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Would it be polite to state that ceremony is adult-only celebration on the invites?
Heather, on September 21, 2023 at 6:39 PM

I have a lot of time to figure out invites. I'm thinking ahead so I have less to worry about when I need them to be ordered. We are having an adult only ceremony and reception. I'm not going to over...

CM, Sep 26, 2023 10 810 1
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Parental contributions to paying for wedding
Alexandra, on September 20, 2023 at 3:12 PM

How much is common for the groom's family to contribute to the wedding? Has anyone experienced no help at all from groom's parents?

Veronica, Sep 26, 2023 7 940
Valerie
Tipping Vendors
Valerie, on September 25, 2023 at 2:57 AM

What is the general rule of thumb for tipping the vendors? What vendors should I tip and how much?

Lisa, Sep 25, 2023 2 659
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i can’t afford my friends Bach, and she didn’t take it well. What to do?
Lyn, on September 20, 2023 at 6:12 PM

My friends bachelorette is in 5 months, and her MOH is asking for vacation rental payment ($800) now. I’m currently unemployed and planning my own very budget conscious wedding, and my friend...

Michelle, Sep 24, 2023 12 2,706
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Tipping
Pamela, on September 5, 2023 at 10:28 PM

Hi I was wondering what is the appropriate amount to tip hairdresser, photographer and dj?

Lilly, Sep 24, 2023 5 643
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How to handle a future sibling-in-law getting married less than two months before you?
Francine, on April 4, 2018 at 2:21 PM

So, I'm new here and I apologize for the long post ahead but appreciate any help/advice you could give! I am recently engaged and I cannot wait to marry the love of my life. It took a long time for us...

Sarah, Sep 24, 2023 55 8,582 1
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Celebration of Marriage
Daniel, on September 22, 2023 at 11:32 PM

A couple of friends have asked me to "officiate" their wedding. They got married a few weeks ago at the Justice of the Peace and they are wanting to have a ceremony for family and friends. I am not...

Lisa, Sep 24, 2023 5 1,294
LoveBubbles
Am I missing something? Why do you let parents invite guests?
LoveBubbles, on January 4, 2016 at 12:18 PM

So here is my question. I have been on WW for quite a while now and just about every week there is a discussion/vent on parents inviting guests to people's weddings. While I completely understand if...

John, Sep 23, 2023 54 31,699
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Bride and Groom Gift Exchange - Help!!!
Anthony, on August 23, 2023 at 1:19 PM

Hi, My wedding is a couple weeks away and I keep second guessing myself on if what I got my bride is acceptable for the gift exchange. I purchased a trip to a place we have been wanting to visit, but...

Michael, Sep 22, 2023 10 1,000 1
September Splendor
How do you NOT INVITE some of your family?
September Splendor, on February 8, 2016 at 10:52 AM

I love all of my family...I have one Aunt and a set of Cousins from out of town that I just don't want to invite to my wedding and/or reception. It is not that I don't love them...but every time they...

Emma, Sep 22, 2023 25 7,389
Kiki
Digital Engagement Party Invitations?
Kiki, on March 6, 2019 at 1:20 PM

Is it okay to send engagement party invitations digitally? (Through text, email, Facebook message, etc)? I found some really cute ones, but I don't want to go through with it if it is a huge no-no!

Allen, Sep 22, 2023 12 1,822
Trena
I won a bridal show giveaway... is it a scam?
Trena, on January 12, 2012 at 12:24 AM

I just got a call saying my fi and I won either a mini-moon to a variety of locales, or free wedding bands. The only hitch is to go to a cooking demo. I made absolutely sure that there is no financial...

Michael, Sep 21, 2023 16 3,524
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Bridesmaid but not invited to bachelorette party and considering backing out of the wedding
Elizabeth, on September 17, 2023 at 7:03 PM

My SIL and brother are getting married soon. She has asked my daughter (child) and I to be in the wedding. She recently had her bachelorette party but I was not aware. It seems weird that the rest of...

LM, Sep 20, 2023 12 854
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Getting married on Veterans Day?
Stephanie, on August 22, 2016 at 8:26 AM

Hello everyone. I'm in the process of booking my wedding venue for 2017. The only weekend day that works for my fiancé & I that is available for our fall wedding other than Thanksgiving weekend is...

Amy, Sep 19, 2023 28 6,845
Megan
License Vs. Ceremony Anniversary
Megan, on April 29, 2015 at 8:33 PM

I had a friend get married this past weekend, but they got their marriage licenses like 3 days before so they didn't have to worry about it on their honeymoon. This caused an uproar in her family and...

Tasha, Sep 19, 2023 32 21,661
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Do i need to buy a present?
Amanda, on September 19, 2023 at 9:47 AM

Back story- I used to work with another woman who was pregnant, I was training under her to take over her position once she had her baby, so she could transition into a stay at home mom. We were never...

CM, Sep 19, 2023 4 219
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Photographers and videographers
Zi, on September 18, 2023 at 10:07 AM

How much do videographer and photographer range?

Michelle, Sep 18, 2023 2 362
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Help please !!!!
Dorothy, on September 15, 2023 at 5:47 PM

So both of the brides parents can’t be in the same room due to restraining orders that’s in place how do I tell one parent that they can’t not come

Rae, Sep 18, 2023 5 402
Ciara
Favor ideas during the pandemic?
Ciara, on January 21, 2021 at 12:56 AM

What’s an acceptable favor for guests during the pandemic?

Waters, Sep 18, 2023 13 584
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Filling out address envelopes at reception
Nicole, on March 13, 2014 at 1:29 PM

Is it ok to have my guests put their name and address on envelopes or index cards at my reception and then place them in my card box? I am having a guest book personally made and its not meant for...

CM, Sep 16, 2023 24 2,258
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