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Janelle
November 2024 wedding ceremony start time at 5:30
Janelle, on June 29, 2023 at 2:35 PM

I’m getting married in November 2024. We found a venue that I really think is amazing. The venue has an option to have the ceremony outside on a terrace overlooking the skyline of the city and I...

Janelle, Jun 29, 2023 725
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Maid of honor differences
Deandria, on June 28, 2023 at 1:25 PM

Hello, I originally started planning my wedding with a matron of honor and maid of honor along with several bridesmaids. My matron of honor will not be able to attend my wedding due to health issues...

Deandria, Jun 29, 2023 11 1,047
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Is it rude to split a couple at a wedding?
a, on October 28, 2017 at 12:54 PM

UPDATE: From the responses, I think many of you didn't even read the original post. Please consider the context in the original post below before commenting. -- 2.5 years ago, I made a friend, met...

Jessica, Jun 28, 2023 87 5,579
LoveLoveLove
How to tell guests they're paying for one of the meals
LoveLoveLove, on March 12, 2017 at 5:41 PM

We are having a semi-DW. It's on an island but it's only 2.5 hours from our home. We're inviting guests to stay for the weekend but it's close enough that they can drive to it and back home the same...

Danielle, Jun 27, 2023 40 15,566
Sunniezy
Potential no invite
Sunniezy, on June 26, 2023 at 12:44 AM

Long story short my best friend she’s my maid of honor and her mom and her had a falling out with her and her husband. I am close to her mom cause she’s like a second mom to me cause she has helped me...

CM, Jun 26, 2023 2 354
Cindy
Is it too early to ask my MOH and bridesmaids?
Cindy, on July 24, 2017 at 8:57 PM

Is it too early if I want to ask my MOH's and Bridesmaids 1 year and 5 months ahead? I really want to do it during Christmas time and if I wait until the next Christmas it would be too late.

, Jun 25, 2023 28 8,102
SomethingBluth
School Bus Transportation
SomethingBluth, on March 18, 2018 at 1:42 AM

I'm thinking of renting a couple of school buses to provide shuttle service for my guests to and from the hotel and our ceremony/reception space. However, my wedding is going to be a fairly formal...

jose45, Jun 24, 2023 19 1,292
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Etiquette for having moh stepping down.
Meghan, on June 19, 2023 at 12:48 AM

So I had my MOH step down because she was just mentally stressed, having break downs and also taking out all of her problems out on me (the bride). I didn't want her having a mental breakdown in front...

Jacks, Jun 23, 2023 23 1,185
Colleen
Do i have to give nieces and nephews a plus one?
Colleen, on June 12, 2023 at 2:59 PM

My fiancée and I have been together over 9 years, we’re both divorced and intended on having a very small and intimate wedding at a winery - small venue. I was immediately informed that I had to...

Michelle, Jun 23, 2023 35 1,884 1
mrswinteriscoming
Tipping for reception in a non-tipping culture country?
mrswinteriscoming, on December 5, 2021 at 11:16 PM

I have just received the final invoice for our sit down reception for 39 people this weekend and included in the bill was a 10% gratuity for the beverage package (mandatory for groups) and an...

Felicia, Jun 22, 2023 3 593
Lala
Another Way to Say "Sponsors"
Lala, on June 30, 2016 at 4:54 PM

Hello, To acknowledge my Filipino heritage during my non-Catholic wedding to a non-Filipino, I am having cord and veil sponsors. My fiance HATES the term "sponsor" and we're trying to figure out...

LM, Jun 21, 2023 14 9,622
Monica
Are veils only for religious ceremonies?
Monica, on April 12, 2016 at 10:58 AM

So my fiancée and I are going to get married in a small outdoor ceremony, but it is not religious. A friend of ours is getting married and I already have a veil, but now all my family is telling me...

Hannah, Jun 21, 2023 34 2,343
Anna
Does your in laws/FIL's still have pics of your FH with his Ex's?
Anna, on October 5, 2011 at 9:31 AM

So here's the deal ...I never had issues with FH's..in fact they are really the only family I have and im greatful for that. When I first met them at their home as soon as you walked in you see a huge...

Dawn, Jun 21, 2023 28 7,010
Kaycee
Out of order - can i still do what i wanted?
Kaycee, on June 6, 2023 at 1:14 PM

I eloped with my husband last September, which was not the original plan. My only surviving grandma was diagnosed with cancer and given prognosis of just weeks left to live. She helped raise me, and I...

Pamela, Jun 20, 2023 14 856
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Advice on eloping
Jamie, on June 18, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Hi everyone! My wedding is next year. We have been together for almost 10 years now. We were thinking about eloping now and still have the ceremony and reception next year. This is because right now...

Kimberly, Jun 20, 2023 8 703
Samantha
Bride Only Bathroom
Samantha, on June 14, 2023 at 1:46 PM

My mom made a sign to put on the bigger of the 6 stalls in my venues restroom (not the handicap stall) that says "bride only" I get it because no one wants to sit in pee or get pee on their dress and...

Mallory, Jun 19, 2023 11 586
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Display Bridal Shower
Lisa, on March 23, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Has anyone ever heard of a Display Bridal Shower? Someone told me it's where guests bring gifts either wrapped in cellophane or unwrapped with a bow and are placed on display at the shower so there's...

CM, Jun 18, 2023 15 4,919
Daisy
Advice please, should i ask my friend to be a bridesmaid?
Daisy, on June 17, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Hi all, I had a read through some similar posts but really need advice on my specific situation. I once had a best friend, it’s actually our 10 year friendiversary this year. We were in brownies...

Peyton, Jun 17, 2023 7 833
Melissa
Wedding invite etiquette when there is a lot of out of town guests
Melissa, on June 14, 2023 at 11:50 AM

Our wedding is September 30, 2023. More than 60% of our guests are from out of state. We did send save the dates at the end of last year because of so many out of town guests. I spent a lot of time...

Carolyn, Jun 17, 2023 10 3,371
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To put "dr" or not?
Chantel , on February 6, 2019 at 6:58 PM

Hi, need some help. I have a doctorate and my family thinks it should be customary on the invite to have "Dr." in front of my name... to say Dr. Me and (fiance) invites you..... 1. majority of the...

LMB, Jun 17, 2023 17 12,480 1
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