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Deanna
Backyard Wedding
Deanna, on October 24, 2017 at 2:49 PM

I'm just curious on those who are doing a backyard wedding or have done one, what inspiration do/did you have? For those who have had one, what did your guests think?

Deanna, Oct 25, 2017 18 483
Tinderella
Gratuity at all-inclusive venue
Tinderella, on October 24, 2017 at 7:02 PM

Hi! Any Riverwood Mansion (Nashville, TN) brides out there? It's an all-inclusive venue (full planning, catering, flowers, rentals, DJ, and more depending on package). They didn't explicitly say that...

Samantha, Oct 24, 2017 4 1,635
Gina
Invite Mom to venue selection appointments, or not
Gina, on October 24, 2017 at 3:26 PM

Hello! Second-time bride here marrying a first-time groom. FH and I will be financing our wedding, though my mother (without my prompting) has said that if she can, she and Dad would like to...

FutureMrs.L, Oct 24, 2017 20 1,219
J+J 2018
Father daughter dance songs in Spanish
J+J 2018, on October 24, 2017 at 2:02 AM

Hi everyone! So my dad speaks mostly Spanish so I want to choose a song for our dance in Spanish. Any suggestions of songs that any of you used in Spanish? Thank you!

J+J 2018, Oct 24, 2017 15 7,131
Grace
Is a variable service fee gratuity?
Grace, on October 23, 2017 at 3:41 PM

My contract gives a range of 22-24% for a service fee, with a minimum of 22% being charged if nothing is picked by us. I'm confused as to why a service fee would be variable like this if it didn't...

FilleNouvelle, Oct 24, 2017 14 46
C
Inviting co-workers and inviting co-workers spouses
Crystal, on October 23, 2017 at 9:34 PM

Dilemma! I am close to my co-workers in the sense that while we are at work, we all talk about our personal lives openly however I haven't hung out with them outside of work except for work related...

FutureMrsN14, Oct 23, 2017 8 1,138
lkg72
Latin Mother/Son Dance
lkg72, on October 23, 2017 at 5:43 PM

My FMIL announced she wants to use Suavemente as her mother son song. Any alternative suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Mrsbdg, Oct 23, 2017 9 2,635
Cait
Destination Wedding Tipping
Cait, on October 23, 2017 at 3:53 PM

Hi, everyone - For other WW-ers that have held weddings in foreign countries without a culture of tipping, how did you handle? Many thanks in advance!

Trevor, Oct 23, 2017 20 676
Heather
Guest List Question for Postponed Wedding
Heather, on October 23, 2017 at 1:31 PM

My fiance and I had to postpone our wedding due to hurricane Irma, and now that we have a new date, we want to send out save the dates. Our venue is small and can hold a maximum of 34 people,...

LanaKane, Oct 23, 2017 22 167
Margarita
No favors for wedding? Help!
Margarita, on October 22, 2017 at 5:14 PM

So my wedding is 12/22, 2 months away, yikes!! Super excited. I have a question for you ladies, though: I can't decide what I should do for wedding favors. Honestly, I hate wedding favors, they are...

Jessica, Oct 23, 2017 33 162
D
Wedding invitation without parents
Damaris, on October 22, 2017 at 11:30 AM

How to write on a wedding invitation when his parents can't attend the wedding because they don't have visa for U.S. and my mom is decrease and my dad is remarry. I don't know what's the best to not...

stephanie, Oct 22, 2017 11 3,023
christine
Mr. & Mrs. or Dr. & Mrs.
christine, on October 22, 2017 at 1:15 PM

Hey everyone! I'm seeking some prefix advice and any and all suggestions are appreciated! Future husband is an anesthesiologist and I am trying to determine what titles we should use for...

RustyTheDog, Oct 22, 2017 17 12,398
A
Address labels for wedding invitations
Amanda`, on October 21, 2017 at 12:07 PM

Is it ok to use clear address labels for the wedding invitations? We are printing our own invitations and would love to print on the envelopes but we are nervous to do so ( just in case of mistakes)....

Amanda`, Oct 22, 2017 9 511
Alessandra
Usher Gifts for Teenage Boys
Alessandra, on October 22, 2017 at 1:30 AM

Hello!! This is my first post so I apologize if this has been answered already. I was a nanny in college and the 2 boys I used to watch are now ushers in our wedding. They will be 11 and 14. I'm...

Disneychick, Oct 22, 2017 5 1,428
Breana
Wedding Dress in 1 Year Anniversary Pictures?
Breana, on October 21, 2017 at 3:46 PM

We had planned for a big wedding and then decided to elope. However, between making the decision I bought a beautiful ballgown. Since we eloped in HI, I didn't want to wear it. Now I have my dream...

The Trap Selena, Oct 21, 2017 9 2,176
K
How to address guests on escort cards
KZP1021, on October 21, 2017 at 1:46 PM

I am getting started on our escort cards and was wondering how everyone addressed their guests. Our wedding is formal but not overly so. Most guests I will be addressing as Mr. and Mrs. "Husband's...

rica, Oct 21, 2017 11 8,104
K
Alcohol at the reception
Kathleen, on October 20, 2017 at 6:21 PM

So I have seen a lot of people saying cash bar is bad like really bad. However I have many close family members, parents on both sides, who have drinking problems so we were considering doing a cash...

Jacks, Oct 21, 2017 73 492
Amanda
Walking down the aisle song!
Amanda, on October 19, 2017 at 6:21 PM

Hey all so I have a question I found the perfect song ever to walk down the aisle too. it's a long song I think 5 minutes or more. I was wondering has anyone ever had everyone including the bride walk...

Melissa, Oct 21, 2017 16 225
AQuixoticBride
Premixing own signature drink?
AQuixoticBride, on October 20, 2017 at 5:08 PM

Our plan for the wedding reception is to purchase our own alcohol and hire a bartender to serve instead of purchasing a bar package. We plan on serving only beer and wine (some nice sodas and iced tea...

Opalite, Oct 21, 2017 14 3,144
Neska7
Venue hunting questions
Neska7, on October 19, 2017 at 9:13 PM

Hello! So we are looking at venues this coming weekend and I was wondering if any of you have any good questions we should ask or any advice. We are open to all suggestions, thanks!!

Amanda, Oct 21, 2017 14 91
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