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Kassie
Bridal Shower/Engagement Party
Kassie, on August 8, 2017 at 7:48 PM

Me and my Fiance are not getting married until 2019. I haven't delved too much into planning yet but thought I would start with getting some ideas for my engagement party and bridal shower. Reading...

BlueHenBride, Aug 8, 2017 2 298
StokedToBeASaucier
Bachelorette Trip Thank You?
StokedToBeASaucier, on August 8, 2017 at 3:32 PM

My girls took me on an incredible weekend getaway this past weekend. Somewhere within driving distance, and paid for two nights at a house rental, and one of my dinner meals amongst other things. I'd...

annakay511, Aug 8, 2017 5 354
Light Haired Girl
Cousin Invites
Light Haired Girl, on August 8, 2017 at 3:10 PM

I already know the answer to this, but has anyone else had this struggle? I have a TON of aunts and uncles. They all have a TON of kids, (well they're adults). From a couple of the aunts, I see their...

Shaya, Aug 8, 2017 10 2,615
Light Haired Girl
How to seat children?
Light Haired Girl, on August 8, 2017 at 2:45 PM

I was thinking about having a childrens table, but they are all different ages so it wouldn't really work. When do you give them their own seat? One of the FH's kids is only like 3, but I feel like he...

Jan N., Aug 8, 2017 23 5,755 1
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Who holds the rings during ceremony?
Calliope, on August 6, 2017 at 6:34 AM

We have no ring bearer or groomsmen. Only bride, groom and MOH at the altar. I was going to have groom hold both rings during ceremony. But my mother told me I was stupid and that my MOH should hold...

KatieMBY, Aug 8, 2017 26 4,264
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inviting neighbors?
OL7889, on August 8, 2017 at 2:28 PM

My FH and I are having a disagreement in terms of inviting neighbors... our neighbors on both sides of us are both our age. We are significantly closer to one set of neighbors...they invite us over...

Amy, Aug 8, 2017 10 1,405
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Maid of honor from hell
FutureMrsL., on August 8, 2017 at 1:08 PM

I dont even know how to begin. I asked my oldest sister to be MOH. I thought it would only make sense to ask my oldest sister to be there for me as I have been there for her (I was her MOH). She...

Emily, Aug 8, 2017 17 660
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Hotel welcome bags?
Taylor, on August 2, 2017 at 7:55 AM

Hi Kittens! Are any of you doing hotel welcome bags? I like the idea of doing at least a welcome letter with a schedule of events and things to do in the area. However, our wedding is sort of a...

Danielle, Aug 8, 2017 31 3,457
Victoria
How to address envelopes?
Victoria, on August 8, 2017 at 11:09 AM

Is it super old fashioned to address envelopes as "Mr. and Mrs. Husband First Name Husband Last Name if you know that the wife has taken his last name? Technically that's how it would formally be. How...

Nonna T, Aug 8, 2017 11 2,468
Lauren
Bridal Shower Thank You Cards
Lauren, on August 8, 2017 at 9:03 AM

My bridal shower was this past Sunday and I am doing thank you cards today. Should they be sent from myself and FH or just from me?

SJ, Aug 8, 2017 14 164
Sheri
Do rsvp and Invitations go out the same day perhaps in the same envelope? Just planning ahead
Sheri, on August 8, 2017 at 3:55 AM

Not sure about this need only kindly advice. Does RSVP and Invitations go out the same day perhaps in the same envelope? Just planning ahead of time want to do this right not doing this yet . Should...

cantwait4thedate, Aug 8, 2017 5 1,535
VC
How Would You Respond - Parents Not Attending Wedding
VC, on April 20, 2017 at 12:21 PM

Half vent, half question: So currently, we have been told that my FH's parents are not attending. They have been skirting around the "wording" but to get to the real point is, they do not support our...

Jo, Aug 8, 2017 52 3,149
Rachael
Anyone not creating a wedding registry?
Rachael, on August 6, 2017 at 10:26 AM

Anyone here NOT making a wedding registry? We aren't, as we live together and have things already, but we are saving for a house. I DONT EXPECT GIFTS, as I am just happy to have people come and spend...

Dreamer, Aug 8, 2017 31 1,355
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Usher vs Groomsman role
Mom, on August 7, 2017 at 1:49 PM

Hi ladies! I'm just a m.o.b. looking for some clarification on the role of ushers vs groomsmen. My daughter is utilizing this role in her wedding and in my day, the groomsmen did the ushering. So...

Wanda, Aug 7, 2017 13 5,095
pammat
Black tie guest at a non black tie reception
pammat, on August 6, 2017 at 6:25 PM

So I've seen a lot of posts with people worried about guests wearing too casual attire at their receptions. I just had the opposite problem crop up. A guest just mentioned that he needed to get...

Christina, Aug 7, 2017 21 184
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Bridesmaid line up
Rachel, on August 6, 2017 at 9:57 PM

How do you do the line up for your bridal party. I have my sister, 4 step sisters, future sister in law and 4 close friends. What order do you put them in?

Christina, Aug 7, 2017 6 200
Tricia
Shower - self catering
Tricia, on August 7, 2017 at 12:31 PM

I'm planning a shower for my friend and now I'm rethinking things. Is self catering a shower ok? Hot roast beef sandwiches, meatballs and baked ziti made by those hosting. potato salad, pasta salad...

LibbyLane, Aug 7, 2017 69 312
OnTheWayToMrsA
Place Card Names
OnTheWayToMrsA, on August 7, 2017 at 1:07 PM

Hi everyone! I'm just wondering about the proper way to fill out place cards for seating. Do we write out both names for married couples or just "Mr. & Mrs. X?" If the latter, I have a tricky...

BoudreauToBe, Aug 7, 2017 6 1,265
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Head Count
Brandie, on August 7, 2017 at 7:55 AM

Hello everyone Im so confused .. so my head count is 70 guests for venue, catering purposes, seats, party favors and invites. Do I include my vendors on top of that for catering and seats etc...My...

Brandie, Aug 7, 2017 11 817
Missy B
Is a gift required when I was not invited?
Missy B, on August 5, 2017 at 7:06 PM

One of my friends is getting married. We are friends, hang out here & there, but are not close. More of the social circle friendships. We don't spend time with each other unless it's in a group. We...

Melissa, Aug 7, 2017 55 19,941
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