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Ariel
Are double wedding bands just for your anniversary??
Ariel, on January 10, 2017 at 1:56 AM

Hello everyone I have a question. My fiance wants to get me double wedding bands, you know the ones that are connected. I told my mother and she said that they were only for your 20th anniversary. I...

SJ, Jan 11, 2017 21 4,666
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Not walking down the isle for practice
Mrs. M, on January 10, 2017 at 8:16 PM

Hi everyone. My friend's son just got married and during the ceremony rehearsal the bride to be didn't walk down the isle. Her aunt told my friend it's bad luck. So now I'm wondering if I want to do...

Ann, Jan 11, 2017 29 291
dancingbride89
How can I tell my best friend(who might be a bridesmaid) not to bring her rude boyfriend?
dancingbride89, on July 12, 2015 at 11:30 PM

So, I have a huge dilemma. I really want my best friend to be in/attend my wedding, but her boyfriend is really a horrible person. He's made some pretty offensive comments to my fiance and me in the...

Karen, Jan 10, 2017 43 2,489
Aqualeo
Reading our vows
Aqualeo, on January 10, 2017 at 1:44 AM

My FH really wants us to write our own vows & I'm a little nervous about it. Is it weird if we read it off of a paper? If not what would I do with it while I'm walking down the aisle?

Nancy Taussig, Jan 10, 2017 13 148
Mary
Scared of all the attention?
Mary, on January 5, 2017 at 11:31 PM

Is anyone else scared about how much attention and emphasis is on the bride? I actually feel anxious when I think about the 100+ people that will be staring at me all day. I know they're all my...

Kristina, Jan 10, 2017 60 6,007
Amanda
Distance Between Venue and Hotel
Amanda, on January 9, 2017 at 7:44 PM

Just started planning and we are looking at a couple different hotels in the area. What is an appropriate distance between venue and hotel to consider for out of town guests?

FutureMrs.M., Jan 9, 2017 14 3,873 1
lyla
Married Couple Separated Right before wedding:(
lyla, on January 9, 2017 at 1:38 PM

What would you do if a husband and wife were on the outs right before your wedding? The save the dates, invites, food, and table seatings were set to accommodate both the husband and wife. It is 2...

Nicole, Jan 9, 2017 9 1,185
Greenleaf
Fiance and I Can't Agree--Who's Right?
Greenleaf, on January 9, 2017 at 2:59 PM

I have a question as to whether something is appropriate or not. My fiancé and I come from different cultures, and for his family, weddings are huge. It caused a bit of a dust-up when we said we...

MNBride, Jan 9, 2017 18 189
SHINY OBJECTS
Response card wording-funny or tacky?
SHINY OBJECTS, on January 8, 2017 at 10:30 PM

I finally sat down to work out my invitations, and in the midst of the very long session, when we got to talking about response card wording, I half-jokingly brought up this idea. I was very surprised...

Celia Milton, Jan 9, 2017 53 1,686 1
Candulk
RSVP and regrets only
Candulk, on January 8, 2017 at 8:38 PM

My FH and I are considering sending out invitations without a RSVP card included asking only those with regrets respond to our website. What are your thoughts on this? We are paying for our wedding...

NowASeptMrs, Jan 8, 2017 11 1,226
Lindsey
Invite nurse work friends to bridal shower?
Lindsey, on January 8, 2017 at 2:44 PM

I am a nurse and work with a lot of great girls (and some guys!) but I'm unsure if I should invite them to my bridal shower? I don't hang out with any of them outside of work, other than work related...

Emily, Jan 8, 2017 14 675
Nicole
Cleanup crew
Nicole, on January 8, 2017 at 12:02 AM

Our venue has to be cleaned up after the reception in order to not face a damage fee. I don't want to stick around after my wedding because I have a boat to Freeport to catch! Is it acceptable to ask...

Silverlava, Jan 8, 2017 21 419
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My soon to be husband is now a groomsman
CowgirlbrideinMay, on January 4, 2017 at 5:47 PM

So we got engaged in May and will be getting married in May 2017 well...fast forward to this September and one of his good friends proposed to his girlfriend and asked my fiancé to be a groomsman....

Nicole, Jan 7, 2017 25 2,356
B
Bridal Shower for an Abroad Bride
Beth, on January 7, 2017 at 5:53 PM

My sister and her fiance live in Portugal for the time being. They are over there for his job for 2 years and will be back 6 months after her shower/4 months after their wedding. Wedding is also in...

Linds, Jan 7, 2017 2 172
6-1-18
Is it worth saving the money to get married on a weekday?
6-1-18, on January 5, 2017 at 10:42 PM

We can save 1/3 of the cost of the venue if we get married Monday-Wednesday. The venue we're interested in has "Monday Night" in the name, so we thought a Monday night would be cool. But obviously...

tasha, Jan 7, 2017 60 2,655
Long Distance Bride
We don't want gifts. How do we politely tell guests that their presence is enough?
Long Distance Bride, on January 6, 2017 at 5:42 PM

Hi again! FH and I are having a destination(ish) wedding- 99% of people are going to have to buy plane tickets and hotel rooms. After spending all that money, we don't want to burden people with...

HavanaChic, Jan 6, 2017 10 2,265
Amanda
how to tell.my dad he isnt walking me down the aisle
Amanda, on January 5, 2017 at 9:45 PM

I think someone posted here before about this topic .. but mine is a little different. My father was in and out of my life, he made bad choices and was in prison for about 12 years growing up. even...

A Bride, Jan 6, 2017 17 3,923
RosesAreRed
Clarify splitting up families?
RosesAreRed, on January 6, 2017 at 10:16 AM

What is everyone's opinion on what exactly splitting up families means? I want to make sure that I do not do this. My family is huge and we made the decision to invite 21 and older, which will cut out...

Ms.G, Jan 6, 2017 18 939
Meaghan
Bridal shower registry info?
Meaghan, on January 6, 2017 at 1:39 PM

A friend of mine is planning a shower for me. There might also be a second shower that is in my FH's home state. Everyone knows we don't put registry info into wedding invites (printed or those little...

MzRosaLu, Jan 6, 2017 4 131
Paige
Courthouse Weddings
Paige, on January 6, 2017 at 1:16 PM

Has anyone gotten married at the courthouse or is planning to get married there? I think that is the direction we are headed in. Although it is not as much planning to do, I don't want to miss a step....

OGJessieJV, Jan 6, 2017 16 9,907
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