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brister30
How much did you spend on your bridesmaids/groomsmen gifts?
brister30, on August 13, 2014 at 3:56 PM

I am just trying to lock down a budget of some sort. I am thinking about $150 each? What did you guys do?

Paula, Apr 18, 2018 29 4,532
Alison
Dry wedding reception
Alison , on March 19, 2018 at 4:34 AM

Hey all! I was just wondering if anyone has any experience planning, hosting or being a guest at a wedding with NO alcohol. I don’t think I have before, but my fiancé and I are both non-drinkers as...

Kim, Apr 17, 2018 87 5,804
PrettyinPink
Raw Images and Not Being Happy With Wedding Photos
PrettyinPink, on April 17, 2018 at 4:53 PM

Hi everyone. I got married on the 31st and look forward to sharing with you the professional photos and my advice/regrets if you care to see. However, I am kind of struggling with something. I want...

NikNak, Apr 17, 2018 7 1,559
Danielle
Slideshows during dinner/ reception?
Danielle, on August 23, 2017 at 8:19 PM

My venue has three tvs in it that are usually used to play a slideshow during dinner & throughout the reception. They'll be one above our sweetheart table too. How many photos is too many photos to...

Karilyn, Apr 17, 2018 9 959 1
MrsGtoBe
Following up Rsvp’s
MrsGtoBe, on April 17, 2018 at 2:09 PM

What’s the proper way to follow up with people that have not RSVP’d? Do you wait until the RSVP deadline has passed or do you reach out to them a few days before the deadline as a reminder? Any tips...

MrsD, Apr 17, 2018 10 1,367
Nic
Inviting boss to wedding?
Nic, on April 3, 2018 at 9:48 PM

Who here is inviting their bosses?! Not sure what I want to do yet...I don’t want to invite mine to my wedding but on the other hand don’t want to be rude either. My boss came up to me and said I know...

Maria, Apr 17, 2018 71 5,050
Mary
Bridesmaids getting ready separately and meeting me at church?
Mary, on April 16, 2018 at 3:51 PM

My mom hates all my bridesmaids (makes for extra fun wedding planning). I was planning on getting ready at my mom’s and inviting all the BMs to the home for some pre-ceremony pictures, getting ready...

Grace, Apr 17, 2018 43 2,710
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3pm wedding lunch or dinner acceptable?
Dj, on April 16, 2018 at 5:36 PM

As a guest, would you feel awkward/unhappy eating at 3pm? Would it inconvenience you too much?

PalmTrees, Apr 17, 2018 11 1,931
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Hashtag for Wood
Lindsay , on April 16, 2018 at 9:05 PM

I’m looking for a wedding hashtag for our August 11 wedding! New last name: Wood

Shayla, Apr 17, 2018 5 1,756
Victoria
Registry Wording for Wedding Website
Victoria, on April 16, 2018 at 10:05 PM

Hi gals & guys, FH and I have lived together for 2 years and owned our own separate houses before then. We really don't need anything and if we do, we just go out and buy it, so I've let my MOH...

muriel, Apr 16, 2018 4 524
Amanda
Planning Bachelorette stress
Amanda, on April 16, 2018 at 11:18 AM

Hey everyone. So I am currently trying to plan my best friends bachelorette party. I am her MOH for her wedding this October and she is mine for my wedding next June (2019). It is stressing me out so...

Bianca, Apr 16, 2018 23 2,085
Theresa
Bridesmaid gift help!!
Theresa, on April 15, 2018 at 1:36 PM

Hi guys! Wanted to get everyones feed back about what their getting their bridesmaids. one of my friends had said she payed for one of the services the day of and that was her gift. so I'm gifting my...

Annie, Apr 16, 2018 18 408
rica
Invitation for couple who doesn't live together
rica, on April 15, 2018 at 10:01 PM

I know you would usually send to the person you are closest to, but I can think of a few couples who we are close with both people. Does it matter what home we send the invitation to? Should we send...

MaltedMilk, Apr 16, 2018 14 521
E
Courthouse?
Emily, on April 8, 2018 at 11:59 AM

Hello! My FH and I were thinking of waiting on the actual reception and ceremony and just getting married in the courthouse. We want to get a house and start a family and right now we want to put our...

Emily, Apr 16, 2018 7 2,256
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Omg!! 26 days until the big day!!!
Ebonee, on April 15, 2018 at 11:46 PM

Hey!! Ok I need your help please let me know if I'm forgetting anything! Almost all decor is done Bridesmaids gift Rings Marriage license Oh course my dress silly😂 Guest book All signs like please...

Ebonee, Apr 16, 2018 5 181
Meredith
First Look photos-rings?
Meredith, on October 1, 2017 at 3:37 PM

For those of you who have done or will be doing first look photos.... do you plan on wearing your wedding bands? I love getting the majority of our photos done first but just thought about the fact we...

Jill, Apr 16, 2018 12 2,461
pammat
No rehearsal, meet up instead
pammat, on May 16, 2017 at 8:58 AM

So our budget doesn't allow for a fully hosted rehearsal dinner. (Well, not if you include out of town guests, which we definitely want to do.) I'd seen cocktail hour meetups mentioned as an...

lucera, Apr 16, 2018 34 1,563
AlmostMrsSmith
Is a kid friendly wedding such a bad idea?
AlmostMrsSmith, on March 18, 2018 at 9:54 PM

Everyone who is important in my life has a 3 year old. My Niece is 3, my MOHs kid is 3 and I just can’t imagine excluding them from our wedding. We also have cousins and other important guests with...

Deirdre, Apr 15, 2018 71 1,242
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Country Processional?
Taylor, on December 6, 2016 at 5:24 PM

I am having such a hard time deciding on a song to walk down the aisle to. I want it to be country SO bad, and right now I like Miranda Lamberts making plans but nothing has really just clicked and...

Nikol, Apr 15, 2018 9 586
C
Gift of money if you're a bridesmaid - yes or no
Colleen, on April 13, 2018 at 9:09 PM

Don't be mean, just asking .. I'm in a couple weddings this year (3) and also have my own in October. I was talking to my friend today telling her all the money I have to spend this year for the...

Red Queen, Apr 14, 2018 18 11,314
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