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My DJ owns his business, and only takes cash payment day of. He is also providing the photobooth. He is bringing with him 2 additional people to help man the DJ and photobooth. Do I tip him and/or his...
My FH is incredibly shy, and he's having difficulty asking his groomsmen to be in the wedding (even though one of them is his brother and another one has been a friend since they were both 5 years...
Hi everyone! I'm getting married just THREE days before Christmas and I know that etiquette to send out formal invitations is 6-8 weeks in advance, but I was wondering if I should send them out...
-Updated: I will not be asking for money from my guests. Thanks for the responses. ------- Looking for a little advice.. my fiancé and I have been together 5 years and recently bought a house within...
I’m not sure how much I need to include my dads girlfriend in everything wedding related. She’s been around for 3 years. She’s been around since before my 2 1/2 year old son was born basically. She’s...
I am feeling at my wits end! We are 3 months away and the closer we get the more the problems. My fiancé’s aunt and cousins cancelled costing us $1100. We didn’t say anything to her, she...
Does anyone know what "exactly" defines an event as black tie wedding other than the dress code? I always assumed it was just a tuxedo dress code until I started looking at some past posts where...
I was wondering if anyone has had to ask a Bridesmaid to "step down" or whatever the term is called when you have asked someone to be a Bridesmaid and then want to tell them "never mind".... I didn't...
So we’re having a small destination wedding this August (2017) & my sister & dad were asking me about having a "Pre-Wedding" party / "We give you our blessing" party (name still to be confirmed)...
FH & I received a wedding invite from one of his friends, they are a recently matched couple, maybe dating a year so we were a little surprised & super excited to receive a wedding invite for...
I'm bringing my oldest daughter with me in his place. I've had two guests do this to me today!! Ugh!!! I'm starting to regret not stating on the invites "adult reception only" I will have about 6 kids...
Hi fellow brides-to-be! I'm wondering how you all asked your girlfriends to be in the wedding party. I'm not into the over the top or cheesy stuff (that scene in Bridesmaids with the invitation with a...
Couple quick tips I've discovered today! The default gift card on Amazon and Target registries are removable for those who are like me and wanted to get rid of it but didn't know how. Target gift card...
Does this sound ok?Due to unforeseen circumstances, I’m choosing at this time not to move forward with the wedding, as planned. Thank you for respecting my decision and our privacy. Tiffiny Also since...
So I previously posted about my RSVPs. I am having a destination wedding in Jamaica. Many of you brides advised me to follow up with those who do not send back the RSVP card I provided with a stamped...
Mother's Day is almost here, so we're thinking about moms, of course. Are you giving a gift to your mother on your wedding day? Do you have a gift for your mother in law? What are you giving them?...
Downloaded a wedding budget template on excel and there is a space for 'usher payment' under the ceremony. Is this something that's typically done?
I just found out from the Knots story last night I won the sweepstakes but I have no idea what I won or how to get it. I have checked all the folders in my email and don't have anything. I've never...
Hi! So as the wedding draws nearer, I am trying to find places to save some money. I know it is tradition to give corsages and boutonnieres to all the immediate family members, but due to the fact...
I have my envelopes already before I got my invites printed. Is it ok to use mailing labels instead? I am planning to use a matte clear address label for the guest address and then stamp the return...