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RaeGin
First dance song too long?
RaeGin, on February 11, 2017 at 7:39 PM

FH and I don't share very similar taste in music, but we did find a song that we both loved and wanted to use as our first dance song. My only concern is that the song is 4:52 long. That feels like an...

RaeGin, Feb 11, 2017 6 208
C
Stepdad and tuxedo?
Cortney, on February 11, 2017 at 12:40 PM

Alright I'm having a dilemma on if my mom's husband, my technical "stepdad" should wear a tux to the wedding. My dad is very much a part of my life, but my stepdad is too. Also my dad and stepdad do...

Leah, Feb 11, 2017 10 1,097
Shannon
Rehearsal dinner - tacky?
Shannon, on February 10, 2017 at 10:44 AM

So, we're getting (dangerously) close to going over budget and I'm trying to think of how to make the RD be inexpensive. Would an RD at a pizza place be tacky or come off cheap? I think it might be...

K Dot, Feb 11, 2017 81 1,780
SHINY OBJECTS
Jewish wedding help
SHINY OBJECTS, on February 10, 2017 at 2:12 PM

I have a few questions specific to Jewish weddings, I hope someone out there can help! Have any of you seen/did it happen that the glass didn't break on the first stomp? I want to have FH step on a...

Rachel Langerhans, Feb 11, 2017 19 1,618
FutureMrsAF
NWR - can someone find your address from Facebook messenger?
FutureMrsAF, on February 10, 2017 at 6:33 PM

So I got a friend request from someone earlier that I did not know, since getting engaged I have had a few requests from FH's friends (FH doesn't have Facebook so I don't know if we are mutual...

FutureMrsAF, Feb 10, 2017 12 2,695
TheWrightGirl
My bridesmaid is expecting!!!!!!!
TheWrightGirl, on February 10, 2017 at 6:38 PM

I just found out that one of my bridesmaid is expecting, but it's still a secret because she and her husband haven't announced it just yet. I am so beyond excited for her because they have been trying...

Shayna, Feb 10, 2017 19 1,481
K
A bridal shower on a Sunday? What time?
KaSandra, on February 10, 2017 at 4:22 PM

Dont worry everyone. Im asking for my Mother and sister who is throwing shower. Wondering what time should i have my sunday bridal shower at?

Mrs.K, Feb 10, 2017 17 11,789
Lyn
Telling my family about elopement (Help!!)
Lyn, on September 18, 2015 at 8:36 AM

I'm getting married tomorrow (eek!) and neither of our families know about it. A couple of our friends know that we're considering elopement but don't know when. Just our two witnesses and our...

Meg, Feb 10, 2017 23 9,461
Ashley
Mother daughter dances?
Ashley , on February 7, 2017 at 11:14 PM

My father has never been in my life. My mom is walking me down the aisle, would it be weird if we danced?

Mrs. Velez, Feb 10, 2017 19 209
Dani
Envelope Addressing Help?!
Dani, on February 10, 2017 at 2:01 PM

So, I found the perfect style of invitations off Etsy. The shop offers envelope addressing as well. Only issue, is that I originally wanted the invitation black, with silver and metallic red writing...

Dani, Feb 10, 2017 17 779
S
Registering without being greedy/tacky.
Sarah, on February 10, 2017 at 10:01 AM

Going through threads, it seems as if we ask for honeymoon money it's tacky. But we have been together for a while and have everything me need! What should we do? Register for stuff we don't need and...

Jennifer VR, Feb 10, 2017 35 810
Ivy
Two doctors
Ivy, on February 10, 2017 at 2:35 AM

My parents are both doctors. How should I write out their professional titles in the wedding invitation? I had a sample done this week and this is how it is presently written out: Dr. and Dr. Bradley...

Lynnie, Feb 10, 2017 11 5,300
FutureMrs.Moore
Honeymoon Wishes!?
FutureMrs.Moore, on February 10, 2017 at 7:09 AM

This is not the first time, But actually the 3rd time we attended a wedding. Instead of a traditional Registry. Couples send out Honeymoon Wishes or funds? FH and I is debating if we should do the...

Helena Handbasket, Feb 10, 2017 37 533
PBiazinha
Average Accepted rsvp for DW?
PBiazinha, on February 9, 2017 at 11:06 PM

Hi ladies. We're doing a DW and we're considering doing a celebration at home- I have, however decided that I don't want that anymore (a discussion here earlier today made me realize a few things I...

LB, Feb 10, 2017 12 1,105
K
eloping and showers
Kristina, on February 4, 2017 at 2:31 PM

Hi there! I'm new here,and having a bit of a conundrum... my husband and I eloped last October. we had a date set for this coming august, so now we're just throwing a big party/reception on that date....

OliviaP, Feb 10, 2017 18 89
Brittny
Catering cost too much?
Brittny, on February 10, 2017 at 12:06 AM

I have not booked a caterer for my wedding yet! There are reasons however I don't want to go off topic. The caterer was very clear and gave me a quote of $15 pp for a buffet style dinner with...

TEFtoW, Feb 10, 2017 34 601
Susana A
table numbers so expensive!!
Susana A, on February 9, 2017 at 11:03 AM

I'm having a really small wedding (50guests) all I need is 10 tables. I'm looking for table numbers , but for something so simple I didn't expect it to be expensive. Do you guys know maybe a website...

Kate, Feb 10, 2017 49 314
Kerlee10
Postponing the wedding :(
Kerlee10, on February 9, 2017 at 9:27 PM

So we made a tough decision this week to postpone the wedding. I'm sad, but I know it's the right decision. Finances were a part of our decision as well as the fact that I have 2 children graduating...

Chica, Feb 9, 2017 2 307
futuremrsshapard
Bridal Shower guests
futuremrsshapard, on February 9, 2017 at 12:13 PM

I'm very fortunate to have three wonderful FSIL's (one of which is the MOH). They, with the help of FMIL, are throwing my shower and I'm very much so looking forward to it!! My FMIL asked for a list...

Dee, Feb 9, 2017 20 275
Jasleen
Bridesmaids Help? Feeling Really Sad I Don't Have Any Friends Or Cousins
Jasleen, on February 9, 2017 at 1:47 PM

We only have three bridesmaid & three grooms men. My fiancé has his cousin and his wife and his best friend and his wife in the wedding party i only have my guy cousin & his girl friend which i'm...

annakay511, Feb 9, 2017 21 2,311
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