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Mary
Should i kick out my sister in-law?
Mary, on January 4, 2024 at 2:57 PM

Im to sure how to start this off. I'm from an abusive family. Mainly from my older sister and my mother and dad is just a sweetheart. Well my sister in-law (sil) asked me about bridemaids and...

Michelle, Jan 13, 2024 12 1,102
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How to communicate order of events
Dani, on January 5, 2024 at 2:43 PM

(Re-posting to this forum because I accidentally posted on the wrong one before.) Our wedding will be at two locations: a church ceremony followed by a cocktail hour and reception at a venue about 7...

Michelle, Jan 13, 2024 8 953 1
Lorrisa
rsvp date for Destination Wedding
Lorrisa, on January 13, 2024 at 3:18 PM

We're getting married Puerto Rico in late July. I've drafted our invitations and have the "RSVP by" date set at June 14th which is exactly 6 weeks from the wedding. My fiance wants to move the RSVP...

Lorrisa, Jan 13, 2024 302
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Wedding Venue New Restrictions?
Fatema, on January 12, 2024 at 10:24 PM

Hi, I booked with a large chain hotel resort, and it has been a slew of challenges due to all their extensive insurance requirements and qualifications. I had wanted to do an outdoor reception, with a...

Fatema, Jan 12, 2024 552
Nelia
Fiancé not doing his part
Nelia, on January 10, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Hello 2024 brides ! I need advice , my future husband has not gotten his guest list together when our kids wedding planner said last October he needed to finalize his guest list MONTHS ago . He also...

Jacob, Jan 11, 2024 14 669
prisandbigfootsbuddy
Bilingual Catholic Ceremony HELP!
prisandbigfootsbuddy, on July 1, 2016 at 2:11 PM

This is stressful. My FH only speaks english and our Catholic Priest in PR only speaks spanish. We are getting married in Puerto Rico in a beautiful cathedral. The only priests available do not speak...

Angelica, Jan 11, 2024 8 1,346 1
Katie
Invites to Reception Only??
Katie, on December 31, 2023 at 12:04 AM

My FH and I (both mid 40s and his second wedding) want a big fun reception, but only want family/close friends to attend ceremony beforehand as we want to keep that more intimate. The ceremony (which...

Jacks, Jan 9, 2024 15 2,119 1
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Need advice
Kevin, on January 7, 2024 at 11:34 PM

Need advice for boyfriend of bridesmaid

Andrea, Jan 9, 2024 2 74
Mary
Update on sil
Mary, on January 7, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Also I'm really sorry about my grammar in the last post. Thank you for all of your suggestions. I'm trying to keep her in but it kinda doesn't seem possible at this moment. I have given her the...

Gina, Jan 9, 2024 12 774
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Wording for a welcome party invite
pam, on June 7, 2018 at 9:22 AM

Hello, We are hosting a welcome party the night before our wedding (most people will be traveling 2.5 hours to get there). We are having a pizza truck some to the venue and they will also have salad...

Qsqwsq, Jan 8, 2024 11 44,074 1
Christine
How much should we pay bartender?
Christine, on April 21, 2016 at 10:39 AM

We need advice on how much we should pay our bartender. Our venue has been relatively inexpensive for the type of venue and the area, but the add-on bartending Services was going to be $5 a...

Cydney, Jan 7, 2024 21 14,598
Pat
To Tip or Not to Tip
Pat, on May 3, 2023 at 11:11 AM

I'm sure this has been addressed before, but I am just too stressed to look through all the posts LOLOL Three. More. Days. Okay - so, tipping. I have questions. We hired a trolley to pick up all the...

Jeje, Jan 5, 2024 3 523
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 8 916
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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 10 723 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 16 914
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 1,396
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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 2 548
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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 7 610
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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 5 282
Gabriella
Getting legally married before wedding
Gabriella, on January 1, 2024 at 8:39 PM

Thank you for the support

Jacks, Jan 1, 2024 1 649
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