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Danielle
Rehearsal Dinner - What's proper?
Danielle, on December 20, 2017 at 7:55 PM

So I had initially only intended to invite bridal party members, their spouses or plus ones, and immediate family to my rehearsal dinner. My mom has been inviting people (even though she's not paying...

Future Mrs B, Jan 8, 2018 52 2,033
Casey
How to ask about bridesmaid budgets?
Casey, on January 7, 2018 at 7:33 PM

So I've just about "officially" asked all my girls to be in my bridal party. I'm wondering if/how everyone went about getting budgets for bridesmaid dresses? I'm all about saving money, but even...

BoudreauToBe, Jan 7, 2018 12 1,546
ScareBear
Incorporating mom's wedding dress/pics
ScareBear, on January 7, 2018 at 7:07 PM

I've seen so many wonderful ideas about incorporating things from parents/grandparents weddings and would love to do a few of them to honor our families. The problem is my mom had married an abusive...

MOB So Cal, Jan 7, 2018 3 455
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To ask her to be a Bridesmaid or not?
Andrea, on December 28, 2017 at 12:18 AM

I need bridesmaid advice! Here’s the “short” story, I know it’s super long but I’d so appreciate any advice!! I’m debating asking my best friend from all through college, we met freshman year and were...

Jennifer, Jan 7, 2018 14 1,514
Nichole
Elopement package tipping
Nichole , on January 7, 2018 at 7:41 PM

Hi! FH and I are eloping in May. We fly in on a Sunday and get married on Tuesday then spend the rest of the week there as our honeymoon. It will just be the two of us. I booked an elopement package...

Julie, Jan 7, 2018 2 1,218
Mrs.
Any Brides planing on having a dollar dance? or did you have the dollar dance?
Mrs., on October 24, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Was it worth it? i dont really dance im kinda nervous is it only slow songs? how much money did you get if you dont mind me asking? also where does the money go? who holds it?

Casey, Jan 7, 2018 44 4,998
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Maybe cancelling wedding
Megan, on January 5, 2018 at 10:00 PM

I need advice for my brother and future sister in law. There is a possibility that due to financial issues with her parents (who were planning to pay for the wedding), the wedding may have to be...

Linda, Jan 7, 2018 15 759
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Dad wants to go with us to pick out wedding dress
Marikay, on January 5, 2018 at 5:02 AM

Help!i have been looking forward to going with my daughter to help her pick out her wedding dress. Just OUR day. However she has told me her Dad wants to be there😳 We have been divorced over 20 years,...

bluevelvet, Jan 7, 2018 28 2,207
Vicky
Fiancé has two brothers to be best men, i have one sister. Help?
Vicky, on January 6, 2018 at 6:54 PM

My fiancé has two brothers he wants to be co-best men. I only have one sister, and I'd prefer her to be the only MOH because I'm afraid of hurting any of my bridesmaids' feelings if I don't pick them...

K.glass, Jan 7, 2018 14 264
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Mixed Seating for Food Truck Wedding
Emma, on January 6, 2018 at 12:43 PM

Has anyone been to a wedding that had a mix of traditional seating (low tables) and high top bistro tables? If so, what did you like/not like about the arrangement? My fiance and I are trying to plan...

A. L., Jan 7, 2018 15 1,781
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Bride to Bridezilla .... help!
Jade, on January 6, 2018 at 6:17 PM

Hello ladies, i need some some advice please. Just a bit of background I’m a bridesmaid at my bestfriends wedding. She has 3 of her cousins and 3 friends including myself and the wedding is in 11...

Alforev, Jan 7, 2018 18 1,367
Charelle
3 Flower girls too many?
Charelle, on January 6, 2018 at 3:08 PM

I'm going out on a limb by asking this....This is my first question on the site/app, so please BE NICE. Would 3 Flower girls be too many? They are ALL the same age (6-7yrs) and all dear sweet cousins...

kbrands, Jan 7, 2018 18 4,146
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Logistics and getting ready photos
AnonPoster1234, on January 5, 2018 at 4:31 PM

I'm deciding between a few photo packages and want to talk logistics and getting ready photos. I'll be getting married at New York Botanical Gardens, which is in the Bronx. The hotel block where me...

ScareBear, Jan 7, 2018 14 648
Cames
Proposing to bridesmaids all at once
Cames, on January 6, 2018 at 5:27 PM

Yay or nay? Here is my thought. I plan on having one MOH and two bridesmaids. The MOH already knew she would be that role waaaay before I was even engaged because we are besties. I just haven’t...

Cames, Jan 7, 2018 11 1,657
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Temporary Ring
MSK, on January 4, 2018 at 6:50 PM

Sooooo when the jeweler told y’all that you’d have to give up your ring for a certain amount of time post-engagement (re-sizing, dipping, customizing, making of wedding band) did anyone else use a...

Audra, Jan 6, 2018 17 1,359
MrsRies&Love
How to list mom's boyfriend
MrsRies&Love, on January 6, 2018 at 6:31 PM

My mom and her boyfriend have been dating for almost two years now, and they live together. Over that time, I've been accepted into his family and him and I have developed a really great...

BlueHenBride, Jan 6, 2018 4 2,073
ThatGirl
2nd Wedding no-no's?
ThatGirl, on January 5, 2018 at 10:53 AM

Hi! Wondering if there are any 2nd wedding faux pas I need to be aware of... I am not super concerned about "traditions" but do want to be mindful of actual no-no's... This is my 2nd wedding and my...

Lacy, Jan 6, 2018 24 1,715
Wanderberg
Wedding 2 hours from home???
Wanderberg, on January 5, 2018 at 6:53 PM

Do you think its appropriate to have a wedding 2 hours from where most of the guests live? will everybody hate me? is it rude?? I live in more of an Urban city and we are definitely more rural people,...

Sharay, Jan 6, 2018 16 1,780
BrooklynBride
Thank you cards to people with no gifts?
BrooklynBride, on January 6, 2018 at 12:13 PM

Hi everyone, I’m working on Thank You cards and was wondering whether or not to write them to my co-workers who didn’t give a gift. I had been told that this can be seen as gift grabby. I work in a...

OG Gretchen, Jan 6, 2018 10 2,432
Nikki
What's the best way to turn down vendors?
Nikki, on January 5, 2018 at 4:53 PM

I mean I've done it a few times now but I just feel so bad every time I have to tell somebody that we chose another company over them. It gives me anxiety like no other.

Kristin, Jan 6, 2018 22 7,189
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