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Deirdre
Anyone have lost in the mail invitations?
Deirdre, on January 25, 2018 at 12:33 AM

We were very careful in double checking invites and save the dates. Two of our STDs got lost in the mail. My step sister who asked my step mom if she was invited to the wedding or not and one of my...

Heather, Jan 25, 2018 10 2,157
MsToMrs
Guests Inviting Themselves
MsToMrs, on November 26, 2017 at 2:37 PM

Has anyone had the experience of coworkers/bosses/friends you are not close with invite themselves to your wedding. How did you handle it?

Dillydilly, Jan 25, 2018 16 209
Stephanie
Post Wedding Celebration
Stephanie, on January 25, 2018 at 2:57 AM

Hey all, I am definitely having a difficult time making a final decision about doing a small wedding (more or else just a small ceremony) and then a reception later on. My fiancé and I were...

Forestwed, Jan 25, 2018 3 1,056
kylie
How to phrase a casual reception on an invitation
kylie, on January 25, 2018 at 11:43 AM

I'm trying to find the best way to phrase a casual style reception. We are planning on a pig roast and tons of fun outdoor games etc for people to enjoy. But I'm struggling to find an example on how...

Mcskipper, Jan 25, 2018 4 2,398
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Pregnant Bridesmaids
Shell, on January 24, 2018 at 9:28 PM

Hi All, I am having a smaller wedding party, only 4 bridesmaids: MOH - my sister, BM1: Fiance's sister, and then 2 close friends. My issue is that my sister and Fiance's sister are both trying to get...

M.Hand, Jan 25, 2018 16 1,043
R
Engagement party hostess gift ideas
R, on January 25, 2018 at 9:23 AM

Two of my aunts and a family friend are hosting an engagement party for us, and I am struggling to think of thank you gifts. All three women are comfortably well off, so things like jewelry or a vase...

COWS, Jan 25, 2018 7 2,460
RG3
Correct Addressing
RG3, on January 25, 2018 at 3:43 AM

We have friends that will be getting married 2 weeks before us. How do I address their invitation? Mr. and Mrs. ______ or Mr. _____ and Ms. _____. I don't think the whole The Future Mr and Mrs. ____...

Liesl, Jan 25, 2018 15 1,427
D
Venue not returning calls/texts
DBHSEW, on January 24, 2018 at 8:05 PM

Our wedding is 6 months away. And I know it's not uber important to my venue/caterer, BUT I have a couple of questions that I need answered to continue with my planning process. However, twice (once...

Lacy, Jan 24, 2018 11 924
Amber
Groom wants to sing - opinions?
Amber, on January 23, 2018 at 9:33 PM

Hello all! This is my first discussion post, although I've read many others' great posts before! I would like some advice. My fiance was wondering what song his mom and him would dance to for their...

Cassidy, Jan 24, 2018 26 2,379
Casey
Who to invite to rehearsal dinner?
Casey, on January 24, 2018 at 7:38 PM

I'm trying to navigate figuring out who is supposed to attend the rehearsal dinner without stepping on anyone's toes as I'm not paying for it. I kind of assumed that spouses of the bridal party should...

Deirdre, Jan 24, 2018 10 351
Samantha
Canceling Vendor Contract
Samantha, on January 24, 2018 at 3:10 PM

You might have seen my post this weekend about my disappointment with my hair and makeup trial for my wedding in 2.5 weeks. I decided i no longer want to use that vendor for my wedding (the skill...

Samantha, Jan 24, 2018 3 4,260
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No Friends or Family - No Wedding?
Sharon, on January 19, 2018 at 2:04 PM

Hi there, It's not often I post ANYTHING online but I'm at a loss here - My engagement with my fiance is pretty recent but we've spoken about getting married this year... I love my fiance desperately...

GeekGurl, Jan 24, 2018 10 8,060
K
Target or Bed Bath & Beyond
Katie, on January 22, 2018 at 8:33 PM

My fiancé and I are registering at Belk and were trying to decide between registering at Target or Bed, Bath, & Beyond too. Which do ya'll prefer, Target or BB&B??

GoodMOB, Jan 23, 2018 12 2,282
T
To wear or not to where?!
Tiffany, on February 10, 2013 at 10:02 AM

This may be a stupid question but do you wear your engagement ring on your bachelorette party?? I've been giving it a lot of thought and the idea of wearing something valued at thousands of dollars on...

Wendy, Jan 23, 2018 16 3,065
A
Getting Bridesmaid's Address
AG, on January 20, 2018 at 4:37 PM

So I'm in the process of asking a few of my friends to be bridesmaids. One girl is my childhood best friend. We haven't seen each other much over the years, but every time we see each other its like...

Lisa, Jan 23, 2018 8 238
AugustBride
i really don't want one of my Bm's "boyfriend" to come
AugustBride, on January 23, 2018 at 3:48 PM

Hi all. Okay so I sent out STDs to my bridesmaid and then one to her parents, because I really love them and I want them to be there. Her "boyfriend" and I put quotation marks because they aren't...

SaraBear, Jan 23, 2018 70 1,556
Z
Friend Booking Same Weekend For Her Wedding
zynga112, on January 23, 2018 at 4:48 PM

Hello! I'm looking for advise on how to navigate some tough conversations with a friend. I was engaged last year, and my fiancé and I booked our wedding venue around a year out for late 2018. A mutual...

Allyson, Jan 23, 2018 11 1,211
Rachel
Can't find a maid of honor
Rachel, on January 10, 2018 at 3:03 PM

Hello everyone! So a huge issue that I'm facing is that I don't really have many close friends. My best friends in the whole world are my fiance and my mother. I've already had trouble deciding on...

zynga112, Jan 23, 2018 27 1,538
Megan
Hotel Blocks Necessary?
Megan, on January 23, 2018 at 4:30 PM

So there is only one hotel close to my wedding venue and they do not offer a courtesy block option. Their only option is a deposit on each room and 80% of the rooms have to be booked for us to get our...

muriel, Jan 23, 2018 7 841
M
Who to invite to bridal shower
Mary, on January 23, 2018 at 8:28 AM

Ok so my MOH, my mom and myself are starting to talk about my bridal shower. So there is a debate on who I invite. My MOH says any women that is invited to the wedding needs to be invited (this is not...

RPMOB18, Jan 23, 2018 10 1,439
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