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Open bar - excluding shots?
Mallory, on August 31, 2017 at 1:20 PM

We are hosting an open bar for the duration of our reception. Is it appropriate to tell the bartenders that we do not want to allow shots at all?

Nicole, Sep 1, 2017 46 2,464
Meghan
Shot glasses as favors?
Meghan, on August 30, 2017 at 9:26 PM

Found some cute and affordable personalized shot glasses we can do as favors. Good idea?

Southernbabe, Sep 1, 2017 30 1,959
Elite
What was/is your total budget for elopement/ couthouse wedding and short honeymoon?
Elite, on August 31, 2017 at 2:56 PM

Well, how much was it? Please include food or restaurant cost, the amount of people, honeymoon cost, how many days, etc, Details details details

Elite, Aug 31, 2017 25 720 1
Caryn
Cancel Engagement Photographer
Caryn, on August 31, 2017 at 2:19 PM

So I am having an out-of-state wedding and originally thought I would book engagement pics with a local photographer and then book a different wedding photographer. Well since I booked the local...

Mrsbdg, Aug 31, 2017 5 159
Candy
Personalized coaster question
Candy, on August 30, 2017 at 7:48 PM

We were thinking about printing personalized coasters to be used during the reception. They will be great quality so guess can take them home with them! Because our guests are huge drinkers, (4-8...

WinterMarie, Aug 31, 2017 37 1,623
Livy
FH friends won't give me their address!!
Livy, on August 30, 2017 at 4:53 AM

So I have collected 95% of addresses I need, and have sent save the dates to most out of town people already. A problem I am having is at least 5 of FH's friends literally won't give us their address,...

Jo, Aug 31, 2017 20 1,062
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how much should you give for a wedding gift?
Sammie, on August 30, 2017 at 3:32 PM

My fiances cousin is getting married in about a month and I'm not sure how much we should give? He really isn't that close to his cousin, they only see each other about once every one or two years. I...

Kaitlyn, Aug 31, 2017 40 12,151
Anshea M.
Superstition about Rehearsal?
Anshea M., on August 30, 2017 at 4:26 PM

Has anyone else ever heard that it's bad luck for the bride to participate in the rehearsal? Like, the bride should not walk the aisle during the rehearsal... I can't remember where I heard this, but...

Dreamer, Aug 31, 2017 44 2,984
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Rehearsal Dinner at Destination Wedding
Mamie (mother of the groom), on August 30, 2017 at 6:44 PM

My son is getting married in Savannah and all the guests will be from out of town. Any ideas for an informal rehearsal dinner/welcome party which will include all the guests?

MS102017, Aug 30, 2017 9 103
Kelly
Friend got ordained to marry us
Kelly, on August 30, 2017 at 12:41 PM

Hi guys! I've been on wedding wire for a while and look at posts but this is my first time posting, we are finally under the 300 day mark and am getting so excited! (I'm still learning the lingo so...

MRSPRICE2018, Aug 30, 2017 29 380
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Wedding Invite for someone who just lost their spouse?
Angie, on August 29, 2017 at 12:08 PM

Hello. We are sending out our invitations for our early November wedding this week. A friend, who I was going to invite, lost her husband last week very unexpectedly. I am not sure if I should still...

Nonna T, Aug 30, 2017 26 2,128
ImpatientlyWaiting
BM backing out
ImpatientlyWaiting, on August 30, 2017 at 12:31 AM

I've read it on here, but I never thought it would happen to me! Tonight one of my BMs said that she was being "mistreated" and "didn't feel comfortable being in my wedding". I have been reaching out...

Christine, Aug 30, 2017 15 72
Mary
Bride wants 4 day Bachelorette Party in another country...
Mary, on August 29, 2017 at 9:22 AM

I'm a BM in a friend's wedding that's about a month before my wedding. After asking me to be a BM, which I said yes to, she told me that she wants her bachelorette party to essentially be a 4 day...

PairofKings, Aug 30, 2017 50 4,773
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Am I crazy or has she become a Bridezilla?
Lauren, on August 29, 2017 at 9:57 AM

I got married last summer, and my BFF was my MOH. She is getting married next spring. Her sister is her MOH and I am Matron of Honor. I was thrown 0 parties. She has dictated to BMs, through her...

Jessica, Aug 29, 2017 53 353
Melissa
When do you ask your bridesmaids?
Melissa, on August 29, 2017 at 3:07 PM

So when are you supposed to ask your bridal party? I want them to be a part of the planning process if they so choose. It seems like you have to book your vendors super early, so if you wait they may...

SLR, Aug 29, 2017 7 367
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Vow renewal in 2020
Rosa, on August 29, 2017 at 2:07 PM

So my husband wants to throw me the wedding we never had and do everything traditional. Our 10 year wedding anniversary is August 20, 2020 which will be the date of the wedding. Honestly is it tacky...

KourtniJones, Aug 29, 2017 4 106
MrsGtoBe
Mother's Day weekend wedding
MrsGtoBe, on August 28, 2017 at 12:39 AM

Anyone getting married Mother's Day weekend? Any potential issues with that weekend? I realize flowers may be more expensive and our anniversary would always fall around Mother's Day. Is anyone...

Angie, Aug 29, 2017 20 2,234
I’Mmrsv
All inclusive wedding venue tipping.
I’Mmrsv, on August 29, 2017 at 1:50 AM

Our venue is all inclusive i.e.,Catering, Cake, DJ, Flowers. We paid a 22% service charge. We also paid $3000 for a photography package. Please refresh my memory as to who and how much should...

I’Mmrsv, Aug 29, 2017 7 485
CindySue
Tip Dance Instructor?
CindySue, on August 28, 2017 at 4:33 PM

I'm wondering if we should tip our dance instructor. We paid for 5 dance lessons in advance and I'm wondering if people usually tip during their final lesson or not. Seems odd to me to tip, but I...

Rachel, Aug 29, 2017 9 5,706
Rocky
Do wedding invites have to match wedding signage, place cards, seating table, etc?
Rocky, on August 27, 2017 at 2:03 PM

I was wondering if wedding invitations should match wedding signage? I found these floral invites that are so cute but I wanted wooden signs for our unplug sign and also wanted it to be more white and...

Spaghetti, Aug 29, 2017 19 4,207
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