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We just got married! But we're kind of done with my MIL. She gave my husband a card specifically to him, when I wasn't around, and told him that it wasn't against me, yet told him not to tell me. He...
Is it mandatory to get corsages and boutonnieres for: Mother of Bride Mother of Groom Father of Groom Father of Bride Grandfathers Grandmothers ???
We finally booked a venue and got a date (yay!). However, due to the venue's popularity we had to book in Aug 2018 which still almost 1.5 years away (boo!). I have a list of bridesmaid and my fiancé...
My soon to be fiance loves the rose gold "SERENA THE SWAN, SUPREME" from Catbird. The only problem is the center stone is rose cut...We have been looking for months for rings like it with a normal...
Good morning I have not been able to decide on a gift for FH's parents. A lot seem "hokey" Any great ideas y'all have come across? (Pictures are welcomed as well) Thanks for letting me pick your...
So I ran into an older family friend today while at breakfast. I was heading straight to work after breakfast (a hospital kitchen) so I was wearing my work clothes, etc. She asked to see my engagement...
Anyone else have this issue?? My dress is pretty poofy and it's strapless so I get that it has to be tight to keep it up but I literally cannot take a deep breath. I tried explaining this to my...
My parents are being amazing and paying for the wedding. My FI's parents are contributing to a few things before and after the wedding (welcome reception for OOT guests, rehearsal dinner, etc.), but...
I know what hashtags are, I just don't know how they are used in regards to a wedding. I've seen them on wedding invitations, and I have a great one to use for myself. My fiancé and I are not on...
Just started my Target registry and received an email from their universal registry, Blueprint Registry. The email says "Your Target Registry needs a honeymoon fund!" It also talks about how the...
Planning a wedding, while trying to make sure everything is perfect is unrealistic ... I really need advice on my soon to be in law. *The Grandmother* I am in an interracial relationship and I know in...
I have a certain bridesmaid who back when I first got engaged, she asked me to be a bridesmaid and I was so excited I said yes! I should have been smarter and realized it wasn't a good idea, as her...
I need a good laugh today- tell me the stupidest/craziest/tackiest wedding stories you have!!!
Good morning everyone! In an effort to find a way to calm my nerves on my wedding day (as I don't drink alcohol but wishing I did.... to enjoy some mimosas! lol) so I ordered Rescue Remedy. Has anyone...
***Editing to say I will be the only one attending, no H. And this wedding is across the country so I'd be flying and staying overnight*** I just got invited to a high school friend's wedding! We've...
Hello! I am designing our RSVP cards and unsure on how I should word the meal options. We have the option of two plated meals ( Beef Tips in Red Wine Sauce or Chicken Parmigiana), however the venue...
Hi all, I've been going back and forth on doing a registry, my MOH says I definitely should my FH says no because our family may look at it as we are demanding certain gifts and we won't be happy if...
Hi all, I'm going shopping tomorrow for my wedding shoes! When you went shopping for your shoes, what designer(s) did you like? What type of shoe did you ultimately go for? My favorite designers are...
I am attending a wedding next month, was wondering whether or not to get my wedding date a small gift for attending? She is the guest and is a friend, not significant other or spouse. if so, any...
My FMIL turned down my mom and step-mom's offer to co-host a shower so my two moms went ahead and have planned a shower for our side and sent out invitations over a week ago. A couple of days ago FMIL...