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Michelle
Stranger bought something from our amazon registry?
Michelle, on July 7, 2015 at 10:06 PM

I was just checking up on our registry (bridal shower this weekend woohoo!!) and Amazon has a "thank you" section where it keeps track of who bought what with their addresses so you can send them...

JohnHarper, Sep 12, 2023 17 10,251 2
Kaela
After dinner reception only
Kaela, on February 18, 2018 at 11:47 PM

I have a guest list of 300 due to being in a sorority in college and being good friends with all my sisters. I feel obligated to at least invite them all and their significant others (total of 92...

Jessica, Sep 11, 2023 42 7,196
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No wedding registry
Kerry, on March 3, 2018 at 4:55 PM

We are thinking about not doing a wedding registry. Is there a polite way to say on the invitation that there is no wedding registry and we just want cash?

CM, Sep 11, 2023 21 22,108 1
IrishBride
My sister is refusing to come to my destination wedding
IrishBride, on August 18, 2018 at 8:03 PM

My FH and I opted for a small wedding at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland next year in May. We gave our 35 guests a year plus time in advance to know this. Since our wedding is so small, we opted not to...

Kirste, Sep 9, 2023 63 11,086
Rena S
Guests complaining about destination wedding
Rena S, on July 30, 2014 at 11:36 PM

We are planning a beautiful destination wedding . Unfortunately more than a few family and friends have been telling us that it will be " a hassle " to attend our wedding. This has been so upsetting-...

Kirste, Sep 9, 2023 40 10,305
Lori
Wedding flowers
Lori, on September 4, 2023 at 11:37 PM

I have a question how I should feel. I am deeply hurt and feeling disrespected after I was told my daughter in law and son were growing all the flowers for the wedding, which was a beautiful idea. I...

Lori, Sep 7, 2023 5 941
MrsC
Wedding Gift - How Much?
MrsC, on August 25, 2023 at 5:18 PM

Next month, hubby and I will attend the wedding of his boss' son. We are on very good terms with the boss, let's call him "Vinny", and his wife and though we don't see them much socially we are all...

Weight, Sep 6, 2023 25 9,047
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Does it matter which side the bride stands on?
NoMore, on September 15, 2015 at 9:55 AM

Is there some kind of rule for this? I noticed that in the majority of the pictures, the bride is standing on the left side with her bridesmaids off to the side/behind her but does it even matter?

Dalia, Sep 5, 2023 13 9,798
Ivy
Kegs!!
Ivy, on April 13, 2016 at 2:01 PM

So i am trying to figure out how much money i am spending on alcohol. No liquor. Just kegs and wine. Can anyone help me decide how many kegs to buy? And how much wine? We are having around 150 guests...

A’Lee, Sep 4, 2023 25 10,027
Natasha
No guest book?
Natasha, on April 13, 2010 at 6:20 PM

I'm leaning towards not having a guest book. However, I don't know proper wedding etiquette. Am I supposed to send thank you cards to all the guests who attended? I'm thinking without the guest book I...

Flores, Sep 2, 2023 26 2,121
Halez613
Only a Highlight Video?
Halez613, on August 31, 2023 at 4:37 PM

So it’s 3 months after my wedding and I finally got all of my photos back and a link to a 4 minute highlight video. They approached me in my initial search for a photographer/videographer and offered...

Michelle, Sep 1, 2023 15 1,688
Ashley
Mother's Day Vs. Cinco De Mayo Wedding Date
Ashley, on August 16, 2023 at 10:46 PM

Hey Everyone! We just booked our wedding venue for May 12, 2024. A day later after booking, my aunt told me I booked our wedding on Mother's Day! I know there are a lot of discussions about this and...

Jacks, Sep 1, 2023 9 790 1
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Parents Are Not Helping
Angela, on April 14, 2014 at 3:49 PM

I feel bad for my soon to be husband. My parents and including us are the ones paying for the wedding. We're so thankful for my parents help, but feel sooo bad that his parents haven't offered to help...

, Aug 31, 2023 79 10,533
Jennifer
Engraving your Rings: what did you/are you writing on them?
Jennifer, on March 29, 2012 at 12:33 PM

FH and I picked out our wedding bands last Saturday (Macy's is having a great fine jewelry sale so we got our rings for around 65% off) and we're discussing what we'd like to write to each other on...

Tutsat, Aug 31, 2023 28 2,041
Cyndi
Do Black Rings really Look Like Wedding Bands?
Cyndi, on December 9, 2018 at 3:49 AM

My boyfriend really wants a black wedding band. I am strongly opposed to getting him one because 1) I don’t think they look like wedding bands. Black rings can be anything from promise rings to...

Tutsat, Aug 31, 2023 39 3,537
K
Is it acceptable to skip the cake distribution?
Kajika, on August 29, 2023 at 7:36 PM

We're planning to have a variety of desserts and a fabulous doughnut wall to add a unique touch to the celebration. Now, since I'm not familiar with American wedding customs, I was hoping to get some...

Kajika, Aug 30, 2023 9 823
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Can you un-bridesmaid someone?
Amanda, on August 13, 2023 at 6:42 PM

Hello my fellow lovely brides! I need some help. Back when my fiancé and I got engaged, I was getting to know his female best friend (known each other for 16 years) and thought it would be a nice...

Emily, Aug 29, 2023 30 1,895 2
Honey
Destination plus ones
Honey, on August 26, 2023 at 1:02 AM

I’ve envisioned a small intimate wedding for years, which is the main reason I’ve decided on a destination wedding. We have put 25 rooms on hold, so the aim is between 50-60 guests. Our list consists...

LM, Aug 29, 2023 18 925
SandyZV
Dry Wedding Recap-what not to do
SandyZV, on August 28, 2023 at 2:08 PM

We went to a wedding this weekend and the couple advised everyone ahead of time that the wedding was going to be a dry wedding. We appreciated knowing this in advance because for a wedding around 2...

Cece, Aug 28, 2023 1 682
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Including my teen daughter
Brenda, on August 25, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Hi all! I have 2 kids from my previous marriage and I am getting married again. I want my kids included in the wedding. My 13 year old daughter ( who will be 14 at the time of the wedding) requested...

Brenda, Aug 27, 2023 10 725
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