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Mrs.S
To wear a veil or no?
Mrs.S, on September 15, 2016 at 1:04 PM

I'm just wondering if wearing a veil is still a pretty common thing to do? My mom wants me to wear one, and it's not a big deal. I just don't understand why I would want something that's just gonna...

FutureMrsBrbr, Sep 15, 2016 33 3,588
ShortStack
NWR: Allergic reaction to bath products
ShortStack, on September 9, 2016 at 4:07 PM

I hate to post again today, but this is killing me. I'm having an allergic reaction to something I use in the shower. I move from product to product, because I start out with no issue then it suddenly...

033118, Sep 15, 2016 28 1,998
Dee
Contacts or glasses
Dee, on September 14, 2016 at 10:54 PM

I'm thinking of doing contacts for the wedding but I typically do not wear any, just my glasses. Do glasses ruin the look, ie the makeup not being showed off as well? If I am to get contacts how far...

planningpartyof1, Sep 15, 2016 28 2,019
Amanda
Stealing thunder?
Amanda, on September 14, 2016 at 3:18 PM

I have a feeling that my friend's boyfriend is going to propose to her at my destination wedding in Puerto Rico. I haven't given much thought or worry to this, but when another friend heard about it,...

FutureMrsD, Sep 15, 2016 60 1,748
Texas Bride
Mother daughter Spanish song?
Texas Bride, on September 14, 2016 at 9:50 PM

My dad passed away 4 years ago so I am doing a mother daughter dance. I am thinking of amor eterno by Juan Gabriel but wanted to check what other songs might I be able to do. Thanks in advance

Jazz, Sep 15, 2016 3 6,540
Seale
Types of food for a cake and punch reception?
Seale, on September 14, 2016 at 6:14 PM

So, FH and I have decided to do a cake and punch reception for our wedding but we also plan to have pie and coffee/hot chocolate. My issue is there being too many sweet options. I feel like I should...

Seale, Sep 14, 2016 19 1,205
MrsM.
NWR: Kinda TMI, Ladies with Mirena, i Need advice
MrsM., on August 29, 2014 at 10:03 AM

So yesterday I noticed my Mirena string is longer than usual. I'm kinda freaked out. I've had it in about a year and half. I'll admit I havent been as good at checking it, so it's possible its not the...

spicyykarlii, Sep 14, 2016 10 88
Becca
Time frame for thank you cards
Becca, on September 13, 2016 at 9:52 PM

What do you think is an appropriate time frame to send out thank you after receiving a gift or gift card?

Erin381, Sep 14, 2016 10 438
Sarah B
I don't speak Spanish and FH's family doesn't speak English
Sarah B, on May 1, 2014 at 5:36 PM

I need some advice please. Some of my FH's family only speak Spanish and so I wanted to incorporate some things in Spanish into our wedding for him and his family. I want to surprise my FH with saying...

TERESA, Sep 14, 2016 16 875
BetterThisTime
Cash gift... Bridal shower
BetterThisTime, on September 13, 2016 at 3:33 PM

If you are throwing someone a bridal shower, instead of a wedding registry, can you put something like, "monetary gifts preferred?" If not, why?

BetterThisTime, Sep 13, 2016 155 5,237
aknight
Father/Daughter dance songs?!
aknight, on September 12, 2016 at 5:30 PM

Need ideas for a father daughter dance song. We are close now, but growing up (before he got off drugs and discovered Prozac) he was a raging asshole. So all the songs I find online don't really fit.....

Sam, Sep 13, 2016 13 1,517
megan m
Cute ways to include my 3 boys
megan m, on September 13, 2016 at 7:18 PM

Just want to say hi & I'm new to the boards! I have 3 boys from a previous marriage that I want to include & make them feel important on the big day, besides just a typical ring bearer has anyone seen...

megan m, Sep 13, 2016 4 82
Kara
Inviting a sister in laws parents
Kara, on September 13, 2016 at 4:36 PM

So my FH's mother wants us to invite his sister-in-laws parents, who he doesn't really know at all. And our numbers for the guest list are already way up. We decided as a couple already to not invite...

FutureRand, Sep 13, 2016 11 3,233
N
Rehearsal dinner guest list
natalie, on September 13, 2016 at 2:01 PM

The FILs have generously offered to host a rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding. I have been to weddings where all of the out of town guests were invited as a courtesy given how they came far...

FutureSeñoraR, Sep 13, 2016 21 717
sdbride
Siblings in Processional
sdbride, on September 13, 2016 at 11:58 AM

My side of the family is a little more complicated (one brother, two half-sisters), while my fiancee's side consists of only one brother. In an effort to include everyone, is having our siblings walk...

Lynnie, Sep 13, 2016 1 1,554
Del
Grandpa as Ring-Bearer-Bearer?
Del, on September 12, 2016 at 9:26 AM

It's a little bit early to be deciding this, but my Grandpa asked so I'd like to give him an answer. He asked if my son (Brady) will be ring bearer at the wedding. I said probably not, as he'll only...

Helene, Sep 13, 2016 58 2,047
Karissa
BFF doesn't want to be in my wedding :/
Karissa, on September 12, 2016 at 9:56 PM

Long story short, my best friends fiancé called off their wedding at the beginning of the year. Now fast forward and I'm engaged (yay!) but she was super not excited. I decided to talk to her and ask...

LizzyC, Sep 13, 2016 22 1,321
A
Unsupportive matron of honor
April, on September 12, 2016 at 3:20 AM

So, my sister is my MOH and she has done nothing to help with the wedding. My other bridesmaids have told me she has even complained about the money she spent for the dress! ($170.00)They threw...

diannaSD, Sep 13, 2016 54 171
Private_User832
Biotin - worth it?
Private_User832, on September 12, 2016 at 3:06 PM

Have you tried biotin and if so what did you think? Did you notice an improvement in your hair and nails? Now that I'm engaged people are looking at my hands all the time and my nails are really...

Ashley M, Sep 12, 2016 38 109
herecometheclarks
Two receptions? Help please!!
herecometheclarks, on September 12, 2016 at 10:15 AM

My FH's hometown is seven hours away from mine. We know a lot of his people won't be able to attend the wedding in my hometown church. We were throwing the idea around of having a reception in his...

herecometheclarks, Sep 12, 2016 16 290
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