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Mrs.sloth
Grandma wants to wear ivory...
Mrs.sloth, on October 14, 2016 at 4:44 PM

I was talking yo my sweet sweet grandma on the phone today and she told she bought an ivory pant suit for the wedding and wanted to know if it's okay. She said it has some burgundy accents but it's...

LynZLeigh, Oct 15, 2016 110 1,966
Tiffany
Stepmom in procession
Tiffany, on October 14, 2016 at 11:29 PM

My FH and I were discussing if we want to have a professional and have his parents walk down and my brother walk my mom. My dad would walk me but FH says I can't leave out stepmom. She's been in my...

tinkerpsu, Oct 14, 2016 3 287
Tracy D
Two Ring Bearers - two pillows??
Tracy D, on October 13, 2016 at 10:01 AM

I just started browsing around at flower girl and ring bearer accessories. I don't know why this didn't occur to me until now, but since I'm having two ring bearers (9 and 7), what should they both...

Erin, Oct 14, 2016 12 8,981
MJ
Did you tell your kid's dad you were getting married right away?
MJ, on October 13, 2016 at 2:47 PM

Just curious... My relationship with my kid's father now is txt's here and there only about my daughter. "What time are you picking her up?", "She got all A's on progress report", etc. He is a good...

Julie, Oct 13, 2016 36 5,817
2BMrsKing
Dollar Dance.. yes or no?
2BMrsKing, on October 10, 2016 at 5:45 PM

I've seen dollar dances in past weddings, but current weddings, have not. Is this is uncommon thing now? I have no opinion either way, just curious.

AnnaKay, Oct 13, 2016 90 241
Private_User832
Wrist corsages
Private_User832, on October 12, 2016 at 12:36 PM

Do wrist corsages for the mother of the bride and mother of the groom match the flowers of the bridesmaid bouquets/your colors for the wedding or their dress? I never thought of this - I always...

Kameca, Oct 12, 2016 15 1,943
Mallory
My brothers Transgender
Mallory, on October 8, 2016 at 10:52 PM

I guess I'm asking advice and opinions if I'm being selfish...So my brother came out and said he thinks he wants to become a women... he has only told a few of my family members. He dresses kind of...

Kels, Oct 12, 2016 104 3,983
Bailey
Bridesmaid getting married 1 week after me...
Bailey, on October 11, 2016 at 1:36 PM

Should I be annoyed that one of my bridesmaids who just recently got engaged like as in over the weekend and has chosen to get married the weekend after me?? I honestly feel like it's very rude. Not...

Savanah, Oct 12, 2016 108 509
2018
Babysitting overnight
2018, on October 11, 2016 at 12:55 PM

I know this isnt a wedding question but i figured you guys would give me a reasonable answer. Ive been asked to babysit overnight and until noon the next day. Ive never done this so i was wondering...

Savannah, Oct 12, 2016 15 1,522
T
How to pick bridesmaids for a destination wedding?
T, on October 11, 2016 at 6:41 PM

Hi - Need a bit of help/advise/thoughts! When I first got engaged a few months ago, the FI and I knew we wanted a smaller wedding size and decided on a destination wedding in Hawaii. At that time, I...

Possum, Oct 11, 2016 12 1,022
M
Disappointing wedding photos
Meghan, on October 10, 2016 at 11:30 PM

My husband and I just received our wedding photos today. To preface, our photographer came around 1pm to my moms house for some getting ready photos. We all went by limo to our wedding venue. From...

Meghan, Oct 11, 2016 47 390 1
SailawaySomppi
Best wording... no wrapped presents
SailawaySomppi, on October 10, 2016 at 3:35 PM

Sitting here bored and thinking about my invitations and wedding. My venue (cruise ship) does not allow wrapped gifts to be brought on board. I'm getting married before we leave Port and there will be...

annakay511, Oct 11, 2016 36 279
CastleSabrina
Pushing back wedding date? UPDATE, pushed it back a year.
CastleSabrina, on October 10, 2016 at 11:17 AM

I'm considering this; I'm not sure if it is even possible, since we have already signed contracts and paid deposits, etc. But I'm considering it, just so we have more time to save and because I really...

Sierra, Oct 11, 2016 31 735
HoneyLife
FML! 60% chance of rain!!
HoneyLife, on October 10, 2016 at 2:39 PM

On our wedding day and i just can't cope. I feel like crying!! Our venue is so beautiful with an English garden and lake. I've been dreaming about my pictures/day and this feels like its all for...

SageTree, Oct 11, 2016 36 1,608
MNBride
Are ushers really necessary?
MNBride, on October 11, 2016 at 1:05 PM

We don't really have anyone we want to ask to be ushers. We are getting married in a church and we will have a church coordinator and we also have a separate DOC. Our church recommended we have...

SageTree, Oct 11, 2016 16 481
Alisha
Is 14 too old to be a ring bearer?
Alisha, on October 11, 2016 at 10:46 AM

Our wedding will be a week before my youngest brother turns 14. My other brother and sister will both be in the bridal party, and I'm closest with my youngest brother, so I want him to have an...

San, Oct 11, 2016 25 3,549
Kat
Really torn between a Local and Destination Wedding - HELP!
Kat, on October 11, 2016 at 10:48 AM

I recently got engaged and am really torn trying to select a wedding location. There are a lot of pros and cons for either a local or destination wedding. To summarize, my main issue is that having a...

KBtoKS, Oct 11, 2016 25 259
MrsSki
Black tie optional wedding as a guest
MrsSki, on October 11, 2016 at 10:06 AM

FH and I are going to a black tie optional wedding in a few weeks. FH has a new black suit with a matching black vest. Is that appropriate? Should he wear the vest? He also has a grey bow tie, so...

MrsSki, Oct 11, 2016 9 392
Robin
Best wording for no gifts
Robin, on October 10, 2016 at 4:50 PM

My FH and I are older and have everything we need. How do you express that gifts are not necessary for the wedding? I've seen something like "The only gift we want is your presence" I'm looking for...

MiniMe, Oct 11, 2016 19 20,267
M
Etiquette question: Should you give your vendors thank you gifts?
Molly , on October 11, 2016 at 9:17 AM

I've been torn about this, FH thinks I'm being ridiculous because I want to treat our vendors to a little something extra. I just think it's rude to not thank them for helping us and making sure our...

Private_User832, Oct 11, 2016 13 2,810
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