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Judi
Catering Fail... now what?
Judi, on June 10, 2017 at 11:45 AM

As I'm hearing more and more about the wedding day and getting feedback from everyone, I'm realizing how badly the caterer struggled and I'm getting more and more upset. I don't know if its worth...

, Jun 10, 2017 14 1,828
kirackle
Wording help
kirackle, on June 9, 2017 at 11:48 AM

I am about to finalize my Reception cards. What does everyone think of this wording and format? Obviously, I will switch in my real info later. I wanted outside perspective on what information is...

EngineerInLove, Jun 10, 2017 15 172
LanaKane
Skipping the rehearsal dinner
LanaKane, on June 9, 2017 at 6:14 PM

All but 3 people in our wedding party are OOT. Some are driving in the morning of the wedding so i was thinking of skipping the rehearsal dinner. Technically we're all OOT as the wedding is taking...

LanaKane, Jun 9, 2017 5 195
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Go fund me for a wedding? UPDATE: it got worse!
Blue one 4, on August 12, 2014 at 4:12 PM

A person from high school recently got engaged she immediately reached out to me to see how much I would charge to do her hair for the weekend. Then the next day she set up a gofundme account for her...

Kristine, Jun 9, 2017 84 1,343
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First look or Not?
Ashley, on June 9, 2017 at 12:43 AM

I'm on the fence about doing a first look before the ceremony.... I love first look photos and I like the idea of it just being us.. but I've had some people discourage it... what do y'all think?

Erin Wood, Jun 9, 2017 21 606
Amanda
What to wear to a morning wedding? And what kind of reception will this even be?
Amanda, on June 8, 2017 at 11:03 AM

We received an invitation to a wedding in July. I checked out the website and it says the attire is formal, but the ceremony is at 10am and the wedding is over at 5pm. So I'm kind of confused about...

Yoomie, Jun 9, 2017 43 6,285
MrsRidley
Honoring Living Grandparents
MrsRidley, on June 8, 2017 at 4:07 PM

I have lived with my grandmother practically all of my life. I am her namesake, and she's basically like my mother. I have chosen to do a mother-daughter dance with my mom, but I cannot figure out how...

PerfectlyPolin, Jun 9, 2017 6 78
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Hand deliver wedding invitations?
Danielle, on June 7, 2017 at 10:20 PM

The only invitations my fiancé and agreed on and loved were broach silk portfolio invitations that cost $4 each to mail. Someone suggested handing them out at work and someone else suggested...

Sandra, Jun 9, 2017 23 1,510
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Is it okay if we don't add our flower girls and ring bearer to our wedding site?
Stephanie, on June 8, 2017 at 1:52 PM

We are about to publish our wedding site and our bridesmaids and groomsmen are all reflected on the site, but we're wondering if it's okay to not add the little kids participating in our wedding to...

OHP, Jun 9, 2017 8 819
Ana
Inviting people more than once?
Ana, on June 8, 2017 at 9:49 PM

What is the etiquette for this? I am being thrown 3 different showers. 2 is an all ladies shower and one is a couples shower. Do I invite the same ladies to all 3 or do I invite different ones? I...

KBtoKD2018, Jun 8, 2017 10 224
Jaskra
Honeymoon Fund & Registry
Jaskra, on June 8, 2017 at 3:08 AM

Okay, so before you jump down my throat, I'm trying to understand something. I've seen a ton of animosity toward honeymoon funds and anything associated. What I don't understand is why. At least to me...

Robyn, Jun 8, 2017 85 4,155
Kristen
Friend officiant?
Kristen , on June 7, 2017 at 6:51 PM

I know this community is 100% anti-"friendors" but my hometown best friend is ordained and I was thinking it would be cool to have him be our officiant. Opinions?

JustKidding, Jun 8, 2017 53 591
FutureHennigan
Online RSVP only?
FutureHennigan, on June 8, 2017 at 9:02 AM

Is it tacky to ONLY do online RSVP? It's hard to justify buying double the amount of stamps for return RSVP cards. Worst case scenario, we'll just offer both options...but then if everyone does it...

StPaulGal, Jun 8, 2017 30 414
Future Mrs. N
When did your parents meet your future in laws?
Future Mrs. N, on April 2, 2013 at 10:53 PM

Just curious if people made a big to do about this and had them meet long before the wedding or at reception dinner?

Maggie, Jun 8, 2017 73 7,830
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Brother and sister stand up together?
Shyann, on June 8, 2017 at 6:26 AM

My FBIL and FSIL will be a groomsman and a bridesmaid.. Is it ok to have them stand up together or is that just weird and unheard of? Thanks!

Tricia, Jun 8, 2017 5 122
MrsRies&Love
Seating chart or free seating?
MrsRies&Love, on June 2, 2017 at 9:11 PM

Thoughts on assigned vs. unassigned seating at the reception?

Brittney, Jun 8, 2017 40 138
Brooke
Reader Gifts??
Brooke, on June 7, 2017 at 7:24 PM

Did any of you get gifts for the people doing readings during your ceremony? FH's sister will be doing the reading, neither of us are close to her, or even very fond of her, and we only have her doing...

WorthTheWait, Jun 7, 2017 2 721
anita92k
Mexican/American traditions
anita92k, on August 16, 2016 at 12:28 AM

So torn on deciding what I want. On one hand i want to have a traditional mexican wedding and all our customs. The other hand i love the american traditions and FH rather have a more american wedding....

Kim, Jun 7, 2017 14 690
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My sister is in the wedding and wants to bring a 2 week old baby
Jaime, on June 5, 2017 at 3:00 PM

About 2 years ago I donated my eggs to my sister so that she could have a child. It went very well and she was able to create 19 viable embryos! After my fiance and I had already selected and...

Jaime, Jun 7, 2017 94 3,271
Ana
Rose gold in the winter?!
Ana, on May 24, 2017 at 11:24 PM

I'm planning on having all of the tables covered in glittery rose gold tablecloths. Will the rose gold be ok for my winter wedding? Not sure what color themes are common for the winter besides...

Julie, Jun 7, 2017 32 178
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