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Potluck rehearsal dinner
Danielle, on May 2, 2017 at 10:29 AM

So my FH is convinced to have our rehearsal dinner as a potluck, having people cook for it. I'm not convinced as I feel it's important to have a cohesive dinner and that this is part of our thank you...

Jenny, May 2, 2017 16 215
Elvira
RSVP Envelope
Elvira, on May 2, 2017 at 1:50 PM

We're in the middle of ordering our wedding invitations and the salesperson asked what address we want on the RSVP envelope. I currently still live at home with my parents. My fiancé and I agreed that...

SleepytheDwarf, May 2, 2017 10 193
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Plus ones for everyone?
Hailey, on May 2, 2017 at 10:25 AM

What is yalls thoughts on plus ones? For everyone? Or maybe just friends I know who won't know anyone or if I know they are dating someone or are married? I've just had people recently tell me they...

Sagan, May 2, 2017 21 578
laura
Did you get your bachelorette party planner a gift?!
laura, on May 1, 2017 at 1:41 PM

Hey! So I have 5 bridesmaids. One took the lead on planning an awesome bachelorette for this weekend, but from what I hear everyone is doing a little bit to help. I definitely want to get my friend...

Meaghan, May 2, 2017 14 152
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PICKING BRIDESMAIDS HEADACHE!!
Intentional-Love, on May 1, 2017 at 5:08 PM

This decision is literally making me sick to my stomach. I have 7 sisters and when I was growing up I would always say they were all going to be one of my bridesmaids. But now I only want to ask 1 to...

Future Mrs. T, May 2, 2017 17 133
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Bridal Party Escorts? A must or skip it?
Raechelle, on May 1, 2017 at 8:35 AM

My fiance and I dont have any bridesmaids, maid of honor, best man or groomsmen. Our Mom's and his sister are single and my Mom wants me to ask wedding guests (family) to escort them down the aisle,...

Amandaw, May 1, 2017 5 981
Judi
Who pays for dinner the night before the wedding and what is the point of a rehearsal dinner?
Judi, on May 1, 2017 at 4:32 PM

So the wedding is a Semi DW (2.5 hours away) so many of my friends and family will be joining us the day of the wedding and a handful (mostly the ones that I am particularly close with) are joining us...

muriel, May 1, 2017 20 5,178
Jessica
Help on RSVPs!!!
Jessica, on May 1, 2017 at 3:47 PM

It was brought to my attention earlier by another forum user (thank you Carousel!) that I have two spelling errors in my RSVP cards. I accidentally added extra "s" 's to adults under the...

Ellsy62, May 1, 2017 20 62
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KWR: Changing job while planning a wedding and buying a house?
lindabelcher, on May 1, 2017 at 11:32 AM

Hi! Just trying to see if anyone else has changed jobs while doing all of these huge life things! I interviewed for a job back in January but rejected their offer because it was too low. I was just...

lindabelcher, May 1, 2017 15 691 1
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Mother In Law Advice - Shower
Elise, on May 1, 2017 at 12:35 PM

Good Morning! My future mother in law is....quite the character. She is the type of person to give you food when you tell her you're full, and gets offended when you don't eat it. She is not used to...

Cassandra7, May 1, 2017 19 2,354 1
FutureMrsVenson
Is a rehearsal dinner necessary?
FutureMrsVenson, on May 1, 2017 at 2:10 PM

Is it really necessary to have a rehearsal dinner when you've just been hit with an obstacle? My wedding is nearing & sadly my fiance just lost his favorite aunt. We will have to travel to South...

Sunshine, May 1, 2017 12 314
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Error on wedding program
Heather, on May 1, 2017 at 8:49 AM

I received my wedding program and after realized in two different sections I duplicated the same word. I was devastated What should I do? The paper is white so I was thinking to try white out tape??...

Carissa Brittney, May 1, 2017 30 926
Ellenwood2018
Groom walking down the aisle?
Ellenwood2018, on April 30, 2017 at 6:17 PM

Is anyone's FH walking down the aisle? I know normally that just appear at the alter but who's FH is getting his own music to walk down the aisle? mine is and I've been to weddings where its been done...

J. Clo, May 1, 2017 25 2,416 1
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More than one maid of honor
Ashlynn, on April 30, 2017 at 4:47 PM

I'm only having my 3 best friends (since kindergarten) as my bridal party. I can't just chose one of them to be the maid of honor. Would it be weird if I had all 3 if them to be maids of honor!?...

Mary, Apr 30, 2017 10 715
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Cell phones!
Marissa, on April 30, 2017 at 6:17 PM

How do you nicely tell your guests that you don't want pictures being taken as you are walking down the asile? I personally HATE going to weddings and watching everyone's phones coming out for...

Elizabeth, Apr 30, 2017 27 893
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Hashtag stupid???
Jessica, on April 30, 2017 at 4:19 PM

Is my hashtag dumb? My fiancé said it was corny but I think it's so cute. His last name is Padgett mine is Ferguson but what I came up with was #prettyinpadgett ( like the movie pretty in pink) which...

MoreMoore, Apr 30, 2017 7 188
Staceyyyyyyy
Toast/speech at reception
Staceyyyyyyy, on April 30, 2017 at 11:18 AM

I was talking with MOH and she mentioned her speech at the reception. Besides MOH and BM who else typically speaks or gives a toast? Also, will FH & I need to make any speeches, such as welcoming or...

CMC, Apr 30, 2017 17 1,191
TealWedding
Registry Info on Bridal Shower Invites
TealWedding, on April 30, 2017 at 3:24 PM

Hello! Ok my mom asked me to help pick out the invitations for the bridal shower. She's planning everything but asked for my help on this. I've noticed that most invitations will say "Laura is...

Megan, Apr 30, 2017 10 4,200
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Pregnant Maid of Honor
Ruthie, on April 25, 2017 at 8:30 PM

My maid of honor will be 8+ months pregnant on my wedding day. Any tips to make the day more comfortable for her?

Anna, Apr 29, 2017 15 973
Anderson
A little offended...
Anderson, on April 28, 2017 at 2:14 PM

Just received an invite to the wedding of one of FH’s close childhood friends addressed to “Mr. FH Name & Guest.” I’m a little offended that I’m only “guest”! I have met the B&G only a couple of times...

Nancy, Apr 29, 2017 58 248
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