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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 2,439
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 7,198
Deirdre
International rsvp Cards
Deirdre, on January 5, 2018 at 2:44 PM

I have a question for brides who sent invitations to international guests. We are in the USA, but are inviting a few people who live in England. How did you stamp the RSVP card (or did you do...

Cuoghi, Jan 5, 2018 13 1,809
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Etiquette for inviting people from work
Andrea, on January 4, 2018 at 12:36 PM

My future husband is having a dilemma about whether to invite his work “friends”. He’s the boss of them, but we have interacted with them outside of work, and I like them and everything, but to help

Emily, Jan 5, 2018 14 1,455
Kravetz
Swap moh for a Best Man? (lesbian wedding)
Kravetz, on January 5, 2018 at 11:48 AM

I am a lesbian femme who will be wearing a suit in my wedding, and my bride is wearing a gown. I am not walking down the aisle and she is. My fiancee will have a MOH but no other bridesmaids. She...

bluevelvet, Jan 5, 2018 11 1,445
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Expensive bachelorette
Private User, on January 4, 2018 at 3:20 PM

Hi! I need some advice because I feel so guilty. Im a bridesmaid in my friend’s wedding. She was in my wedding. She flew to California for the weekend for my wedding. She did not go to my shower or...

Aly, Jan 5, 2018 25 1,827
gschumann1
Menu Tasting Tipping
gschumann1, on January 3, 2018 at 3:03 PM

We are doing our menu tasting with our venue next Thursday evening. Our venue is all inclusive with catering/bar/DOC etc. and our venue pricing includes service charge (gratuities per our DOC at the...

gschumann1, Jan 5, 2018 10 2,235
QueenThompson
Wedding: Why is it important to you?
QueenThompson, on January 14, 2015 at 10:40 AM

I always get some family members/ friends tell me to ditch the wedding and just spend the money on our honeymoon. I want a wedding mainly for the party aspect with my family and friends but I must...

Jack, Jan 5, 2018 48 4,048
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Middle name or last name?
Whitney, on February 19, 2016 at 12:20 AM

I really want to have my first and middle name on my invitation instead of first and last since I will be changing my last name to my fh. But my fh doesn't have a middle name so I would put his first...

dancingwiththekumars, Jan 5, 2018 16 7,432 1
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Ideas for asking groomsmen...
Emily, on January 3, 2018 at 7:27 PM

Have a question that maybe someone can answer! Are you supposed to give a gift when you ask the groomsmen and at the wedding (Same as the bridesmaids) OR do you just ask and then give them a gift day...

dancingwiththekumars, Jan 5, 2018 8 374
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Return address save the dates
Kelly, on January 3, 2018 at 10:51 AM

My fiance and I live together, can we just write our first names and address on save the date? No names? Or future Mr and Mrs. last name?

Kimberly, Jan 5, 2018 11 979 1
TeamEJ2009
How to properly address wedding invitations
TeamEJ2009, on May 15, 2017 at 3:19 AM

Example, when sending an invitation to John and Leah Smith, do I write Mr & Mrs. John Smith or is it okay to just write John and Leah Smith? Also, when writing our names do I write The Future Mr...

MSK, Jan 5, 2018 22 7,651 1
Julianna
Which online honeymoon fund?!
Julianna , on May 13, 2013 at 6:27 PM

So I think I have narrowed it down to two. Honeyfund.com or depositagift.com. The only reason why I liked depositagift.com was because you could edit it to what you are really saving for. To be honest...

BrandiWeds18, Jan 4, 2018 35 4,209
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Adults Only Wedding
Amanda , on September 6, 2017 at 4:51 AM

We are having an adults only Wedding in March of 2018. What is the best way to let our guests know that children are not on the guest list?

Bride2beeee, Jan 4, 2018 32 1,084
Larissa
Do you give a gift for a destination wedding?
Larissa, on December 1, 2017 at 6:02 PM

Hi! My fiance and I were invited to our first destination wedding in May. My fiance is a groomsman in this wedding. What is the expectation for giving a gift? We have spend a decent amount of money...

Brooke, Jan 4, 2018 15 2,399
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Destination Wedding Gifts????
Charita, on January 3, 2018 at 1:00 PM

Are you allowed to register for wedding gifts if you are having a destination wedding? and, if so, how soon should you start your registry?

Brooke, Jan 4, 2018 10 2,005
Corrie
Reminding Guests about the Wedding
Corrie, on September 11, 2017 at 12:15 PM

We have a few people who have rsvp'd but my gut is telling me they won't show. On one hand (and this is terrible) I don't care if they don't show. On the other, I'll feel bad for FH because they're...

Justin, Jan 4, 2018 21 1,996
Jennifer M
Cost of Groom's Gift
Jennifer M, on January 4, 2018 at 10:46 AM

Is there any rule of etiquette regarding the cost of the gift you give your FS on the day of? I have found something that I really think he'll enjoy, but it's in the $70-ish range. My heart...

Jennifer M, Jan 4, 2018 15 2,295
Cassie
Thank You Notes - Bridal Shower
Cassie, on January 3, 2018 at 11:10 PM

Hi all! My mom threw me a surprise bridal shower when me and my FW went home to NY for the holidays. (Which was so sweet and totally unexpected!!!) I am doing the thank you notes now and I had a...

Sarah, Jan 4, 2018 13 471
Brianna
Reception Card Examples
Brianna, on January 3, 2018 at 12:08 PM

Anyone use a separate reception card in their invitations and have any pictures??? Our reception is at a different location, so I want to include a separate card.

BoudreauToBe, Jan 4, 2018 5 192
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