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Shannon
People assuming they're invited
Shannon, on January 20, 2017 at 12:16 PM

Ugh. So I have been dealing with some drama with my FH family. A lot of them are just assuming they are invited to the wedding. We originally wanted a small, intimate wedding, but we both have rather...

Elle, Jan 21, 2017 16 88
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Gay friendly venue?
Megan, on January 20, 2017 at 2:05 PM

Looking for advice on how to ask a venue if they are gay friendly. My fiancé and I recently found a beautiful venue in southern WV that would be perfect to host our wedding(we live in Florida so using...

Heaven, Jan 21, 2017 19 1,986
Bethany Ann
Vendor Insurance
Bethany Ann, on January 20, 2017 at 9:38 PM

Our venue requires all vendors to provide proof of insurance prior to our wedding day. The DJ we have been speaking with (has done over 1,000 weddings and has good reviews) doesn't have regular...

Joanne Leiman, Jan 20, 2017 10 1,621
EarlieCat
Thank you cards for a surprise shower with a money tree..
EarlieCat, on January 20, 2017 at 7:16 PM

I was given a surprise wedding shower at work. The host set up a money tree. I definitely want to send thank you cards but have no idea what to say when I don't know if everyone gave a monetary gift...

Shelby_Erin26, Jan 20, 2017 1 140
Courtney
Suggestions for vegan guests
Courtney, on January 19, 2017 at 12:59 AM

So its late and i kow it best to just call and ask. For vegan guests what could i consider providing whereas our caterer is a local bbq joint. Were doing pulled pork and smoked chicken,but my SIL IS...

Courtney, Jan 20, 2017 28 714
GrayCatVintage
I need to make the wedding website myself - where did you do yours?
GrayCatVintage, on January 11, 2015 at 3:29 PM

I have given up on FH helping with anything regarding the wedding. I am over it. So, I need to get this website up and moving since I need to order STD's soon. All my OOT guests are antsy and are...

Marissa, Jan 20, 2017 22 416
I_Found_Mr_Wright
Is It Tacky to Ask for Money instead of Gifts?
I_Found_Mr_Wright, on December 7, 2011 at 4:28 PM

So like many other couples, my fiance and I are saving up to purchase our own home. We will be living in an apartment right after the wedding and will hopefully be able to purchase a house after a few...

Mischa, Jan 20, 2017 53 3,778
Linda
Invite your Boss? is it necessary?
Linda, on January 20, 2017 at 10:52 AM

Hi Everyone, I have a question regarding extending invites to coworkers and bosses. FH and I both work for the same company, we have decided to invite two of our coworkers with their husbands. Now my...

Brittany, Jan 20, 2017 22 341
Megan
How to ask girls to be bridesmaids
Megan , on January 19, 2017 at 9:54 PM

So I just wrote out a list of names of the girls that I want to ask to be in my wedding. My question is how should I go about asking them? Should I write personal letters? Should I just bring it up...

Celia Milton, Jan 20, 2017 25 905
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Immediate Family Wedding with I Do BBQ; Bridal Shower okay?
katie, on January 17, 2017 at 9:32 PM

My sister got engaged on Christmas Eve and is getting married in April. Her fiance wanted them to elope but my sister wanted a small wedding, so they compromised with an immediate family only wedding....

chaos05, Jan 19, 2017 13 838
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Inviting bridesmaid's partners to bachelorette?
Jessica, on January 19, 2017 at 4:24 PM

Hi everyone! My amazing sister, who is my maid of honor, has planned a bachelorette party for me and my bridesmaids. It's a weekend-long destination event, since we all live spread across the country....

AK, Jan 19, 2017 11 1,320
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Day of wedding car rental
Tatiana, on January 19, 2017 at 1:36 AM

So I'm not sure how ppl usually deal with the car rental situation. If I don't want my fh to see me before the wedding how do I get him and his groomsmen and me and my bridesmaids to the venue? Also...

Tatiana, Jan 19, 2017 10 91
Cheyenne
Parents and Grandparents
Cheyenne, on January 19, 2017 at 11:51 AM

I am wanting to know what order or how you all chose to walk the parents and grandparents down the aisle. My FMIL told me should wants to be walked down by her son and that she wants him to also walk...

Ms.G, Jan 19, 2017 4 93
Cara
Appropriateness of chargers
Cara, on January 18, 2017 at 8:24 PM

Are chargers appropriate for a buffet wedding? I would love to have gold chargers but we are having a buffet and I would like to avoid being tacky. Thanks ladies! Edit: I understand that chargers are...

Lauren17, Jan 19, 2017 16 1,307
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What to get my mom for her wedding present?!?!
Private User, on January 18, 2017 at 12:22 AM

My mom is my absolute BEST FRIEND and has been the best wedding planner I could've ever asked for. I really want to get something for her that actually means something to me. Those little pearls and...

Lucille, Jan 19, 2017 10 3,753
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RSVP wording- worried about Plus 1s.
Jessica, on January 18, 2017 at 12:38 PM

I'm doing online RSVPs via my wedding website. On it, I ask for "you name" "your email" "who is coming with you?" By this, I want the name of the Plus 1 if you were given one, or the names of the rest...

Jessica, Jan 18, 2017 15 1,744
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Appy Couple?
Brianna, on January 18, 2017 at 4:39 PM

Has anyone used Appy Couple? My fiancé and I want to send one paper STD/ invitation a year in advance (destination-ish wedding), and thought this website/app would help to replace all that extra...

AyEmVee, Jan 18, 2017 5 1,254
Jayquellin
PSA Post- "I can't afford my wedding!"
Jayquellin, on January 18, 2017 at 9:37 AM

I've seen a few posts on here and Facebook about budgets being overrun due to inviting too many guests- of course couples should never invite more than they can host, but unfortunately it's happening....

Kiss*Kiss, Jan 18, 2017 17 156
Lisa
Mother-in-law wants to attend Bachelorette party
Lisa, on January 18, 2017 at 11:48 AM

My future mother-in-law offered her family's beach house for my bachelorette party and the dates she is available to attend. She is an awesome person nd i am lucky shes my future MIL, however, I am...

Lynnie, Jan 18, 2017 4 1,001
Kaity&Franck
Bridesmaids fighting over Bachelorette party
Kaity&Franck, on January 18, 2017 at 10:53 AM

Ok lovely brides, My wedding isn't until July and already my MOH is planning my bachelorette party...(too soon, I know) She apparently has created the event on fb and has involved other bridesmaids...

Jayquellin, Jan 18, 2017 12 1,415
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