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Hi! My bachelorette party is in one month. My MOH has asked everyone for their availability and confirmed with my bridesmaids on the date and how the trip would be split between the bridal party. One...
My wedding is going to be bigger than I intended. I really don't want to see random people I didn't invite. Does anyone have any ideas how to word the invitation so that it goes specifically to the...
I’m 78 years old. I’m the oldest living male in the family. I have one niece that has two daughters. I was at the hospital when my sister delivered my niece, many years ago. When her first daughter...
Hello, I just received a quote from a caterer and I was a little shocked at the cost. After looking at the details, I found what was driving the price much higher than I anticipated is a line-item for...
One thing im anxious about at the wedding is the card box. Its just that I trust my close friends a family but i dont trust too well people i dont know as much. ( Guests someone might bring or some of...
Hey all! So, I have noticed that online RSVP's and text RSVP's are gaining popularity. I like the idea because a problem that many of my friends have had was people not returning the RSVP card. I...
We’re having a small weekday wedding at a family owned venue, they’re also catering. They have a venue coordinator (we also have a day-of planner). Our contact included gratuity for the wedding wait...
We got married 1.5 weeks ago and upon returning from our honeymoon this past Saturday, we were SO EXCITED to go through our guestbook, but of the 47 guests that ended up attending, only about 20...
Not sure if anyone else has had a similar problem So my fiancé bought my engagement ring back in December; since then he's been getting charged about 3-4 times a month for payments instead of just...
My FH HATES dancing and being the center of attention. I LOVE dancing and fully intend to dance the night away (to fast and slow songs). FH will be doing a 1st dance, last dance and dance with his...
We had two wedding photographers from different photography groups. It was a total accident which we thought was going to be very happy and turned out not to be. Our original photographer was who we...
My husband and I have been married 10 years. We did a quick military wedding with no guests. I am from Georgia and we moved to Illinois with his family. I had done a 10 year renewal for his family but...
I have two nephews (10 and 5) and similarly aged "nieces." I'd like to include them all in my wedding. I was planning on my doggo being the ring bearer, but I'm sure my oldest nephew would love to do...
My sons future in laws are hosting and engagement party at their home. Is it protocol for the grooms parents to bring a small gift to the parents?
So I am getting remarried in a few months, a small ceremony and appetizer reception for family and friends, 50 people max.. My previous husband died almost two years ago from a two year battle with...
Hi all! Who has had their dogs in their wedding ceremony? I want our 2 dogs to be in the wedding ceremony as the flower girl and ring bearer. They are pretty well behaved and will do just about...
My wedding day is coming up (6ish weeks). I don’t know what order to put my kids in for the wedding ceremony. Our six kids will be the only attendees of the wedding party. We have only family coming...
Hello, My mom passed away when I was almost 17, and my dad started dating my now-stepmom when I was a freshman in college. I didn't meat my step sister till Junior year of college, and my step brother...
My little sister (9 years old) will be coming down the aisle right before me, ringing our great grandmothers bell (deceased) saying "the bride is coming, the bride is coming!" I am TOTALLY lost on her...
My husband and I are planning a a vow renewal for our 10 year anniversary. We didn't have an actual wedding when we first got married because in the midst of planning we found out we were pregnant. So...