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futuremrswmh
Registering at multiple places?
futuremrswmh, on August 22, 2017 at 1:52 PM

I am currently registered at Bed Bath and Beyond as well as Amazon and Target. I am going through and updating my registries since my shower is a month from today! I have a few duplicates between the...

Taylor, Aug 22, 2017 6 134
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Catholic wedding
Gloria, on March 8, 2017 at 4:47 PM

Any advice on processional entrance music for catholic caremony. I'm looking for somthing other than "here comes the bride" did anyone do somthing more modern? Instrumental piano or guitar?

Manda, Aug 22, 2017 22 2,777
Samantha
Tipping at venues that do their own catering
Samantha, on August 22, 2017 at 11:31 AM

I'm trying to figure out my budget for tips. Our venue provides everything for the wedding in the way of food, beverage, furniture, linens, flatware, setup, etc. There is no venue fee. The contract...

Samantha, Aug 22, 2017 9 1,055
Elizabeth
Tacky to indicate Open Bar on invitation?
Elizabeth, on April 18, 2016 at 10:29 PM

The last wedding invitation I got made it clear they were having a cash bar on the invite. So my MOH and one of my bridesmaids want me to put "reception to follow with open bar" on the...

Natasha, Aug 22, 2017 23 9,792
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Vow renewal registry?
Meaghan, on August 20, 2017 at 10:10 PM

Hi Ladies!! I am so excited I found y'all. Hunny and I have been married for 10 years but have been through so much it's like we have been married for 40. So we started planning our vow renewal as out...

FutureMrsBurroughs, Aug 22, 2017 22 255
2BMrsKing
No Social Media posts!!!
2BMrsKing, on August 21, 2017 at 8:51 PM

Anyone requesting no social media posts for Your day?! I'm requesting that none be shared of the ceremony, but can for the reception. Am I being selfish?

Future Mrs. G, Aug 22, 2017 22 1,840
Kerry
Torn - Invite Deadbeat Dad to the Wedding?
Kerry, on August 21, 2017 at 6:43 PM

I know this has been discussed multiple times before, but I'm looking for new perspective. I can't decide on whether or not to invite my dad to the wedding. He's never been around, and my mother...

Zaira, Aug 21, 2017 25 1,478
lkg72
Drunk Aunt
lkg72, on August 19, 2017 at 11:22 AM

My aunt is a raging alcoholic. She is rarely invited to family functions but even those she attends she is highly inappropriate. (People remember he as the drunk lady from funerals who tries to get...

Jay Farrell, Aug 21, 2017 49 1,853
Shayna
What's your ceremony time and why?
Shayna, on August 21, 2017 at 10:46 AM

I really want to do 2pm because we are leaning towards a early reception ( 4-830 park bbq) and later party the night away with each other and few friends. We have a lot of guest who are from church...

Future Mrs. Mash, Aug 21, 2017 44 4,024
MDEasternShoreBride
What else does Black Tie mean?
MDEasternShoreBride, on August 21, 2017 at 12:55 PM

I keep seeing posts referencing the fact the Black Tie means something else besides attire. Can someone elaborate on that reference, please? Does it extend to black tie optional? We picked Black Tie...

MDEasternShoreBride, Aug 21, 2017 16 1,252
LovroftheArts
Will We Regret Skipping Engagement Photos?
LovroftheArts, on August 16, 2017 at 5:17 PM

Ours is a DW and the 2 photographers we have booked are located out of state. We have no plans (or room in budget) to fly there before our wedding to take engagement pics with them. So if we did opt...

Brooke, Aug 21, 2017 50 2,327
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First Dance Concern!!!!!
Natalie, on August 21, 2017 at 8:23 AM

Okay. So I honestly don't want a first dance. We're planning a less traditional wedding. However , my Fiancé has informed he wants a first dance. Now we're both huge Guns N' Roses fans and he thought...

Hannah, Aug 21, 2017 8 1,369
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Help! Groomsman won't wear wedding party dress code
Rachel, on August 20, 2017 at 5:42 PM

Hi, I'm MOH for my best friend and she's having the toughest time convincing a groomsman, also the groom's brother to wear a gray suit like every other groomsman. The other two already bought gray...

MrsSki, Aug 21, 2017 39 185
Nat
Invitation wording advice
Nat, on August 20, 2017 at 3:32 PM

Hi all, I've been lurking for a while, but this is my first post, so hi! I need some help figuring out the right wording for our invitations. We got engaged in December, and set a date for March 2018....

Christy, Aug 21, 2017 11 231
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Do you have to give titles to the wedding party?
Beth, on August 20, 2017 at 11:18 PM

My fiance and I have been discussing whether or not we have to give titles to the wedding party. Neither one of us particularly want to pick a best man/maid of honor, but if we don't distinguish...

Cassie, Aug 21, 2017 4 249
Courtney
Short Bride Tall Bridesmaids?
Courtney, on August 19, 2017 at 7:48 AM

Quick question...I am tiny..5ft1" kinda small. I am known for being the smidge of my friendship group. Most of my bridesmaids come in at around 5ft9" ...Is it too bridezilla of me to ask them to wear...

Kimberly, Aug 21, 2017 20 3,277
Samantha
Reception Security
Samantha, on August 20, 2017 at 1:25 PM

We are having our reception in a hotel that also has apartments on the very top floors. We will be on the 2nd floor, open layout, with an elevator in the hall giving everyone access to our space. I...

Samantha, Aug 20, 2017 6 493
Lauren
2 weeks! What am I missing??
Lauren, on August 19, 2017 at 5:54 PM

Guys....two weeks out and I seriously feel like I'm missing stuff. Made the final payment to the venue, have a few signs to make and have my cupcake platters coming. Got a new card box and have our...

Lauren, Aug 20, 2017 8 460
LovroftheArts
Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, and Event Sized Weddings
LovroftheArts, on August 18, 2017 at 7:14 PM

I've been pondering this recently as I sometimes read members posting about their "small" weddings of 100 or more guests. I'd be curious to hear everyone's opinions are on what their total guest count...

Heather, Aug 20, 2017 45 4,378
Macey
"I better be invited"
Macey, on August 17, 2017 at 10:24 AM

Ever since we got engaged, I can't believe the amount of people who have said to me "I better be invited!" Like even people that I never really talk to that would have no reason to be invited. I can't...

Crystal, Aug 20, 2017 92 742
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