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MTR
Bridal Shower Thank you cards
MTR, on September 27, 2016 at 12:11 PM

My bridal shower is now complete and it was so much fun! My fiance has a huge family and I have only met them once and he doesn't know them either! He is close to his aunts and that's about it! I am...

SarahStillwell, Sep 27, 2016 7 197
Kayla
Beer to Wine Ratio?
Kayla, on September 26, 2016 at 12:36 AM

The only alcohol option that my venue offers is beer and wine (supplied by myself, obviously). My question is what percentage of my drinks should be beer and what percentage should be wine. I'll need...

Private User, Sep 26, 2016 4 683
Stephanie
Bar Closed During Dinner
Stephanie, on September 26, 2016 at 4:05 PM

FH and I met at bar (think Cheers). The bartender from that bar will be our bartender at our wedding. She is a great friend. Most of our friends we met at the bar will be in attendance. We are having...

Rachel DellaPorte, Sep 26, 2016 28 169
KM
Giving cash as a wedding gift...
KM, on May 31, 2011 at 4:19 PM

Hi Everyone! So I'm just curious - generally, when FH and I go to a wedding, we give cash as a wedding gift. Does anyone else do this? If so, how much do you normally give? We usually give $100...

Jacob, Sep 26, 2016 48 11,141
FutureMrsSuge
Hand deliver STD
FutureMrsSuge, on September 26, 2016 at 12:19 PM

I was telling my FH last night we need to get stamps this week to mail the save the dates . He insist on only mailing long distance ones and hand deliver the rest to local guest. Of course I said no...

FutureMrsB, Sep 26, 2016 31 227
Linda
When do you pay your officiant?
Linda, on September 11, 2009 at 3:47 PM

I've booked my officiant for $200. Our first meeting was 3 weeks ago and we paid $50 deposit to hold our date. I have a 2nd meeting with him tomorrow and he is requesting the remainder...

Kendal Butler, Sep 26, 2016 21 3,954
Jess
Advise needed! Out of town guest etiquette?
Jess, on September 25, 2016 at 9:16 PM

Do you something special for OOT guests?? I am from NY, getting married in WI. Its 800 miles to travel. My whole family would love to be here, but not many can travel. The ones that are traveling are...

The Trap Selena, Sep 26, 2016 17 1,659
Laura2.0
How do I take back my RSVP? I don't want to go to a Dry wedding!
Laura2.0, on September 22, 2016 at 1:57 PM

I sent in my RSVP like a week before it was due, But I just found out its going be a freaking dry wedding!!! Not only that but there's going be 1.5 hours between the ceremony and reception that I...

Laura2.0, Sep 25, 2016 208 1,095
Ashley589
Worship song at ceremony? Please chime in if you aren't a Christian as well!!
Ashley589, on April 11, 2016 at 9:24 AM

Originally I wanted to sing a worship song at our ceremony because we really want to incorporate our Christian faith into our ceremony and I thought it would be a beautiful way of doing so. Just 1 or...

Private User, Sep 25, 2016 48 10,116 1
Jenna
E pics turnaround time?
Jenna, on September 25, 2016 at 9:10 AM

We took our engagement pictures 2 weeks ago. I haven't heard anything from the photographer yet, though of course I'm sure he's busy every weekend. How long is reasonable before getting antsy? We took...

Amanda, Sep 25, 2016 8 210
E
What time do you, personally, eat dinner?
Elizabeth, on September 23, 2016 at 1:36 PM

Our wedding is planned to be at 7pm. Should we were a meal or snack and finger foods along with cake and sweets?

MrsMelissaP, Sep 24, 2016 35 940
Mrs. A
wedding bands at walmart??
Mrs. A, on March 21, 2013 at 5:11 PM

Hey ladies, what do you think about purchasing wedding bands at walmart.com??? I want to but not sure.

Jacqueline, Sep 24, 2016 31 3,599
Lyla
Destination bachelor expenses
Lyla, on September 23, 2016 at 10:47 AM

I'm taking a break from being swamped at work to feel my feelings. My friend is having a destination bachelorette. Not really by choice; like me, all our friends are spread across the country. I...

Jessica, Sep 23, 2016 28 461
Brittany
Mother of the bride/groom corsage
Brittany, on September 23, 2016 at 7:02 PM

Ok, so, would it be strange to not do corsages for mother of the bride/ groom? I was thinking instead we could give them brooches as a gift that they can wear on the wedding day. My mom won't care,...

kjoy, Sep 23, 2016 13 643
Brittny
Timeshare presentation for a free honeymoon vacation?
Brittny, on September 23, 2016 at 8:42 PM

I received a call today regarding me having won a raffle for being a part of a bridal expo I was registered for. I am promised a choice between a few different prizes which includes certain paid hotel...

HavanaChic, Sep 23, 2016 16 197
Jenna
Unfortunately WR: Walking pneumonia?
Jenna, on September 23, 2016 at 10:58 AM

Uggggggh. As you can see, it's now less than a month (!) until my wedding. My FH has always had ridiculous, nonsensical health problems whenever he gets sick, and he's been miserable all Summer, with...

ColorMeBlu, Sep 23, 2016 12 55
Cynthia
Sand ceremony process, please help?
Cynthia, on September 22, 2016 at 12:25 PM

FH and I will be a blended family of eight(we have three kids each) after we marry. All of our kids are in the wedding and will participate in the "sand ceremony". We will be using a picture frame as...

Jessica450, Sep 23, 2016 12 119
T
Ceremony programs, deceased parents
Trina Marie , on September 21, 2016 at 10:51 PM

Help... my parents are deceased & my uncle is escorting me down aisle. How do I list him & my aunt in program? I can't seem to find any template for this.

Brumbaughwedding2016, Sep 23, 2016 7 264
Judi
how much alcohol to buy for 125 guests?
Judi, on September 22, 2016 at 5:38 PM

One of my prospective venue (will make final decision on 10/9 after all venues are visited) allows only wine, beer (bottles and cans only), and one signature cocktail that i have to premix and they...

Lynn, Sep 22, 2016 15 2,174
Jessica
Mother of the groom matching BM
Jessica, on September 22, 2016 at 4:59 PM

Hey Im just curious .... was it custom at any time or part of any culture for mother of the groom to match the bridesmaids?

Luvmayo, Sep 22, 2016 14 152
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