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Michelle
Hand canceling postcard?!
Michelle, on January 18, 2017 at 9:18 AM

I got my save the dates all addressed!! I had heard that I could hand cancel the stamps so that they wouldn't get that big black bar printed up top. But when I took them in they had no clue what I was...

BlueHenBride, Jan 18, 2017 9 2,076
Mrs.Shell
NWR: but did you have to compromise with animals?
Mrs.Shell, on December 5, 2016 at 12:57 PM

What do you think of this? People with animals what do you think. I've been depressed about other things lately which has me worrying about it. So FH isn't really an animal person. He has a dog but...

Taylor, Jan 18, 2017 114 3,201
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Living together before wedding
Daniel & Brionna, on January 16, 2017 at 9:50 PM

My FH and I are considering moving in together prior to our wedding. I am slightly skeptical because I don't want to spoil the excitement of living together after we become married. Is there anyone...

Sara, Jan 18, 2017 67 1,771
NewBrideOnTheBlock
Processing down the aisle solo
NewBrideOnTheBlock, on January 16, 2017 at 9:51 PM

Hey all! Just kinda curious...has anyone walked themselves down the aisle or is planning on it? I'm thinking of being ballsy and doing that myself. Seems a bit sexist to me that the guy can waltz...

Massy, Jan 18, 2017 16 192
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Fathers wedding band
Jennifer , on January 17, 2017 at 9:08 PM

Hello brides! My dad passed away in April and I would like to have his wedding ring close to me on my wedding day. Any thoughts?? I've thought about having it sewn into the inside of my dress. Open to...

Amanda, Jan 18, 2017 11 1,067
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Head Table
Heidi, on January 17, 2017 at 8:22 PM

We recently toured a venue we really like that provides a beautiful head table. It is a long table that seats about 15-20. The idea is to seat the bride, groom, bridal party, parents and grandparents....

Erin Wood, Jan 17, 2017 21 3,050
Chelsea
Adult Only reception
Chelsea, on January 15, 2017 at 8:18 PM

Is anyone else having an adult only reception? I have posted it on our wedding website and it will be on the invites but I am so nervous that my FH family from out of town will bring their little...

MissGtoMrsG, Jan 17, 2017 61 396
Laura2.0
Midnight snacks
Laura2.0, on January 17, 2017 at 3:43 PM

Our ceremony is starting later in the evening at 7pm so we are forgoing cocktail hour and starting dinner right after. Since no cocktail hour our venue offers a midnight snack option instead. I'm not...

NerdyBride, Jan 17, 2017 19 136
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Guest list, how to reduce it!
sherry, on January 17, 2017 at 4:10 PM

My parents would like to keep the guest list to 150 people. My parents are divorced and are splitting the cost. My Fiancée parents keep adding to our list and won't reduce the 70 people they want to...

AK, Jan 17, 2017 13 203
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Rehearsal Luncheon?
Stefeni, on January 17, 2017 at 4:32 PM

Hey I just wanted to know if anyone has heard of a rehearsal Luncheon instead of a dinner? I was thinking at a park to keep the Littles occupied? It's going to be really laid back. Would that be...

Carousel, Jan 17, 2017 4 288
Lacie
Step parent program wording
Lacie, on January 17, 2017 at 10:32 AM

I am having a hard time figuring out the proper format of my wedding programs... my "step mom" plays a very important role in my life. She is not legally married to my father.. she is being walked...

Lacie, Jan 17, 2017 11 1,743
SoonToBeWed121016
Wording for Wedding Thank You Cards
SoonToBeWed121016, on January 3, 2017 at 9:46 PM

So I am going to send out wedding thank you cards, folded ones with pictures on the front and then text inside. I want to have a generic thank you printed on the inside, but then I am also going to...

Christian, Jan 17, 2017 7 254
Katie
Who gives me away?
Katie, on January 16, 2017 at 3:54 PM

My dad is not at all a part of my life and I refuse to have him at the wedding, and my mom doesn't agree with my religious beliefs so she won't be attending the ceremony. So I don't know what to do...

Tam, Jan 17, 2017 16 62
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Is my Wedding Starting to early?
Katija, on January 14, 2017 at 10:07 PM

My wedding is on a Saturday 12:30pm to 5pm. Ceremony is 30 mins long, then the reception starts. I always thought weddings started between 1-4pm, is a 12:30pm wedding to early? Also my guest won't...

Kate, Jan 16, 2017 28 81
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Should I go to a Bridal Expo alone?
Annie, on January 13, 2017 at 5:57 PM

Hey guys, so my husband and I are in the very early beginning stages of planning our 2018 vow renewal. We are doing the ceremony out of state but I want to go to a couple of bridal expos coming up...

MrsMeyersToBe, Jan 16, 2017 16 2,170
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Long distance shower
Kara, on January 15, 2017 at 11:18 PM

I live in California but my wedding location, family and friends are in in New York... as well as my bridal shower. The most convenient thing for me would be to ask guests to send the shower gift...

LastJuneBride, Jan 15, 2017 7 412
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Engagement announcement
Hannah, on January 15, 2017 at 4:47 PM

Should we send out engagement announcements or just post in on Facebook? Some of our family knows but we want them to know officially and not make it look like we were hiding it. And ideas?

2018wedding, Jan 15, 2017 10 227
Jamie Lynn
How many bridesmaids is too many?
Jamie Lynn, on June 12, 2016 at 3:14 PM

There are roughly 160 people invited to our wedding. I really want 7 bridesmaids, is that too many?

Marie, Jan 14, 2017 34 379
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I feel like my wedding is cursed
SnowQueen, on January 13, 2017 at 9:22 PM

So we are 2 days away, this time in two days we will be married. Right before my shower my BM's brother died so she had to go out of state. Understandable and I have fought to be so supportive,...

Cherelle, Jan 13, 2017 9 101
NikNak
Sit Down vs. Buffet vs. Family Style
NikNak, on January 13, 2017 at 5:08 PM

So this has become a bit of a hot button issue between my mom and myself... The venue we're at offers a variety of options in terms of food service - all include a full meal, complete open bar,...

@brd2be, Jan 13, 2017 28 3,182
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