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Sara
Money Dance
Sara, on May 19, 2012 at 2:54 PM

What is everyone's opinion on this? I hadn't even thought about it but my DJ asked if we wanted to have one. We are already asking guests to drive 2 hours out of town. Asking for more money? I don't...

Darci, Jun 12, 2018 34 279
Light Haired Girl
The best way to ask for cash gifts?
Light Haired Girl, on June 20, 2017 at 5:53 PM

I'm sure everyone wants cash for their wedding, and I've read all the blogs and posts about how to ask and they all say word of mouth. I have read a wedding invitation before that asked for cash, and...

CP, Jun 12, 2018 42 9,188
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Family Wedding Drama...
Aug2018, on June 10, 2018 at 3:39 AM

Hey there everyone, I could really use some advice. I'm getting married in August and just recently all the wedding stress and drama is creeping up. I would really appreciate some advice on a...

Aug2018, Jun 12, 2018 12 598
MichiganinMay
How young is too young for a ring bearer?
MichiganinMay, on August 16, 2014 at 5:22 PM

The little boy will be like 14 months old. I'd love for him to be involved, I'm just worried he's a bit too young. I know his mom will have to help him down the aisle, but I'm unsure if even with help...

Paige, Jun 11, 2018 12 4,113
Ashley
Parents gifts?
Ashley, on June 4, 2018 at 3:55 PM

Are you doing parent gifts? If so how much are you spending per parent?

Kristen, Jun 11, 2018 10 1,327
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Mom invited unwanted guest
amber, on June 10, 2018 at 6:10 AM

I am having a very small wedding of only around 30 people that I am very close to in a garden. We are having a large reception a couple months later. My mom keeps inviting people to my ceremony. A...

MrsD, Jun 11, 2018 17 1,842
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How big is your baby bump at 5 months? Should i tell most people before the wedding?
Linda , on June 11, 2018 at 9:35 AM

Hello, I am currently only 9 weeks pregnant. By my wedding I will be 5 months pregnant. I followed the David's bridal instructions and exchanged my dress for 2 sizes up and will alter up or down as we...

Cortney, Jun 11, 2018 19 1,801
Monica
Table visits
Monica, on June 8, 2018 at 10:51 AM

I was just looking at another brides BAM (sorry I didn't write down her name, but if she sees this post thanks for your advice because it was awesome). and she said to not stop and hug everyone during...

ThePeoplesBride, Jun 10, 2018 21 2,094
Veronica
Do bridesmaids get gifts for bride?
Veronica, on April 29, 2015 at 1:26 PM

Hi everyone! So I'm a bridesmaid this weekend for a friend of mine and I was wondering what the protocol is for giving wedding gifts. I helped throw her a bridal shower and gave her a bridal shower...

Laura, Jun 9, 2018 35 11,295
merebear 10.5.19
Day of food while getting ready - Budget/ideas
merebear 10.5.19, on June 8, 2018 at 9:02 PM

We will be at a resort with approx. 10 guys and 10 girls getting ready in separate rooms. 10-11am prep time - 2pm first looks - 4:30 ceremony - 5pm cocktail hr - 6:30pm dinner served -should we have...

Allie, Jun 9, 2018 13 1,720
swfan2016
Cash Bridal Shower...update.
swfan2016, on August 19, 2017 at 10:18 AM

Yup. Just got an invite in the mail for a bridal shower for my future SIL that says, "No registry, we want to gift the Bride with cash." Tackyyyyyy. That makes me so uncomfortable and I do not want to...

swfan2016, Jun 9, 2018 40 4,538
April
Amount of money for wedding gift
April, on March 18, 2017 at 10:54 AM

FH and I have quite a few weddings to go to this year, but we've both only been to a handful in the past. We're trying to set aside some money for gifts since there's so many around the same time. How...

CC, Jun 9, 2018 73 17,033
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Not going to brother's wedding?
Mike, on June 8, 2018 at 8:33 AM

I have a problem and kinda need reassurance that this is ok for me not to go to my brothers wedding. Earlier in the year, before my wife and I got invited to my brothers wedding, me and my wife...

Karen, Jun 9, 2018 30 4,546
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Estranged Father Of The Bride... Invite/not Invite?
Samantha, on June 8, 2018 at 1:27 PM

My guilt is getting the best of me and I don't know what to do.... My parent's haven't been together since I was a baby and I was mainly raised by my stepfather, who will be the one walking me down...

bethf, Jun 8, 2018 11 218
Mrsbdg
Fired bridesmaid
Mrsbdg, on March 20, 2018 at 8:35 AM

Hey all! This morning my cousin decided to "terminate" me as one of her bridesmaids. I was already sort of pressured into agreeing to be a bridesmaid in the first place because she is a favorite in...

Amanduh, Jun 8, 2018 168 8,822
Whitakerinthemaking
Female best man
Whitakerinthemaking, on June 7, 2018 at 11:46 PM

So FH asked his long time best friend to be his best woman and I'm beyond thrilled about it! My question is do I invite her to go get her hair done in the salon with myself and my maid of honor or...

Mandy, Jun 8, 2018 10 1,201
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Too many groomsmen not enough bridesmaids
Jessica, on June 7, 2018 at 4:20 PM

My fiance has 3 people he wants as groomsmen, and I'm struggling because I only have 1 option for bridesmaids: my sister who lives on the other side of the country. Is it an issue to have such an...

Lynzie, Jun 7, 2018 16 6,822
Kimberly
Who should organize bridal shower? *no maid of honor*
Kimberly, on June 7, 2018 at 1:25 PM

Because my FH did not want to choose between his friends for a best man, I have decided not to choose a maid of honor. However, now there's no "traditional" person to initiate planning for things like...

Caytlyn, Jun 7, 2018 13 1,173
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Male Photographer and getting ready
Saydee, on June 7, 2018 at 10:02 AM

Is anyone having a male photographer and taking shots of getting ready? Normally I wouldn't have a problem with it but my photographer also happens to be my boss, and is VERY conservative (religious...

earias, Jun 7, 2018 16 1,762
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Thank you notes for gifts before wedding
Sara, on June 6, 2018 at 6:15 PM

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me out with what the etiquette is on receiving early wedding gifts. My wedding is less then a month away and I have started to receive gifts. I wrote thank you...

MrsD, Jun 7, 2018 6 880
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