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Mrs_J
Assumed Plus Ones
Mrs_J, on June 7, 2017 at 1:23 PM

Hello beautiful people! So I need your thoughts. I recently went to a wedding where the bride and groom invited 250 people. 276 people showed up. EEK. I later found out that the bride and groom only...

Must Love Cats, Jun 7, 2017 19 1,234
Future Mrs. V
Junior Bridesmaid and Ring Bearer
Future Mrs. V, on June 7, 2017 at 12:40 PM

I plan to have my 4 year old nephew and my 9 year old niece in my wedding. He is the perfect age for a ring bearer. I think she is too old to be a traditional flower girl and the beach where we are...

Courtney, Jun 7, 2017 4 187
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David's Bridal Alterations
Tattooed Bride , on June 6, 2017 at 11:13 AM

Has anyone purchased their dress from David's Bridal and gotten it altered there? If so how much did you pay for alterations. I am going in two weeks to pick up my dress and I wanted to know if it is...

Futurewalker, Jun 7, 2017 13 130
Ana
Joining the cocktail hour?
Ana, on June 6, 2017 at 11:38 PM

What are your opinions on the bride & groom joining the cocktail hour? We are doing a first look & finishing most of our photos beforehand...but we would like to do family photos, bridal party photos,...

Ella, Jun 7, 2017 36 4,207
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Advice on father daughter dance song
Leah, on June 7, 2017 at 1:12 AM

So I originally wanted to do the song My Girl by the temptations for the father/daughter dance. I loved it because it was more of a fun song rather than a sad song. I started to really listen to the...

Nancy, Jun 7, 2017 3 180
Natalia
Things to not forget to bring
Natalia, on June 7, 2017 at 7:42 AM

Hi ladies, can you give some suggestions of things we should not forget to take with us, example: champagne flutes, cake topper, Advil, etc.

Nonna T, Jun 7, 2017 8 246
Megan
Polite way to tell guests no cell phones
Megan, on June 6, 2017 at 2:55 PM

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts were on politely asking guests to put their cell phones away during the ceremony? I really dislike pictures where, during the ceremony, all you see are guests...

Kori, Jun 7, 2017 22 13,451 2
JPCD
What's the most expensive item on your registry?
JPCD, on June 5, 2017 at 11:52 PM

Hi all ! As I'm casually adding to our registry, I realized I REALLY want a luggage set. I have the same suitcase I had since college and the handle is broken. The wheels on my carry one are falling...

HavanaChic, Jun 7, 2017 83 569
Hilary
Bridesmaid Gifts: How much to spend?
Hilary, on June 6, 2017 at 11:42 AM

I have 6 BMs in my wedding and I was wondering, how much money should you spend on each for their gift? I don't want to spend an arm and a leg but I also don't want to be cheap, either. Any input is...

AprilRose, Jun 6, 2017 29 17,309
Caitlin
Interrupted the ceremony
Caitlin, on June 6, 2017 at 9:51 AM

I searched a bit but couldn't find anyone who has posted this so if someone already did I apologize... but I know people have asked how people feel about others proposing during their weddings and...

love8432, Jun 6, 2017 29 111
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Tip for engagement photos?
Mary, on June 6, 2017 at 7:14 AM

Hey guys! We have a photography package for our wedding that includes a free engagement photo shoot. Do we tip for the engagement session?

Jenny, Jun 6, 2017 8 794
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Estranged parents
Maranda, on June 5, 2017 at 9:23 PM

My father, stepmother, and sibling have not spoke with me in about 6 years and I am now planning my wedding. The thought of my father and sister not being there is killing me. However having them at...

Helena Handbasket, Jun 5, 2017 5 903
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Incorporating a "blended" family in wedding ceremony
Patrice, on June 5, 2017 at 1:03 PM

My mother and stepfather have been? the primary people in my upbringing, but my biological dad has always been a presence in my life. There are some resentments between my mother and father that have...

Patrice, Jun 5, 2017 5 94
Brittney
Not attending the wedding - gifts
Brittney, on June 5, 2017 at 3:48 PM

So I was recently invited to a friend's wedding. The wedding is across the country and on a Thursday, so I will not be able to attend. I've searched the registry for gifts to purchase, and there are a...

CoffeeNColor, Jun 5, 2017 14 6,541
Millie
Photography and videography
Millie, on June 5, 2017 at 3:02 PM

Hey ladies, How much are you spending for photography (with a wedding album) and/or videography? $4700 for videography and $6000 for photography with an album for 5 hours. Does this...

Jay Farrell, Jun 5, 2017 27 120
Katherine
A new way to make money at your wedding
Katherine, on June 4, 2017 at 5:57 PM

In the process of saving pics from social media to do my non-pro BAM and came across this lovely idea from a wedding one of my friends was in yesterday: they auctioned off the garter and made over...

ShellyZ, Jun 5, 2017 44 273
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Inviting a separated couple
Rachel, on June 5, 2017 at 4:11 PM

Hey there! Background: About the same time that we got engaged, my FH's brother and his wife separated. We sent the pair of them a save the date when they were back and forth about the idea of...

Lynnie, Jun 5, 2017 8 921
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Do we pay for Valet fee?
MJH0321, on June 5, 2017 at 9:37 AM

I went to finalize everything at the resort for my Destination wedding and when I asked about parking they informed us that it is a valet only resort and its $15 per car. No where has this been...

MrsWrs, Jun 5, 2017 19 79
Dayna
Busty Bride to Be
Dayna, on June 5, 2017 at 12:31 AM

Im trying to get some ideas on what to do about the boob situation. Im very very top heavy and im scared o won't be able to find a dress i like bc of the size of my tatas. Does anyone know any tricks...

Dena, Jun 5, 2017 14 205
TeamGrz
Davids Bridal Pictures???
TeamGrz, on June 4, 2017 at 11:46 PM

I have an appointment at a local davids bridal this week. I was wondering if anyone knows whether or not they allow you to take pictures during the appointments for comparison/reference. Also, is...

Marquitte, Jun 5, 2017 22 1,328
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