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FromOToP
Invite to the Reception, but not the Ceremony
FromOToP, on September 14, 2017 at 12:59 PM

FH and I have decided to have a smaller crowd for our ceremony, just immediate, close family. All other relatives and friends will be invited to the reception only. I was just curious, how did you...

OctobersVeryOwn, Sep 14, 2017 10 763
JJAF
NWR- wearing engagement ring?
JJAF, on September 14, 2017 at 12:55 PM

I have a job interview coming up in a little under two weeks. I have read articles that women shouldn't wear their engagement ring to their job interviews because the interviewers can view the...

CJ, Sep 14, 2017 26 197
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Last minute cancellation
Renee, on September 14, 2017 at 11:13 AM

Hey girls! My wedding is this saturday and i had one of my guests tell me she cant make it 2 days ago after she rsvpd yes for her and her boyfriend. I found out that she lied about the reason and im a...

Cheyenne, Sep 14, 2017 20 1,130
Amanda
Fiancé wants to announce engagement at his mom's birthday party
Amanda, on September 14, 2017 at 9:22 AM

Hello, We've been engaged for two weeks. My family knows, but we've asked them to keep it quiet so we can tell his family. My fiance is from a very large family. He has seven siblings, half of whom...

thyia, Sep 14, 2017 22 1,504
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Long Bridesmaid Dresses and Groom and Groomsmen in suspenders and/or vest
Sholar, on September 13, 2017 at 11:41 PM

Hello, my bridesmaids will be dressed in floor length, champaigne dresses. Is it appropriate for the groom to wear a tweed vest, khaki pants with bow tie or tie and the groomsmen wear khaki pants with...

LibbyLane, Sep 14, 2017 14 129
Amanda
Honoring a Deceased Family Member
Amanda, on September 13, 2017 at 9:40 AM

My father passed away in a motorcycle accident 9 years ago. It has been hard planning around certain things (my Mom is walking me down the isle and I am doing a Mother-Daughter dance with her) but I...

Jennifer, Sep 14, 2017 22 963
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Non-religious officiant?
Dena, on September 14, 2017 at 12:04 AM

Anyone know of a good way to find a non religious officiant? My fiance is adamant about having someone with no affiliation/atheist perform our wedding ceremony. Hard to come by so far...

Mrs. Sponge, Sep 14, 2017 17 616
Jess & Sean
Female Friend as Officiant - Flowers?
Jess & Sean, on March 1, 2014 at 5:58 PM

So I am trying to confirm my flower order with my florist, and there is one person I forgot about - our officiant! She is actually my fiancee's best friend from college, and someone I have also grown...

Howard Travers, Sep 14, 2017 8 1,910
Tammy
Future stepdaughter
Tammy , on September 13, 2017 at 3:21 PM

My FH's daughter is one of my bridesmaids in which he has joint custody of. She is a teenager and when she gets mad she will just stop talking to him and coming over. The problem is we are needing to...

Elizabeth, Sep 13, 2017 12 165
Jessa
Not Officially Engaged Yet...but
Jessa, on September 13, 2017 at 11:37 AM

Will you be kind, but tell me if i'm being dumb? My FH and I are not "technically" engaged yet. There has not been a ring or a proposal, but we talk about getting married in December. I want to start...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Sep 13, 2017 26 84
Kindra
Moving In Together Against Parents' Wishes
Kindra, on July 30, 2017 at 4:48 PM

My fiance and I are currently still in college but planning to move in together after graduation, but before our wedding. He will graduate May 2018 and hopefully go straight into a full time job. I...

Cassidy, Sep 13, 2017 71 1,775
Monica
how to nicely word technology free ceremony in program
Monica, on September 12, 2017 at 11:52 AM

If you had a technology free ceremony how did you nicely word no cellphones or cameras out of respect for the bride and groom? I don't want any other cameras or devices other than my photographer, I'm...

Nonna T, Sep 13, 2017 15 77
Whippppss
Must go through travel agent to attend wedding
Whippppss, on September 12, 2017 at 2:03 PM

My friend is getting married at an all inclusive resort. The bride got a travel agent and I received a email today from the agent that said "To attend the wedding you must go through the travel agent"...

GettingMarriedinMay, Sep 13, 2017 36 4,302
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We need a Donovan Wedding Hashtag!
Brittany, on June 25, 2017 at 9:53 AM

Thank you for helping us come up with a wedding hashtag!

Brittany, Sep 12, 2017 6 901
Raven
Do I have to invite my uncles new step kids???
Raven, on September 11, 2017 at 8:51 PM

My uncle recently remarried and we now have three more kids in the family. I'm working on invitations, and ideally, since we have a small budget, I would not have the new kids at the wedding. First of...

Amanda, Sep 12, 2017 10 127
AD2AP
MOG hosting bridal shower?
AD2AP, on September 11, 2017 at 1:39 PM

So I was just reading through a thread on here and saw some people discussing the MOB should not throw a shower? Just wondering if MOG is ok to throw the shower? My FMIL has already let me know she is...

Constance, Sep 11, 2017 19 162
swfan2016
Feeling disappointed by my friends
swfan2016, on September 11, 2017 at 2:19 PM

So my future in laws are throwing us a couple's shower this weekend...this was totally unexpected and we feel blessed that they even offered to do so. They asked me to send a list of just my closest...

Veronica, Sep 11, 2017 22 1,836
Tori
Drama with my sister
Tori, on September 11, 2017 at 12:02 PM

Hello everyone, I have a questions. So I have two sisters, both older. I have to clarify some for this to make sense. The oldest is M and the next is T. M is only a half sister from my father. T is my...

Lillian, Sep 11, 2017 14 188
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How did you save for the big day?
Sammie, on September 8, 2017 at 7:36 PM

We're thinking of using a joint savings account. Any other tips? Or smart ways to save money?

SAK2SAH, Sep 11, 2017 29 162
JJAF
Who gets flowers at the wedding?
JJAF, on September 10, 2017 at 3:24 PM

So far we're allotting for a bridal bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, flower girl bouquet, boutonnieres for the groom, groomsmen, and ring bearer. Boutonnieres for my father and FFIL, and wrist corsages...

Jessica, Sep 10, 2017 18 2,115
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