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Savanah
Please confirm that this is not appropriate..
Savanah, on February 2, 2017 at 7:03 AM

My FH aunt has been very involved in our wedding! She got my ass in gear and really helped me organize things. She wants to throw me a bridal shower, I am thrilled. I registered at Macy's like she...

Rachel DellaPorte, Feb 2, 2017 36 562
Kelsey
Not sure what title to give my sister!
Kelsey, on February 2, 2017 at 7:56 PM

I already have a maid of honor but want my 18 year old sister to have an honorable title as well. What can I say instead of just a plain old bridesmaid?

marryingmyknight, Feb 2, 2017 11 1,839
Amanda
What's The Proper Etiquette on Hotel Reservations?
Amanda, on February 2, 2017 at 8:33 PM

I have the rooms for any of my possible out-of-town guests reserved, but I don't really know how to let any of them know which hotel the rooms are reserved at. A few have just asked me straight of...

Mrs, Feb 2, 2017 8 101
FutureMrsAF
Both parents names on invitation?
FutureMrsAF, on February 1, 2017 at 7:58 PM

I understand if parents are helping it is customary to include parents names as the host, and my parents are helping, but FH parent's are not - not that they wouldn't but we have chosen not to ask...

lyla, Feb 2, 2017 18 1,216
A.L.S.
Declining bridal shower
A.L.S., on February 2, 2017 at 12:42 PM

Please ladies and gentlemen put me in my place if I'm in the wrong here . My god mother who I adore and love very much has told me she is throwing me a bridal shower late August . She has asked me for...

@brd2be, Feb 2, 2017 9 1,133
lianne
INTERNATIONAL WEDDING GIFT LIST
lianne, on February 2, 2017 at 7:03 AM

Help! I will be getting married in Miami and living there too and I need to know a gift list that will accept our UK cards online. I have tried to purchase things before online from places like best...

lianne, Feb 2, 2017 3 96
T
Unsupportive family members/horror stories
Tamatha, on January 27, 2017 at 1:55 PM

How do you deal with blatantly unsupportive family members? Our wedding is 18 days away and my mom is still behaving like a raging she-demon. I asked today if I could loan the use of her guest...

Jennifer VR, Feb 2, 2017 16 359
Mrs. Lewis
When is off peak season for venues?
Mrs. Lewis, on February 1, 2017 at 11:38 PM

I know this varies depending on venue and state and city, etc, but typically when is off peak season?

Angela, Feb 2, 2017 16 1,963
FutureMrsAF
Do I need to let venues know we decided to go with someone else?
FutureMrsAF, on February 1, 2017 at 8:57 AM

We are touring a few different venues, what is the etiquette for touring and deciding they're not the right fit? I don't want to be rude and not say anything, though I doubt I'm the first person to...

Kristina, Feb 2, 2017 28 2,797
FutureMrsAF
Guests have to pay for parking?
FutureMrsAF, on February 1, 2017 at 3:13 PM

Oh this is annoying, our venue is a downtown location and they don't have a parking lot. There are two public parking garages right next door but they are $8/day to use. I asked about paying...

NikNak, Feb 1, 2017 17 2,516
Danielle & Jeffrey
Bridesmaid dropped out, what to do to ask another friend
Danielle & Jeffrey, on February 1, 2017 at 9:41 PM

I had only allotted 7 spots for the bridal party on either side. I had a friend step down due to personal things going on in her life. I had another friend I wanted to ask but didn't at the time. I...

Danielle & Jeffrey, Feb 1, 2017 14 2,411
Christinanyc
Writing a Thank You Card for my MOH: How Does this Sound?
Christinanyc, on February 1, 2017 at 8:43 PM

I'm starting to write our thank you cards tonight. I wanted to know if my message to my MOH/ SIL sounds ok.

Bee, Feb 1, 2017 3 1,123
F
Build a bear flowergirl gift?
Frances, on February 1, 2017 at 6:11 PM

My eigth year old daugther is my flowergirl. When we got engaged we gave her a necklace so she will always remember and felt include. She doesnt wear jewelry often she puts it on for special occasions...

Space Princess, Feb 1, 2017 22 911
Future Mrs.P
Cocktail Only Reception or Sit down dinner ?
Future Mrs.P, on January 5, 2016 at 9:42 AM

Would if be weird to have a cocktail only reception with just lounge furniture , pub tables and a few sit down tables ? ( as pictured) The menu would consist of heavy appetizers and a bar . Or should...

Gary Settles, Feb 1, 2017 23 293
Chica
How NECESSARY is a wedding website?
Chica, on February 1, 2017 at 2:26 AM

So the 1st time I was exposed to wedding websites was last yr when one of my childhood friends made one. Initially, I thought it was so cool & planned to make one for my wedding. But truth is now that...

Che, Feb 1, 2017 17 2,959
C
Thank-you notes for mailed gifts?
Celestia, on February 1, 2017 at 3:31 PM

I'm getting married in my home state, but most of my friends and family live out of state, even my maid of honor. Some of my out-of-state family have been invited to my bridal shower, so I'm receiving...

Sara, Feb 1, 2017 10 250
Erin Wood
RSVP Cards- One per person?
Erin Wood, on February 1, 2017 at 4:42 PM

It occurred to me that some of the couples and their children that I invited have the same initials. If it is a party of 5 and the initials are all the same, how will I know who is eating what? Did...

Erin Wood, Feb 1, 2017 4 998
MrsRidley
Deciding on Veil length
MrsRidley, on February 1, 2017 at 3:23 PM

I put a deposit down on my dress, but when I tried on the dress at the shop I did not try on veils with it. I know for sure I want a cathedral veil, and I am ordering from Blanca Veils on Etsy. I have...

MrsRidley, Feb 1, 2017 8 86
Mr. & Mrs. N
Am I being unreasonable for not wanting kids at my wedding/reception???
Mr. & Mrs. N, on February 1, 2017 at 10:25 AM

My fiancé and I do not want any babies/children under 18 at our wedding. Most of our friends have young kids. If we allow them all to bring their kids to the wedding, we may end up with as much as 5...

annakay511, Feb 1, 2017 65 4,951
K
What is the proper etiquette for gift favor for your bridal shower?
KaSandra, on February 1, 2017 at 10:51 AM

Do i give everyone a gift or draw names and only a few people get favors.

annakay511, Feb 1, 2017 7 743
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