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Going to the chapel
Four Weddings - what not to do
Going to the chapel, on September 25, 2017 at 11:55 AM

I'm home this morning and am catching an episode of Four Weddings. One couple had a lovely venue, however, they served only pizza and pop. Two flavors of pop. No ice that I could see. So, what...

Sarah, Sep 27, 2017 39 3,895
Rachel
Square Dancing at reception?
Rachel, on September 22, 2017 at 12:00 PM

Dearest WW, I defer to your advice and opinions yet again. While FH and I are still brainstorming options for the ceremony (DW versus not essentially), I have always been sure I will have a reception...

junebride, Sep 27, 2017 35 2,413
Jenny
1 year old Flower Girl
Jenny, on September 25, 2017 at 2:32 PM

I'm having my Goddaughter be my flower girl and she just turned 1 on Sept 4th. Any ideas as to what she could hold? I'm not having petals or a basket (she'd likely eat the petals). I was thinking...

Jenny, Sep 27, 2017 22 6,770
K
Too late to cancel?
Katherine, on September 25, 2017 at 9:02 PM

Ugh. I've posted about my monster-in-law before. I'm getting married next Saturday and she just exploded again, this time because I told her teenage daughter that her boyfriends parents weren't...

Rosa Lee, Sep 27, 2017 45 513
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Technically eloping? but will have a wedding/proposal/engagement later?!
World Traveler, on December 7, 2016 at 6:34 AM

I have been living with my partner for almost 2 years. He is from the U.K & I'm from the US. we both moved to Asia for his job. So far I have been living here under a tourist visa. Now he received a...

Rheine, Sep 27, 2017 97 3,287
Laura
Plus-one etiquette?
Laura, on September 25, 2017 at 10:51 PM

To preface: my boyfriend "Alex" and I were first together a few years ago and during this time, I have met the bride, Sarah. Alex and I had broken up for a few years but have since gotten back...

Dina, Sep 27, 2017 31 1,503
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Am I Being A Bridezilla?
Brittany, on September 26, 2017 at 2:51 AM

My best friend lives in South Carolina and I've asked her to be one of my bridesmaids which she has excitedly said yes to. Everything was really exciting at first but now it's a little disappointing...

Cassidy, Sep 26, 2017 88 472
J
How to deal with rude people?
jj, on September 26, 2017 at 5:19 AM

Hey, this is not jj but her sister.( I make an account tomorrow for my self). I just want to ask for short advice. How would you react, and what would you say? Yesterday night we went for dinner with...

Will & Tiara, Sep 26, 2017 16 107
Jennifer
Engagement Ring 24/7
Jennifer, on November 16, 2014 at 2:46 PM

A girlfriend/BM of mines, that is also engaged, told me I am not supposed to take my engagement ring off EVER that its bad luck. She said she's been camping, swimming, showers, cleans house and even...

Mochahontas90, Sep 26, 2017 55 1,098
Kalyn
How to ask co-maids of honor?
Kalyn, on September 23, 2017 at 11:47 AM

I'm having 2 maids of honor and I'm about to ask the first one, but I don't know how to ask her and tell her she's a co-MOH? I'm sure she'll be fine with it, but I just don't know if I say "So I'm...

AmyJo, Sep 26, 2017 8 6,230 1
Roberta
Unity Ceremony Song Ideas
Roberta, on September 26, 2017 at 11:32 AM

Morning All, my FH has decided (last minute) that we need to do a unity ceremony as part of our wedding. I tried telling him that our marriage is one big unity ceremony but he wasn't swayed. So we...

Roberta, Sep 26, 2017 10 1,089
J
Tipping for event coordinator at hotel
Jill, on September 25, 2017 at 9:00 PM

I'm unsure of how much to tip the event coordinator at the hotel. I read somewhere between $200-$500. She has helped us somewhat but not entirely. She came on half-way through the...

KatieJade, Sep 26, 2017 3 972
MrsRidley
How many cupcakes
MrsRidley, on September 25, 2017 at 12:32 PM

We’ve decided to do cupcakes for the wedding. With a guest list of 150 people, how many cupcakes should we get?

Lauren, Sep 26, 2017 25 24,119 1
Jaime
Canceled rsvp wording
Jaime, on September 26, 2017 at 8:20 AM

So I am less that two weeks out. Just found out that 9 guests are not attending. Each has their own excuses and that's fine. They keep asking how much their plate cost is. I honestly think that that's...

Erin, Sep 26, 2017 2 463
Cara
Invitation start time...
Cara, on September 25, 2017 at 6:51 PM

I've read that people put the time 15-30 minutes early on their invitation so guests do not come in as the ceremony is starting. If I have a 2:30 ceremony, would you find it strange to read 2:15 on an...

Nancy, Sep 25, 2017 39 2,287
Winter Bride
Groomsmen Bout? and Bouquet Etiquette Help
Winter Bride, on September 21, 2017 at 10:14 PM

I plan on giving my bridesmaids sunflower bouquets so does this mean it is only "right" for us to do the same for the groomsmen? Give them the bout to wear because the bridesmaids have flowers? My FH...

Winter Bride, Sep 25, 2017 11 126
Seale
Thank You Notes for Vendors
Seale, on September 25, 2017 at 3:15 PM

Hi! So, I only have three vendors who will need a tip but I was thinking of putting the money in an envelope with a simple card thanking them for their services and all that. However, for some reason,...

Seale, Sep 25, 2017 7 36,570 1
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The etiquette of lining up my bridesmaids and groomsmen
Courtney, on September 25, 2017 at 9:55 AM

I have 5 bridesmaids in 5 different color dresses. 3 of them, including MOH are in shades of purple (lilac, wisteria, and plum) and 2 including FSIL in shades of grey (desert grey and pewter). The...

Hannah, Sep 25, 2017 14 1,155
J
Distant Friend - Invite or Not?
Jade, on September 24, 2017 at 2:52 PM

Hi All, I have a very small group of friends - two from school, two from college - these girls have been through a lot with me, including me moving abroad for three years. Since being back in the UK,...

Chelsey, Sep 25, 2017 11 999
arkady82
Inform guests of postponed wedding
arkady82, on September 20, 2017 at 4:26 PM

So our wedding was supposed to take place 9/16, but had to be postponed because of hurricane Irma. Our church got power two days before the wedding, but the A/C did not work. It is impossible to have...

FutureMrsBurroughs, Sep 25, 2017 22 99
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