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Kasey
Are ushers still a thing?
Kasey, on March 31, 2017 at 2:39 PM

I'm very early in planning, but I've had this on my mind for awhile. I honestly have been to very few formal weddings. Do people typically have ushers? The ceremony isn't seated, but I am planning on...

Mandy, Apr 1, 2017 24 1,593
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Friday Evening Wedding
Janell, on March 31, 2017 at 10:04 PM

So my desire is really to have a Saturday wedding. But my fiancés parents are seventh day Adventists so they most likely will not attend the wedding unless it's on a Friday or a Sunday. I'm just a...

vghjfcxgxfgdh, Apr 1, 2017 11 129
MJ
For those who have had their weddings - did extra people show up or people that had RSVP no?
MJ, on March 31, 2017 at 3:30 PM

My RSVP deadline was last Saturday. I had to chase down some people this week to confirm they were not coming since they didn't send back their RSVP. There are 3 guests - total of 6 with their 1 that...

Amanda, Mar 31, 2017 16 267
I_Found_Mr_Wright
Wedding Etiquette: If You Give a Bridal Shower Gift Do You Have to Give Wedding Gift?
I_Found_Mr_Wright, on April 16, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Opinions? -------------- *ADDED BY WW* Bridal shower and wedding gifts are two separate gifts, but you can plan accordingly and split up your gift budget between the two events! Opening gifts is a...

Lynnie, Mar 31, 2017 20 6,712
ThenewMrs.Ruffin
Honorary Bridesmaids
ThenewMrs.Ruffin, on March 21, 2012 at 11:45 AM

I will be having 2 honorary bridesmaids for my wedding-my sis-n-law(who's much older than me) and my future sis-n-law(who was supposed to be a regular bridesmaid but dropped out). I have purchased...

Michele, Mar 31, 2017 9 2,538
EMILY
Destination Wedding - Not Paying for Day After Brunch
EMILY, on March 31, 2017 at 3:06 PM

We're having a large destination wedding (80 guests) and for the wedding, we are going all out with a sit down dinner and open bar. We're also inviting everyone to the rehearsal dinner, its at a local...

Rachel DellaPorte, Mar 31, 2017 17 1,040
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Can't log in on WeddingWire app
Arowyyn, on February 25, 2016 at 2:15 AM

I recently got a new phone, a samsung galaxy s6, and downloaded the wedding wire app. When I try to log into my account on the app it says that my login information is incorrect. However, login...

Mark McLain, Mar 31, 2017 5 695 1
Susana A
Can't find a frame for seating chart!!!
Susana A, on March 31, 2017 at 10:23 AM

I just got a seating chart, the size 24x28.80. I can't find anything good for that size. What did you guys frame your seating chart? Idk what to do, I can't even find a decent looking frame for that...

Susana A, Mar 31, 2017 7 1,871
FinallyMrsJennings
Name Change Timeline
FinallyMrsJennings, on March 30, 2017 at 7:53 PM

Hello, We are getting married in 10 days! I'm so excited! But we also got some news on Monday that is a huge game changer. We are going to have to relocate for my FHs job as his current location is...

R&B2016, Mar 31, 2017 8 112
BeachyBrideToBe
Bridesmaid has the flu... wedding on Saturday
BeachyBrideToBe, on March 30, 2017 at 3:42 PM

Yikes! So one of my Bridesmaids just let me know she has a very contagious strain of the flu. Our wedding is Saturday (and of course rehearsal tomorrow). She's saying she still plans to be at...

BeachyBrideToBe, Mar 30, 2017 20 3,414
Eunice
"Save the Date" advice!
Eunice, on March 30, 2017 at 2:55 PM

I'm needing to get my Save the Dates out soon. Are they supposed to say "rsvp" or should people already know to rsvp? Most that I'm looking at don't have it. Do I have to match my std's to my...

Ashley, Mar 30, 2017 15 2,015
Vanessa
When is the best time to send out the formal invitations? Destination weddings...
Vanessa, on March 30, 2017 at 10:26 AM

To all my destination brides... When is the best time to send out your wedding invitations? I have seen 2 months, 1 month, and same time frame as a traditional wedding. We sent out our save the dates...

studentloansforlife, Mar 30, 2017 12 476
Elizabeth
NWR: All about work totes. What do you use?
Elizabeth, on March 29, 2017 at 5:37 PM

I know we have a lot of professional women on here. Do you use a work tote? Does it double as a purse/handbag? I used to have a a tote that I could fit everything in and it was small enough that I...

Elizabeth, Mar 30, 2017 39 287
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Negative stigma around wedding date
Andrea, on March 28, 2017 at 1:09 AM

My fiancé and I met during a musical that we were in together and he had the really sweet idea of getting married on the same date the show opened. I instantly loved this idea! However, I checked the...

Miami2NorthernVA, Mar 30, 2017 84 258
Emily
Between ceremony & reception ideas for guests
Emily, on March 29, 2017 at 10:08 PM

My FH and I are having our ceremony at a different location than the reception in downtown Milwaukee WI and we are wondering about what the best way to keep our guests busy between the two would be....

Grace, Mar 30, 2017 30 782
xray12280
RSVP Oops
xray12280, on March 29, 2017 at 8:42 PM

I was finishing up my invites to mail out tomorrow. On the last one before I sealed it I decided to make sure the rsvp envelope was stamped. Nope, it was not. So how many others did I miss?!? A few...

TRJessie, Mar 29, 2017 16 112
A.Magill.Since.May
Just Wondering: Why is being B-listed more hurtful than not being invited at all?
A.Magill.Since.May, on March 29, 2017 at 9:49 PM

I am not doing a tiered wedding, I have just one guestlist. But I see posts of people who are very offended at finding out they were second tier, but shouldn't it be worse than not getting an invite...

A.Magill.Since.May, Mar 29, 2017 19 537
L
Friday Reception?
LaKisha, on March 28, 2017 at 11:47 PM

Hey everybody! I recently got engaged and my fiancé and I plan on getting married at City Hall in San Francisco. Unfortunately, City Hall is only open Monday through Friday so it has to be a weekday...

Amber, Mar 29, 2017 32 136
Jackie
Thank you gift basket for wedding coordinator
Jackie, on March 29, 2017 at 1:11 PM

Anyone ever done this? I want to get her something for herself and something to use with her family. She was amazing and we could not have asked for a better event. I was thinking beer/wine with...

Jackie, Mar 29, 2017 5 661
Meaghan
Table visits /receiving line time estimate
Meaghan, on March 29, 2017 at 1:48 PM

I am planning to have a receiving line directly after our ceremony. Reception and cocktail hour are at a separate venue. Any estimate on the amount of time we might expect with 100 guests? I'm not...

Erin Wood, Mar 29, 2017 22 3,997
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