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Feeling blue : a vent about my hen do (bachelorette) woes
SL, on April 13, 2018 at 3:33 PM

Hi everyone, [long post, thanks in advance for listening to my rant, please, all advice welcome!] Less than two months out from my wedding and there's something that just doesn't feel right to me,...

SL, Apr 14, 2018 29 2,556
Elyana
Too late for Thank You cards??
Elyana, on April 12, 2018 at 7:23 PM

We got Married January 27 2018 in Cabo San Lucas. Is it too late to send out Thank you cards? How should I apologize for the delay?

Malwen107, Apr 14, 2018 32 20,195
Kaleema
Half-dressed wedding guests
Kaleema, on March 28, 2018 at 11:50 AM

I went to a colleagues wedding and there was so much cleavage and skirts "up to there" that I was embarrassed even seeing it at such a momentous occasion. Now I am planning my wedding and trying to...

Mrsbdg, Apr 14, 2018 81 4,884
Savannah
Who comes to the rehearsal dinner?
Savannah, on April 12, 2018 at 10:25 AM

I know the basics about who to invite to the rehearsal dinner - parents of bride and groom, wedding party, officiant, and out of town family... That all sounds great, but my family is HUGE.. and...

Susan, Apr 13, 2018 23 2,215
Tyugo513
Bridesmaid Trouble
Tyugo513, on April 11, 2018 at 3:31 PM

So this is the second time I have to replace another bridesmaid. The first one was replaced due to not being on time to fittings and other issues. I am replacing another bridesmaid because we are...

Tyugo513, Apr 13, 2018 55 1,704
Christina
Which is more rude, cash bar or dry wedding?
Christina, on January 10, 2018 at 9:54 PM

I see negative reactions to both. Which one is worse is your opinion?

SL, Apr 13, 2018 197 5,489
AugustBride
What did you wear to your bridal shower and rehearsal dinner?
AugustBride, on March 23, 2018 at 1:36 PM

Looking for ideas! Pictures would be fantastic

Bridecb, Apr 13, 2018 33 2,525 1
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14 year old Bridesmaid?
Emma, on April 13, 2018 at 1:27 AM

Hi all, This is my first time posting on the forum, but I am getting married in a year and really want to ask my FH little sister to be my bridesmaid. The problem is is that she will only be 14 at the...

Emma, Apr 13, 2018 10 1,338
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Unknown Gift Received
Audrey, on April 13, 2018 at 10:21 AM

Our wedding was on Saturday and we received a very nice oscillating fan from our registry from an unknown guest. There wasn’t a card or matching wrapping paper with any other gifts.... Unfortunately,...

PBiazinha, Apr 13, 2018 6 1,021
BeachBride
Theft at weddings
BeachBride, on June 30, 2016 at 8:14 AM

I saw an article on Facebook about how theft at weddings isn't uncommon and different ways to make sure you don't get robbed. It seemed like it was more by venue employees than treasured wedding...

Glam Geek, Apr 13, 2018 63 3,034
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Filipino Wedding: Primary & Secondary Sponsors
Alyssa, on February 27, 2018 at 2:48 PM

Hi, what is the best way to ask your primary and secondary sponsors to be your sponsors? Is a gift appropriate with a note? Is that too much? What kind of gift should I get? I am having 4 pairs of...

Donna, Apr 12, 2018 3 6,316
Krystal
R&B Processional Songs
Krystal, on July 25, 2016 at 11:39 AM

Is anyone using an R&B processional song for the ceremony? I'm thinking about Brian McKnight's "Back At One" because I love it, but I don't want to ugly cry all the way down the aisle. Any...

Kyandra, Apr 12, 2018 78 16,790 3
idania
Stepmom Etiquette. Help!
idania, on April 12, 2018 at 10:13 AM

my parents have been divorced for about 4 years & it was a nasty ol thing. fast forward, parents are both happy now but haven't seen/spoken since the divorce became official. dad is remarried...

Annie, Apr 12, 2018 10 1,861
Melissa
Bridal Shower Invite/rsvp question
Melissa, on April 12, 2018 at 10:26 AM

So my Mom, FMIL and MOH are planning my bridal shower. I'm going to be customizing and ordering my invites (I'm probably not suppose too) but oh well. When it comes to the RSVP'ing portion of it, my...

earias, Apr 12, 2018 13 3,363
Megan
How early can you start harassing people who haven’t Rsvp’d??
Megan, on April 12, 2018 at 11:13 AM

Everyone seems to want numbers... my venue, my caterer... how early can I start contacting people who haven’t yet RSVP’d? Most of the guests I haven’t heard from would need to travel to the wedding,...

Mrs J, Apr 12, 2018 23 2,365
Cindy
Borrowing a Veil
Cindy, on April 12, 2018 at 10:25 AM

I’m still missing something borrowed and found a few veils I liked this week but they are all a lot more expensive than I thought veils would be. A friend of mine got married last year and I loved her...

Lola, Apr 12, 2018 10 2,413
Future Mrs.Scott
No beer or wine?
Future Mrs.Scott, on April 11, 2018 at 1:08 PM

I'm trying to decide what alcoholic drinks to have at our wedding. We have the hard liquors down, I was thinking of doing away with the beer and wine. However, when I look at bar menu signs I see some...

Mrs. H, Apr 12, 2018 25 1,241
RG3
byob Tipping
RG3, on April 12, 2018 at 7:00 AM

Any know general guidelines for tipping batenders at a BYOB wedding ie - we bought all the alcohol, they are just serving? We are going to tip them at the end of the night - no tip jars. How much...

Red Queen, Apr 12, 2018 7 751
Future Mrs M
Refund Issue With Vendor
Future Mrs M, on April 11, 2018 at 1:22 PM

Some of you may recall last week my photographer cancelled on my 73 days out... ok. She referred me to someone and I was able to book with them, yay! They are fantastic and was our original choice,...

Future Mrs M, Apr 11, 2018 8 510
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Tipping With Amex Gift Cards
Megan, on April 11, 2018 at 6:06 AM

Hi all! I was wondering if it is ride to tip vendors with gift cards. My company each year issues our bonuses in Amex gift cards. This is naturally going to occur 2 weeks before my wedding (December...

Brittany, Apr 11, 2018 13 433
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