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Horrible Photographer
Leah, on June 10, 2017 at 8:22 AM

I found our Photographer on this site. She got sick at our wedding, continued to take pics but everyone could tell something was wrong. It got to a point where she was not communicating at all as far...

Del, Jun 13, 2017 43 3,065
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My fiance is invited to a wedding as well a girl who flirted with my fiance
Anne, on June 11, 2017 at 5:26 PM

My fiancé (bf of 9years) was invited to a short-noticed wedding without me. He will be a secondary sponsor. The couple getting married are also friends with this certain girl, and will be inviting her...

Brea, Jun 12, 2017 56 432
TheDinisDiaries
Engagement Ring Disaster
TheDinisDiaries, on June 12, 2017 at 2:34 PM

My fiancè proposed to me on March 18th with an AMAZING ring! As i wore it i noticed there was a slight space inbetween 1 of the halo diamonds & the prong, i brought it back to the guy to get it fixed...

ambrok, Jun 12, 2017 12 114
Lauren
Bridal Shower...who attends?
Lauren, on June 12, 2017 at 11:19 AM

So my mom and FMIL have set a date for my bridal shower. I see so many FB friends post photos of theirs and their FH is always there. Is that normal for them to attend the bridal shower?? My FH last...

Lynnie, Jun 12, 2017 23 185
Andrea
True story on how we met...
Andrea, on June 3, 2017 at 9:39 PM

So are there any other ladies out there who haven't told their parents the REAL story on how you met your FH? Because I'm one of those. My FH and I met on Christian Mingle in 2015 and of course I told...

Tattooed Bride, Jun 12, 2017 101 288
TealWedding
No Rehearsal Dinner for OOT Guests?
TealWedding, on June 11, 2017 at 11:12 PM

So we have a large amount of people coming in from out of town. I know my wedding isn't for a few months but we know it will be at least more than 50 people for sure, but over 100 of our invited...

Elizabeth, Jun 12, 2017 17 2,481
FutureMrsAF
Soldering rings? pros/cons/metal options
FutureMrsAF, on June 11, 2017 at 3:06 PM

Is it possible to solder different gold karat weights? I know that you cannot solder silver and gold for example, but can you solder say a 14k band to an 18k band? Just curious. For those of you who...

Jenny, Jun 12, 2017 9 2,714
Kristin
His sister as my bridesmaid?
Kristin, on June 11, 2017 at 9:42 AM

His mother is pressing the issue that his sister should be in the wedding. I asked my fiance and he said no so I moved on. Once we actually revealed the news his mother is adamant about her being in...

Megan, Jun 11, 2017 30 169
Oceankissed
Groom's Cake - Yay or Nay?
Oceankissed, on June 7, 2017 at 11:57 PM

And if so, RD or reception? FH mentioned having one and when I looked them up it seems the jury is out when (if you have one at all) you serve it - reception or RD. In our case, we already have...

Melissa, Jun 11, 2017 65 332
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invitation reciprocity
Bella, on June 11, 2017 at 4:31 PM

I'd like to get advice on the etiquette of inviting a acquaintance who invited us to her wedding a couple of months ago. I was surprised to get an invite to her wedding because, although we were close...

Jessica, Jun 11, 2017 11 609
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Candle ceremony - blended families
Amanda, on June 11, 2017 at 10:56 AM

My fiancé, Bill, and I will each have 3 of our children participating in our ceremony. These are older kids, ages 16 to 35. The plan is to have a semi-circle with me at one end, Bill at the other end,...

Celia Milton, Jun 11, 2017 7 1,284
TheeOne2Love
Bridal Shower & Registry Etiquette
TheeOne2Love, on June 10, 2017 at 10:16 PM

Ive seen previous advice on WW to not create a registry (or create a small one) and guests will get the hint to give cash/check if they choose to give a gift. So Initially we were not going to do a...

TheeOne2Love, Jun 11, 2017 6 170
Millie
Wedding dress appointments
Millie, on June 10, 2017 at 11:27 AM

Hey ladies! When you went wedding dress shopping, did the sales associates try to pressure you into a purchase? Secondly, are you guys having a groom's cake at your wedding? Thank you!

Dina, Jun 11, 2017 30 173
Lindsey
Adding rosary beads , but the meaning isn't what people think
Lindsey, on June 7, 2017 at 2:17 PM

I have a set of rosary beads that I keep with me. There's a story that goes with it, I don't keep it for prayer but as a rememberance of my grandmother who passed. I gave it to her when she got sick...

Robyn, Jun 10, 2017 10 4,321
Jenna
Wedsafe legit?
Jenna, on June 10, 2017 at 9:49 PM

Looking into wedding insurance and wondering if anyone used Wedsafe and if it was legit with no loopholes?

NatHam, Jun 10, 2017 3 1,288
TealWedding
Date Night Fund
TealWedding, on June 10, 2017 at 8:19 PM

Guys I just saw another wedding registry with a cash fund and it was titled "Friday Date Nights" !!!!! These people can't afford their own dates so their wedding guests should pay for them for a few...

Mrs_J, Jun 10, 2017 7 738
Amber
Candy Buffet?
Amber, on June 9, 2017 at 8:21 AM

I'm thinking of having a candy buffet instead of favors. Has anyone else done this or seen it done? If I do it will people be eating the candy through out the night or do they just go bag some up on...

Antoinette, Jun 10, 2017 17 122
MrsBrown2013
Paying for guests hotel rooms, not sure how to phrase it
MrsBrown2013, on June 10, 2017 at 2:28 PM

Me and Hubby are in the extremely early stages of planning a vow renewal for our 7 year anniversary. It'll be in Vegas so a destination wedding I guess. Because we know that this would be a bit tough...

MrsBrown2013, Jun 10, 2017 17 2,128
Ana
Bridesmaid gifts that aren't robes?
Ana, on June 6, 2017 at 7:31 PM

I'm having 5 bridesmaids and 2 of them are doing their hair and makeup with some off site stylists instead of at the venue where the rest of us will be. They are meeting us later on around noon which...

Kate, Jun 10, 2017 30 2,349
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Gift for Mothers boyfriend
Jessica, on June 8, 2017 at 8:50 PM

Both my parents and my FH parents are divorced. My father, father in law, and mother in law all remarried. My mother refuses to ever get married again(which I support). We have already decided to list...

WorthTheWait, Jun 10, 2017 10 1,449
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