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Wedding party plus ones?
Maybridetribe!, on June 20, 2018 at 11:25 AM

Are you supposed to invite plus 1 for wedding party. I’m not sure about this because the wedding party would be with us the entire day and will not see the plus 1 until the reception. Also some are...

Sarah, Jun 20, 2018 16 4,908
Tori
Personalization with different last names?
Tori, on June 19, 2018 at 11:31 PM

I am not taking my fiance's last name because he is Icelandic, so they don't do family names, they do "sons" or "daughters" so it's not expected that you share a last name except with same sexed full...

caitlin, Jun 20, 2018 9 3,320
Anastasia
Waiting for engagement pictures
Anastasia, on June 19, 2018 at 10:10 PM

How long did everyone wait for their pictures to be delivered? We took our May 26th and I haven't heard anything yet. I'm getting anxious mostly because my friend hired our photographer. They ended up...

Daria, Jun 20, 2018 17 1,613
JJAF
Help! Bachelorette party gift!
JJAF, on June 19, 2018 at 9:10 PM

My FSIL's Bachelorette party is coming up. She's pretty modest and traditional and does not like Victoria's Secret because of how they portray women.... What are some ideas of what I can get her?!

MrsD, Jun 20, 2018 8 1,442
Beverly
Wearing engagement ring on wedding day
Beverly, on December 8, 2016 at 11:57 AM

First, I just have to say you all have been such a help during my engagement! I have learned SO much from all of you and don't think I'm going to be leaving this forum after I get married on Saturday...

Danielle, Jun 20, 2018 39 1,491
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Bridal party
Corey, on June 25, 2015 at 6:50 AM

Hey! Just wondering if those of you with siblings are including them in your Bridal party? My sister is my MOH and my fiancée brother is his best man but I have an older brother who my fiancé did not...

Mary, Jun 20, 2018 22 426
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Bridesmaid unable to attend bridal shower. Do i still need to give a gift?
Andrea, on June 19, 2018 at 12:17 PM

I am a bridesmaid in a wedding and the bride told me that her bridal shower was on a specific date. I planned by vacation around that date so that I could attend. I found out today that the bridal...

ArwenToHisAragorn, Jun 20, 2018 11 2,641
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Do I include my brother's wife as a bridesmaid??? HELP!
Karen, on October 25, 2017 at 2:36 PM

We are having a wedding with less than 100 people and I already have 5 bridesmaids, while my fiancé only has 4 groomsmen (one is my brother). My parents are telling me that if I don't have my...

Mary, Jun 20, 2018 52 12,270 1
Stephanie
Did you pick out your ring?
Stephanie, on May 21, 2018 at 1:58 AM

My and my bf have been talking about getting married for a few months now. Marriage has never been a thing hes ever cared about, his views are its just a piece of paper and the most important thing is...

Amanda, Jun 19, 2018 108 5,321
FutureMrs
Wedding Day Childcare
FutureMrs, on June 17, 2018 at 4:50 PM

So we just picked a venue that fits perfectly in our budget & everything, but the venue notified us their facility is not the most child friendly but they are okay with children being there with...

Alyssa, Jun 19, 2018 10 392
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Disappointed in dw turnout. Wanting to cancel
Fiona, on June 17, 2018 at 12:07 PM

Having a Dw technically since most guests have to fly in for it since we recently moved (military). I wanted it to be small and intimate, but now it's literally like 10 people including FH and I, and...

Fiona, Jun 19, 2018 13 810
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Encouraging words
Tori, on June 18, 2018 at 9:47 AM

For all of you so eager to call it quits and throw in the towel on your relationships because everything isn’t “perfect”...here is some food for thought. Lifelong commitment is not what most people...

Jessica, Jun 19, 2018 18 1,344
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To hire a decorator or not?
Karie, on June 18, 2018 at 12:05 PM

My venue for the reception only allows 2 hours prior to the event to set up and decorate. The reception will start at 4pm, and my ceremony will start at 3pm. I don't want to make my mom or bridesmaids...

FutureMrs.Jacobs, Jun 18, 2018 13 1,005
Jessica
Unconventional announcement wording with daughter
Jessica, on June 17, 2018 at 1:04 PM

This is both mine and my fiance's second weddings. We are paying for everything. My daughter's biological father is not in the picture at all so this marriage is her finally getting a dad too! (She...

Maren, Jun 18, 2018 4 279
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Seat for photographer?
Mariah, on June 17, 2018 at 8:29 PM

Just wondering how the photographer eats during the reception. Looking back on all the weddings I've been to I can't remember. lol. I don't think they were ever seated at tables with guests. I'm just...

MrsD, Jun 18, 2018 12 3,275
Tamika
Parking
Tamika, on June 17, 2018 at 11:58 AM

My mother is driving me crazy about PARKING! She can't believe guest will have to pay for parking around our wedding venue. I live in a big city, but she lives in a little town. The area has free...

firstoneat56, Jun 17, 2018 10 598
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Who does what? i need helpers!
Andrea, on June 16, 2018 at 11:52 PM

Several have said they’d love to help with decorating the ceremony and reception. I know I can’t do it all and realize that taking down everything will be even more work...and I’ll be gone on my...

ISaidHallYes, Jun 17, 2018 9 316
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Heat Wave Wedding
Lindsey, on June 13, 2018 at 4:24 PM

So, my wedding is this Saturday. The weather forecast is saying it's going to be 90 degrees, hot & humid with a 20% chance of isolated thunderstorms. My wedding ceremony was originally planned to...

Lindsey, Jun 17, 2018 21 3,141
Deana
Money Tree Shower
Deana, on July 12, 2011 at 11:57 AM

I'm sure this has been posted before, but I didnt see it on a quick glance. My Fiance and I are in our 30's, we already have maintained 2 households. We have 2 of everything at this point. I have been...

Jessica, Jun 17, 2018 41 9,306
Honeybee
Venue: The Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ
Honeybee, on October 20, 2016 at 11:50 AM

We booked The Merion in Cinnaminson, NJ. FH and I have never attended a wedding there before, BUT we know so many people that have. Friends, family, coworkers, and vendors who have all attended...

Maria, Jun 16, 2018 7 207
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