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Appropriate wedding present from poor college student?
s, on June 24, 2013 at 5:05 AM

I didn't find anything against forum rules, but this was the only place I could find to get advice! A good friend of mine invited me to her wedding which is happening in a few short months. I will be...

Alex, Jan 24, 2026 13 7,957
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My children are not invited to a destination wedding
Kara, on December 3, 2023 at 11:44 PM

My sister, who is truly my closest friend, is getting married in Europe next year. I am the maid of honor. She has made it very clear that children, including mine, are not invited to the reception...

Derek, Jan 23, 2026 9 1,656
FutureMarineWifexo
For those who didn't invite parents
FutureMarineWifexo, on May 14, 2016 at 4:46 PM

Anyone who is willing to share, I would appreciate it. For those who aren't or who didn't invite their parent(s) to their wedding... How did/do you feel? Did you regret it? Did/are other family...

Peace, Jan 22, 2026 45 31,376
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Daughter doesn’t want to invite my close extended family
Marylin, on September 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM

My daughter is getting married and wants a small wedding. We have two freed to give her $20k to help with the wedding. My mother died earlier this year and has 8 siblings. She knows some of...

Lucy, Jan 18, 2026 4 531
SoontobeJB
Buffet style place settings?
SoontobeJB, on August 12, 2015 at 2:30 PM

I'm trying to cut unnecessary expenses. I was going to use paper doilies with utensil wrapped nicely on top and just have the plates at the food area. I was discussing this with a friend and she said...

Karebear, Jan 17, 2026 24 9,909
Sally P
Gifts for ceremony-only invite?
Sally P, on October 3, 2016 at 1:04 PM

I just received a ceremony-only invitation to a friend's wedding, but also included inside the envelope was her gift registry card. I think it's a bit odd to not only send out formal ceremony-only...

K B, Jan 16, 2026 38 3,590
Amanda
Is this a fair price for a bachelor party?
Amanda, on January 7, 2013 at 11:32 AM

My FH and I are both in the wedding party of a couple who is getting married this May. One of the groomsmen started planning the bachelor party and the est. cost is at least $500 per person,...

Steve, Jan 13, 2026 20 9,757
Makayla
Travel distance
Makayla, on February 21, 2022 at 9:41 PM

I have a limited budget for my wedding and have been looking into air bnb as a venue option. I found a property I love and it has half of the things I need already there. The only problem is it is 5...

Mark, Jan 12, 2026 4 662
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Covid Etiquette
Emily, on April 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM

I live in an area that lifted mask mandates and vaccine requirements, but my fiancé and I still feel like we should be on the conscious side as we don't want to feel guilty if some of the older people...

Veydenhart, Jan 12, 2026 5 484
Laura
travel agents quote is higher
Laura, on January 31, 2015 at 5:00 PM

So I have a quote from my travel agent for the Chic resort in Punta Cana for 6 nights in a luxury suite for 4100. On fun jet I'm seeing a package for the same dates in a luxury swim up suite, which...

Smith, Jan 7, 2026 17 803
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Not invited but want to send a gift
J G, on October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM

I have friends whose son is getting married soon. I’ve known the groom since he was about 7 years old and I met his wife-to-be when they began dating several years ago. I am not invited to the wedding...

Tara, Jan 4, 2026 3 605
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Help! Disappointed in wedding photos and photographer won’t message me back
Taylor, on March 19, 2020 at 6:18 PM

Hello! I would like some feedback and emotional support from anyone who has experienced this or any professional photographers. We found a photographer and did an engagement shoot with her. They are...

Rachel, Jan 2, 2026 16 6,530
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Driving and who should do it
Tina, on January 4, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Hi. I am getting married for the 2nd time. I chose not to do a MOH but I have invited the party to events and no one has offered to drive. Am I the one who should be driving to every pre wedding...

Huxleymarsh, Dec 30, 2025 10 1,621
MrsBobby
Planning around the Bar exam?
MrsBobby, on November 6, 2016 at 4:55 PM

Has anyone planned a wedding around the Bar exam? FH taking bar in 2018. Debating to have wedding before he takes the bar ( spring) or after ( fall) and would love advice on what is better. Edit: if...

Ganry, Dec 28, 2025 17 1,117
Victoria
Needing Advice and Opinions (long text)
Victoria, on July 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Hi all, I need to know if I’m the one being inconsiderate in my situation. To start with some background, me and my fiancé have been together for four years and engaged for one. We’ve been discussing...

David, Dec 22, 2025 4 386
Aquilla
How Do I Tell Someone I no longer want them as a bridesmaid?
Aquilla , on October 3, 2012 at 1:00 PM

I dont really have many friends and was stressing about finding bridesmaids. I asked someone I knew but wasnt really friends with. I at the time thought that we would have ended up hangin out more and...

Christina, Dec 18, 2025 12 10,828
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Vintage Car - Tinted windows or not?
Ben, on October 2, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Hi, I hope this is OK to post here. I am a vendor adding a white vintage sedan to my fleet for weddings. Usually any limo has tinted windows, but in this situation I am not sure what to do because a...

Keiranhale, Dec 16, 2025 4 530
Allison
Tacky to have plastic plates?
Allison, on April 12, 2012 at 12:34 AM

So, we've already bought real wine glasses and real silverwear for our hors d'oevres wedding reception, but I'm not sure about buying or renting real plates. They sell nice looking plastic ones with...

Lorenzo, Dec 12, 2025 33 18,042
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Wedding caterer - disappointed in quality
Maryam, on February 23, 2023 at 3:16 PM

I would like advice on how to work with the event planning and catering company hosting my wedding. I booked my venue through an all-inclusive wedding package. The venue is beautiful and the company...

David, Dec 11, 2025 4 801
Shelsey
Demoting a moh
Shelsey, on October 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM

I have decided that I want to demote my current MOH, I feel as if she doesn’t respect my fiance and she doesn’t care what flies out of her mouth. I’ve been supporting her with everything she does with...

Seannett, Dec 10, 2025 2 233
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