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No Sex Before Marriage
CHARLENE, on January 25, 2017 at 7:14 PM

My FH and I decided to do everything differently from our 1st failed marriages.....this includes No Sex. I was wondering if anyone else is/has made this choice as well?

Bee, Jan 26, 2017 144 5,321
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No Wedding Party?
Private User, on November 15, 2013 at 10:21 PM

I need honest opinions (they don't have to be brutally honest though haha). So I recently got engaged. I have too many best friends, fiancé has three sisters and a young daughter and I have a sister...

Christina, Jan 26, 2017 21 8,509
Jasleen
Help On Photo Booth Decision?
Jasleen, on January 25, 2017 at 6:23 PM

I'm booking a photo booth and would like your opinion should i go with the 2x6 photo strips or 4x6 photo strips which one would look better for a elegant wedding? Thank You in advance

Kathleen, Jan 25, 2017 7 1,067 1
SSJKarigan
No FOB Speech
SSJKarigan, on January 25, 2017 at 11:36 AM

Hey, would it be weird if all the usual people gave their speeches at my wedding except my dad? I breached the subject with him recently about making a speech and he texted back, "Not a fan of public...

Mrs. Sasswood, Jan 25, 2017 20 94
KariB.
Do I have to tell my friend that she won't be a bridesmaid?
KariB., on January 25, 2017 at 2:11 PM

I've had this friend for twenty years (since middle school). I was in her wedding 10 years ago and I always thought she'd be in my bridal party, as I'm sure she thought as well. But we're not as close...

StokedToBeASaucier, Jan 25, 2017 13 195
SHINY OBJECTS
How many rings do you have?
SHINY OBJECTS, on January 24, 2017 at 10:44 AM

Is anyone getting 2 bands/did you get 2? I really want an eternity ring, but for religious reasons for the ceremony I have to have a plain band w/o gems. I’ve thought about having FH give me the...

Nicole, Jan 25, 2017 37 1,702
Susana A
Need to quit my job
Susana A, on January 24, 2017 at 11:37 PM

We have a new manager now and today I let her know that less than 3 months it's going to be my wedding and I let her know that I will be going for a honeymoon for a week. Well she tells me that I have...

MrsWrs, Jan 25, 2017 75 186
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Kids at rehearsal dinner
Elizabeth, on January 22, 2016 at 8:11 AM

What are yalls feelings about having kids that are not in the wedding coming to the rehearsal dinner. Just on my FH side hehas 11neices and nephews. I cannot afford to feed another 20something people...

ENG, Jan 25, 2017 19 5,246
Elizabeth
Engagement ring and wedding band on opposite hands?
Elizabeth, on December 27, 2016 at 11:17 AM

Apparently this is a trend. Do you wear yours on the opposite hands or same hand?

Susan, Jan 25, 2017 22 8,277
Erin Wood
Children RSVP card
Erin Wood, on January 24, 2017 at 3:51 PM

Is anyone doing a separate RSVP card just for children? I am having a hard time squeezing everything onto one card. If they respond with 2 people are attending. How will I know if those 2 people are...

Erin Wood, Jan 24, 2017 26 3,219 1
lyla
Complimentary Colors for Dusty Blue
lyla, on January 24, 2017 at 3:38 PM

Our "color scheme" is dusty blue, ivory, dark wood, and blush. BMs are wearing the dusty blue. GMs are wearing navy and brown. Flowers are ivory and blush. MOB wants to know what color to wear (before...

Kourt, Jan 24, 2017 12 7,375
CountingDowntoMrs
Rehearsal Dinner for Destination Wedding?
CountingDowntoMrs, on January 24, 2017 at 11:20 AM

We live in DFW, and are getting married in Fredericksburg, TX - about 4 hours for most of our guests. Fairly small guest list - 90-95, no kiddos as we are focusing on the winery and making it an adult...

VegasWed!, Jan 24, 2017 7 474
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Guests bringing a date for the wedding
Krystle, on January 24, 2017 at 3:24 PM

What is the etiquette for guests bringing a date to the wedding? Is it acceptable to request that guests don't bring a date unless it's someone they're in a committed relationship with? We simply...

annakay511, Jan 24, 2017 16 253
Abeer
Desi Weddings
Abeer, on January 24, 2017 at 10:16 AM

Has anyone here had a desi (Pakistani/ Indian/ Bengali) wedding recently? How much is normal for bridesmaid outfits? Keep in mind we have like 4 main events and all smaller events

Abeer, Jan 24, 2017 11 229
MrsVoegs17
Buffet style reception - Set the tables?
MrsVoegs17, on January 24, 2017 at 2:10 PM

We are having a backyard wedding with *GASP* a BBQ buffet style reception. The food will be catered and kept in Nescos. Food will be set up in a separate tent that is connected to our main tent as a...

Richard, Jan 24, 2017 6 1,582 1
Chelsea
Tattoos on Bridesmaids
Chelsea , on January 24, 2017 at 8:38 AM

Hey, everyone! I wanna start by saying that I don't have a problem with tattoos; however, I am a little hesitant on asking my FH's sister, who is also a good friend of mine, to be a BM because of her...

ColorMeBlu, Jan 24, 2017 45 1,725
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Reception 8 Months After the Wedding.
Private User, on January 23, 2017 at 8:27 PM

The bride and groom spent a year planning their perfect wedding. About three weeks before the wedding the groom's mom had organ transplant surgery and about a week and half before the wedding the...

Lynnie, Jan 24, 2017 17 3,829
Julie
1970s Etiquette book...
Julie, on January 22, 2017 at 6:26 PM

So my FMIL gave this etiquette book that was given to her in the 1970s and we were rolling laughing at some of the things said. For instance, any bride older than 30 should wear an off white dress......

6-1-18, Jan 24, 2017 67 2,414
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Family style response cards
Christie, on January 23, 2017 at 8:46 PM

We are starting to look into invitations but we don't know how to word the response card. We are having family style so guests won't have a meal option, but we are concerned about people that are...

snowangel, Jan 24, 2017 6 614
Dominique
inviting coworkers to bridal shower/wedding
Dominique , on January 24, 2017 at 9:13 AM

So I work in an accounting office with 3 other girls, and the scheduling office is separate and down the hall. I really want to invite the girls from accounting office, but ive seen online that if you...

Sara, Jan 24, 2017 2 111
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