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Amanda
Non-bridesmaids wearing bridesmaid dresses?
Amanda, on August 29, 2016 at 3:51 PM

I decided to not have any of FH's sisters in my bridal party (he has 4 sisters, and I wanted a small BP). They said they were fine with it, which was great. The thing is, I totally wouldn't mind if...

Private_User832, Aug 29, 2016 16 1,384
Hallie
What's your RSVP response rate?
Hallie, on August 29, 2016 at 5:08 PM

Hi everyone, I sent out our invites in July and the RSVP deadline is September 10th. I have gotten responses from 15% of the list (we went with the online RSVP tool). Is this average? I'm starting to...

Cynthia, Aug 29, 2016 8 288
HARRIS AND MOORE WEDDING
Who walks with who
HARRIS AND MOORE WEDDING, on August 29, 2016 at 8:14 AM

Hello ,I want to know do the maid of honor walk down with the bestman. Can the bestman and the matron of honor walk together .Im asking because the best man and the matron if honor in my wedding is...

Caitlin, Aug 29, 2016 9 2,357
KBtoKD2018
Food trucks?
KBtoKD2018, on August 29, 2016 at 2:33 AM

Hi! I'm Kate! I've been lurking for a few weeks but finally have a question! I know we still have a long time to plan but we have been talking venues a little recently and are thinking about using my...

Brittiny, Aug 29, 2016 17 1,205
herecometheclarks
Cake vs Dessert
herecometheclarks, on August 28, 2016 at 4:51 PM

What are your thoughts on having just cake as the dessert for a wedding? Are we expected to have other desserts as well?

Kimi, Aug 29, 2016 26 1,428
Laura
Rudest Wedding Guest You've Ever Seen
Laura, on May 9, 2010 at 7:07 AM

Whats the rudest thing you've ever seen a wedding guest do, either at your own wedding or someone else's?

Denise, Aug 29, 2016 41 800
KacieD.
I HATE my FH's step mom!!
KacieD., on August 29, 2016 at 2:17 AM

So let me just say my FH's stepmother is literally the wicked witch from hell! She is a mid 50's cheer-mom who dresses like a teen and gossips like one too! My FH has hated her since she came into the...

Elphaba, Aug 29, 2016 5 61
Brianna R.
Ideas for after court wedding
Brianna R., on August 28, 2016 at 9:42 PM

I'm considering just doing a court wedding instead of a big wedding because I feel like it's just stressful and a lot to handle since we would be doing/ paying everything ourselves. My question is...

Brianna R., Aug 29, 2016 16 1,650
FutureMrs.Dyson
Mimosas, Bridal Shower Favors and RSVPs. Help!
FutureMrs.Dyson, on August 28, 2016 at 7:22 PM

Hey y'all! I have several questions! So my maids & matron of honor are asking for details. 1) The shower is a brunch, so they asked if I wanted mimosas. When I did drink I never had mimosas. So do...

FutureMrs.Dyson, Aug 28, 2016 11 138
A
Flowers. Is it necessary to have the grandparents have flowers?
Amanda, on August 27, 2016 at 7:19 PM

I have my "mom-mom" walking me down the aisle. She will have a special corsage. Is it custom to have other grandparents have corsages and Boutonnieres?

BeachBride, Aug 28, 2016 20 3,061
J
Vent! Bridesmaid bailed 2 weeks before wedding.
Jessica, on April 2, 2016 at 4:45 PM

A bridemaid whom I've known for 12 years has bailed on me through a text message 2 weeks before the wedding. Said it was too stressful and that "sorry, I can't make your wedding my priority"...

Hayley, Aug 28, 2016 17 1,110
Laura
Save-the-Date for Pastor, and Addressing Save-the-Dates
Laura, on August 28, 2016 at 9:23 AM

Hi Everyone, I know that when the time comes I am supposed to send a wedding invitation to my pastor who is performing our wedding ceremony so he knows he is invited to the reception. Should I be...

Laura, Aug 28, 2016 4 1,649
aknight
Invitation details insert
aknight, on August 27, 2016 at 11:29 PM

So when I send my invitations I'll be including the invitation (obviously lol) the RSVP card, and a details card. Our ceremony AND reception will be outdoors, so I want to put that on the details card...

SciAmoor E., Aug 28, 2016 13 2,227
Rennyrenrennerson
Going buffet style for reception.....plastic plates or real plates?
Rennyrenrennerson, on August 27, 2016 at 7:19 PM

So the venue we have for our reception comes with the clear plastic plates (see pic), black plastic utensils and white paper napkins. I'm wondering if that is ok to use or should I rent real plates...

no1, Aug 27, 2016 19 5,596
Amanda
Flower girl and Junior bridesmaid question
Amanda, on August 27, 2016 at 10:41 AM

So I have been trying to figure out how I want the procession to go, we have 1 maid of honor, 3 bridesmaids, 1 best man, 2 groomsmen. My younger sister (she will be 13 by the time of the wedding) as a...

Amanda, Aug 27, 2016 3 144
dsta0125
Name change notification at work before wedding
dsta0125, on August 26, 2016 at 4:00 PM

So I am getting married in 3 weeks! I am going to be changing my name and I wanted to put something in my e-mail signature at work now so that coworkers have a couple to weeks to start to get used to...

B.roo, Aug 26, 2016 18 809
Baranpartyof2
keeping songs a secret
Baranpartyof2, on August 26, 2016 at 11:36 AM

How many of you are keeping songs a secret? I am considering keeping my father daughter dance song a secret from my dad. How many of you are keeping special songs a secret?

MTR, Aug 26, 2016 20 1,219
the Grooms
Do couples get one wedding favor or two?
the Grooms, on August 25, 2016 at 10:05 PM

We have a local chocolate/candy shop here in Knoxville, and I am wanting to get mini boxes of assorted chocolates as wedding favors. The boxes are a lot of fun with city related quotes and pictures. A...

E+T, Aug 26, 2016 27 107
Rennyrenrennerson
First dance.....to waltz or not to waltz? That is the question!
Rennyrenrennerson, on August 25, 2016 at 9:21 PM

We are dancing to A Thousand Years. Should we take waltz lessons or just do the sway?

MzRosaLu, Aug 26, 2016 12 1,072
auberginequeen
I would REALLY appreciate it if a few of you could double check my invitation proofs!
auberginequeen, on August 25, 2016 at 6:55 PM

Hi! Could you all double check my invitation proofs? Please especially pay attention to whether you think the wording/design on the RSVP card makes sense. I would super appreciate it! Thank you all in...

auberginequeen, Aug 25, 2016 16 467
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