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CuteNickname
Handwritten or printed invitation addresses?
CuteNickname, on March 13, 2017 at 6:30 PM

My mother taught me that it's rude not to hand write the addresses on your wedding invitations. But my handwriting isn't that great, and a calligrapher quoted me $4 per invitation. Is it old...

shelbybc, Mar 14, 2017 69 7,544
Jenna
18k vs 14k
Jenna, on March 13, 2017 at 9:15 PM

Opinions on 18k vs 14k white gold? Also does anyone have experience with Hearts on Fire engagement rings?

AK, Mar 14, 2017 20 1,409
howdoibride
Pre-ceremony drinks?
howdoibride, on March 14, 2017 at 11:33 AM

Hi ladies! So I had not considered offering pre-ceremony drinks to my guests ( I didn't know that was a thing!) until I saw it mentioned on a thread somewhere yesterday, but I thought it was a great...

MAMW, Mar 14, 2017 11 2,868
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wedding flowers/rehearsal
Alison , on March 14, 2017 at 11:06 AM

Who do you include grandparents in purchasing wedding flowers? also, is it necessary to have a rehearsal dinner?

Erin Wood, Mar 14, 2017 7 725
JJWed2018
Making Guests Feel Special
JJWed2018, on March 13, 2017 at 6:14 PM

I saw a comment about making guests the priority and it really stood out to me. I have tried to plan everything with my guests in mind. But im wondering if anyone has any special ideas to really make...

Orchids, Mar 14, 2017 33 239
Meridith
When you give final head count do you give the exact number or a couple extra?
Meridith, on March 13, 2017 at 11:43 PM

I'm worried that some of FH's family that RSVP'd No will show up at the wedding. Or that some of his family who we were told were not allowed to bring 10 extra people, will actually bring some of...

Meridith, Mar 13, 2017 9 2,336
Genesis E.
Lost my engagement ring :(
Genesis E., on March 13, 2017 at 12:42 AM

Lost my ring last week and still it is nowhere to be found. I am absolutely heart broken . My FH keeps saying he'll buy me a new one and not to be sad because it's okay but I want my original ring...

Erin Wood, Mar 13, 2017 39 780
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Should I start seating chart before I receive RSVPs??
SupaStokes, on March 13, 2017 at 12:37 PM

^^

OceanDreamin, Mar 13, 2017 26 513
KristyTheBride
Invite Wed Day Hair Stylist if my stylist for 8 yrs.?
KristyTheBride, on March 5, 2017 at 9:24 PM

Hi, I have an amazing stylist doing my wedding day hair - but should she get an invite? My FH & I have both been going to her for 8 years. We don't go out socially, just see her at salon. Weird to...

LoveBird30, Mar 13, 2017 10 70
Kimberly
Wedding Restroom Essentials/Basket
Kimberly, on April 18, 2016 at 10:05 PM

Would love your ideas for wedding bathroom essentials basket... any nice pre-mades out there for both men and ladies rooms? or at least a list of what I should include. Appreciate any recommendations....

Joe Shelton, Mar 13, 2017 18 189
AliciaNYC
Henna or not to Henna?
AliciaNYC, on March 13, 2017 at 5:11 PM

Need some advice! About 4 weeks before my wedding, a very good friend is getting married and she's having a Henna event. I really want to participate, but I'm a little nervous about the Henna all...

AliciaNYC, Mar 13, 2017 8 112
Tina
Stock the Bar party
Tina, on January 29, 2017 at 3:42 PM

I'm seeing a lot of ppl on my fb having stock the bar parties. If you are thinking about doing one, please don't. Asking people for anything (money, alcohol) for your wedding is TACKY. That is all.

Nicole, Mar 13, 2017 42 3,278
Private_User832
Bouquet size
Private_User832, on March 13, 2017 at 2:41 PM

What's the average size of a bridesmaid bouquet? The ones I'm looking at are 10.5inches long and 7inches in diameter. All my BM are petite so I'm thinking this size is ok. Does that sound about right?...

Private_User832, Mar 13, 2017 11 596
V2O
KWR: Are your inlaws close?
V2O, on March 11, 2017 at 10:33 AM

Do your parents get along or hang out with your SO parents? Let me start by saying ours get along, but don't do much besides when we're all together. FH is upset bc he feels our parents don't do...

Emilee, Mar 13, 2017 62 2,328
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Who escorts separated parents down the aisle??
Brittany, on March 12, 2017 at 3:00 PM

My fiancé and I have divorced parents. My dad will be walking me down the aisle and my mom is remarried (has been for several years) and will walk down with my stepdad. However, my fiancé's parents...

Brittany, Mar 13, 2017 8 858
Samantha
FH and I HATE dancing!!
Samantha, on March 12, 2017 at 10:57 PM

My fiancé and I hate dancing. We're both very bad and don't necessarily want all eyes on us dancing all night long. I also do not want to have a father-daughter dance. My dad will be there and will...

Holly, Mar 13, 2017 15 2,035
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Reception menu as an enclosure card to the wedding invitation?
M, on March 12, 2017 at 10:41 PM

Hi all, I'm just wondering if it is proper etiquette to include a menu of our dinner selections as an enclosure card? The reason I ask if because we will be having a dinner reception at a restaurant,...

Miranda, Mar 13, 2017 9 516
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Pros and cons of cupcakes
Amanda, on March 5, 2017 at 4:37 PM

So my wedding is next October, the theme is rustic/country and I'm just trying to figure out what would be the best for my FH, myself and our guest. He joking said let's do cupcakes and the bride I am...

Emilee, Mar 13, 2017 30 2,338
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Brother/sister dance song instead of father/daughter dance
Elisabeth, on March 12, 2017 at 10:14 PM

So my dad passed away 2 years ago (not long after I got engaged). I'm going to have my older brother walk me down the aisle and dance with me in the absence of my dad. Any suggestions on a good song?...

Kimberley, Mar 13, 2017 8 2,717
FutureMrsValencia
Tips !?
FutureMrsValencia, on March 12, 2017 at 7:47 AM

Hello everyone! Finalizing some details and trying to set aside some money for tips .. do I have to tip the MC , photographer, officiant and Dj? If so.. what would be appropriate ?

Lynnie, Mar 13, 2017 2 221
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