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Leah
how important are bridal showers?
Leah, on June 27, 2017 at 11:16 PM

Well,I kind if need to vent a bit. I have 4 bridesmaid, 2 live near me 2 live out of state. the 2 who live in state have done absolutely nothing for my wedding other than give their opinions on the...

Deb C, Jun 28, 2017 31 1,514
J
To include siblings or not??
Jacqueline , on June 28, 2017 at 5:29 PM

I've always wanted to have a small wedding party and fiance and I can't decide if we should include our siblings. If we do, that puts us at 7 on each side. Is that too big? I want to include them...

CoffeeNColor, Jun 28, 2017 11 469
FutureMrsKosloske
Tipping an officiant
FutureMrsKosloske, on June 28, 2017 at 5:26 PM

My FH and I are getting down to the small details of the wedding, because our wedding is a little over two weeks away! Am I supposed to tip my officiant and how much? My officiant charges $450....

augustlawbride, Jun 28, 2017 5 387
michellet
Inviting former co-workers
michellet, on June 28, 2017 at 12:05 PM

I'm torn on inviting former co-workers to my wedding. I worked there for several years and most of us were more like family. It's a department of about 13 people. Of these 13, seven I definitely want...

augustlawbride, Jun 28, 2017 9 1,461
Natassia
1 bridesmaid/3 groomsman?
Natassia, on January 7, 2015 at 9:58 PM

This is my first post on wedding wire so hopefully I am doing it all right! I'm a nursing student (I graduate in May) and don't have much of a social life so I don't have many close girl friends. I...

Kate, Jun 28, 2017 10 2,783
Mcafee2018
Las Vegas Wedding
Mcafee2018, on June 10, 2017 at 10:25 PM

You hear all these stories of Vegas weddings ... like they make movies out of this shit. But really ... this whole wedding planning extravaganza has made me question if this isn't truly the right...

Ashley, Jun 28, 2017 27 2,327
FME
Babies at kid free wedding?
FME, on June 25, 2017 at 2:36 PM

So I have 3 friends& family members who are pregnant and will have babies come time for the wedding. We originally planned on having a child free wedding but I plan on inviting the babies. We still...

Cassidy, Jun 28, 2017 22 2,559
Erin Wood
What to do with registries after shower
Erin Wood, on June 28, 2017 at 12:09 PM

Just curious- Since almost everyone on here agrees that the registry is for the shower, what do you do with your registry after your shower is over. I received a lot of cash/gift cards at my shower...

Runawaybride, Jun 28, 2017 31 813
Heidi
Photographer broke contract
Heidi, on June 26, 2017 at 8:08 AM

We just recently received all of our photos from our photographer. Here's the contractual issue - we were promised 600 digital photos. We got 382. Even if I counted our engagement photos, which is a...

Jay Farrell, Jun 28, 2017 14 1,202
A
Destination save the date vs invitation
Ashley, on June 27, 2017 at 4:24 PM

Hey everyone! We are having a destination wedding in the Dominican May 2018. Since it's a destination wedding we need to provide all the reservation info, etc. really early so everyone can book. All...

ET, Jun 28, 2017 17 450
J
Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian Meal Option
Jess, on June 28, 2017 at 1:19 AM

Hi! I am creating my own wedding invitation, and am in need of help. We are serving gourmet hamburgers at our wedding. However, I know there are less than a handful of guests who are vegetarian. That...

wedting, Jun 28, 2017 19 1,804
wedting
Do I need to provide transportation?
wedting, on June 27, 2017 at 12:15 PM

Hi all - my wedding is in MD just over the DC line, and our hotel blocks are a 5 minute and 30 minute drive (5 minutes for those who want to stay closer to the venue, 30 for those who want to stay in...

annakay511, Jun 27, 2017 12 7,100 1
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Hashtag on Invite?
j, on June 27, 2017 at 11:44 AM

Hiya! What are your thoughts on including our hashtag in our invite, right at the bottom?

Kate, Jun 27, 2017 10 1,928
summerbride17
Tipping hair and makeup artists
summerbride17, on June 27, 2017 at 11:07 AM

So, I have one main hair stylist and two assistants, plus a makeup artist and one assistant. My question is regarding how to divide the tip. Do I pay ~20% on the final cost of each service and let...

Danielle, Jun 27, 2017 5 3,869
Chris
No idea what I'm doing.
Chris, on June 27, 2017 at 9:12 AM

So my partner and I have mutually decided to marry, we haven't made an announcement or anything we're basically just trying to pre-plan to figure out how this is going to go down. I have no idea about...

VC, Jun 27, 2017 24 151
FutureMrsY
Do you send the wedding party wedding invites?
FutureMrsY, on June 23, 2017 at 10:39 AM

Like I'm sending them save the dates but do they need wedding invites?

FinallyMrsFlax, Jun 27, 2017 19 3,122 2
0806bshop
Mom and dad walking me down the aisle
0806bshop, on June 26, 2017 at 11:21 PM

Anyone do it? How did it go over? Bonus for pictures

GymRat, Jun 27, 2017 15 1,380
Elizabethschuzer
Address multiple invites/RSVP for family member and guest
Elizabethschuzer, on June 27, 2017 at 4:39 AM

I'm going to try posting this question again because apparently there was a lot of confusion on my last thread as to what I was asking. If I am sending an invite to my aunt/uncle and their family, and...

chelsey, Jun 27, 2017 8 3,337 1
Future Miranda
Valet parking at our reception.
Future Miranda, on June 27, 2017 at 1:13 AM

We recently booked our venue and ceremony (two separate locations). We fell in love with the venue the first time we saw it. The only drawback is that it has no accessible parking lot, only street...

FutureFuji, Jun 27, 2017 7 401
Sarah
Bride/Groom Toasts at Wedding
Sarah, on June 26, 2017 at 4:55 PM

Hey everyone! This might be a silly question but FH is under the impression that the bride and groom are expected to toast at the wedding with thank you's to their parents and MOH and/or BM. While he...

MnmsMonique, Jun 26, 2017 21 1,217
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