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Diana
Should Bridesmaids attend the Bachelorette Party
Diana, on September 15, 2021 at 11:48 AM

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...

LM, Sep 5, 2025 21 6,958
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Avoiding substitute guests
Susan, on March 3, 2018 at 8:20 PM

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...

Stacy H, Sep 2, 2025 25 2,713 1
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Devastated Great Uncle denied a plus one. Lessons learned.
Martin, on July 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM

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...

Fred, Sep 2, 2025 2 184
Ashley
Charge for Staff, Gratuity, and Service Fee????
Ashley, on May 29, 2019 at 8:07 PM

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...

Jack, Aug 25, 2025 18 3,005
Lynnie Pin
Were/Are you worried about your card box being stolen?
Lynnie Pin, on October 25, 2013 at 8:38 AM

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...

Charlescampbell, Aug 25, 2025 40 2,448
Morgan
Online RSVP, Text RSVP, Is this tacky?
Morgan, on January 3, 2017 at 7:46 PM

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...

Debrah, Aug 25, 2025 16 17,817
Lindsay
Tipping venue coordinator?
Lindsay, on August 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM

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...

Lindsay, Aug 23, 2025 74
Mrs. Cohen
Guestbook signing... after the wedding?
Mrs. Cohen, on October 22, 2018 at 4:04 PM

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...

Coleman, Aug 21, 2025 29 2,929
Ruby
Engagement ring leasing problems - Has this happened to you?
Ruby, on July 17, 2019 at 7:16 AM

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...

Melody, Aug 19, 2025 18 2,696
Courtney
Slow Dancing Without the Groom
Courtney, on December 19, 2013 at 12:43 PM

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...

Ryan, Aug 16, 2025 22 1,329
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How to Ask for Wedding Photographer Partial Refund?
SL, on February 15, 2022 at 3:16 PM

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...

Nancyward, Aug 16, 2025 6 1,557
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2 renewals for absent family ??
Kim, on August 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM

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...

Kim, Aug 13, 2025 106
Danielle
Four young children to include
Danielle, on June 22, 2025 at 12:10 AM

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...

Rosebud, Aug 11, 2025 1 213
MTS
Engagement party
MTS, on July 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM

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?

Rosebud, Aug 11, 2025 1 72
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Inviting late spouse family to remarriage
Stacy, on December 22, 2017 at 11:26 PM

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...

Fenahy, Aug 10, 2025 17 6,897 1
Arlene
Dogs In The Wedding!
Arlene, on September 7, 2021 at 8:53 AM

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...

Jonathangarcia, Aug 8, 2025 6 601 2
Wendy
My second wedding, twin daughters (18) who stands next to me?
Wendy, on August 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM

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...

Natashia, Aug 6, 2025 1 95
Paige
Step siblings invited to rehearsal dinner?
Paige, on December 5, 2021 at 12:04 AM

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...

Kc, Aug 2, 2025 7 1,020
Chassidy
"The Bride is coming! The Bride is coming!" title besides bell ringer?
Chassidy, on February 18, 2016 at 12:16 PM

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...

Adrienne, Jul 29, 2025 42 8,044
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Vow Renewal Etiquette/Wedding that never happened
Devin, on January 21, 2015 at 12:58 AM

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...

Kerry, Jul 27, 2025 35 4,641
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