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Future Mrs. L
*UPDATE* Wedding Disaster - What to do now?
Future Mrs. L, on June 18, 2017 at 2:23 PM

Okay...so I have been putting off dealing with this while we were on our honeymoon but we are on headed home and now is time to deal with it. Our wedding was a disaster. So bad that this week I will...

kittycow, Jun 25, 2017 103 4,826
Taryne
Adults only wedding...RSVP with child included!
Taryne, on June 23, 2017 at 7:58 PM

We received an RSVP response with a child's name included. This will be an adults only wedding, how do I respond to ensure they don't bring their child? (My future step children are only going to be...

Jess'sgirl, Jun 24, 2017 17 165
Future Mrs. Firkins
Do you have to have programs?
Future Mrs. Firkins, on June 22, 2017 at 1:04 AM

Self-explanatory title, but do you have to have programs at the ceremony? I'm sort of tempted to just put up a sign like one of my friends did and list the bridal party and be done. Of course, because...

KisstheKochs, Jun 24, 2017 37 8,231
Jacqui
Advice? E-Rings/Swimming Pools
Jacqui, on June 23, 2017 at 2:14 PM

I work at a daycare where we take the school-age kids to a pool twice a week in the summer. Obviously I can't wear my engagement ring those days, but I hate having my finger naked- the symbol of the...

Jacqui, Jun 23, 2017 36 262
MsRiahToMrsP
Social Media: Is this rude??
MsRiahToMrsP, on June 19, 2017 at 7:36 AM

My cousin posted this. It just rubbed me the wrong way for some reason and I decided not to post about my invites or RSVP's. My mom was saying "you should make a post like that to let people who are...

Cassidy, Jun 23, 2017 58 515
J
Unmarried couple, not living together, no inner envelope
Jenny, on June 23, 2017 at 1:00 PM

I'm not sure how to do this invitation. We're very close to both of them. Who do I send it to? Both? One? Call ahead and ask?

Sarah, Jun 23, 2017 20 1,206
Rebekah
Vent: just don't care anymore...
Rebekah, on June 22, 2017 at 11:27 AM

This is very difficult for me to post, and I may regret it afterwords, but I just need to let it out... Does/did anybody just.. not care about your wedding anymore while you're planning? I've felt...

LoveLoveLove, Jun 23, 2017 57 1,758
Melissa
Mother Son & Father Daughter Dance
Melissa, on June 21, 2017 at 2:42 PM

So I'm in the processes of planning a wedding. My fiance family will not be in attendance for the wedding as he has no relationship with any of them not even his mom. So I guess my question is, is it...

JustKidding, Jun 23, 2017 16 171
K
Not a blushing bride
Kimberly, on June 22, 2017 at 10:33 PM

I feel like there's a lot of expectations to be the blushing bride. But it's not in my personality to be so girly. I'm very thankful for everything everyone will be doing and coming to the wedding,...

Alisha, Jun 23, 2017 20 81
Katie
Paying for vendor's one-time business license?
Katie, on June 23, 2017 at 1:18 PM

So, after hiring all of our vendors, I somehow just saw that our venue requires all vendors to have a current business license in that town (the town over from me). We're reaching out to our vendors...

Larry, Jun 23, 2017 2 1,067
Nikki
Invitation Mistake...How Would You Fix It?
Nikki, on June 23, 2017 at 12:21 AM

So when I sent out my save the dates I very carefully made sure I addressed only invited guests. Our venue can only hold 100 people max so anyone not in a relationship was invited as a single guest,...

lyla, Jun 23, 2017 33 2,060
AD2AP
Vistaprint Save the Date Magnets!
AD2AP, on June 22, 2017 at 9:35 AM

Has anyone ordered the save the date magnets from Vistaprint? Does anyone have any pictures of the quality of them?

Jessica, Jun 23, 2017 37 3,191
Jo
Addressing envelopes - who goes first?
Jo, on June 22, 2017 at 9:09 AM

I've wondered about this, and as it relates to weddings I wanted to gather some opinions. I know that a formal invitation or letter requires formal addressing, and traditional etiquette dictates that...

Bemyguest, Jun 23, 2017 44 16,039
S
Brunch wedding reception
Stephanie, on June 21, 2017 at 9:48 PM

Thoughts super small wedding reception for 40-60 guest. Very intimate. Let me know what you think. Bride and Groom love breakfast

Chivy, Jun 23, 2017 27 471
C
Inviting People Who Don't Support Your Relationship
Courtney, on June 23, 2017 at 9:10 AM

My FH's has a married couple he's been friends with for awhile. 1st night I met her, she actually hit on him all night, but I brushed it off. I've tried to give her chances over 5 yrs, every time...

FutureMrsR, Jun 23, 2017 12 120
Alison
Estranged father found out I was getting married.
Alison, on June 22, 2017 at 5:19 PM

I haven't spoken to my father in months. Long story short, my parents divorced over 25 years ago. He now lives with a woman who has done nothing but cause chaos and drama for 8 years, including...

Nancy, Jun 23, 2017 28 1,914
FutureMrsTrevino
Bridal Shower vs Wedding Shower
FutureMrsTrevino, on June 22, 2017 at 11:42 AM

Morning! My bridesmaid just approached me asking for dates that I'm available for a shower. She also asked if I prefer to have a traditional bridal shower or a co-ed wedding shower. I have some time...

Kirstie819, Jun 23, 2017 11 12,480
Janine
Etiquette for inviting coworkers
Janine, on June 22, 2017 at 9:33 PM

My FH and I work for the same office. I work from home and he is the manager. He wants to invite our coworkers but I only want some of the coworkers invited due to drama. But I don't know how to...

Jennifer VR, Jun 23, 2017 10 640
Rachel
Minister gift??
Rachel, on June 22, 2017 at 10:01 PM

The chapel that I'm getting married in has a minister that works there on a volunteer basis. He doesn't receive payment for officiating the weddings there, but we were told that we "can give him a...

Shows2017, Jun 23, 2017 10 151
Mr&Mrs89
Very quick thank you speech
Mr&Mrs89, on June 21, 2017 at 11:30 PM

My fiance and I don't want to be doing a long speech at all. We both hate doing speeches, it's not our thing and we don't like getting emotional in front of people. Anyone have any examples of a super...

GettingMarriedinMay, Jun 22, 2017 14 15,678 1
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