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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 8,144
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 1,310
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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 1,192
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 1,927 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 3 599
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 9,680
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 2,361
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 7,035
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 14 865
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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 8 709
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 11 593
L
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 4,990
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 7 834
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 3,441
C
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 12,657 1
K
Choosing Bridesmaids
Kara, on June 13, 2023 at 12:36 AM

I have been STRUGGLING trying to pick my group of bridesmaids. I’m getting married in April of 2024 and time is moving so fast. Every time I decide on a group I feel good about it for a few days and...

Michelle, Jun 16, 2023 10 1,387
Deitra
I'm ready to scream today - How often does Vistaprint offer 50% off sales ?
Deitra, on August 6, 2011 at 1:34 PM

As always listening to my procrastinating FH, I have now missed Vistaprints 50% off sale, and I need to order invitations TODAY... My invitations need to go out the first week in Sept for my November...

Chris, Jun 16, 2023 15 10,456
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Plus Ones
Taylor, on June 12, 2023 at 8:07 AM

I know this is always a hot topic and I am probably not in a unique situation but here for advice regardless. I have 2 good friends that were in relationships when I sent out save the dates a while...

Taylor, Jun 13, 2023 24 1,015
K
I'm really upset about my bridal shower...
Kimi, on June 11, 2023 at 8:32 AM

I'm really, really hurt and disappointed by my bridal shower. For context, my husband and I had to emergency elope for insurance purposes last year after we already booked a venue and decided to keep...

Michelle, Jun 12, 2023 14 1,167
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Surprise Shower Invites
Ivyovermoss, on June 12, 2023 at 1:56 AM

Please help! I am fully aware that one must not invite anyone to any showers if these people are not also invited to the wedding. This makes perfect sense to me. My aunt offered to host a couples...

Jacks, Jun 12, 2023 3 712
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