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Alexandra
Dermaplaning?
Alexandra, on August 29, 2017 at 5:55 AM

Hey guys! I'm thinking about doing dermaplaning before my wedding to get rid of all the peach fuzz on my face and to help my makeup look as smooth as possible on my wedding day. I have very sensitive...

VC, Aug 29, 2017 2 668
Bambi
Too late to invite?
Bambi, on August 28, 2017 at 1:52 PM

18 days out and a guest let me know she and her SO wouldn't be making the wedding. And...they knew they wouldn't when they RSVP'd with a big fat yes almost a month ago but just didn't want to tell me....

KourtniJones, Aug 28, 2017 20 3,067
MrsVoegs17
KWR - Skipping period - your experiences?
MrsVoegs17, on August 28, 2017 at 11:08 AM

My period comes at the same time and day every month, like clockwork, and is scheduled to arrive the day of our wedding. My plan was to skip my placebos and go right into my next pack to skip my...

Ashley, Aug 28, 2017 28 2,347
JJWed2018
Unique Reception Entrance
JJWed2018, on August 28, 2017 at 2:16 AM

What are you doing for your big entrance in to the reception? I am on the shy side and hate the idea of making a big deal when I walk in and have to dance while walking in. I don't like the idea of...

caitlin, Aug 28, 2017 20 1,074
Cara
Invited to a honeyfund shower...help
Cara, on August 26, 2017 at 9:55 AM

I accepted an invitation for a friend's bridal shower this weekend, and there was a poem attached that in lieu of traditional gifts they'd love if we could contribute to their honeymoon (that's not...

Brianna, Aug 28, 2017 51 622
Jessesgirl923
My uncle died : (
Jessesgirl923, on August 27, 2017 at 11:09 PM

I was away at my bachelorette party and got a text from my sister that my uncle died this weekend. Made me really sad. He was sick and has been on oxygen for years but never thought he was that bad....

Jessesgirl923, Aug 28, 2017 19 81
JJAF
Wedding Dress Shopping???
JJAF, on August 26, 2017 at 7:29 PM

Who did/are you bring(ing) with you when you go wedding dress shopping? How many people are you limiting it to?? I definitely know to keep the number of people I bring with me low, but wanted to know...

OnCloudCrutcher, Aug 27, 2017 52 200
K
plus size bridesmaids
kelli, on August 26, 2017 at 5:36 AM

My sisters are my co maids of honor, and they are both very overweight. Trying to be as considerate as possible, I've given all my maids a color hue and am letting them pick their dresses. The other...

falkenmarried, Aug 27, 2017 19 1,868
JJAF
NWR - How often do you spend time with your in-laws?
JJAF, on August 26, 2017 at 6:27 PM

Just a question that I happened to think of. How often do you spend time with/see your in-laws/future in-laws? Do you spend time with them when your FH/FW aren't around? (mostly aiming this question...

Sos0033, Aug 26, 2017 30 826
kel.p
Bridesmaids Who Dislike Each Other
kel.p, on August 26, 2017 at 3:03 PM

While we are a while out from wedding time (for those who have not seen my intro to myself, my FH was involved in a MVA and is in PT so we are waiting until he's medically cleared to work and we...

Katie M., Aug 26, 2017 6 1,102
K
real mom vs mom who raised me drama
kelli, on August 26, 2017 at 5:47 AM

My real mom pretty much left out when I was 5. My stepmom has raised me, &my 3 siblings (who aren't hers biologically either) my whole life. She's been there for the good, the bad, the ugly,...

Kayla, Aug 26, 2017 16 830
M
place card etiquette
Mandy, on August 17, 2017 at 9:55 AM

How are you addressing your guests on the place cards? Mr. John Smith, Tablet 1 or John Smith, Table 1 Also, are you putting couples on the same place card or separate?

Mandy, Aug 26, 2017 8 1,553
H
Food Truck Tip
Hannah, on August 26, 2017 at 10:32 AM

Hi! Im wondering what you tip on a food truck for a wedding. We are using a pizza truck instead of a caterer....about 60 guests.

Powers2, Aug 26, 2017 1 1,389
Jameena
TMI: Prep for first Brazilian wax
Jameena, on August 23, 2017 at 1:41 PM

Honest advice please! Anyone have any tips on anything I need to know before getting my first Brazilian wax?

EM, Aug 25, 2017 31 1,317
FutureMrs.
Cocktail hour food
FutureMrs., on August 24, 2017 at 3:15 PM

Hello ladies and gents. To those of you having weddings at venues that aren't all inclusive or let you bring your own caterer/outside food (store bought, not homemade): what are you serving for...

Will & Tiara, Aug 25, 2017 18 863 1
ALSpit
Literally 3 weeks away....
ALSpit, on August 24, 2017 at 9:35 PM

For those who recently got married or have been married for a while, what did you do 3 weeks prior to the wedding? I'm driving myself insane thinking about all of the things that I have done so far...

Kennyeh, Aug 25, 2017 18 3,262 2
Miss2Mrs
Wal mart registry
Miss2Mrs, on August 25, 2017 at 9:01 AM

Help!! Is anyone else Registered with wal mart?? Does wal mart not offer the option to say who the gift is from!? Luckily three gifts I have already received, the sender told me to be expecting it,...

Cassidy, Aug 25, 2017 5 1,426
S
Do you normally reciprocate wedding gifts (give them what they gave you)?
Scarlett, on August 24, 2017 at 9:50 PM

I'm asking this from a curiosity standpoint as I have a number of weddings coming up. In the past (if you got married first), did you generally give the couple a gift the same gift they gave you...

Unawarepandabear, Aug 25, 2017 12 3,892
Alyssa
Ideas for snacks pre-wedding
Alyssa, on August 25, 2017 at 11:26 AM

Good morning! My coworker's wedding is today! She invited me to join her & the bridal party into the bridal suite while everyone is getting ready. I would like to bring a light snack for everyone to...

Futuremrsk, Aug 25, 2017 8 309
M
We mixed up the gifts and cards!!!
Megan, on November 17, 2016 at 10:27 AM

Long story short, my husband just put all the cards together (money and cards off of presents) I now do not know who gave us what, except a couple of things. How should I go about sending thank you...

Allie, Aug 25, 2017 22 251
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