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Family Wedding drama (rant). What should i do?
Dana, on March 26, 2018 at 11:13 AM

Okay, so I'm in need of some advice. This is relatively long, so I apologize in advance. I've been losing sleep over this for too long to keep it bottled inside anymore. Some backstory, I've been...

FutureMrsR, Mar 26, 2018 16 749
FutureMrsDini
Rubber Rings
FutureMrsDini, on March 25, 2018 at 11:57 AM

Hello ladies! Rubber wedding bands from companies like Qalo, Enso, etc are popular now a days for active couples. What are your thoughts on a woman wearing one when she’s engaged? Like to the gym, or...

Vanessasaurus, Mar 25, 2018 21 5,711
MrsNerd
My bridesmaid is making me want to cry *update* she "quit"
MrsNerd, on September 1, 2016 at 7:41 PM

So, I don't have a lot of girlfriends. I have two ladies standing up with me at my wedding. One is full of love and excitement, almost to the point where I sometimes feel like she's annoying (I'm...

Kelly, Mar 25, 2018 66 582
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Invitation Wording Advice for Post-wedding/reception Celebration in Another State
A, on March 25, 2018 at 12:17 PM

I'm getting married in a very small, immediate-family-only ceremony in my backyard in early June. We'll be having a "reception" afterward that's really just going out to eat at a local restaurant....

plangalCG, Mar 25, 2018 6 1,573
Mallory
Ideas for female roles other than bridesmaids.
Mallory, on March 24, 2018 at 11:16 PM

I have 3 sisters but I'm closer to my friends than them. I still feel like I have to have my sister's as bridesmaids. I have 3 friends that must bebridesmaids / maid of honor. However I have 5 more I...

Daria, Mar 25, 2018 6 2,112
Brittney
Open Invite to the Wedding BUT Invite Only Reception ???
Brittney , on July 10, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Is anyone doing this ? How are you wording the invites ? How did you invite the people who are welcomed to the wedding but didn't make the cut for the reception? Did you receive any "negative vibes"...

Summer, Mar 25, 2018 30 2,388
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Eloping and wanting to make my dad still feel involved while not walking me down the aisle.
Skallia, on March 24, 2018 at 6:03 PM

My FH and i are eloping. We are 25 and have been together for 7 years and we are not very traditional people and on top of that i am leaving for a month in the summer to the middle east for my career...

Skallia, Mar 25, 2018 8 1,604
Katy
Vendor Meals?
Katy, on February 23, 2011 at 5:01 PM

As I book certain services (Photo booth) I am being asked if a vendor meal is provided, are you providing meals to your vendors? I never considered it and am inclined to say no but I feel like that is...

Corley, Mar 25, 2018 57 4,753
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Number of invitees to a bachelorette party?
Taylor , on March 22, 2018 at 10:40 AM

I’m just trying to get objective perspective from others about how many people to invite to a bachelorette party. Originally the bride to be you gave the bridesmaids a list of 55 people she wanted...

Taylor, Mar 24, 2018 25 4,690
Future Mrs. K
Do i have to have a wedding date before i do my Bridesmaid Proposals?
Future Mrs. K, on March 15, 2018 at 9:17 AM

Hello All! I'm newly engaged (got engaged last week on vacation) and I'm wondering do I need a date first before doing my bridesmaid proposals? We do know it will be next year but do not have an exact...

Precious Stone, Mar 24, 2018 36 1,991
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i would rather elope!!!
Hannah, on March 21, 2018 at 10:13 PM

Help!! The stress of wedding planning is getting to me and I just would rather elope. The problem is I’ve already asked girls to be bridesmaids, asked my step dad to officiate and asked my cousins...

Skallia, Mar 24, 2018 10 709
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Non Smoking Wedding Venue
Lauren, on March 22, 2018 at 6:35 PM

Hey y'all! We are getting married in November and it is in our Venue contract that smoking on the property is prohibited. We are getting married on a farm so there aren't really places they can go to...

Melanie, Mar 24, 2018 5 343
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Gift for step mother of the groom
Riley, on March 23, 2018 at 8:54 PM

Help! I am down to the wire And am hunting for gifts for parents and grandparents of me and my fiancé. I’m stuck and don’t know what to get for his stepmother. She’s only been the picture for about...

Melanie, Mar 24, 2018 6 3,078
Marilyn
Where did you register for your bridal shower?
Marilyn, on October 25, 2012 at 12:45 AM

My MOH has started planning my bridal shower and wants to know where I am registering. Where did you all register? Thanks!

katec, Mar 23, 2018 21 13,119
Rosalinda
Necessary or unnecessary?
Rosalinda, on July 13, 2017 at 12:11 AM

Maybe it's just me but I don't think half the stuff needed for a wedding is necessary. Just feeling weddding consumerism. Like is it REALLY necessary to have save the dates, favors,programs, bouquets...

Cassidy, Mar 23, 2018 36 649
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How bad is it to not go to a wedding with your bf/gf?
.., on March 22, 2018 at 4:58 PM

Hi there, i asked this this question on another website, but then deleted it, but now I realize I shouldn’t be embarrassed to ask this question since it’s nothing to personal, just general advice. I...

Sarah, Mar 23, 2018 17 22,251
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Mailing nonmachinable invitations
Jessica, on March 23, 2018 at 2:00 PM

Hi all! I just received my wedding invitations in the mail, and I had them printed in double thick cardstock, so they are super rigid. My invitation company told me I need to send them as...

Victoria, Mar 23, 2018 11 4,078
Jeanette
Stamps with Rsvp?
Jeanette, on February 23, 2018 at 11:00 AM

So I read that you should include a stamp with your rsvp’s. I hadn’t thought of that so I was going to include them when i send out my invitations but my fiancé says i shouldn’t have to becuase who...

Kylie, Mar 23, 2018 52 1,842
Mrs. H
Wedding "no No's"
Mrs. H, on March 22, 2018 at 4:31 PM

Whether it's a certain tradition, decoration, idea, etc., what are some things you just downright shouldn't include in/at your wedding ceremony, reception, etc.?

Anna, Mar 23, 2018 40 2,436
Mandie
Airbnb instead of hotel
Mandie, on March 23, 2018 at 10:29 AM

Hey folks! If you are a guest coming from out of state or out of country, would you be offended if your host book you multiple room airbnb instead of hotel blocks? I really don't want my guests to pay...

Stephanie, Mar 23, 2018 22 1,608
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