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Rachelxoxo
Friendor horror stories
Rachelxoxo, on October 30, 2017 at 11:31 AM

So FH is highly suggesting a lot of mutual friends that we know for various things. Such as wedding coordinator, officiant, baker, DJ etc. We aren't supper close to these people but we know most by...

Klaudia, Oct 31, 2017 28 255
Jessica
Vendor service charge and tips
Jessica, on October 31, 2017 at 12:43 AM

My venue has a 22% service charge on top of tax and price, would there still be an expectation to tip wait staff on top of this?

CountryClubReception, Oct 31, 2017 19 59
TXBride
Non-brides in white
TXBride, on October 27, 2017 at 5:37 PM

What in the world is up with women wearing white to a wedding? I've been to several weddings where MULTIPLE women, who were def old enough to know better, were dressed in white. One of my friends...

Rosered, Oct 31, 2017 79 1,050
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I want to bow out of being a bridesmaid… but can I?
Harley, on October 12, 2017 at 9:05 PM

I agreed to be a bridesmaid for one of my old best friend’s weddings. Her & I met the first day of kindergarten & we were best friends for years but she always treated me poorly. One of those where I...

Meredith, Oct 31, 2017 29 1,495
MNBride
Second wedding etiquette
MNBride, on October 30, 2017 at 5:42 PM

My sister was married in 2015 and I was her MOH. She was divorced last fall and just recently got engaged again and is planning on getting married next year. This is his first marriage and he comes...

ambrok, Oct 30, 2017 22 1,753
FredheartShan
Bad Audio on Wedding Video
FredheartShan, on October 30, 2017 at 1:09 PM

I received the raw footage from my wedding video. I know that raw footage mean that no adjustments have been made but the video was truly awful to listen to. The videographer may have forgotten to...

Malei, Oct 30, 2017 6 167
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Ceremony after court house marriage
Angeleana , on October 30, 2017 at 6:11 PM

I just need some advice, me and my husband got married in the court house.. we still want to have a wedding to were his family and mine could attend but idk what to go about calling it, a vow renewal...

Annie, Oct 30, 2017 7 112
PG
Exit transportation
PG, on October 30, 2017 at 3:59 PM

What are your plans for leaving the wedding reception? We aren't really interested in a "formal" exit, and this is one of the last things I have to do! The planner keeps asking and I'm a bit lost. We...

PG, Oct 30, 2017 17 3,026
J
Cousin bridesmaid quotes
Janette, on October 30, 2017 at 2:23 PM

Any ideas on quotes to ask my cousin to be my bridesmaid? Something short and sweet thanks!

Jennifer, Oct 30, 2017 2 1,591
Must Love Cats
Reaching out to photographer
Must Love Cats, on October 30, 2017 at 8:54 AM

Just married October 1st and about a week after the wedding we were given 3 sneak peeks but with the companies logo on the photos. My husband and I would like to send out a Christmas card using a...

Mrs.Married, Oct 30, 2017 7 496
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Sorority sisters as honorary bridesmaids?
Janette, on October 30, 2017 at 12:32 PM

Hello ladies! I am in a dilemma because I have 8 sorority sisters who I'm very close too however, I will not be including them as bridesmaids being that I am including my sisters, cousins, and best...

Trevor, Oct 30, 2017 11 151
milinovemberbride
Mia and Sebastian's Theme
milinovemberbride, on October 30, 2017 at 10:19 AM

We are having a guitarist for our wedding ceremony and the song I have in mind is "Mia and Sebastian's Theme" from La La Land. What do you all think? We're expecting around 60 guests and the ceremony...

milinovemberbride, Oct 30, 2017 3 487
Meg
Wedding Eve (the night before)
Meg, on October 27, 2017 at 3:15 PM

Are you/did you spend the wedding eve apart? We are staying at a snazzy hotel for 2 nights, starting the night before (logistics: the hotel is 5 minutes from our venue, we live 45 minutes from the...

Carrie, Oct 29, 2017 60 2,700
Oceankissed
Clean Up Night of Wedding Decision
Oceankissed, on October 28, 2017 at 10:29 AM

Had the final meeting with our all-inclusive venue DOC. I have lots of different things to add to the basic decorations they provide (candles and such) including photos of us, mementos, etc.. I will...

David'sBride, Oct 28, 2017 26 1,521
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Wedding Coordinator gift
Kristen, on October 28, 2017 at 4:39 PM

Just curious if I should give a thank you gift to my wedding coordinator? And if so would a $100 gift card be appropriate?

Celia Milton, Oct 28, 2017 4 1,272
Bekah
Trouble getting RSVPs back
Bekah, on October 28, 2017 at 11:10 AM

99% of our guests will be traveling at least 300 miles so I sent out the invites about three months before the wedding (I know, way too early). But I wanted to get on everyone's radar if they were...

TXBride, Oct 28, 2017 14 1,334
Riya
KWR: Salty about a thank you note
Riya, on October 25, 2017 at 10:19 AM

My FH and I went to a wedding in the beginning of July. We took time off of work to attend, drove 3 hours and stayed in a hotel for two nights, and gave what I would call a nice cash gift. Yesterday...

teresa, Oct 27, 2017 136 337
Jaskra
Memorial Table at the Wedding?
Jaskra, on October 25, 2017 at 3:33 PM

I've heard about memorials for those that have passed. I hadn't really thought to do one, but I just lost my grandmother on Monday and it made me start thinking about it again. Have you done one,...

Emily, Oct 27, 2017 53 3,427
Stephanie
Skipping favors?
Stephanie, on October 26, 2017 at 11:54 AM

Is anyone else not doing favors? I didn't plan on having any, but now I'm starting to feel a little guilty about it. Is this a big deal or am I stressing over nothing?

MrsJ, Oct 27, 2017 32 112
CaboBride2018
Invitation Wording: Wedding or Marriage
CaboBride2018, on October 24, 2017 at 9:42 PM

Which wording is more correct? A. "Your presence is requested at the MARRIAGE of ..." B. "Your presence is requested at the WEDDING of ..."

Red2018, Oct 27, 2017 32 5,425
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