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Best friend missing the wedding
Abigail, on March 28, 2017 at 4:27 AM

My best friend (since birth) passed away when she was 13. We always planned our weddings with each other in them and I'm still planning for her to be in mine. I've met the love of my life and I want...

Jacks, Mar 29, 2017 15 153
Justine
How much is too much- Bachelorette party
Justine, on March 29, 2017 at 12:28 PM

I'm sure there are tons about this on here but I haven't been able to find any lol so I apologize in advance! My MOH was trying to get Bachelorette party ideas and based on my preferences and my...

vghjfcxgxfgdh, Mar 29, 2017 20 8,182
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Unofficially Engaged
Jocelyne, on March 28, 2017 at 11:43 AM

I laugh at the way my title sounds but its true. We have formally agreed to get married December 2018. This is his 1st marriage and my 2nd. We have only shared this with mu dad and his parents. (My...

Erica, Mar 29, 2017 15 123
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Wording for a courthouse wedding invitation with a reception to follow later in the week
Pamela, on March 29, 2017 at 10:50 AM

Help! I'm new to all this and just getting started. We are having a courthouse wedding on a Tuesday (our anniversary of the day we met) followed by an at home wedding celebration open house the...

Celia Milton, Mar 29, 2017 5 561
MrsBanks
Wedding date on nephews birthday!
MrsBanks, on March 29, 2017 at 9:56 AM

So when we picked our date, we knew we wanted it in April. Well the date we ended up picking, is my nephew's (hes also my ring bearer)birthday. I have already talked to him, and his mom (my MOH) and...

Jesikah, Mar 29, 2017 9 74
Raven
Do I tip the venue Facility Coordinator??
Raven, on March 24, 2017 at 3:20 PM

I have tips and thank you notes planned for all of my vendors except for the venue. Is it expected to tip the facility coordinator of the wedding venue? It's part of our contract that one of the...

Jen, Mar 29, 2017 3 3,324
AlexisSSDD
Uncle will officiate wedding :)
AlexisSSDD, on March 28, 2017 at 8:46 AM

I just asked my uncle to officiate our wedding. He's super excited and we are too! He said he feels honored to do it! I've been in a few weddings (like 5) and to some, but most of their folks were...

JJWed2018, Mar 29, 2017 53 3,268
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Commemorating deceased loved ones
Nicole, on March 28, 2017 at 4:47 PM

My grandmother just recently passed away, we were very close and I wanted to commemorate her at our wedding somehow. We've had other grandparents (on both sides of mine and FH's family) that have...

Audrey, Mar 29, 2017 14 161
STBMrsRossi
MOSTLY ONE SIDED GUEST LIST: Feel a little weird/awkward
STBMrsRossi, on March 27, 2017 at 1:12 PM

I do not have many family or friends that I am inviting and most of our 50 guests are all his family and friends. Now i know this is our choice, however I feel like I am going to feel weird or awkward...

Tanisha, Mar 28, 2017 45 1,032
Laura
Bridesmaids dilemma!
Laura, on March 28, 2017 at 9:31 PM

Ok ladies so Im only having four bridesmaids & one of my bridesmaids recently told me that she couldn't walk with my brother because her boyfriend has a problem with it. Now all they had to do was...

milinovemberbride, Mar 28, 2017 26 108
Smidge
Non-wedding party invited to Bachelorette
Smidge, on March 28, 2017 at 10:17 AM

Sorry if this has been discussed before, I'm on mobile! My MOH has graciously offered to throw me a Bachelorette party. This will include her; myself, my sister and my 2 close friends who are...

Laura, Mar 28, 2017 34 1,866
aspiecat
No Make Up at Wedding
aspiecat, on July 8, 2013 at 5:25 PM

I don't wear make up. I mean it, I never wear it. So when it comes to our wedding, I am wondering if I should maybe have something on my face other than a nervous look. I have tried wearing make up...

Mel, Mar 28, 2017 22 606
Finally mrs.jkr
When did people start purchasing off of the registry?
Finally mrs.jkr, on June 18, 2015 at 12:20 PM

I have a feeling that people our families are going to just give us cash. I know a lot of people prefer that, but I love when people give gifts (maybe because I love giving gifts so much) and I'd love...

Jessica, Mar 28, 2017 17 3,111
AlexisSSDD
Remembrance/memorial table?
AlexisSSDD, on March 27, 2017 at 9:07 PM

How do y'all feel/think about a memorial area of close family at a wedding: pictures of them etc?? My mother passed a few years ago and his grandfather passed a little over a year ago. There'd be a...

Jocelyne, Mar 28, 2017 18 1,707
milinovemberbride
Any wedding resale website suggestions??
milinovemberbride, on March 28, 2017 at 11:13 AM

I'm looking for any suggestions for wedding resale item websites!

Bemyguest, Mar 28, 2017 12 183
Bee
Food & Drinks while getting ready
Bee, on March 28, 2017 at 8:44 AM

Hi all, we're trying to figure out food for when the bridal party and I are getting ready. We're all staying at the b&b where the wedding is taking place and we will all be having breakfast at the inn...

Danielle, Mar 28, 2017 32 23,614 1
Kayla
Help Needed with Bridal Shower Guest List
Kayla, on March 27, 2017 at 10:58 PM

My MOH and BMs are hosting my bridal shower at my sister's (MOH) house which is somewhat on the smaller side. I am trying my darndest to get the guest list down to a reasonable size so that I don't...

kirackle, Mar 28, 2017 17 192
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Buffet vs. Butler
Jami, on March 27, 2017 at 8:56 PM

Which serving style do you prefer as it pertains to your hors d' Oeuvres? & why? Butler style (3.50 pp) vs Buffet style (4.50 pp)

Colleen, Mar 28, 2017 18 1,504
Crystal
Is it rude to ask if I'm invited to a wedding?
Crystal , on March 27, 2017 at 8:44 PM

So babe and I have been dating since 2012 and engaged in 2015. His close frat brothers (3) are getting married right after ours (2 literally within a week and the other in September). They know we are...

BridalBethany, Mar 28, 2017 41 3,591
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Step Brother's and Sister's Children
Pamela, on April 30, 2016 at 9:37 PM

HI! My fiancé and I are stuck on what to do in regards to his step brother and step sister's children. We wanted no kids at our wedding except my nephew and his niece that are going to be in the...

Michelle, Mar 28, 2017 14 1,595
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