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Hi everyone! I have a question about RSVP cards. Our wedding website includes a digital RSVP section, so should I still send out the cards? My thought process here is that there may be older relatives...
My niece is getting married and sent save the dates out to my home addressed “To the XXX Family”. We have 3 adult children who don’t live at home. I assumed because of the wording, it’s family, and...
I need advice! SO i have a bridesmaid who I am now noticing is being the DRAMA of my group. There is SOOOOOOOOOO much drama in my bridal party cause of her. I recently hung out with her, and she asked...
In laws asked how many ppl they get to invite, we told them 10, they want 20. We thought by saying an extra 10 isnt in the budget would get them to drop it but they offered to pay for the extra 10....
Hello, I’m not sure what to do about picking a maid of honor. I have very close friends, some closer than others. But out of all of them I am having trouble picking from 3. One of them I have known...
My FH's cousin had a very short engagement and got married on a Sunday in April. The wedding was nice enough (cash bar, though), but it was a long drive for us and we went in with FH's parents on a...
Hi everyone! I could use some advice/tips on dealing with my family. My fiancé and I always knew we would never have a “regular” wedding. We’re socially awkward, home-body, introverts who get...
My SO of four years started eluding to me that he was proposing to me soon, by telling me to be ready by a certain time on a certain date, don’t make plans, asking me how I’d feel if someone proposed...
We're just a couple of months away from our wedding and at this point I am pretty sure neither our family or wedding party will be throwing my fiancé and I a bridal shower or Jack and Jill party. Is...
Has anyone had bridesmaids difficulties or had to ask a bridesmaid to step down? How did you handle it? What was the reason? (If you feel comfortable discussing)
This is my third and his first. I know he is the one I will be with forever because he truly accepts me for me. We are already have a small wedding of under 40 people. My frustration is I keep having...
Our photographer, who is very sweet, sent me an email two days after our December 10 wedding stating in bold letters that our photos would be delivered in 8-10 weeks. This happily surprised me because...
I am trying to figure out if it is customary to tip your florist if they are not delivering the flower? The day of the wedding someone will be picking up the flowers and bringing them to where they...
I have searched and scoured the internet for a good answer to this, and I'm not sure I have yet. My fiancé and I are very casual, laid back people. That being said, we are having a wedding only...
Okay, so if I was having a normal wedding, I would never dream of asking anyone to pay, but here’s the deal: our venue is a ranch that sleeps about 40 people for 5 nights. Our friends and family live...
Hi Brides! I need advice. I sent out invitations a few weeks ago and I received the first RSVP with too many guests added. What do I do? I am very limited on seating and I invited the absolute maximum...
Has anyone done this? And if you don't mind sharing what was engraved. I'd like to surprise FH with something engraved in his ring but I don't know what yet. Just looking for ideas
I love my engagement ring it a Sapphire middle stone with Diamonds "princess Diana " like. But I can't fit the wedding band unless custom. So I picked out a ring from a catalog because my FMIL works...
Has anyone ever heard of this? What's the tradition or meaning? I overheard tho at a shower I attended but I don't know what it's about.
My fiance and I are getting married in October 2023. It is both of ours second marriage. About 36 family and close friends are invited. We rented a large house for five nights at the beach (which is...