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Johanna
Videographer necessary/worth it?
Johanna, on May 25, 2017 at 1:15 PM

I am really up in the air about hiring a videographer. Originally I was not going to and was okay with just sticking with photos but now I kind of want one. I am going back and forth with myself...

VC, May 25, 2017 20 427
APD
A couple questions on escort cards
APD, on May 25, 2017 at 1:32 PM

We will be assigning tables, not seats, and we will be doing escort cards for our guests. Do we make out an escort card for John Doe's girlfriend Sally Jane individually? Or do we just do one escort...

APD, May 25, 2017 19 1,028
Amber
Cookies
Amber, on May 25, 2017 at 10:46 AM

I am from Pittsburgh so the cookie table is not optional for me. I am inviting 204 guests. I expect 175ish to come. How many cookies would you say per person? Or how many dozens all together? Thank...

Jamie S., May 25, 2017 12 241
Becky
Sibling Date Invite
Becky, on May 25, 2017 at 8:27 AM

My brother is in the middle of college and been dating a girl now for a year. My mom says they're pretty serious and I was planning on inviting her even though I've never met her. It's a DH wedding...

Private_User832, May 25, 2017 18 760
C.C.
Uber From the Reception?
C.C., on May 24, 2017 at 12:56 PM

FH and I were looking into having a car service pick us up from the reception and take us to the hotel we are staying at about 10 minutes away after the reception. We couldn't believe the price! All...

Sarah, May 24, 2017 26 1,125
Raina
waiting for honeymoon
Raina, on May 23, 2017 at 4:15 PM

Just want to know how many of you are waiting to have the honeymoon? Me and FH most likely can't afford to do it right away but now I'm getting sad that it won't be right after. We'd even have to wait...

jnicollea, May 24, 2017 49 148
Heather
Babysitting services for out of town guests
Heather, on May 24, 2017 at 8:25 AM

Hi everyone! So, we are not having many children at our wedding (just ring bearer and flower girl plus kids I nanny). I have a few guests traveling from out of state who will not have a babysitter...

Ellen, May 24, 2017 19 4,422
Elisa
Turning down a vendor...
Elisa, on January 4, 2012 at 5:17 PM

I've been talking with two photographers and have decided which one I want to use. What do I say to the other to let them know I won't be needing them? Just keep it simple? This is my first time doing...

Terri, May 24, 2017 10 15,973 2
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Not invited to my bf cousin wedding
nancy, on May 23, 2017 at 7:52 AM

Hello everyone just wanted some opinions. So ive been living with my boyfriend for 3 years im currently 5 months pregnant with his child. My family invites and includes my boyfriend in every event....

Andrea, May 23, 2017 64 2,234
Erin
My mom vs stepmom
Erin , on May 23, 2017 at 9:06 PM

My parents have been divorced for 17 years. My dad is remarried but my mom is not. I think my mom still has a hard time with that. I am not close with my stepmom but i dont have a problem with her...

KCJV, May 23, 2017 9 554
OnTheWayToMrsA
Bridal Party Transportation?
OnTheWayToMrsA, on April 29, 2017 at 10:49 AM

I'm trying to figure out this transportation situation. FH and I are getting ready at two different locations, then we need transportation for everyone with us to get to the venue (5 people in the...

Kristen, May 23, 2017 3 247
MrsRidley
Renting Bridesmaids Dresses from Rent the Runway
MrsRidley, on May 23, 2017 at 5:57 PM

My wedding is some time away, but I have asked two people to be apart of my BP, my sister and FSIL. FH really wants his sister in the BP, so I agreed. FSIL is 19 and FMIL is very controlling in...

Jeanette, May 23, 2017 16 153
A.Magill.Since.May
Odd Ceremony Flow? Prayers after pronouncement in Traditional Church Wedding
A.Magill.Since.May, on May 23, 2017 at 4:54 PM

I'm looking for anyone who has experience with a Anglican/Episcopal ceremony. The ceremony layout, wording, order is established in the Book of Common Prayer, and my priest/ church will not deviate...

A.Magill.Since.May, May 23, 2017 13 1,470
K
Rehersal dinner
Krystine , on May 23, 2017 at 1:25 AM

So my FH parents are hosting the rehersal dinner. They are extremely religious and always pray before every meal even in public. I am wondering how rude it would be to ask them to pray amongst...

Amy D-L, May 23, 2017 40 525
DandT715
Gift for Father in law
DandT715, on May 23, 2017 at 3:38 PM

I want to give my future in laws gifts at the rehearsal dinner. My FMIL is really easy to shop for, so I've already gotten a nice gift for her. I asked my FH and FMIL what they think FFIL would like....

Addison, May 23, 2017 6 182
Stephanie
Not excited about the wedding
Stephanie, on May 23, 2017 at 7:52 AM

Is anyone else not that excited about the wedding? I see so many people on here counting down the days or get upset when their bridesmaids aren't excited. I just don't feel that excited for the big...

Amandaw, May 23, 2017 29 9,062
A.Magill.Since.May
Doing the announced reception entrance without the Bridal Party?
A.Magill.Since.May, on April 19, 2017 at 5:23 PM

So I'm going through all the paperwork sent by my DJ, and it has the spot for all the names of the BP for the big announcement of the entrance into cocktail hour. Since we're not doing a first look, I...

Marianne, May 23, 2017 16 644
W
Getting your wedding dress wet/dirty
WKC, on May 22, 2017 at 5:21 PM

Im thinking about doing my bridals in some sort of body of water. A waterfall, the river, etc. Has anyone done this and how did your dress do?!

Marianne, May 23, 2017 21 1,917
FutureMrs.Bailey
Is a Guest Book necessary?
FutureMrs.Bailey, on May 4, 2017 at 11:12 AM

This post is mostly for newlyweds. Did you actually need your guest book and what did you do with it afterwards?

Haley, May 23, 2017 12 670
J
Pregnant Bridesmaid
Jessica, on May 18, 2017 at 1:12 PM

I have a bridesmaid who found out she was pregnant in March. I still wanted her in the wedding but it doesn't seem like she wants to. My maid of honor and I have sent numerous messages to her and the...

Marianne, May 23, 2017 44 2,403
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