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Bridesmaid gift for a runner
Anna, on February 4, 2018 at 3:37 PM

Hey all! what’s the best gift idea for a bm that is heavily into running & doing triathlons? i know she has shoes, running gear but is there anything else that triathlon/runners typically enjoy...

Anna, Feb 6, 2018 9 673
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Changing Mind on Having a Bridal Party?
H, on January 29, 2018 at 10:47 AM

Hi all, I have recently changed my mind about wanting a bridal party. I am lucky to have so many close friends that I adore but it's just getting to be too much to try to include them all. Even with...

joey, Feb 6, 2018 17 1,294
Stephanie
Period bloat durring wedding
Stephanie, on February 5, 2018 at 1:49 PM

Ok, hopefully this post isn't TMI. I'm most likely going to have my period during my wedding and I always get super bloated. My dress is already snug, so this has been stressing me out. I've never...

AC, Feb 5, 2018 12 2,936
Soon-To-Be Mrs. G
How to write our wedding date on invitation suite belly band tags??
Soon-To-Be Mrs. G, on January 31, 2018 at 3:45 PM

Should our wedding date be written 8.25.18 or 8/25/18 on wedding stationery? And who knows why the periods between the day- month- year are even used??

Kim, Feb 5, 2018 12 1,046
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Matron of Honor
BAR, on February 4, 2018 at 6:05 PM

I need a non-partial opinion. I had to move my wedding date from 6/30/18 to 08/25/18 due to reception venue availability, and scheduling conflicts. Now my wedding is on my Matron of Honor's (my BFF)...

FutureMrsM, Feb 5, 2018 22 1,074
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Should We invite them?
Priscilla, on February 4, 2018 at 4:03 PM

Hi everyone! Question! I’m an elective high school teacher and my fiancé is a teacher at the same school. We have about 6 students that we both are close to. We’ve known them since their freshmen year...

Stephanie, Feb 5, 2018 25 766
Samantha
Fatherless Bride-words of Encouragement
Samantha, on January 2, 2018 at 11:11 PM

My dad passed away recently, and being able to give me away at my wedding was always a big dream of his. Planning this wedding without him, knowing he’ll never get to meet my forever guy, leaves an...

Vivian, Feb 5, 2018 14 1,347
DonnaBelle
Wedding registry gifts as Christmas gifts?
DonnaBelle, on December 23, 2012 at 5:14 PM

We got our first gifts off of the wedding registry from FH's dad and wife as Christmas gifts. I had not been watching the registry, so I didn't know anything had been purchased. I really didn't think...

October, Feb 5, 2018 18 1,694
Laci
Death and a Wedding
Laci, on February 4, 2018 at 3:28 PM

My wedding is in 33 days and I just got notified that my grandmother’s health is rapidly declining and she has a matter of weeks left. How many weeks is unknown, of course. I don’t know what to do. My...

edecker, Feb 5, 2018 20 2,620
Megan
Gifts for mil & fil
Megan, on February 4, 2018 at 4:25 PM

My FH and I are in disagreement over getting his parents gifts for the wedding. I think we should get them something (even something small), but he doesn’t think they’re expecting anything. I was...

Daria, Feb 5, 2018 18 513
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Send Invitations even if they can't come?
Nancy, on February 4, 2018 at 5:38 PM

Looking for etiquette help. After sending out STD's, two people have contacted me to say they know they can't be here due to prior commitments. (Overseas trip planned for 2 years and moving to Hawaii...

ET, Feb 5, 2018 7 1,370
Dana
Silicone engagement ring for him?
Dana, on February 4, 2018 at 1:18 PM

My fiance and i were planning to elope in march, but weve changed our plans and have decided to get married next year. The thing is that his ring is sitting on our dresser and he is dying to wear it....

Melissa, Feb 5, 2018 9 1,236
Carol
bhldn dresses?
Carol, on February 4, 2018 at 8:32 AM

Okay- I’ve heard good things about BHLDN! My dream dress is on their site but it’s out of my price range! Does anyone know this site and know if their dresses ever go on sale or if they send out promo...

Colleen, Feb 5, 2018 13 4,496
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Post-Wedding Photoshoot?
Caity, on February 21, 2017 at 3:39 PM

My wedding isn't for quite some time, but I was talking to my cousin who's getting married in April, and she had mentioned that instead of doing wedding portraits on the day of the wedding, they...

Kiko, Feb 5, 2018 14 2,815
OG MrsJKR
Invitations for a private ceremony vs. reception celebration
OG MrsJKR, on February 3, 2018 at 3:05 PM

My friend (for whom I am the wedding planner) wanted to elope just with a few nearest and dearest and her family talked her into a big wedding. She's now very happy about the big wedding, but terribly...

Adrianna, Feb 5, 2018 29 1,521
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No wedding party?
Kristen, on February 3, 2018 at 10:11 PM

I am having a small (50 ppl) wedding. I originally had one moh and two bridesmaids.. None of them are helping or responding to messages/calls. I think I want to say nevermind and just have myself,...

Karma, Feb 5, 2018 16 910
FutureMrsBoo
Addressing Stds/invites to Washington, Dc?
FutureMrsBoo, on February 4, 2018 at 11:41 AM

I'm pulling my hair out with address etiquette! I live in DC, as do a lot of our guests. I know that it's the only exception to needing to spell out states, but I still plan to address to "Washington,...

D&G114, Feb 4, 2018 9 2,731
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My friend is buying an almost identical dress!
Private User, on February 3, 2018 at 12:27 PM

My friend is getting married about 3 months after me. She bought her dress a year before I did but I know she was already second guessing it. Flashforward to me buying my dress and I showed it to her....

Private User, Feb 4, 2018 22 2,771 1
Felicia
Photobooth attendant tip
Felicia, on February 3, 2018 at 9:24 PM

Should a photobooth attendant get a tip? If so how much should it be? Thanks

RZ_ToBe, Feb 4, 2018 3 2,268
Alexa
Who to ask to help with your wedding?
Alexa, on February 3, 2018 at 8:08 AM

I was just recently engaged and I have been trying to decide on who to include in our wedding day. I want everyone to enjoy the wedding and for it to be a celebration but I know the big day can't...

Miriam, Feb 3, 2018 37 1,786
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