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Mrs. Haug
Venue Manager rant/advice
Mrs. Haug, on September 23, 2017 at 11:23 PM

Ok so I need to kind of vent/possibly seek advice on my venue. We booked our venue in April. We loved the place and had an amazing experience with the venue manager. Well, the venue manager quit and...

Emily, Sep 25, 2017 15 87
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Should I ask my future sister-in-law to be my MOH??
Kelly, on September 24, 2017 at 8:08 PM

So my fiancé has one sister. I have no siblings. I don’t even have a best friend. We’re having a wedding with 60 guests and are debating even having a wedding party... but he would like his Brother in...

Amy, Sep 25, 2017 21 2,496
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How did you ask your bridesmaids??
Keerstin, on September 22, 2017 at 2:06 PM

How did you ask your bridesmaid to be your bridesmaids? Did you make them a box? Or a bottle of wine or a card?

Amy, Sep 25, 2017 50 699
Monica
Videography without sound?
Monica, on September 25, 2017 at 8:20 AM

So for all of you that did a wedding video or have watched many, have you ever seen the videography that makes a "trailer"? it's more so random shots of your day and pieces of video put together with...

Ginggotthering, Sep 25, 2017 4 1,114
Jennifer
Father daughter dance with my stepdad
Jennifer, on September 24, 2017 at 11:32 PM

My stepdad will be the one giving me away and doing the father daughter dance with me. I really want to do a song that's kind of a thank you for him being who he is in my life but, I'm stuck at a...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Sep 24, 2017 7 620
Brianna
Honoring deceased father
Brianna, on September 20, 2017 at 5:41 PM

Hi ladies! My fiancé and I got engaged in March. In February of 2016 my father was diagnosed with stage 3-4 esophageal cancer and he lost his battle in December of 2016. I struggle A LOT from time to...

Karma, Sep 24, 2017 16 1,943
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Wedding Favors? Necessary?
Haley, on September 21, 2017 at 2:40 PM

I am in the early stages of planning my wedding, and I am curious as to the general opinion around favors, and if they're necessary. I'd rather allocate that money towards a Late Night Snack for...

Mrs. Haug, Sep 24, 2017 26 842
Danielle
Nicer way to say... "Choose a Seat, Not a Side"
Danielle, on January 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

My family is way larger than FH's and seating would look silly if we did it traditionally (brides on ones side, grooms on other)... I like the idea of this sign but I think that the wording is a...

Melanie, Sep 24, 2017 11 5,008
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Bridal shower gone wrong!!
Hailei, on September 24, 2017 at 6:07 PM

So far three people are throwing me bridal showers, because i have so much family that live so far away from each other. I dont want anything big, especially with peoplw i dont even know, but my mil...

Mj, Sep 24, 2017 7 220
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Buffet reception?
Jesse, on September 23, 2017 at 12:26 PM

I'm so torn in my opinion about buffet receptions. I feel like if you have a classy enough venue with quality food that a buffet doesn't come across as super tacky but as a guest at a wedding it is...

Michelle, Sep 24, 2017 74 4,693
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Seating chart and names
Dayna, on September 24, 2017 at 2:58 PM

I want to do a seating chart canvas and have my guests names listed by table but I'm not sure how to list their name. Together: Mr & Mrs John doe Seperate: Mr John Doe Mrs John Doe By their name: John...

Dayna, Sep 24, 2017 5 453
Sarah
8 year old ring bearer gift
Sarah, on September 23, 2017 at 5:21 PM

What should I get my 8 year old ring bearer? I feel like the ideas online are all for younger boys. His sisters are also in my wedding and I am gifting them birthstone necklaces.

rica, Sep 24, 2017 8 2,418
Rachael
Dancing shoes (flip flops)?
Rachael, on September 23, 2017 at 10:40 AM

I have seen on Pinterest ideas for "dancing shoes" for the women AKA flip flops. Anyone doing this? Is it weird or fun? Is it expensive?

Bride2B, Sep 23, 2017 12 134
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Marriage celebration/vow renewal/wedding we never had??????
Christina , on September 22, 2017 at 8:26 PM

My husband and I got eloped a little over a year ago, and it may seem too soon to some to worry about a vow renewal, but this past year has been really rough for us. We almost got divorced. So I've...

thyia, Sep 23, 2017 15 260 1
Britt
Grand March Order
Britt, on September 23, 2017 at 1:26 PM

Hey you knowledgeable brides (and grooms) out there- does anyone know the traditional order of people walking down the aisle?

Nonna T, Sep 23, 2017 8 1,096
Casey
Still necessary to tip of there's a service fee?
Casey, on September 23, 2017 at 11:07 AM

We're looking at a local resort to host our wedding. They seem all inclusive, with in house catering, their own linens, etc. They don't charge a reception fee, but they do charge 20% as a service fee....

Stephanie, Sep 23, 2017 5 429
Rebecca
Trashy Bridal Behavior
Rebecca, on September 23, 2017 at 3:58 AM

Just want to vent. I work at a restaurant while I finish up school and all of the servers are in a group message together. There are 10 girls total in the group. One is getting married next weekend....

Amanda, Sep 23, 2017 6 105
breebee
Does my father have to walk me down the aisle?
breebee, on September 22, 2017 at 10:20 PM

When I was young, my dad was my favorite parent. However, after he left my mom our relationship quickly declined. For awhile as a teenager I lived with him but it didn't really seem like he put much...

pammat, Sep 22, 2017 12 1,175
LanaKane
Questions on the Wedding Rehearsal and Dinner
LanaKane, on September 21, 2017 at 5:48 PM

1. Does the officiant need to attend your wedding rehearsal if you have a wedding coordinator? I was thinking it would be more for everyone to get the processional order and pacing right.. 2. Is...

MrsB, Sep 22, 2017 18 278
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How do I tell someone I don't want their kids at my Bridal Shower?
Chrissy, on September 22, 2017 at 1:03 PM

While I know kids aren't typically in attendance at a bridal shower, I am almost certain that one of my coworkers plans on bringing her 2 girls (ages 5 & 7). She brings them EVERYWHERE to EVERY event...

Amy, Sep 22, 2017 20 2,073
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