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Jaclyn
Would you ever expect your SO to upgrade your ring?
Jaclyn, on September 7, 2017 at 9:35 AM

A very good friend of mine has a wife who is VERY materialistic.. (added in comments NOT THE POINT OF THIS POST, so disregard my unnecessary comment about her) Her husband originally had a custom...

Jay Farrell, Sep 7, 2017 60 2,298
ChiBride1016
Second Wedding Photo Shoot - thoughts?
ChiBride1016, on September 6, 2017 at 1:57 PM

Hubby and I are coming up on our 1 year anniversary and I still can't help but feel bummed about our wedding pictures. It rained the entire day of our wedding and we don't have a single shot outside...

SLR, Sep 7, 2017 23 1,644
SmileyBride
Shower gifts before shower
SmileyBride, on September 7, 2017 at 7:01 AM

My boss' wife can't make it to my shower this Saturday so they gave me the gift today. Do I bring it to my shower? lol I don't know. We had one shower gift sent to our house and I felt wrong opening...

BlueHenBride, Sep 7, 2017 6 1,046
B
Walking down the aisle song?
Brittany, on August 31, 2017 at 12:27 PM

What is everyone walking down the aisle too?

JJAF, Sep 7, 2017 121 998
Bridget
Bridesmaid Robes - advice?
Bridget, on February 14, 2016 at 12:18 PM

I would like to buy my bridesmaids robes to get ready in - does anyone have any suggestions on more cost effective places to purchase robes?? I have 8 bridesmaids so anywhere I can save money is great...

Steph, Sep 7, 2017 19 671
Becky and Brendan
can i have more than one maid of honor? issues with friends
Becky and Brendan, on February 26, 2017 at 3:04 PM

I have 3 really close friends. I think they would all be wonderful as maid of honor as they all have special qualities that make them all different. the thing is, the 3 girls kindof know each other...

Kelly, Sep 7, 2017 11 2,810
L
How to ask my brother to officiate?
Lauren, on September 6, 2017 at 2:07 PM

Hello! I'd really like my brother to officiate my ceremony. He's already an ordained minister and has officiated other weddings. I'm having my sisters as bridesmaids and I really want him to be a part...

Erin Wood, Sep 6, 2017 12 1,542
A. L.
Dear Prudence column today - this bride rocks
A. L., on September 6, 2017 at 7:54 PM

Link: http://www.slate.com/articles/life/dear_prudence/2017/09/dear_prudence_my_mother_in_law_says_she_s_psychic.html Q. Daughter’s friend being in wedding: My 27-year-old daughter and her best...

mrsaj2b, Sep 6, 2017 19 334
Nemo
How did your parents meet each other?
Nemo, on September 5, 2017 at 1:08 PM

How/when did your parents and FH's parents meet? This probably seems silly, but ours haven't met in person yet. We want them to meet, and they want to meet each other, but it just hasn't happened yet...

P.F., Sep 6, 2017 72 3,295
Chivy
Alcohol registry
Chivy, on June 13, 2017 at 9:32 AM

So i found out there is an alcohol registry site to help you start/stock your home bar. What are your thoughts? I think that's actually a cool idea. And more useful than most things.

Jacqueline, Sep 6, 2017 30 2,593
jnicollea
"Our Story" Wedding Website Help
jnicollea, on September 5, 2017 at 6:51 PM

I am in desperate need for help writing "our story" for our wedding website. My FH and I have been together for 5 years. We are high school sweet hearts. Here is a rundown of our relationship over the...

jnicollea, Sep 6, 2017 16 7,513
M
Disposable too tacky?
Megan, on September 6, 2017 at 11:21 AM

Okay guys so I am getting married next year in July and I need some advice. So our wedding and reception are going to be super casual we're having it at a barn venue. My aunt has agreed to cater. I...

Andee, Sep 6, 2017 21 1,714
Sarah
Returned Invitations... change of address
Sarah, on September 5, 2017 at 11:16 PM

So, I have had like 5 invitations sent back by the post office because the people have given me the wrong address or moved. I double and tripled checked each address before I sent the invite. Yet I...

TheeOne2Love, Sep 6, 2017 25 1,697
NeLeibelToBe
People Inviting Themselves
NeLeibelToBe, on September 5, 2017 at 6:06 PM

Is it not just awkward when someone invites themselves to your wedding!? Today FHs cousin posted a video of her 3 year old dancing on Facebook, tagged us and said, "he's practicing for your wedding!"...

Mrsp, Sep 5, 2017 17 1,295
Rochelle
Baby announcement!!
Rochelle, on August 28, 2017 at 6:08 PM

We are expecting our second child in February and are thinking of announcing it either before or at the wedding reception. Has anyone done this before and have any cute ways to announce it to our...

Colleen, Sep 5, 2017 38 1,368
Malei
Wedding godparents??
Malei, on September 5, 2017 at 4:46 PM

Thought I was in the clear for getting odd requests from parents but my mom just asked me who our sponsors will be. She is from the Philippines and asked who our "ninang" and "ninong" will be...

Rachel DellaPorte, Sep 5, 2017 11 18,953 2
Willbewilkins
What is proper etiquette for addressing thank you notes?
Willbewilkins, on September 5, 2017 at 4:29 PM

We've already received a couple gifts, and we are getting ready to write the thank you notes. The only problem is we aren't sure how we should address grandparents. It seems a little odd to me to...

Willbewilkins, Sep 5, 2017 5 51
Erin
What did you drink on your wedding day?
Erin, on September 3, 2017 at 6:02 PM

I know the answers to this will vary wildly, as the decision to drink and what on your wedding day is a personal one... So what, how much and when did you drink on your wedding day? Getting ready,...

Brittany, Sep 5, 2017 37 4,023
Emily
First dance song- do lyrics matter?
Emily, on February 12, 2017 at 1:44 AM

We don't really have "a song", so we just listen out for pretty ones. My question to you ladies... Do you think the words of the song matter as much as the sound? For example, we think Cherry Wine by...

Susan, Sep 5, 2017 18 2,422
Deirdre
Can a wedding guest make a seating request
Deirdre, on September 4, 2017 at 6:22 PM

I'm a guest at a friend's wedding and there a woman I went to college with is invited. This woman's ex husband stole from a couple of my good friends (including one of my BMs who's is also invited to...

Kristin, Sep 5, 2017 36 1,600
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