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Cash Registry Only?
Shaunie, on March 8, 2017 at 10:20 PM

Hey everyone! I guess this is more of an etiquette question. We are not really in need of any actual gifts and would both prefer cash. Is it rude or offensive to just create a Zola Cash Fund registry?...

ReneeEdward, Mar 8, 2017 17 1,188
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Wearing my original wedding gown
Shannon, on March 8, 2017 at 11:46 AM

My husband and I are planning a 25th wedding anniversary vow renewal & party. We will have approx. 120 guests, a DJ, dinner, open bar. The vow renewal will take place at the banquet hall before...

H, Mar 8, 2017 30 1,357
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Bridal Shower for Destination Wedding?
Priya, on September 22, 2015 at 4:43 PM

We are having a destination wedding that is immediate family only and then a reception with all family and friends at home when we return. Is it rude to have a bridal shower before the actual wedding...

PBiazinha, Mar 8, 2017 11 14,984
avk
Giving words of encouragement to my mother in law!!
avk, on March 8, 2017 at 11:05 AM

Ok so my mother in laws daughter is getting married this Friday, she is sad and happy at the same time. I want to encourage her some how but I cant think of anything. I am normally really good a...

avk, Mar 8, 2017 9 78
bitbit
After Party - Open Bar?
bitbit, on March 8, 2017 at 10:20 AM

Hi, guys! I am looking for opinions on some after party etiquette. Our reception is going to be from 4:30 - 9:30 and will be fully catered with an open bar. The after party would be at a bar and FH...

Kaylie, Mar 8, 2017 17 199
Kia9
First kiss
Kia9, on March 7, 2017 at 4:12 PM

How are you "preparing" (or not) for your first kiss when the officiant announces you as spouses? Do you plan to practice? Is tongue off limits? I love kissing my man, but the thought of anything more...

AwkwardToBe, Mar 8, 2017 21 1,426
Bibi
No Question- Just a tiny rant. Wedding Date Clash
Bibi, on March 7, 2017 at 11:30 PM

So we just received a Save the Date via FB that's the same day as our wedding. It was from my FH's friend, I'm pretty sure we sent them a STD. The sad part now their friends have to choose and we were...

Susan, Mar 8, 2017 10 63
Alyssa B.
Guests changing their RSVP
Alyssa B., on March 7, 2017 at 3:12 PM

I just wanted to know if it was common for guests to change their RSVP? So far I've had 7 guests to initially RSVPd yes switch to no.

Deb, Mar 8, 2017 23 3,775
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Incorporating Spanish and a Guatemalan culture into the wedding?
Shauna, on March 3, 2017 at 9:09 PM

EDITED* I am marrying a wonderful man who's family is from Guatemala. While the majority of them live here, a large portion do not speak any English (including his mom). I am trying to find a balance...

Shauna, Mar 7, 2017 19 372
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REALLY Uneven Bridal Party
Brian, on March 3, 2017 at 4:36 PM

I'm a lucky guy. Wonderful bride, and a lot of good people that I've been close with since childhood. So I ended up choosing 6 groomsmen. I sort of have 7, but one of them will actually be doubling as...

Jennifer, Mar 7, 2017 47 2,192
Kate
To have an engagement party or not??
Kate, on March 7, 2017 at 1:04 AM

So newly engaged as of last week! Yay! But I've been lurking on here for my best friends wedding as an 'honorary maid of honor' (she has 2 sisters and she felt obligated to make them maids of honor...

Celia Milton, Mar 7, 2017 18 625
Audrey
NOT kissing at the reception
Audrey, on March 7, 2017 at 3:15 PM

Hi guys. I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to curtail the whole clinking glasses to get the couple to kiss thing. My FH and I are not big into PDAs and my FH deals with a lot of social...

TRJessie, Mar 7, 2017 37 771
Stressed2Max
Thoughts on Tip Jars at the bar
Stressed2Max, on March 7, 2017 at 12:21 PM

So I will have an open bar at my wedding. The bartending service is stating that if I don't want to have a tip jar then it will be an additional 7% gratuity on top of the 15% in the contract. Is it...

FSTL, Mar 7, 2017 27 1,909
futuremrsshapard
Maid or Matron of Honor?
futuremrsshapard, on March 4, 2017 at 6:58 PM

Hi guys! I have both a Maid and a Matron of honor. So far I have always envisioned my maid of honor standing closest to me. She is younger and a tomboy, she has been receiving a lot of help from her...

FutureFuji, Mar 7, 2017 17 426
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Directions
marie, on March 7, 2017 at 7:42 AM

My fiancé and I already organized the wedding invitations but I haven't officially sealed the envelopes due to going back and forth whether to include directions? My MOH she is married and said if...

A. L., Mar 7, 2017 18 178
Terry
Wedding Hair/Make Up - Who is paying
Terry, on March 7, 2017 at 7:55 AM

Let me start off by saying, I'm mildly afraid to post so please take pity on my ignorant soul if I say something stupid. Lol For my sisters wedding my mom paid for her kids (bridesmaids, herself and...

Dreamer, Mar 7, 2017 20 285
Kashawn
Bachelorette party disaster
Kashawn, on March 6, 2017 at 10:59 AM

So what was supposed to be a weekend of fun in Miami turned into a complete disaster. Everything was good. Was having fun but my cousin who is the MOH brought her friend on the trip which I'm ok with...

Nonna T, Mar 7, 2017 69 639
Tiffany
ceremony wording - bride or groom first?
Tiffany, on March 6, 2017 at 10:02 AM

Can you tell i haven't been to many weddings Who's name goes first during the ceremony the bride or the groom? example: I, bride (wife) take thee groom (husband) ... I, groom take thee bride or I,...

Michael V, Mar 6, 2017 5 12,358
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Slight Future sister in law agitation
victoria, on March 5, 2017 at 12:05 PM

So I'm getting married in October. My fiance's brother and his wife just found out they're expecting a baby in August. I'm verry happy for them but I've recently been informed that I must invite my...

The Trap Selena, Mar 6, 2017 53 1,918
tinyred15
When did you start receiving wedding gifts?
tinyred15, on March 6, 2017 at 3:08 PM

Hey everyone! My wedding is quickly approaching (12 days) and I wanted a little advice. We haven't received many wedding presents yet, which is fine, but I'm a little worried people will send them...

OliviaP, Mar 6, 2017 16 487
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