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Hey ladies, Is it just me or do any of you feel uncomfortable sending/texting pictures of your engagement/wedding rings to friends or family? Now that I'm engaged, everyone is asking for a picture,...
So my bridal shower is today and my sister let me know she planned a panty raffle with my guests (similar to a baby showers' diaper raffle, bring a box of diapers to enter a raffle for a prize... my...
I'm having an issue with my mother and my guest list. She has a group of friends that she would like to invite, the "Girl Scout Moms". I was in Girl Scouts with their daughters almost 20 years ago,...
Alright so.... my MOH told me yesterday that she is pregnant, due three days before my wedding. This is a planned pregnancy. Reality has start to set in that she won't make it to my wedding. She is...
Anyone else freaking out????
Hi All, I am feeling a bit frustrated regarding my fathers comments he made yesterday. I was talking with my sister and my father comes in and just starts ranting that he is not coming to the wedding,...
Hi all! So two Thursdays ago, I was offered a new job and accepted it. I put my two weeks in, and Friday is my last day. The new job required a drug test, and I did that last week, and never thought...
My FH is trying to figure out what to get his groomsmen and we can't think of anything. His brother got married a few years ago and got everyone knives so he doesn't want to do that since half of his...
I am a Maid/Matron of Honor, and am hosting an event for the Bride and a few lady friends, kind of like a kick start celebration before all the wedding planning begins (wedding is booked and set for...
My FMIL is throwing us an engagement party. She requested that we register so she can put that on the invitations. Is this normal? I am worried people will think we are just trying to get more gifts....
We are thinking about not doing a grand exit, the one with tosses or sparklers where everyone lined up as you leave? Are there alternatives? Could it just be announced that we are leaving and then we...
Currently I have renter's insurance because my fiance owns the house, not me. I was told renter's insurance is a good idea because even though we are a couple, his homeowner's insurance wouldn't cover...
Has anyone done this? I always see pictures of this after the bride and groom and pronounced husband and wife or a fun celebration at the reception. I don't think I need a confetti cannon, do people...
I am 3 days in on starting at a new job, and I've literally cried each night. A little background, I work as a fashion buyer and recently went from working for a large, fast fashion chain to a...
We are getting married 2 hours away from our home town, all of our guests will be out of town. My FMIL is trying to set up a rehearsal dinner and feels the need to invite all OOT immediate family......
So I was thinking about honoring several wonderful women in my life in my wedding programs. They stepped up when my bio mom walked out when I was 2. My dad remarried when I was 5 and don't get me...
Ok, the idea of giving someone an "honorary" title in a wedding doesn't always come across well. But can this kinda sorta maybe be an exception to the rule?...
Long story short.... I had a freak accident years ago and tore off my finger on my left hand, therefore I am unable to wear my engagement ring on that finger. I wanted to know if anyone else here has...
Has anyone ever seen or heard of a bride giving a vow to a step daughter mine is 8 yrs old and she will be my flower girl. Any advice to what to say wording wise? I am not the best with words but I...
So, between the stress of the wedding planning, working, and the usual day to day stuff, I have definitely noticed more bickering about really stupid stuff as we get closer to the wedding dates. Our...