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Emily
rsvp Cards
Emily, on January 28, 2023 at 10:37 AM

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...

Emily, Mar 19, 2023 13 927 1
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Wedding invite confusion. Impolite?
Mark, on March 14, 2023 at 6:31 PM

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...

CM, Mar 18, 2023 11 870
Kendall
Firing a bridesmaid? how?
Kendall, on March 15, 2023 at 12:14 PM

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...

Heather, Mar 18, 2023 4 707
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aita if i don't want to invite inlaws friends?
Samantha, on March 13, 2023 at 11:59 AM

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....

Stephanie, Mar 17, 2023 18 933 1
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Choosing a Maid of Honor
Brianna, on March 16, 2023 at 11:31 AM

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...

CM, Mar 17, 2023 7 598
Alison
Mini rant: thank you cards
Alison, on June 6, 2016 at 6:00 PM

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...

Marie, Mar 17, 2023 51 1,296
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Help w Family While Eloping
Emily, on March 15, 2023 at 3:42 PM

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...

Paige, Mar 16, 2023 2 460 1
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Proposal no longer a surprise
Mimi, on March 11, 2023 at 12:06 AM

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...

Alyssa, Mar 16, 2023 12 4,936
AliciaLovesNH
Is it okay to host your own Jack and Jill
AliciaLovesNH, on June 9, 2016 at 6:11 PM

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...

Michelle, Mar 15, 2023 40 1,997
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Bridesmaid Difficulties
Angelica, on January 13, 2023 at 2:40 AM

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)

Alyssa, Mar 15, 2023 13 425
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3rd Wedding Attendance Issues
Trishatrixie, on December 11, 2014 at 9:43 AM

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...

Suzette, Mar 14, 2023 66 4,675
Alexa
Late wedding photos
Alexa, on March 13, 2023 at 4:02 PM

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...

Kimberly, Mar 14, 2023 1 544
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Tipping your florist & when to tip other vendors
Mary, on January 17, 2018 at 1:03 PM

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...

Braley, Mar 8, 2023 9 12,545
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Small wedding - how to tell people?
Janelle, on January 21, 2022 at 4:20 PM

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...

Terri, Mar 7, 2023 21 10,705 2
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Asking Guests to Pay when Lodging and Food is Included
Sierra, on March 4, 2023 at 9:31 AM

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...

Michael, Mar 7, 2023 13 2,096
Moranda
Rsvp'ing too many guests
Moranda, on March 6, 2023 at 11:58 AM

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...

CM, Mar 7, 2023 15 956
Future_Lobos
Engraving Wedding Band...??
Future_Lobos, on July 9, 2013 at 2:30 PM

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

Forever, Mar 7, 2023 21 1,751 1
Dawn
I hate my wedding band
Dawn, on October 12, 2014 at 11:59 PM

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...

Forever, Mar 7, 2023 15 1,303
Butterflyfinder
No scissors at bridal shower
Butterflyfinder, on April 2, 2015 at 8:52 PM

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.

Toni, Mar 6, 2023 22 7,261
Holly
Help with Wording
Holly, on March 4, 2023 at 1:11 PM

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...

Jacks, Mar 6, 2023 4 645
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