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Natalie
Who is in charge of your card box???
Natalie, on February 18, 2017 at 1:24 PM

I have heard some horror stories from couples saying that at their wedding their card box went missing. Some of my friends said that their parents were in charge of theirs at their reception. I would...

, Feb 19, 2017 44 2,556
breeleighxoxo
Ceremony and Reception at the same place
breeleighxoxo, on February 19, 2017 at 10:57 PM

We are having our ceremony and reception at the same place and we are completely set on our formal invitations.. we ordered a sample and I fell in love but I can't figure out how to word this section...

Windows, Feb 19, 2017 2 311
Jennifer
How to include 1's on the seating chart?
Jennifer, on February 19, 2017 at 5:56 PM

This may be a dumb question, but I'm starting to work on our seating chart since our RSVP deadline was this weekend and I'm not sure how to label guests with a 1. I know that people in a relationship...

Brittany, Feb 19, 2017 11 14,369 1
Diamonds and Pearls
Pre-Wedding Celebration
Diamonds and Pearls, on February 19, 2017 at 4:31 PM

I am having a destination wedding. I have decided to include all my guest in my ceremony which makes it non- traditional. Therefore, I don't have bridemaids, or maid/matron of honor. My mom is...

Diamonds and Pearls, Feb 19, 2017 13 184
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Wedding celebration after eloping? Please no negativity or backlash
Esperanza, on February 19, 2017 at 10:42 AM

Boyfriend and I have been together 11 years so marriage has been in the talks recently. On top of that we found out we were pregnant this past September and he proposed. Originally we planned to wait...

Jacks, Feb 19, 2017 13 311
mandaleigh
Not wanting a Bride Bouquet
mandaleigh, on February 18, 2017 at 2:01 PM

My family thinks I am nuts, but I do not want to walk down the aisle with flowers. I do not see the point. You hold them for a hot second while walking down, and it covers the dress you just spent a...

PerrinPuff, Feb 19, 2017 17 2,527
datestobates
Ceremony ideas to include future stepdaughter
datestobates, on February 17, 2017 at 9:29 PM

Happy Friday! I need ideas on how to include my future stepdaughter into our ceremony. Background... - I've been apart of her life since she was 3yo, she will be almost 6 yo when we get married. -...

Ingrid, Feb 19, 2017 18 3,104
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Gift for Son-of-the-Bride?
Ann, on February 18, 2017 at 12:07 PM

Hi - my son is giving me away next week at my wedding and I am right out of ideas about a suitable gift for him! Any ideas???

Ann, Feb 18, 2017 4 949
Heather
Too many "maids of Honor"
Heather, on February 17, 2017 at 7:59 PM

To include the closest family and friends in the ceremony we have 6 bridesmaids and 6 groomsmen. My sister is the "maid of honor" my childhood best friend is my "matron of honor" and i want my best...

Miss S., Feb 18, 2017 14 1,387
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Thoughts on a walking reception?
Kaitlyn, on January 24, 2016 at 7:04 PM

We recently met with a caterer who suggested a "walking reception" for our less-traditional, more casual November wedding. My fiancé and I love the idea but I'm told the idea only works if it is well...

JazzyJ, Feb 18, 2017 27 2,667
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Engagement party a year after engagement?
Brittany , on February 16, 2017 at 9:03 PM

My fiancé and I got engaged in June 2016...I've been wanting to do an engagement party but we currently live in an apartment and simply don't have the room.. we are hoping to buy our home this year...

AlwaysMs., Feb 17, 2017 30 3,838
ImpatientlyWaiting
Female ushers
ImpatientlyWaiting, on February 17, 2017 at 1:18 AM

For brides with female usher, did you ask them to find a dress similar to the BP or did you just ask them to coordinate (I.e both in a blush dress)?

Emily, Feb 17, 2017 7 630
Julianna
Individual doughnut boxes?
Julianna, on February 16, 2017 at 7:28 PM

This is super random, but I need individual doughnut boxes for my bridesmaid proposals and I can't find them online anywhere! Any ideas of websites or stores that would have them?

Christinanyc, Feb 17, 2017 6 128
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Planning out of town
LeAnn, on February 16, 2017 at 1:13 PM

How many of you are planning a wedding away from where you live and how are you doing it?! I currently live in CT but we are planning to wed in central/upstate ny where I'm originally from. My...

ShannMUA, Feb 17, 2017 27 119
Pamela
RSVP envelope etiquette??
Pamela, on February 16, 2017 at 4:43 PM

I am putting together and addressing all of the invites and RSVP envelopes, my question is on the RSVP envelope, do I put my fiance's first and last name and my first and last name? Or do I put what...

Pamela, Feb 16, 2017 23 2,869
rzinn18
Can my ring bearer also be my flower boy?
rzinn18, on February 16, 2017 at 2:00 AM

My nephew is the only little kid in both of our families, but I really want to include him in our wedding! Any ideas of how I could pull off having him be the ring bearer and also the flower boy?...

rzinn18, Feb 16, 2017 5 1,719
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Ring Placement?
Private User, on February 15, 2017 at 7:46 PM

All my life I've believed you wear your wedding rings a certain way. W-Band closest to you (or as the saying I've heard goes closest to your heart) & E-Ring in front of it. Today I was talking to a...

FutureMrsLevchuk, Feb 16, 2017 41 2,208
ENG
MOH asking cash bar question about my Shower – halp!
ENG, on February 14, 2017 at 4:30 PM

My MOH is hosting a shower for me this weekend. It is at a fun/trendy restaurant and I know she is ordering food for the group to share because she asked for my faves from the menu. She just emailed...

ENG, Feb 16, 2017 33 1,187
Charissa
Formal Address on Casual Invitation
Charissa, on February 16, 2017 at 9:57 AM

Blame it on the fact I'm working 65-70 hours a week and trying to plan a wedding, but I accidentally addressed all my wedding invitations very formally (Mr. & Mrs. John Doe) but it's a very casual...

Charissa, Feb 16, 2017 13 91
Rebecca
Seating Charts: Evens vs. Odds
Rebecca, on February 15, 2017 at 6:13 PM

Sooooo I remember when my sister was planning her wedding last summer my mom got upset because she totally screwed up on the seating plan (tables assigned, not seats). Something about brides side is...

Rebecca, Feb 16, 2017 19 2,314
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