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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
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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
Brittney
Cards getting stolen
Brittney, on August 24, 2017 at 1:30 PM

I'm seeing a lot of people that have locks on their cars boxes or people who have had their cards stolen. I wasn't planning on putting a lock on my box and if I did, I feel like someone could just...

Elizabeth, Aug 25, 2017 30 1,693 1
Crazyinlove<3
NWR - Neighbor Issues - UPDATE 8/13
Crazyinlove<3, on August 7, 2017 at 11:23 AM

I realize this is non-wedding related, but the wedding wire community is always helpful at advice. My husband and I moved into a new house that was recently built. There is a basketball hoop placed 2...

FutureMrs., Aug 24, 2017 94 2,398
Caitlin
How do you politely tell pushy acquaintances that they aren't invited?
Caitlin, on August 24, 2017 at 8:07 PM

My FH just messaged me saying a woman he knew in college has been asking him repeatedly on Facebook when the wedding date is and about other wedding plans. They don't really talk at all and honestly,...

Alforev, Aug 24, 2017 15 473
soon2BmrsH
Don't want to be a bride anymore or have a wedding!
soon2BmrsH, on August 23, 2017 at 7:52 PM

Any advice or support is appreciated. It's a long story... and complicated. It's 11 days till the wedding and emotionally I'm not up to it. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing I want more than to be...

Samantha, Aug 24, 2017 35 2,339
Cait
How Long Does a Bridesmaid Have to Stay at the Wedding?
Cait, on August 23, 2017 at 9:39 AM

I am a bridesmaid in a wedding this weekend and I'm trying to figure out how long I need to stay. It's in the town that I live in, but it's extremely time consuming and my fiancee was not invited to...

Ashley, Aug 24, 2017 74 8,095
Jennifer
RSVP - Late/Missing/No Response
Jennifer, on August 24, 2017 at 4:10 PM

There are a decent amount of guests we invited to the wedding that have not responded whether they will be attending or not. How proper do/should I be while contacting them regarding their attendance?...

Frugal Fiancée, Aug 24, 2017 10 2,307
Sarah
Day-After Brunch Hosting
Sarah, on August 24, 2017 at 1:01 AM

I like the idea of a day-after brunch but have zero money left in the budget to host one. Is there any wording or method of inviting people to a brunch that would imply that they are on their own to...

LB, Aug 24, 2017 19 413
Mrs. Jjb
I received a text message B-list wedding invite
Mrs. Jjb, on August 23, 2017 at 4:38 PM

Verbatim: "If I told you, due to a 75 person limit you were on the B list would you be offended? If "Yes" forget I sent this message. If "No" read on: The asshole family members I invited after a 2...

Ashley, Aug 24, 2017 39 738
Nicolette
Bachelorette Party Alternatives?
Nicolette, on August 24, 2017 at 8:54 AM

All of my bridesmaids live at least 2,500 miles away. I am the MOST thrilled and honored that they're all making the trip for the wedding, but the unfortunate nature of the beast is that I don't think...

Lauren, Aug 24, 2017 21 220
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Who should walk me down the aisle?
Carly, on August 24, 2017 at 12:04 AM

My father just passed away unexpectedly 3 weeks ago. My heart is very heavy, and I'm not sure who I should have walk me down the aisle now. My wedding is in May so I have lots of time to decide. I...

Danielle, Aug 24, 2017 21 264
Candy
More guests came who didn't RSVP
Candy, on August 23, 2017 at 4:16 PM

My brothers wedding was last August. A family of 6 was invited but only the parents RSVPed because they wanted a date night without their kids. The day of the wedding, their baby sitting bailed on...

Katie, Aug 24, 2017 20 279
Kemmie
Should I be sketched out by a vendor offering cash payment discount?
Kemmie, on September 22, 2014 at 11:13 PM

Anyone else had this? should I be weary?

jack, Aug 24, 2017 21 1,621
Maria
passive aggressive priest?
Maria, on August 23, 2017 at 1:31 PM

I contacted a nearby church saying that I would like to prepare for marriage. I left them a voicemail and the priest called back that same day. Meeting the following day. Once he seemed to acknowledge...

Maria, Aug 23, 2017 26 99
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Family Issues with destination wedding
Jen, on August 23, 2017 at 1:07 PM

I wanted to do a courthouse wedding or elope, but FI said fmil would be upset. compromise we both decided to do a destination wedding. Before any sort of planning started I asked all of the guest list...

SuYa, Aug 23, 2017 8 476
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Military Base Wedding Access for Non US citizens
Jena, on August 22, 2017 at 12:51 PM

So, I've got quite a sensitive issue to discuss with my guests. Because we are holding our wedding on a Navy base, we need to submit everyone's names in advance for access. Foreign visitors require...

Lynnie, Aug 23, 2017 89 578
Vanessa
Uninvited to the bridal shower?
Vanessa, on August 21, 2017 at 8:01 PM

So....I was at a family function for my fiances family. His aunt approached me regarding her soon to be daughter in law. She asked if I was planning to attended her bridal shower. As I was saying yes...

SpringBride2018, Aug 23, 2017 56 957
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Gifts for Readers
Gina, on August 21, 2017 at 8:31 PM

We are having 3 readers at our ceremony. If you had readers, did you give them a gift? If so, what kind of gift? It will be 3 girls - mid twenties

Nonna T, Aug 23, 2017 6 712
Julianna
Negotiating venue price?
Julianna, on August 22, 2017 at 7:08 PM

Long story short--We have 6.5 months to plan our wedding!! We found a venue/ceremony space that we LOVE however it was a little out of our budget so we made some cuts in other areas to make it work....

BrooklynBride, Aug 23, 2017 21 3,248
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