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Tayler
Too many desserts?
Tayler, on April 20, 2017 at 2:01 PM

Hey everyone! So my FH and I are having a barn wedding, and I had planned on serving cupcakes for the dessert. The caterior we chose includes ice cream and cobbler (for no extra charge, so why not...

Heather, Apr 21, 2017 18 125
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Printing on Envelopes
Masada, on April 19, 2017 at 9:14 PM

Hi everyone, sorry if this is a frequent topic... has anyone used WPD to address their envelopes? I contacted Vista print this evening and they don't offer this service yet. Just wondering if anyone...

Kate, Apr 21, 2017 24 383
Diana
No gift registry, is it out of line?
Diana, on March 8, 2017 at 2:33 PM

I've never been to a wedding that didn't have a gift registry BUT we're not having a big wedding. We're having a cocktail party following a short ceremony in our backyard (before you judge, it's our...

Dena, Apr 21, 2017 13 305
Erin
Group gift thank you's?
Erin, on April 20, 2017 at 5:34 PM

If your coworkers give you a group gift and a card that everyone signs. How do you do the thank you? Individual cards?

caitlin, Apr 20, 2017 10 2,135
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Not having a seat down rehearsal dinner- What do I write on invitations???
Mara , on April 20, 2017 at 7:18 PM

We are having an open house for our rehearsal dinner at a local brewery for our out of town guests. It will be cocktail hour style, so there will be no seating. There is a food station with pizza,...

Aerynne, Apr 20, 2017 10 1,058
olivebranch
Timeline Ceremony/Cocktail Hour/Reception
olivebranch, on March 15, 2016 at 11:10 AM

With 8 weeks to go, I'm second-guessing my timeline. Have I left enough time between the church ceremony and start of cocktail hour at the venue (approx. 15 minutes down the road)? The ceremony is...

Diana, Apr 20, 2017 4 178
Amanda
Invitations vs save the dates on a destination wedding
Amanda, on April 19, 2017 at 4:12 PM

We've chose vegas for our destination wedding that's going down in October 2017. It's time for me to be focused on invitations. We have a conformed 30(+)going so I'd like to have something nice for...

Aderine85, Apr 20, 2017 34 306
Taralaine
Our Photographer Has Seemingly Ghosted...What now?
Taralaine, on April 19, 2017 at 4:49 PM

So, my pre-wedding anxiety is in full force right now thanks to our photographer whom we paid our retainer for and half of the wedding photography shoot to last August. He shot our engagement session...

Jay Farrell, Apr 20, 2017 13 105
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Engagement photos at Camden Yards in Baltimore
Jeanine, on April 20, 2017 at 12:56 PM

Has anyone used Camden Yards for their engagement photos? If so, how did you go about booking the venue and what was the cost? Any other information you can give is appreciated.

Jeanine, Apr 20, 2017 3 102
Angelica
Family VS Buffet style
Angelica, on April 20, 2017 at 10:36 AM

Planning my first wedding and i am trying to get familiar with the word usage. What is the difference between Buffet style and family style??? Which is better? Please help!

Melissa, Apr 20, 2017 19 1,661
Tristin
Cake Cutting Songs?
Tristin, on April 15, 2017 at 1:58 PM

Why do you have a song designated for cutting the cake?

Jenelle, Apr 19, 2017 28 547
Missy B
More on RSVP card than invited??
Missy B, on April 19, 2017 at 7:42 PM

Ok, so this issue has been running through my head daily. I have already had issues with the invitation list (thanks to the FMIL...grrr) , so I really want to keep it in line. Our wedding is super...

Jenny, Apr 19, 2017 14 3,318
AwkwardToBe
KWR: Runners, would you run a race a week or so before your wedding?
AwkwardToBe, on April 19, 2017 at 12:52 PM

My sister and I have been looking to run our second half marathon this year. It's a little too late to sign up for spring races because we won't have enough time to train to be able to do as well as...

Amanda, Apr 19, 2017 27 1,852
Vianna
Outside Winter Ceremony
Vianna, on April 19, 2017 at 2:24 AM

FH and I are both big winter and snow fans (it was one of the first things we bonded on), so we always knew we wanted to get married in the winter outside with (hopefully) snow. Even though we don't...

OG Gretchen, Apr 19, 2017 72 821
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6 year old Flower girl-too old?
Lydia, on April 12, 2017 at 10:12 AM

Hi friends, Is a 6 year old too old for a flower girl? I informally asked a relative to have her daughter be our flower girl immediately after getting engaged without really thinking about it. Then my...

CoolKat, Apr 19, 2017 75 1,102
MsDtoR2019
Not inviting certain family members
MsDtoR2019, on April 11, 2017 at 2:14 PM

EDITING & REWRITING POST: 1,000 characters is not enough to explain this mess. Let's try again. FH & I are starting to discuss the guest list. He has expressed that he doesn't want one of my cousins...

Sharon, Apr 19, 2017 38 637
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Wedding jealousy?
Jenna, on April 19, 2017 at 10:37 AM

So my brother just proposed to his girlfriend a few weeks ago & I am super happy for them both. But now I feel like my wedding/engagement are going to be overshadowed by his. Am I terrible for feeling...

Amanda, Apr 19, 2017 17 438
FutureMrs2017
How much to pay our officiant?
FutureMrs2017, on April 19, 2017 at 12:09 AM

Our officiant does not have a fee, but asks for an appropriate donation. I am looking to pay him a fair and honest rate for his time. We are having a smallish (

GreeneBunny, Apr 19, 2017 13 1,248
KDub2017
Mom's friends get auto bridal shower invite?
KDub2017, on April 19, 2017 at 12:01 AM

My shower was a while ago but my MOH and I talked about it recently and I wanted to see if anyone else has heard of this. A few friends of my moms (who I have met like 1 or 2 times) sent a gift to my...

Staceyyyyyyy, Apr 19, 2017 18 522
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How do I express that I don't want an engagement party/bridal shower/bachelorette?
Jenny, on April 18, 2017 at 9:37 PM

The ladies in my FI's family are determined to throw all three of these parties for me. I'm shy and I don't like to be the center of attention and I feel uncomfortable receiving gifts without...

RZ_ToBe, Apr 19, 2017 17 1,625
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