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Jasmine
Is it weird to have an “elopement-themed” engagement photo shoot if we’re are actually planning to elope?
Jasmine, on December 29, 2023 at 6:22 PM

Hello, hello! Question, is it weird if we shoot a Save Our Date Video at the courthouse, about 5-6 months ahead of our wedding, if we actually do plan to elope later in the year? It’s just...

CM, Jan 5, 2024 8 906
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No kids?
Danielle, on December 30, 2023 at 9:12 PM

Hi all! Was wondering on everyone’s thoughts on having kids at their wedding? Is it worth saving the money but having angry family members? Share your thoughts please!!

Ciara, Jan 5, 2024 10 718 1
Samantha
Naming my bridal girls!?
Samantha, on December 28, 2023 at 8:14 PM

I have five extremely close women I want to stand with me and I don’t know how to choose a matron bridesmaid maid of honor etc. they are all married and have families of their own. Would it be...

Ciara, Jan 5, 2024 16 913
Lara
The dreaded past the rsvp date issue, suggestions?
Lara, on May 22, 2023 at 9:24 AM

Sigh. Ok, will give back Information first: Save The Dates sent out 7 months in advance. Wedding website created 5 months in advance. (SUPER informative too) All guests have access to website....

Lara, Jan 4, 2024 10 1,380
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Intimate Wedding, Large Party
Monica, on January 2, 2024 at 12:13 PM

I have a very large hispanic family, that I would love to have in my wedding. Excluding people would cause problems, since we all are very close and always meet during the holidays and birthdays....

Skylar, Jan 4, 2024 2 547
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Guest List Issues
Gmb, on December 28, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Hi there! Hoping for some advice! My fiancé and I got engaged recently and we are getting married next year! I am so excited, however, we are having some issues with the guest list. My parents are...

Gmb, Jan 4, 2024 7 609
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How to turn bridesmaids down? Help!
Hailey, on January 1, 2024 at 9:10 AM

Hi there!! I have 2 high school friends who I know will be hurt if I don’t have them in my bridal party. I do not plan on having them in my bridal party. We just aren’t as close as we used to be and I...

Hailey, Jan 2, 2024 5 280
Gabriella
Getting legally married before wedding
Gabriella, on January 1, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Thank you for the support

Jacks, Jan 1, 2024 1 646
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Maid of Honor advice please
Jennie, on December 29, 2023 at 1:45 AM

Hi Asking for advice or direction I should say? I was recently married and asked my best friend to be my MoH. All I asked for her was just stand next to me on altar and didn't expect her to do...

Michelle, Dec 31, 2023 2 716
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Videographer late on deadline and no response?
Lisa, on December 29, 2023 at 12:08 PM

So our wedding was 8/20/23 and our contract says wedding video would be delivered within 120 days (that was 12/18, its now 12/29). I emailed them 3 days ago to ask when we could expect the video by,...

Michelle, Dec 31, 2023 3 479
Tiffany
Small diamond fell off engagement ring
Tiffany, on October 4, 2019 at 10:17 PM

Y'all I know I'm way over reacting, but I am so sad and upset because at work I noticed one of the tiny diamonds in the setting has gone missing. I know it's not a big deal, FH has insurance on it so...

Kingsford, Dec 31, 2023 16 14,045
Kat
Normal Time frame for getting photos back?
Kat, on December 29, 2023 at 7:40 PM

I’ve been married now for over 3 months, and I have yet to get our wedding photos back. In the brochure that the photographer gave us with our contract, it says turnaround time is 6-8 weeks. We got 6...

Kat, Dec 29, 2023 1 482
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Small Wedding & Posting on Social Media
Anna, on February 3, 2023 at 9:19 AM

I just got my perfect, dream wedding dress!! The shop I went to was adorable and the consultant took some really cute photos of me with the “yes!” Sign along with my crew (everyone except my MOH who...

Eviansweep, Dec 29, 2023 5 802 1
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nuanced no kid wedding
MM, on December 28, 2023 at 5:34 PM

Nevermind i do not have the question anymore and have decided to delete it.

MM, Dec 28, 2023 44
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I'm not inviting my mom to my wedding and it's okay
Kourtney, on December 28, 2023 at 12:14 PM

I need to start this off with my mother has done nothing but verbally, emotionally, and occasionally physically abuse me up until about 4 years ago when my partner and I moved out of state. She...

Kourtney, Dec 28, 2023 681
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Do you get engaged first or set the wedding date first?
Grace, on August 7, 2018 at 5:08 PM

Hello all! I wanted to get some opinions about the above question. My boyfriend and I are planning to get engaged sometime in the next 6-9 months, and we are wanting our wedding at a church whose...

TED, Dec 28, 2023 27 3,470
Apryl
Out of State Shower
Apryl, on December 25, 2023 at 8:57 PM

My son is getting married in August. He lives in Alabama and the Bride is from Alabama. I live in NY and he has all of his family here as well. I would like to have a shower here in addition to the...

CM, Dec 28, 2023 8 634
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How do you ask your family for wedding contributions???
Megan, on July 2, 2012 at 11:28 PM

My fiance is nervous about asking his parents if they would like to contribute to the wedding. He is afraid they will get offended and feel like they have to contribute. Does anyone have any advice on...

Gwendolyn, Dec 27, 2023 23 11,836
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Feeling guilty over not meeting family's expectations regarding some guest's getting invited
Barbara, on November 28, 2023 at 6:25 AM

I am getting married this year in the city where my parents live, mostly because the weather is much nicer and a big part of my family lives nearby, but also because my fiance and I love traveling and...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Dec 26, 2023 7 746
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Conflict with Fiancé about my parents
J, on December 18, 2023 at 10:13 PM

So, I write this as I am currently sobbing lol. But…my fiancé does not like my dad and it kills me. My dad is my best friend and I feel as though my fiancé wants no part in having a relationship with...

Michelle, Dec 25, 2023 20 1,067
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