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Addressing save the dates to family with children over 18
KZP1021, on May 21, 2017 at 6:49 PM

We are addressing our save the dates and I am wondering if I need to send separate save the dates for each child in a household if they are over 18. We are absolutely planning on doing this when...

CL, May 21, 2017 6 577
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How much to pay pastor
Anna, on May 21, 2017 at 10:31 PM

My officiant is a personal friend and used to be my pastor before she moved four years ago. She will be driving a couple of hours to marry us and we're paying for her hotel room. How much should we...

Sarah, May 21, 2017 3 1,352
Anna
Period on Wedding Day
Anna, on May 20, 2017 at 8:37 AM

What would be the best possible way(s) to improve the wedding for a bride if she were on her period for her wedding? I still have a few months but though of this as a "what if" sort of situation.

Samtoine2017, May 21, 2017 31 4,602
Robin
RSVP time
Robin , on May 21, 2017 at 10:36 AM

How much time from your actual wedding date and RSVP cut off date do you Do? How long before wedding should invites be in the mail?

Becky, May 21, 2017 7 156
Nicole
Are veils going out of style?
Nicole, on May 16, 2017 at 9:49 AM

Last night I was looking for veil inspirations so I was scrolling through some wedding venues instagrams. I was surprised that about 80% of the brides weren't wearing a veil. Are veils becoming less...

Bee, May 21, 2017 97 2,594
Courtney
Dollar Dance Alternative?
Courtney, on May 20, 2017 at 8:35 PM

To start everything off, let me be clear. There will be no ACTUAL Dollar Dance. I like the idea behind it where each guest can have a guaranteed moment of time with us, but I refuse to ask anyone to...

Willbewilkins, May 20, 2017 10 364
Bride2B2017
Tipping vendors, according to Martha Stewart
Bride2B2017, on May 20, 2017 at 3:08 PM

So- according to Martha Stewart- regarding tipping your vendors, if the person at your wedding OWNS the business you do not tip. If the vendor sends employees to work at your wedding, you DO tip them....

Jay Farrell, May 20, 2017 19 235
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Venue VS off-site catering? (Vendor advice appreciated!)
The Future Mrs. Janelle Stark, on May 18, 2017 at 9:27 PM

Hello! I would greatly appreciate some advice. My FH and I are currently renting, and we wanted to buy a house after the wedding. Well my father told my FH that he would be happy to give us the money...

Nancy Taussig, May 20, 2017 15 470
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Should my dad walk me down the aisle?
Meghan, on May 19, 2017 at 1:08 PM

I've always had a very strained relationship with my parents, especially my dad we have never been close, we maybe talk once every six months. They are not putting any money towards the wedding, it is...

LauraR, May 20, 2017 19 2,513
Frugal Fiancée
Spotify as DJ
Frugal Fiancée, on May 19, 2017 at 10:30 PM

Has anyone ever used Spotify to DJ their wedding? As my handle suggests, I'm extremely frugal with only months to plan a September wedding. Thoughts please and thank you!

Frugal Fiancée, May 20, 2017 4 241
Nicole
sending invitations to wedding party
Nicole, on May 18, 2017 at 10:23 AM

So some of our wedding party are expecting to get a wedding invitations in the mail, I feel silly sending an invitation to the bridesmaids and groomsmens who should already know when/where/time of the...

Angelina, May 19, 2017 38 1,372
SSJKarigan
Boring Bachelorette Party
SSJKarigan, on May 19, 2017 at 11:49 AM

I first want to mention that I am not planning my own bachelorette party - my MOH and BMs started scheming some time ago and periodically ask me for input. So anyways, as some of you may know, I quit...

Runawaybride, May 19, 2017 33 1,720
Maggie
Where do you put "and guest" on the invite?
Maggie, on May 19, 2017 at 9:43 AM

We're ordering our invites from wedding paper divas (huge 50% sale right now till May 23) and 70% of our guests will be addressed Mr. and Mrs; but for the others where we are giving a plus 1, where do...

Maggie, May 19, 2017 7 1,287
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Bridesmaid Proposals
Teresa, on May 19, 2017 at 11:49 AM

I'm trying to figure out the proper etiquette for bridesmaid proposals. I want to do a bridesmaid brunch proposal where I present them with bridesmaid proposal gifts. I'm not sure whether to splurge...

mel, May 19, 2017 15 187
Natalee
Return address label etiquette.
Natalee, on May 19, 2017 at 2:36 PM

Hey y'all! I'm going the easy way and using return labels for my STD and invitations. My fiancé and I currently live in Arlington but we are moving in September. Because of that I am just using my...

Nicole2017, May 19, 2017 5 1,186
Deanna
What is the purpose of a Grooms Cake??
Deanna, on May 19, 2017 at 9:20 AM

I keep seeing others post about grooms cakes, What is the purpose of one. I highly doubt I am going to have one, but I'm just curious HAHA

Soon2Be2017, May 19, 2017 19 7,753
Amber
Plus One Etiquette
Amber, on May 19, 2017 at 2:23 PM

Hey everybody. Im in the early stages of planning so we started talking about the guest list and im wondering if EVERYONE should get a plus one. We aren't having a huge wedding and don't want to go...

Lucille, May 19, 2017 24 492
Ashley
Food truck tipping
Ashley, on May 19, 2017 at 2:58 PM

I am still so lost on tipping even after reading through so many on here. I'm still doing research on tipping, however questions on the catering. I know that typically with catering you tip per...

CaboBride2018, May 19, 2017 2 6,915
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divorced parents in processional
CBW, on May 19, 2017 at 2:12 AM

We are trying to figure out our processional , and getting a little stuck with FH family. Some background: his parents divorced 20 years ago. Mom is still not totally over it (super religious family,...

Harts&Bows, May 19, 2017 15 1,557
FutureMrsAF
Is it rude to have a small cake that doesn't feed everyone?
FutureMrsAF, on February 3, 2017 at 1:28 PM

Should probably explain that. We WILL have cupcakes and/or macarons as well for everyone. But we are considering just a very small cake for the cutting, is that okay or should I definitely plan on...

Jeannette, May 19, 2017 69 3,999
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