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Christine
Wedding dress shopping without bridesmaids & moh
Christine , on January 23, 2018 at 10:33 AM

I recently went on Vacation to see my mother & my Nana who lives out of state. While I was there I decided I wanted to go wedding dress shopping since I always wanted the two of them to be there...

MsDtoR2019, Jan 23, 2018 15 1,716
Junebug
Eloping. Do we get our parents gifts?
Junebug, on January 23, 2018 at 8:45 AM

I know when you get married you generally get a little something for each parent, like a nice handkerchief for your mom. Are we expected to get something for our parents if we elope? What about if we...

WED18, Jan 23, 2018 6 855
Claire
If you were asked to step down as Maid of Honor, would you still attend the wedding?
Claire, on January 22, 2018 at 4:03 PM

This is long... but please bear with me, because I am in desperate need of advice! My childhood best friend is getting married in September. Two months after she got engaged, she formally asked me to...

The Nuptials, Jan 23, 2018 26 932
PrettyinPink
Bridesmaid Bringing Baby To Wedding...
PrettyinPink, on January 22, 2018 at 9:55 AM

I responded to a post that was somewhat similar to this question and I saw the responses and now I have to ask. We made our wedding 13 and above only. Our wedding is a destination for my whole family...

Nicole, Jan 22, 2018 20 2,228
KMedcalf
How far back in friendship for guests?
KMedcalf, on January 22, 2018 at 11:41 AM

I realize the answer to this varies, I’m just hoping to hear some feedback ladies. I’m wondering how far back in friendships I should/can go to invite to my wedding? (Before it’s awkward?) I have...

Mrs. Terelo, Jan 22, 2018 23 4,935
Julianna
Bridesmaid proposal ideas!
Julianna, on February 15, 2017 at 9:12 PM

So I want to find a cute way to ask my bridesmaids that isn't a gift because I feel like that puts too much pressure on them. I found some cute ideas but any ideas are appreciated!

Elizabeth and Jonath, Jan 22, 2018 27 313 1
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Father Daughter Dance Alternatives
Grace, on January 19, 2018 at 6:01 PM

My Grandpa raised me and he is now 900 years old and in a power chair. I would love to do something in place of the fater daughter dance, but I dont know what! 56 days till the wedding!!!!!!! Please...

Grace, Jan 22, 2018 11 763
kirackle
Bridesmaid not invited to bridal shower
kirackle, on May 30, 2017 at 2:16 PM

I am feeling rather hurt today. I am a BM for one of my own BMs and am co-hosting with her mother's friends a very large couples shower/cocktail party at my father's house. In my area, the bridal...

Kaylatte, Jan 22, 2018 17 1,773
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Bride wearing adult braces
A, on November 7, 2017 at 4:59 AM

I'm in adult braces, and I won't get them off for at least two years. Is it selfish of me to push the wedding date until I get them off? Anyone say "screw it!" and tie the knot in their braces? Should...

Mary, Jan 22, 2018 23 3,812
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Friend’s bachelorette and another friend’s wedding planned for same weekend
Lisa, on January 21, 2018 at 10:02 AM

I have already committed to going to one of my best friend’s bachelorette party (I am a BM) in September and my other friend (who is a more recent friend that is lives in the same city as me and who I...

FutureMrsN14, Jan 21, 2018 18 2,188
Jess & Sean
DJ Cost & Tipping - How Much?
Jess & Sean, on March 18, 2014 at 8:27 PM

Another tipping question! I am wondering how much your DJ costs, and how much you were planning on tipping him/her. My DJ works for a company, so I do plan on tipping him, but I am unsure how much (I...

Kimberly, Jan 21, 2018 36 20,229
Lacy
Bridal shower timeline
Lacy, on January 20, 2018 at 5:49 PM

Hey y'all. My mom called me today and said that she's currently planning my bridal shower for late-March/early April. However

Amandaw, Jan 20, 2018 8 814
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Thoughts on Walking Down the Aisle Alone
Jessica, on October 8, 2017 at 9:03 PM

To put it simply, I would never let my father "give me away." He's not even invited to the wedding. I'm not very close to mom, so I wouldn't consider her either. Is it wrong of me to want to walk...

MrstobeKR, Jan 20, 2018 29 3,266
GoodPrincessButtercup
Question about flowers and who gets them
GoodPrincessButtercup, on January 20, 2018 at 10:53 AM

Hi, please tell me what you are doing for mother of the bride and groom for the ceremony. Do they get bouquets or corsages? I’m not sure the etiquette and it’s been a 1000 years since I’ve been to a...

HowCo Industries, Jan 20, 2018 15 1,069
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Groomsman Gifts Besides Alcohol
Colleen, on January 13, 2018 at 8:14 PM

Hi! So one of the men in our bridal party doesn't drink. (he is currently recovering from addiction) I am wondering if anyone has any ideas that don't involve alcohol?? We don't want him to stand out...

rica, Jan 20, 2018 17 790
Stacey
Inviting adult children (cousins)
Stacey, on January 19, 2018 at 5:45 PM

We decided a while back that the only children we would be inviting would be the children of the bridal party. Since then FH has decided he would like to invite the adult children in his family...

Nicole, Jan 20, 2018 11 1,809
Shay
Dress codes???
Shay, on January 16, 2018 at 1:04 PM

What is an appropriate dress code for a 2pm wedding and cocktail reception to follow? I dont want them to where ball gowns and a tux but I would like my guests to look nice and dressed up. I was...

bluevelvet, Jan 20, 2018 70 1,495
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Wedding party only children
Emily, on January 11, 2018 at 4:13 PM

I have decided to only invite the wedding party children. What is a polite way to let everyone know this?

Elissa, Jan 20, 2018 4 594
Christina
How do i enjoy my wedding day?
Christina, on January 15, 2018 at 12:10 AM

When I think about my wedding day I think about how in love me and my FH will be and dancing all through the night. The more I talk to wedding people I hear how they barely get to enjoy anything and...

Elissa, Jan 19, 2018 53 3,133
jcdb
How do you list half hour time on invitation?
jcdb, on January 19, 2018 at 3:54 PM

So I have a couple months to figure it out for sure but I was just starting to look at invitations and had a thought: whats the best way to write out “4:30pm” as the ceremony time. Its going to be a...

CBD to Be, Jan 19, 2018 7 16,438
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