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Megan
dj and Photobooth tipping
Megan, on April 14, 2018 at 5:12 PM

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...

Jo, May 14, 2018 3 931
Maggie
Getting groomsmen on board - how late is too late?
Maggie, on May 14, 2018 at 10:36 AM

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...

Valerie, May 14, 2018 8 992
Andrea
December Wedding; when to send invitations?
Andrea, on May 14, 2018 at 10:25 AM

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...

Xandria, May 14, 2018 8 1,752
Mariah
Monetary Gifts
Mariah, on February 12, 2017 at 11:01 AM

-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...

bride, May 14, 2018 95 3,070
K
Dads girlfriend
Kierstin, on May 13, 2018 at 4:18 AM

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...

Audrey, May 13, 2018 13 2,244
B
Destination wedding disaster
Bride, on May 13, 2018 at 1:03 PM

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...

Will & Tiara, May 13, 2018 11 1,052
ISaidHallYes
Black Tie Wedding
ISaidHallYes, on February 27, 2018 at 2:06 PM

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...

MrMonkey, May 13, 2018 60 6,065 1
KRISTINA
Kicking A Bridesmaid Out?
KRISTINA, on June 13, 2011 at 2:24 PM

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...

Mary, May 13, 2018 41 12,384
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HELP!!! Pre-Wedding Party (No Shower) before Destination Wedding???
SP, on April 13, 2017 at 1:51 PM

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)...

Brittany, May 13, 2018 27 10,562 3
Jennifer
Sunrise invite
Jennifer, on May 7, 2018 at 9:10 AM

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...

rica, May 12, 2018 59 1,405
TheNextMrsJohnson
Sorry my husband can't make it, but.......
TheNextMrsJohnson, on May 7, 2018 at 2:56 AM

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...

TheNextMrsJohnson, May 12, 2018 26 2,312
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Asking Your Friends to be Bridesmaids
Simone, on May 11, 2018 at 7:31 PM

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...

futuremrs, May 12, 2018 13 247
FutureMrsM
Tips: Amazon Registry Card + Details Cards
FutureMrsM, on May 11, 2018 at 12:01 PM

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...

Holly, May 12, 2018 4 225
future Mrs. Cunningham
Canceled wedding
future Mrs. Cunningham, on May 11, 2018 at 12:13 PM

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...

Kat, May 11, 2018 61 5,406
livelaughlove
Destination Wedding rsvp Frustration
livelaughlove, on May 3, 2018 at 3:30 PM

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...

livelaughlove, May 11, 2018 19 1,413
Jo
Gifts for MOB / MOG
Jo, on May 11, 2018 at 11:05 AM

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?...

Sharay, May 11, 2018 13 1,395
Kristen
Paying ushers?
Kristen, on May 11, 2018 at 11:38 AM

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?

PalmTrees, May 11, 2018 4 877
Nikki
Has anyone won anything via the knot?
Nikki, on March 7, 2018 at 9:23 AM

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...

Nikki, May 11, 2018 11 711
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Corsages and boutonnieres...
Stephanie, on April 11, 2018 at 6:25 PM

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...

Patricia, May 10, 2018 14 420
A
Labels on wedding invitations
Alvie, on May 10, 2018 at 6:12 PM

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...

Jen, May 10, 2018 7 229
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