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Future husband wants my brother to be a groomsman but not my other brother. Etiquette?
Mary, on April 18, 2017 at 8:30 PM

So, my future husband and I each agreed to have 3 bridesmaids/groomsmen. He wants one one of his groomsmen to be his future brother in law (my bro) and the other two are his friends. However, I have...

Elizabeth, Apr 18, 2017 12 224
Amber
Last name to use on wedding invitation?
Amber, on April 18, 2017 at 1:01 PM

We are both divorced and I kept my last name from my previous marriage (only because we had kids together and I didn't want to go and change everything). What last name should I used on the wedding...

Sonia, Apr 18, 2017 11 4,649
Judi
How to let the Bridesmaids know that they are responsible for hair and makeup?
Judi, on April 17, 2017 at 4:21 PM

I'm not able to afford hair and makeup for the whole party , and I have no particular style that I would need them to have. Aside from a very inexpensive dress, I've given them free reign over shoes,...

Mrs.Soon2Be, Apr 18, 2017 30 2,297
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Having your pet in the engagement photos?
M, on April 18, 2017 at 10:40 AM

Hi all, Has anyone done their engagement photos with their dog? I see this all the time but have never known anyone who has done it. If you've had your pet in your engagement shoot was it worth it?...

Private User, Apr 18, 2017 46 195
futuremrswmh
Inviting some children but not others...HELP!
futuremrswmh, on April 18, 2017 at 2:55 PM

FH and I are finalizing our guest list so we can send save the dates within the next two weeks. We both come from large families and want to include as many as possible but have decided to make the...

futuremrswmh, Apr 18, 2017 9 1,035
laura
Head table
laura, on April 18, 2017 at 9:17 AM

So we want the traditional (at least in our families) head table that faces the guests. We have two dates of the bridal party that don't know others at the wedding. My question is do we seat them at...

JanissC., Apr 18, 2017 14 543
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Not invited to brother's wedding
Anon, on April 18, 2017 at 1:33 AM

My husband's brother has blatantly not shared his wedding information with my family. Ihave always had a strained relationship with his family. Yet, I attend all family functions my husband goes to...

Kristin, Apr 18, 2017 17 3,909
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Mother's Day Wedding
Lindsey, on April 17, 2017 at 6:04 PM

Anyone else having their wedding on Mother's Day? My FH and I didn't realize it was Mother's Day until after we booked our venue.... but we went with it. Soo then we decided to have no kids at our...

MNBride, Apr 18, 2017 49 377
Jenny
Bridal shower invites- does the bride get one?
Jenny, on April 17, 2017 at 6:37 PM

Just wondering- does the bride typically get an invite mailed to her for the bridal shower?Obviously it's assumed she will be there since she's the guest of honor, but isn't just kind of a nice thing...

MrsOtoBe, Apr 18, 2017 25 4,788
Nessanay
What is your favorite cake flavors at a wedding?
Nessanay, on April 17, 2017 at 12:49 PM

Help me pick the flavors!! What flavors are your favorite for cakes at weddings? cake, fillings and frosting/covering. My baker has so many options and it is hard to choose just 1 for the whole thing...

Amanda, Apr 18, 2017 31 448
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Flower Girl or No Flower Girl, Alternatives?
K-G, on January 24, 2015 at 12:25 PM

I originally planned on asking my niece if her 3 year old would be able to play the role of flower girl...but noticed recently at family events that this little girl, who will be almost 4 by the time...

Stefanie, Apr 17, 2017 13 3,273
A.Magill.Since.May
Dancing at a 4 hour daytime reception?
A.Magill.Since.May, on April 17, 2017 at 8:55 PM

So we have daytime wedding 11:00-3:30/4 with a DJ, a full meal (brunchy stuff), and a beer and wine bar. FH and I feel awkward about the dances and aren't sure if we should do them, especially because...

MsDtoR2019, Apr 17, 2017 8 330
Elisabeth
From Ceremony to Dinner??
Elisabeth, on April 17, 2017 at 2:48 PM

This is a second wedding for my fiance and I. We are having our wedding on our property The wedding ceremony is at 2:00, and we thought we'd start the reception right afterwards. We planned on having...

Elisabeth, Apr 17, 2017 13 1,125
Bo Leigh
Letter to your groom on wedding day
Bo Leigh, on April 17, 2017 at 9:05 PM

Can anyone who has written a letter to their groom already give me some advice? I know this is going to be pretty personal and pretty much a know your audience type thing, but any advice is...

M, Apr 17, 2017 7 461
LPbride
"Magic" number of toasts?
LPbride, on April 17, 2017 at 9:33 AM

FH and I are trying to figure out who will give toasts at our wedding vs rehearsal dinner...many people, including both sets of parents, our siblings, and close friends, have asked if they could give...

ambrok, Apr 17, 2017 27 6,210 1
MrsBanks
MOTHER/DAUGHTER DANCE?
MrsBanks, on April 17, 2017 at 2:05 PM

So when I was little, My mom would always grab me when this certain song came on the radio, and said "one day you will have to dance at your wedding, and I want you to know how," and she would twirl...

HappilyEverConforti, Apr 17, 2017 11 88
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BridesMAN gift?
CBW, on April 17, 2017 at 11:38 AM

I have three bridesmaids and one bridesman in my BP. For the ladies I paid for their dresses, and have bought them earrings for the wedding. I'm paying for their hair and makeup, plus mani-pedis and a...

CBW, Apr 17, 2017 4 314
Maui K
4 or 5 hours of cocktail hour/reception?
Maui K, on April 16, 2017 at 10:56 PM

We currently have our ceremony, and a 4-hour reception afterward. I want to include a cocktail hour in addition to our 4 hour reception, but it will cost about $1,300 for the alcohol and hors...

Maui K, Apr 17, 2017 28 2,516
Kristen
RB & FG
Kristen, on April 17, 2017 at 11:50 AM

So my FH and I decided on our FG & RB by choosing a flower girl from his side of the family & a ring bearer from my side. The RB is my cousin who has an older sister (age 9) and my aunt keeps asking...

AwkwardToBe, Apr 17, 2017 3 105
Kris
Invitation but no Save the Date?
Kris, on April 17, 2017 at 11:36 AM

We are gearing up to send out invitations sometime in June and wanted to add a few people to our guest list that we did not send save the dates to. Is that ok? Or would that equivalent to B-listing?...

Kris, Apr 17, 2017 8 906
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