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Alexandria
How much to spend on ring bearer gifts?
Alexandria, on April 4, 2018 at 2:25 AM

My ring bearers are my nephews, 8 and 11 (at time of wedding). They’re at an age where they want to be cool and aren’t into playing with toys anymore. I did find a cool gift I know they’d like- a...

Mandy, Apr 4, 2018 9 1,364
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Gifts for parents that didn't pay for the wedding???
Trisha, on April 4, 2018 at 12:57 AM

I am not sure whether or not we should buy gifts for our parents to give them at the rehearsal dinner. My parents (the bride's parents) aren't paying for the wedding. The reason they aren't paying is...

Kansas, Apr 4, 2018 7 3,919
Frombridetowife
Do you invite your future mother In law?
Frombridetowife, on March 31, 2018 at 6:36 PM

I’m getting ready to go look for dresses in a few weeks when my mom comes out to visit. I was wondering if I should invite my future mother in law or not? We aren’t very close and she has never met my...

Kerri, Apr 4, 2018 46 952
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Bridesmaid on crutches and wearing a full length leg cast
Kelsey, on April 3, 2018 at 6:31 PM

Hi so I'm a bridesmaid for my best friend's wedding. She's getting married on April 21st. So just about a week ago I had a little accident that resulted in a broken tibia and fibula. Now for the...

LIZ, Apr 3, 2018 8 2,560
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How do Bridal Shower Gifts Differ From Wedding Presents?
Victoria, on April 3, 2018 at 7:44 AM

I'm a relatively young bride, (I'm 20 and my fiance is 21) and I've been lucky to have the help of my family. But in thing I can't figure out, and no one seems to have an answer for, is how bridal...

MrsD, Apr 3, 2018 12 5,832
Rennyrenrennerson
Winning a Bridal package from Vital Nutrition.......Scam or real?
Rennyrenrennerson, on September 15, 2016 at 5:40 PM

Not sure this is in the right Topic category. Sorry if not. I just received a text from a person with Vital Nutrition saying that me and FH were selected for their Bridal Gift Package which includes...

Heather, Apr 3, 2018 8 761
Rachel
mob and mog dresses
Rachel, on April 2, 2018 at 1:12 PM

Hi everyone! I used to post and comment on here fairly often but it's been a while. FH and I have sent out STD's to most of our guests and a few people have asked what color the bridesmaids and the...

Kiley, Apr 2, 2018 11 445
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Invite two brother living together
Sarah, on April 1, 2018 at 6:33 AM

So I know etiquette says that any adult children living at home receive their own invite. But my question is about two brother that have moved out but still live together. Neither of them are dating...

Mrs Robes, Apr 2, 2018 13 2,066
Cathleendanielle
Rainy day plan b
Cathleendanielle, on April 1, 2018 at 12:47 PM

Hello love brides. Happy Easter. For those that had outdoor ceremonies or plan to, when did or would you make the call to move the ceremony in the event of rain? Wedding is Saturday and it says...

Johanna, Apr 2, 2018 16 1,748
FutureMrs.Flanigan
Adults only reception
FutureMrs.Flanigan, on February 6, 2017 at 5:12 PM

I know it is rude and tacky to write adults only on the invite itself, is it also rude to have it on the website? I am probably going to do online RSVPs to the majority of the guests (we'll send real...

Anna, Apr 2, 2018 13 148
Malari
Do you invite your officiant to reception??
Malari, on April 1, 2018 at 9:38 PM

Hi all! Are you supposed to invite your officiant to the reception? If so, should you also invite their spouse? I don't really know our officiant that well and I've never met her husband but it seems...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Apr 2, 2018 18 6,264
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Invite father-in-law's girlfriend?
Allie, on November 28, 2017 at 9:18 AM

Hello all! Just wanted to get other people's opinions on this topic. My future father-in-law cheated on my future mother-in-law with his current gf and there is a lot of hate and tension between the...

Allie, Apr 2, 2018 30 1,429
P.F.
Forgot to invite a cousin!!!! Help!!!!
P.F., on April 1, 2018 at 1:40 PM

😨 I've been planning over a year and during that whole process of collecting addresses, making sure we got every member in the circles invited (all first cousins, no second cousins), sending STDs,...

P.F., Apr 1, 2018 20 1,656
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i get married in two weeks
Adriana, on March 30, 2018 at 1:12 PM

I get married April 14 and I’m so excited. What are some things I should try to remember before the wedding?

Tiffany, Mar 31, 2018 9 935
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Groom attending bridal shower??
Abby, on October 29, 2016 at 1:45 PM

Ok ladies I need your help on this one! Does the groom attend a bridal shower? It's a big debate right now lol. My bridal shower is tomorrow and I want my fiancé to be there for the whole shower. He...

rica, Mar 31, 2018 25 28,527 1
Lc
Hosting a dinner after private wedding?
Lc, on March 30, 2018 at 8:28 PM

Hey guys, FH and I are going to be getting married in Greece and combining it with our honeymoon basically. We are doing this privately and not inviting anyone else in our families. I was was hoping...

Raven, Mar 31, 2018 10 354
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Step Parents Listed on Programs
Allyssa, on March 30, 2018 at 4:18 PM

So, after going back and forth, we are doing programs (free templates, etc) because we have several different groups coming and not all of them are tech-savvy to look stuff up on our website. Anyhow-...

Kiwibride, Mar 30, 2018 3 305
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Engagement party that is a surprise wedding
Sarah, on March 29, 2018 at 10:50 PM

Hey y’all! So I have a few questions.. my fiancé and I are thinking about doing an engagement party that’s a surprise wedding. The main reason is because we are both in the military and we want...

Sarah, Mar 30, 2018 25 1,312
Deanna
Plus one for widows
Deanna, on March 29, 2018 at 7:41 PM

This may be a silly questions but I figured might as well just ask. What is the proper way to address an invitation for someone who’s spouse has passed away, would you still offer them a plus one?

stbmrs2019, Mar 30, 2018 14 3,626
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How to deal with an inconsiderate Bridesmaid?
Aya94, on March 29, 2018 at 6:23 PM

Hi everyone, I am trying to give her the benefit of the doubt, but things she says and does keep on bothering me and are even hurtful at times....I don't think she means to hurt me but she is not very...

MrsBlah, Mar 30, 2018 15 2,651
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