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Guest Greeting Advice
AJ, on June 30, 2017 at 8:06 PM

I've seen a lot of posts about receiving lines vs. table visits, and I'm wondering if anyone has any alternate advice. My mother controlled the guest list since she's paying for the wedding and our...

Maggie, Jul 1, 2017 21 2,087
Jessica
Did anyone decide not to register?
Jessica, on June 30, 2017 at 9:53 AM

My FH and I feel uncomfortable registering and basically telling our guests to buy us something. But everyone keeps telling me to register. Has anyone had any regrets about not registering?

Chanta, Jul 1, 2017 38 281
JaMiCK
Being A Bridesmaid A Month Before Your Wedding?!?
JaMiCK, on June 30, 2017 at 1:01 AM

My girlfriend asked me to be her bridesmaid for her wedding in July 2018 & I planned on asking her to be my bridesmaid for my wedding in August 2018! Should I accept duty as a bridesmaid for her...

Christinanyc, Jun 30, 2017 37 1,153
MrsThomas2U
FH wants only wants close family at ceremony
MrsThomas2U, on June 29, 2017 at 7:53 PM

So my FH and I are getting married September 16th and we originally agreed to have a ceremony with just close family and friends about 30 people and a big reception of about 135. The only reason I...

Deanna, Jun 30, 2017 12 273
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Tipping Engagement Photographer?
Sarah, on April 4, 2017 at 8:09 AM

Sorry if a lot of people post this, but is it normal? I read somewhere that some photographers find it weird. What is the protocol for it? And while on it, who all DO you tip on the wedding day, too? ...

Ron Thaman, Jun 30, 2017 7 1,224
Chelsea
Wedding Photographer Etiquette?
Chelsea, on February 23, 2017 at 1:42 PM

Hey all, I was wondering if there are things I should and shouldn't ask our wedding photographers. Is it rude to request certain photos of things? (i.e. my rings in the pretty ring box I bought, or my...

Ron Thaman, Jun 30, 2017 14 1,125
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Password for Website
shantel, on June 29, 2017 at 10:11 AM

Hey guys! Did you put a password for your wedding website? If so, did you put it on your Save the Dates?

Chantel, Jun 30, 2017 11 2,390
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Tipping and Service charges
BrideToBe89, on June 30, 2017 at 12:38 AM

I am confusing myself with everything i am reading on tipping. My venue charged a heft 21% service charge. Am i expected to then tip on top of this? If so how much more? What is the service charge for...

ET, Jun 30, 2017 7 356
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Tough situation, NEED HELP with wording for Change the Date Announcement!! =(
Mel, on December 12, 2011 at 1:51 PM

I'm hoping you ladies could help us with a dilemma we have recently faced. We just sent out our STDs last month to all of our guests for our wedding this July. In the last 2 weeks we have come across...

Delilah, Jun 29, 2017 10 4,619
Nikki
Mom Refuses to Listen
Nikki, on June 29, 2017 at 6:31 PM

My mom kindly offered to throw me a bridal shower (she made the offer a few weeks ago) and I politely declined. This made my mom furious and she said that I can't stop her from throwing me a surprise...

Alana, Jun 29, 2017 23 103
Naomi
Do we have enough food?
Naomi, on June 26, 2017 at 6:22 PM

We have selected items for our menu but I am really concerned it isn't enough food/options. We have Cocktail hour -pulled pork sliders -artichoke dip Dinner -Caesar salad -chicken piccata -tri tip...

Amanda, Jun 29, 2017 38 206
Maybride
Name change... any regrets?
Maybride, on June 29, 2017 at 8:59 AM

Now that I've nearly recovered from wedding craziness, it's time for the name change. I've been thinking about doing my maiden name as a second middle name and taking my husband's last name. My...

MayAF, Jun 29, 2017 28 550
Ana
What does a "formal" wedding entail?
Ana, on June 28, 2017 at 10:22 PM

Does it have to do with the time of day, food, the music, the decorations? What makes a wedding "formal"?

StPaulGal, Jun 29, 2017 14 1,290
lkg72
In-Law Contribution/invite wording
lkg72, on June 29, 2017 at 1:00 PM

My FH and I are paying for the majority of our wedding. My parents have given us an amount that they feel comfortable contributing and I appreciate this. I've asked FH if he thinks his parents would...

BookcaseHat, Jun 29, 2017 15 282
Lindsey
Is it wrong to have Bridesmaids and groomsmen pay for their own attire?
Lindsey, on June 29, 2017 at 1:10 AM

Just wondering, I know some people pay and some don't, but what is more common?

Deb C, Jun 29, 2017 36 3,775
AwkwardToBe
Gifts before bridal shower etiquette
AwkwardToBe, on June 29, 2017 at 9:06 AM

My bridal shower isn't for another 2 weeks, but yesterday I got one of the gifts off my registry in the mail. What's the proper etiquette for receiving gifts before the shower? Are you supposed to...

PrettyWitty&Gay, Jun 29, 2017 14 4,796
NerdyBride
Officiant Thank You
NerdyBride, on June 29, 2017 at 10:22 AM

We're now at the point where we are starting to figure out gratuity for all of our vendors and are stumped on what to do for our officiant. While our go-to is to always just leave a nice monetary tip,...

NerdyBride, Jun 29, 2017 3 227
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Anyone else crabby before the wedding?
Rachel, on June 29, 2017 at 1:39 AM

I am very excited for our wedding in 10 days, but I am so crabby. I feel like we bicker about little stupid stuff more than we usually do. I notice myself having a shorter fuse than normal. I don't...

GreeneBunny, Jun 29, 2017 15 119
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Vendor Not Responding
Domanic, on June 28, 2017 at 9:15 PM

Vent and Questions: I have been trying to contact a vendor about my cake and she has not responded at all. When I called a few weeks prior, she had the worst attitude. My final payment is due six...

annakay511, Jun 29, 2017 17 211
Karina
Honeymoon Fund
Karina, on June 27, 2017 at 7:19 PM

Newbie here, please spare my life. lol Who am I kidding give it to me raw I need to move on this quick. My fiancé and decided on a Honeymoon fund as we are trying to do a fully hosted bar, so we will...

Keisha, Jun 28, 2017 41 516
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