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Future Mrs. L
Rant: Rude People
Future Mrs. L, on June 1, 2017 at 8:14 PM

I just have to rant about some super rude people! We are a still (a week out) having guests tell us "well we aren't for sure if we can come or not, we might just show up" to which my inner bitch wants...

Future Mrs. L, Jun 2, 2017 41 164
Rachel
Registry for Destination Weddings
Rachel, on June 2, 2017 at 10:06 AM

Hello! What is the etiquette for a registry when you are doing a destination wedding. We were originally going to have one of those " Your presence is present enough" But we know that not everyone can...

SuYa, Jun 2, 2017 6 712
Katelin
Help! I lost my shower gift list!
Katelin, on June 1, 2017 at 11:52 PM

I had a work shower a week ago, and today I was starting to write thank you notes however I realized I lost the list that had everyone's gift on it! Do I just write a generic thank you note now since...

New, Jun 2, 2017 8 102
SiberianMama
Tip the Baker?
SiberianMama, on June 1, 2017 at 4:48 PM

Is it customary to tip the baker who makes your wedding cake? If so, what percentage is appropriate? Thanks in advance!

JerseyGirl, Jun 1, 2017 4 3,621
Bride2Be2018
When to send invites for out of country guests?
Bride2Be2018, on June 1, 2017 at 2:12 PM

There is typically a week lag time for mail to get to my family in Canada. My whole Stepdads side of the family is up there so it's a significant number of people. Also, we are having a local wedding...

Mrs. Knolle, Jun 1, 2017 20 1,238
futuremrswmh
Vent! FH's divorce was never finalized!!!
futuremrswmh, on May 31, 2017 at 2:43 PM

My FH was previously married and left his ex in June of 2015 and filed for divorce later that month. By November of 2015 they had gone to court and received temporary orders for everything (split of...

Deb C, Jun 1, 2017 162 533
A. L.
Did you tip your tailor/alterations person?
A. L., on June 1, 2017 at 12:12 PM

The lady who has been doing my dress alterations has been amazing. She offered me three fittings, has made sure that my dress is going to fit exactly right on my wedding day, and is even holding my...

firstoneat56, Jun 1, 2017 8 31,599
H
Guest Book personalization help! Need your input
Haley, on May 23, 2017 at 1:04 PM

We have decided upon a drop top guest book and the company has a bunch of options for what names and such to put on the guest book. Do we put our last name or just the first names? How would you write...

Haley, Jun 1, 2017 6 517
H
No bridesmaid at reception
Haley, on June 1, 2017 at 7:39 AM

So I have a dilemma, one of my best friends/bridesmaid is able to go to the ceremony but is unable to attend the reception due to her work putting her on a mandatory weekend. She had asked for it off...

Ellen, Jun 1, 2017 27 90
Stephanie
Mother-Son dance... help!
Stephanie, on May 31, 2017 at 11:37 PM

Help, my FH can't decide on a mother-son song for their dance. I know sometimes they join on the dance floor half way through the father-daughter, but they want a separate song, as my Dad and I are...

Nonna T, Jun 1, 2017 11 512
Natalie
3 days to go and have lost my voice
Natalie, on May 31, 2017 at 1:54 PM

Adding up the pros and cons of having a winter wedidng, I hadn't even considered the idea of being more likely to get sick. So here I am three days to go, no voice and a horrid cough, anyone have some...

Jennifer VR, Jun 1, 2017 21 1,943
Ana
What time are you starting and ending your evening wedding?
Ana, on May 30, 2017 at 1:47 PM

What is your timeline for the evening? I am having my ceremony and reception in the same place and wanted to know if 6 hours for the evening is a good amount. The location is 30-45 minutes from...

Karla, May 31, 2017 68 2,381
Candy
When should we take engagement photos?
Candy, on May 31, 2017 at 5:23 PM

We'd like to use the engagement photos for a save the date but our wedding is in may next year. Does it matter what season we get the photos done if we are sending the save the dates the first week of...

SweetAugustBride, May 31, 2017 6 744
M
Does the Pianist get invited to rehearsal dinner?
Martha, on May 31, 2017 at 10:24 AM

The Pianist is the brides mother's friend, who then changed her mind last minute and opted to only play one song and now we have to hire someone else to do what she was originally going to. Do we...

Lynnie, May 31, 2017 2 105
FinallyMrsJennings
NWR: Checks With Maiden Name
FinallyMrsJennings, on May 31, 2017 at 12:38 PM

Hello everyone! So I have finally completed my name change with every government office except for the Passport Agency. I have the paperwork, am getting my picture taken today, and dropping everything...

Wanda, May 31, 2017 8 3,107
R
How to politely ask people to RSVP?
Rachel, on May 31, 2017 at 9:11 AM

About 2/3rds of our invite list has not rsbp'ed yet (we did not do formal letter rsvps, they either call/text a number or use our website). How do I politely ask them via a text or Facebook message if...

Celia Milton, May 31, 2017 11 38,433
L
Wording for wedding program (traditional Catholic mass)
Lucy, on March 11, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Hi-I'm hoping some of you out there who are married or have done your programs could send me the wording you used for catholic wedding mass. I keep going to try to do it myself but it just seems to...

Celia, May 31, 2017 12 1,112
Jess
Groom Gift
Jess, on May 29, 2017 at 10:55 PM

Hey ladies! Did you all do a gift for your Hubby to be and a sweet note? What type of gift did you get him and if was something he could wear/use the day of the wedding did he? Also totally doing the...

H, May 31, 2017 16 138
LanaKane
Anybody NOT doing an engagement shoot?
LanaKane, on May 22, 2017 at 10:31 PM

I was just wondering since i don't remember couples doing that a few years ago. Is this a recent trend? My fiance doesn't see the need and i have to say im on the same page.

Sheri, May 31, 2017 123 3,397
Caitlyn
Formal name or nickname?
Caitlyn, on May 24, 2017 at 1:33 PM

Hi everyone! My FH goes by Danny, and only for legal documents uses Daniel. For STDS I used Danny. But For invitations would I use daniel? Does it matter? He would prefer Danny but formality says I...

Pamala, May 30, 2017 53 3,641
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