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How to combat the bees and other unwanted bugs
, on October 29, 2020 at 12:17 PM

Hey, my question goes out to brides whom already had an outdoor wedding or are planning one. How did you/do you plan to combat the bees for your outdoor wedding? My wedding is next June and depending...

Max, May 29, 2023 6 1,261
Allie
Late thank you notes? 😬
Allie, on May 26, 2023 at 3:26 PM

I got married in September and it seems like I blinked and we’ve almost been married eight months! 🤯 I was doing some spring cleaning and found my THANK YOU NOTES that we planned to send out three...

Mcskipper, May 27, 2023 5 394
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Not chosen to be bridesmaid...feelings hurt
Alice, on October 23, 2019 at 2:39 PM

Hello all, I just wanted to get advice on a situation! I am not the sort of person to usually be upset about this sort of thing or create any drama but I can't help but feeling hurt by this situation....

Erika, May 27, 2023 16 35,191
Lazell
Why do people not like having children at their wedding?
Lazell, on March 14, 2021 at 1:56 PM

I’m not trying to offend anyone, but I’m genuinely curious why people do not allow children at weddings or receptions? Even before I had my daughter, I would have wanted my nieces and nephews to come...

Paina, May 27, 2023 101 15,262 2
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Tip Chef at Country Club?
Alex, on May 25, 2023 at 6:19 AM

Hello! I am getting married and having my reception at a country club. I am already tipping servers, bartender and day of coordinator. Do I also tip the entire kitchen staff? Just head chef? Or...

LM, May 26, 2023 1 329
Pat
Thank yous
Pat, on May 25, 2023 at 7:54 AM

Soooooo ...... our wedding was a "destination wedding" for about 80% of our guests. Do I send a thank you to the 2 couples that flew in (Hubby's family) but gave no gift? I honestly don't want to...

Cece, May 25, 2023 13 575
Katelyn
Dropped out bridesmaid; 18 days till wedding
Katelyn, on October 5, 2021 at 9:54 PM

There’s 18 days until my wedding and I just had a bridesmaid drop out. I’m beyond stressed and don’t know what I should do. I now have an off number of bridesmaids to groomsmen. Has this happened to...

Jennifer-Lynn, May 25, 2023 19 1,032
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Not inviting my brother's girlfriend to my wedding
Imani, on May 19, 2023 at 12:17 PM

I’m new here and in need of advice as I figure out my guest list for my small-ish sized wedding. I love my little brother but he is dating someone I don’t like. They’ve been together for over 4 years...

Imani, May 24, 2023 11 1,732
JMA
Vendors not cashing checks right away
JMA, on August 15, 2016 at 12:04 AM

Hey guys! Anyone have any trouble with vendors not cashing your checks right away? I paid a deposit ($200) for hair/make up and this is going on two weeks that it hasn't been deposited. I can...

Leslie, May 24, 2023 46 1,735
Rayah Kate
Program wording with divorced parents- some remarried, some not
Rayah Kate, on May 23, 2023 at 2:54 PM

I'm hoping for advice/impressions on the wording of my programs. Context: FH and I are both 36 and both getting married for the first time My parents divorced when I was 9; dad has been remarried for...

Alyssa, May 23, 2023 1 669
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Help! is it Tacky?
Jennifer, on December 3, 2021 at 8:49 PM

Is it tacky to use nice plastic plates/silverware at my daughters wedding but still use regular glassware? My caterer says it is.But I want to buy nice sturdy plates/silverware for food service and...

Becca, May 21, 2023 25 2,419
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Addressing Invitations to Groom's children
MJ, on May 20, 2023 at 11:50 AM

My fiancé is a father of 6. Two of his sons over 18 live together in a house. Four are still living with him. One of the four is over 18. I know anyone over 18 gets an invitation. In our case, what do...

Kelly, May 21, 2023 6 592 1
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Card box for no-gift wedding?
Meitra, on May 18, 2023 at 9:08 AM

Hello! We requested "no gifts, please" for our wedding. I plan on displaying a small card box and small "card" sign next to it. I feel like if I were a guest attending a no-gift wedding, I would still...

Jacks, May 21, 2023 7 1,377
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Elopement Help!
Pri, on May 21, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Dear everyone, I am in an international relationship w SO visiting the United States. We are living a state away from my family bc of my job. We know we have to marry to start immigration paperwork....

Michael, May 21, 2023 4 726
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Brother not inviting my boyfriend to his wedding
Jo, on March 12, 2023 at 9:53 AM

I’ll start off by saying my brother and I never had a great relationship. He is getting married next year and I was invited but my boyfriend of 6 years wasn’t. I was going to ask about a plus one but...

Imani, May 19, 2023 8 1,278
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What is correct?
Trina, on May 10, 2023 at 6:47 PM

HELP!! I have a really big family. My Grandma is no longer with us, but her sister (great aunt) is. I really want to invite her to the wedding and one of her adult children. She has 7 children whom...

MrsC, May 18, 2023 11 605 1
lindsay
When is your mom/dad arriving on the day of the wedding?
lindsay, on January 18, 2015 at 12:33 PM

I was wondering if it is typical for the mother of the bride to be with the bride from the start of the day with all the bridesmaids or does the mother of the bride usually come later on and help with...

Maximus, May 17, 2023 16 2,414
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Reception Food.....tacky??
blah, on April 21, 2011 at 8:26 PM

Hi Ladies...so Im usually not the one to worry about what others think, but my FH and I decided to have bar-b-q at the reception. I really like the idea, but havent gone forward with it and cant...

Jody, May 15, 2023 49 2,274
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Godfather and bridal shower
Amanda, on May 15, 2023 at 1:27 PM

What is the duty of a Godfather for the bridal shower if any? I know often times godmothers will contribute to the shower and get a gift. But what does the Godfather do? Give money? Give gift?...

CM, May 15, 2023 4 646
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Non-traditional out-there idea: Small ceremony, followed by large family/friend vacation
Kelsey, on May 14, 2023 at 3:18 PM

As most brides already know, weddings are ridiculously expensive nowadays. My fiancé and I are on a very tight budget and have determined that we cannot afford to have a ceremony and reception with...

LM, May 15, 2023 14 2,457
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