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Bridal Shower/bachelorette Party if Eloping?
Alli, on May 4, 2018 at 11:47 AM

Thoughts on having a bridal party/bachelorette party if eloping? We think we will do an elopement style wedding on what "would have been" our wedding date. THoughts on still having the shower and bach...

Brittany, May 4, 2018 6 3,279
edecker
Too much? - Roles cards / Bridal Party
edecker, on December 20, 2017 at 3:36 PM

bridal cards Is it being bridezilla/extra of me to provide cards to my bridal party with their duties, details for the day, their attire, and (to be frank) what we expect them to pay for? I created...

T P, May 4, 2018 166 8,462
Lynn
help my bridesmaid is pregnant
Lynn, on May 4, 2018 at 9:06 AM

Sooooo i just found out an hour ago that one of my bridesmaids is pregnant. She is due 3 months before the wedding. I am overjoyed and happy and excited for her and her new bundle of joy but the...

MrsD, May 4, 2018 25 662
Matty
Green Wedding and paperless invitations?
Matty, on May 3, 2018 at 11:15 AM

Hi all, my FW is very much into conservation and would like our wedding to be as eco friendly as possible. Something we have discussed is forgoing paper STDs and invitations and putting all the...

Cuoghi, May 4, 2018 26 463
FutureMrsSchimp
Charity donation as wedding favor
FutureMrsSchimp, on June 6, 2017 at 9:27 AM

In lieu of an actual wedding favor for our guests, my FH and I were thinking about making a donation to a local animal shelter in honor of our guests. Thoughts??

Andrew, May 4, 2018 42 626
Katie
Invitation-zip code included?
Katie, on May 3, 2018 at 8:23 AM

This may be a silly question but are zip codes typically put on wedding invitations? I feel like I’ve seen comments on this before but don’t feel like searching! I’m leaning towards no but just wanted...

Tara, May 3, 2018 21 2,797
Fireworks WIFE
Pre-Ceremony Music
Fireworks WIFE, on March 19, 2013 at 3:33 PM

How many songs/how long are you playing music before the ceremony What types of songs, are you going with songs with words or just instrumental - are you basing they genre on what type of songs your...

Jillian, May 3, 2018 17 4,271
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Tipping for Engagement Photos
Afterallthistime...Always, on May 2, 2018 at 9:44 AM

So last night, FH and I were talking about our upcoming engagement photos and he asked whether we are supposed to tip the photographer for that session, since it’s included with our wedding package....

Afterallthistime...A, May 3, 2018 22 19,688
Cepski
rsvp wording dilemma (thoughts please)
Cepski, on May 3, 2018 at 9:30 AM

RSVP draft *EDIT: Thank you for your responses! I have decided to just do the online RSVP instructions. also THANK YOU FOR POINTING OUT THE EXTRA "by" ON THE TOP! I definitely didn't notice that and...

DC Wife 10.27.18, May 3, 2018 9 390
Liesl
Inviting Father to Rehearsal Dinner?
Liesl, on May 2, 2018 at 5:25 PM

So some back story to my relationship with my dad. My parents got divorced when I was five, I did not know this till I was an adult but my dad wanted to give up all custody of me, but my mom begged...

Chelsea, May 3, 2018 9 343
edecker
Wedding Announcement Etiquette
edecker, on May 2, 2018 at 11:02 AM

What is the etiquette for wedding announcements? Do you send them to people that couldn't come? Send them as thank you cards? Do you send them like Christmas/New year cards? Do you send it to people...

Karma, May 2, 2018 16 1,230
Bride107
Hotel Welcome Packets
Bride107, on May 1, 2018 at 3:19 PM

I have a lot of out of town guest staying in a hotel for the wedding, Please share any ideas to have in the hotel guest rooms. I was thinking a welcome packet that includes Places to Go and eat, a...

Karen, May 2, 2018 17 398
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How to acknolwedge family who are unable to attend due to illness?
Karen, on May 2, 2018 at 1:44 PM

My wedding is in 1 month, and last week, my mom called and said my dad has cancerous tumor (stage 4). My parents live in Japan (I am Japanese) and my wedding is in US (my fiance is American) so my dad...

FutureMrsO, May 2, 2018 6 1,232
kld1215
Anyone else having a small/intimate wedding?
kld1215, on January 20, 2018 at 8:26 AM

Hi everyone! Just wondering if anyone else on here is having a smaller wedding and what your plans are for the reception? We should have somewhere around 60 guests and are holding the ceremony and...

Dee, May 2, 2018 25 3,491
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Friend expects to be a bridesmaid but isn’t going to be one
Sarah, on May 1, 2018 at 7:50 PM

Hi everyone! I’m in a conundrum here. I’m recently engaged (yay!), and have already asked the friends I want to be bridesmaids. I’m very happy with my maids and love and trust them all greatly....

MrsV1027, May 2, 2018 13 3,389
OG FMP
Outside Ceremony - Who plays the music??
OG FMP, on December 17, 2014 at 11:13 AM

Our Ceremony will be outside a Country Club and I want music to walk down the aisle with but how or who plays the music?? My DJ will be there for the reception only. All I can picture is someone with...

Moriah, May 2, 2018 36 10,245 1
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Engagement Pictures on Invitations?
J, on April 30, 2018 at 9:06 PM

Hi Ladies, So our engagement photographer sent us back a sneak peak from our session. I love the pictures (I included some of them) and was initially only going to use them for our wedding website. I...

Patricia, May 1, 2018 21 7,778 1
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Flower girl age
LaJae, on May 1, 2018 at 8:17 AM

Is 10 years old too old to be the flower girl.. My daughter is 1 and I want my little sister whose 10 to accompany her down the aisle ... but is there an ge limit?

earias, May 1, 2018 11 275
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Stamps from Canada to us on rsvp envelopes
Katie, on April 30, 2018 at 8:30 PM

Hello, I have a handful of guests, who live in Canada, I'm sending invites to for my wedding. I live in the US. I know to send Canadians letters, I need to put 3 US stamps on it. However, does anyone...

Daria, May 1, 2018 6 1,800
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My fiance sees no point in buying a wedding band
Almostmrsk, on April 30, 2018 at 1:54 PM

Generally my FH is really sweet but obsessed with saving money. We met when he was in grad school and he barely had enough money to eat or live. He would take me on dates with coupons or have beach...

Mrs. Fall Bride, May 1, 2018 35 4,212
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