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ThatGirl
Disappointing engagement photos - part 2, need advice
ThatGirl, on June 29, 2018 at 8:49 AM

So a week or so ago I posted that I got my engagement photos and that I was pretty disappointed. short summary - the photographer didn't do much with posing after being asked specifically to do so,...

Melinda, Jun 30, 2018 15 849
Rozenbook
What wording should i use when contacting guests about their lack of response to the rsvp?
Rozenbook, on June 28, 2018 at 11:58 AM

How should I word myself when contacting those on the guest list who have not responded? The due date has passed.

Sandy Yoga, Jun 30, 2018 12 353
Lindsey
Personal Attendant + Day of Coordinator
Lindsey, on June 28, 2018 at 10:40 AM

A long time friend of mine (14 Years) was asked to be our Day of Coordinator - we felt is was perfect for the position because he use to be a division manager for the hospitality industry - he has...

Lindsey, Jun 28, 2018 12 934
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Honeyfund at a Destination Wedding
janet, on March 2, 2018 at 3:44 PM

I’m attending a destination wedding later this year and just started taking a look at the registry. The wedding itself will cost about a month of salary for me to attend, between airfare and the...

Audrie, Jun 28, 2018 44 1,116
Mrs. B
Wedding fundraisers????
Mrs. B, on April 10, 2013 at 3:20 PM

So let me first start by saying that I am in NO way trying to insult ANYONE or imply anything against anyone that may have done this but... FH and I have a mutual friend that is getting married the...

Audrie, Jun 28, 2018 65 1,104
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Bride is ignoring moh and spreading gossip
Audrie, on June 24, 2018 at 10:53 AM

Help! I need some advice on what to do... My bride has been my friend since we were kids and asked both me and her sister to be her MOHs (her sis has a new baby so I've been doing most of the...

Chelsea, Jun 28, 2018 20 1,248
JJAF
Thoughts on Minted's All-In-One invitations?
JJAF, on August 29, 2017 at 11:57 PM

I was perusing through Minted's invitations and came across these all-in-one invitations for brides on a budget....

Michelle, Jun 28, 2018 18 3,642
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Forgot the time on my invitations!!!
Sarah, on June 28, 2018 at 1:17 AM

So I just received my invitations and I noticed I forgot the time! 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️ Do I get new ones (I’m on a tight budget) or do I slip a cute tag in there saying the time?? This is a very rustic and non...

Sarah, Jun 28, 2018 16 1,918
Ashley
Wedding Photos return time
Ashley, on June 27, 2018 at 12:28 PM

What is the average time the photographer takes to return your wedding pictures?

Melissa, Jun 27, 2018 7 204
Stacey
Feeling very anxious about bridal shower
Stacey, on June 19, 2018 at 9:21 PM

My bridal shower is this Saturday and I am dreading it. I know, that probably makes me sound ungrateful. I told my MOH, BM and mother that I did not want a shower right off the bat, but they said it...

Tammy, Jun 27, 2018 30 2,610
Kimber
Bride/Father and Groom/Mother dance at the same time?
Kimber, on January 23, 2012 at 9:38 PM

My fiance and I have tossed around the idea of dancing with our respective parents simultaneously to just one song. I do love the father/daughter and mother/son dances at weddings, but sometimes, it's...

shannon, Jun 27, 2018 16 6,398
Mrs. Bivens to be
Have you been practicing signing your (soon-to-be) new last name?
Mrs. Bivens to be, on February 28, 2014 at 10:14 AM

I know it may sound completely crazy and/or dorky of me, but I have been practice-signing my married name during slow days at work and I didn't realize how unnatural it would feel (I mean, I've only...

WifeandDogMom, Jun 27, 2018 30 2,754
#beautyandthebeard
Bridesmaid and Groomsman Dropped out
#beautyandthebeard, on June 26, 2018 at 2:54 PM

So I might be a big baby right now but I could use some support or advice if anyone has dealt with this before. So today I got a text from one of my bridesmaids, that her and her husband (groomsman)...

Tara, Jun 26, 2018 22 656
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Invitation Help - Ceremony Location Change
Jaci, on June 26, 2018 at 3:07 PM

So I purchased my invitations already because we were set on doing our ceremony and reception at the same place. Well, we hit a small financial snag and are now planning on doing our ceremony...

Going to the chapel, Jun 26, 2018 12 1,087
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Gifts for a young usher?
Lauren, on June 25, 2018 at 10:31 AM

Hi! I have a 15 year old cousin that's helping with the ushering at my wedding, but I'm not sure what to get him. I was thinking of maybe a gift card to a video game store, but I also don't want to...

Lauren, Jun 25, 2018 4 185
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Sibling planning her wedding before mine. Family drama.
Esther, on June 25, 2018 at 11:36 AM

My fiance and I got engaged in December. We had just started the planning process and all we really knew is who would be there and the timeframe--about 7 months from the engagement. My sister had...

Maureen, Jun 25, 2018 15 2,183 1
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Getting Ready Timeline
Courtney, on June 25, 2018 at 10:48 AM

Okay i need some help on figuring out what time to start getting everyone ready for the wedding. I have someone coming to do everyones hair which is, Bride, 4BMs, MoG and GoG. But make-up we are doing...

Allie, Jun 25, 2018 5 901
MissCoffeeCake
Chair covers or rent chairs ?
MissCoffeeCake, on October 29, 2014 at 11:44 AM

My venue provides regular banquet chairs and I never liked the look of them type of chairs. So should I just get covers or rent silver chiavari chairs ? The cheapest quote I have gotten for chairs is...

FutureMrsM, Jun 25, 2018 27 896
Alanna
Hashtag Help!!
Alanna, on June 23, 2018 at 10:07 AM

My fiancé has a common last name so I’m having trouble thinking of a hashtag for our wedding that isn’t used. Any help would be gladly appreciated!! His name: Andrés Rodriguez My name: Alanna Elder

Alanna, Jun 25, 2018 5 244
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Inviting ex to wedding?
Kalee , on June 22, 2018 at 6:11 PM

Hi, my fiancée has a 10 year old daughter with an ex-girlfriend. They are not on good terms and avoid each other has much as possible. Is it still the right thing to do to invite her to the wedding,...

Alyssa, Jun 25, 2018 22 596
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