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Mistress of Ceremonies Has Cancer...
Jema, on August 9, 2017 at 6:18 PM

First time posting here, but needed some advice as I don't have many people I am comfortable discussing all of this with in person... I had planned on asking my aunt, godmother & one of my best...

Joanne, Aug 17, 2017 8 255
JJWed2018
Wedding paper divas is closing?
JJWed2018, on August 16, 2017 at 6:15 PM

I dont know if anyone else has seen this but I just got an email that wedding paper divas is closing??? I had finally decided that i was going to use them for std and invites and now they're closing?!...

CindySue, Aug 17, 2017 12 182
Kelsey
How long on average does it take to receive your wedding photos back?
Kelsey, on October 6, 2015 at 8:23 PM

I have been married now for almost 7 weeks, and the one question I failed to ask is how long it would take to get our pictures back. Our photographer has not reached out to us. We have been the ones...

Joey Wallace Photogr, Aug 16, 2017 10 11,947
Sunshine
How to be announced at reception?
Sunshine, on August 16, 2017 at 6:32 PM

I am not taking FH last name. At the end of our ceremony our officiant will end with "you may now kiss the bride". My DJ asked what we wanted him to announce us as when we enter the reception. Mr. and...

Future Mrs. Mash, Aug 16, 2017 13 2,269
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Guest is coming to the bachelorette party but might not pay. How do i handle this?!
alisha, on August 16, 2017 at 1:33 PM

I have been planning my best friend's bachelorette party for almost 1 year now! When the girl's were invited, they were told what the cost of the party would be and that the price includes the house...

DC, Aug 16, 2017 9 1,154
Megan
Parent acting different since engaged
Megan, on August 16, 2017 at 3:20 AM

Hey all! Has anyone else noticed a change in their parent's behavior since becoming engaged?My mom absolutely adored my FH & always spoke so very highly of him before we became engaged. Now since...

Amanda, Aug 16, 2017 23 1,483
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Ceremony - Reading Ketubah and Vows?
Stephanie, on August 16, 2017 at 12:59 AM

My fiance and I have decided to read and sign our Ketubah during our ceremony. However, I think I would like to also read separate vows, so we could surprise each other. Has anyone ever done both...

Celia Milton, Aug 16, 2017 4 111
mmbrake28
Tip for Dress Shopping?!
mmbrake28, on August 15, 2017 at 2:49 PM

Hi everyone! I made an appointment to go to 2 different wedding dress boutiques (one tomorrow and one Thursday). I am really nervous....more so than excited, idk why! Any tips? I know to wear good...

Yoomie, Aug 16, 2017 21 3,074
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incorrectly filled out marriage license
Erica, on August 16, 2017 at 12:31 AM

I was recently looking over my marriage license and discovered that the person that married us did not feel in the year of marriage is that a problem?

OGA, Aug 16, 2017 12 4,265
silverring
How do I not invite a friend?
silverring, on August 14, 2017 at 11:58 PM

Hello there! My fiancé and I are having a very small wedding, maybe 30 people, very informal and casual. Immediate family only and maybe a couple friends on either side. We have been engaged for...

silverring, Aug 16, 2017 17 1,381
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Do you need a Dj at your wedding?
Cherokee, on August 15, 2017 at 10:00 PM

So we are not sure if we need a Dj at our wedding or if we can do it our self like what have people tried?

Ashley, Aug 15, 2017 9 83
MrsRidley
Junior Bridesmaid or Flower Girl?
MrsRidley, on August 14, 2017 at 8:57 PM

Is 12 too old to be a flower girl? I feel that she's too young to be a Junior Bridesmaid, but she's too old to be a flower girl. I was looking into this dress for the flower girls, but I feel like...

KRAIN, Aug 15, 2017 47 2,718
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Groomsmen Gifts for non-drinkers
Brianne, on August 15, 2017 at 9:09 PM

Our groomsmen do not drink. What are some ideas for non drinking-related groomsmen gifts?

stephanie, Aug 15, 2017 12 269
Alexa
Spray tan?!?
Alexa, on August 15, 2017 at 2:42 PM

My really good friend who has worked in a tanning salon for about 3 years now wants to give me a complimentary professional spray tan (airbrush) to see how I like it, and then is charging me...

Miranda, Aug 15, 2017 8 98
Future_Mrs.r.roberts
Allergy friendly wedding cake? Good idea or not?
Future_Mrs.r.roberts, on August 14, 2017 at 3:23 PM

Myself and my immediate family all have Celiac Disease so no wheat for us- or my FH since we most definitely want to kiss the night away. We haven't started cake testing yet and there are very few...

DesertFox, Aug 15, 2017 28 1,417
Kim
Bridal Shower/Bachelorette Party Thank You Notes
Kim, on August 15, 2017 at 1:51 PM

Happy Tuesday! I had my bridal shower and bachelorette party on Saturday, since 2 of my bridesmaids live out of state. I received gifts from some people for both the shower and the party. Should I...

Red2018, Aug 15, 2017 5 184
Sdot
What does a bridal attendant do? Are any of you having one as part of your wedding?
Sdot, on August 15, 2017 at 1:00 PM

My BM's are some of my closest friends since elementary and middle school. I have one SIL, she and my brother married 10 years ago and have been together for 15. Their daughter will be a Jr. BM. I...

OliviaP, Aug 15, 2017 5 502
Kelly
Wedding insurance??
Kelly, on August 14, 2017 at 3:24 AM

How many of you have wedding insurance?

Hahnsolo, Aug 15, 2017 16 74
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Invitation oops
Ali, on August 14, 2017 at 3:05 PM

We finally got our invitations today (a month later then expected). The respond by date is September 1. Less then two weeks to respond. I'm including another home made card that apologizes and lets...

Kimberly, Aug 14, 2017 12 107
lkg72
New Job Before Wedding?
lkg72, on August 11, 2017 at 11:40 AM

Has anyone started a new job during wedding planning? I've been in my role 5 years. I make good money, work from home, have flexible hours and have banked 30+ days of vacation. I do not love my job....

augustlawbride, Aug 14, 2017 52 3,693
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