , on July 11, 2018 at 8:04 AM

Hello, I have a touchy question, One of my best friends since childhood (My mom;s best friend's son) is gay, I dont mind this at all btw. They moved away years ago and I barely spend time with him so...

Kay, Jul 12, 2018 12 5,179
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Invitations for Parents to Send?
Kristen, on July 12, 2018 at 5:22 PM

I want to allow my parents and future in laws to send out a few invitations (to family or close family friends) but what is a good number. I'm asking because I'm worried that my mother in law to be...

CountryRoads, Jul 12, 2018 10 275
mara
My mom is hijacking my wedding/rant/vent
mara, on March 19, 2014 at 11:09 AM

My mom is helping pay for most of the wedding, I do feel like I should give her some say but my whole DJ list?! My mom asked to see my DJ list bc she wanted to know if she knew any of the songs. She...

Ashlee, Jul 12, 2018 24 216
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Bridesman and Groomsmaids ??
Haley , on July 5, 2018 at 8:16 PM

My fiancé and I have been together for almost 9 years so we share most of the same friends. Most of those friends are guys. So he is getting the majority of our guy friends to be his groomsman. I am...

Corinne, Jul 12, 2018 7 328
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How many wedding favors?
Allison, on July 12, 2018 at 9:38 AM

Hi! for my upcoming August wedding I am looking at 125 attendees, many of which are coupled up. My question is on wedding favors - I've been to enough weddings at this point to see that many favors go...

MrsV1027, Jul 12, 2018 5 498
Cara
Kids meal?
Cara, on July 12, 2018 at 10:01 AM

We have a decent number of young children (ages 1-9) coming to our wedding. Our venue does a pasta kids meal for kids 12 and under. How do I put that on the invitation/RSVP card that children 12 and...

MrsD, Jul 12, 2018 14 1,797
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