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Adriana
Uninviting guests i had a falling out with after i invited them
Adriana, on October 26, 2023 at 12:25 PM

Hey everyone! I have been debating uninviting a couple from my wedding after having a pretty big falling out with them. I invited them when I was first planning my wedding and we were on good terms....

Abigail, Jun 22, 2025 10 2,632 1
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Wedding Website URL on Formal Invite
Amber, on March 24, 2017 at 5:59 PM

We are on a tight budget and we are cutting costs at every corner. I am preparing my wedding invites and strongly want to include our website URL at the bottom of our invites so we don't have to pay...

Danielle, Jun 21, 2025 36 2,240
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If i book a venue that is also a hotel am i allowed to ask guests to pay for their rooms?
Isa, on January 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM

I found a venue that is also a hotel- almost all of our guests are going to be coming from out of town. If we book this venue (the rooms are included in the cost) how do we navigate giving the rooms...

Max, Jun 19, 2025 2 592
Michelle
Thank you for parents that contributed vs. those that don't?
Michelle, on October 31, 2019 at 4:16 PM

I was told that it is etiquette to thank parents or list the hosts. My parents will be paying a large part of the wedding and my fiance’s mom and step dad will be contributing some also. His dad and...

Valerie, Jun 18, 2025 16 6,703 1
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Donation in lieu of favors: wording for table cards?
E & G, on December 30, 2012 at 10:34 AM

My fiancé and I are making a donation to a cause that's very special to both of us, instead of doing favors at our reception. We plan to put table cards on the tables to let guests know of our plan -...

Pastor, Jun 18, 2025 9 2,811
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My fiancées ex-wife has to be contacted for Catholic annulment
Jacinda, on June 22, 2019 at 10:06 AM

Hey everyone, my fiancée is divorced for 10 yrs now and has had no contact with his ex. She remarried the guy she supposedly cheated on my fiancée with , and they have two kids and live a pretty...

Barry, Jun 11, 2025 22 6,161
kelsey
Is a guestbook really important?
kelsey , on April 24, 2018 at 8:44 PM

Ugh so I've been arguing with myself if its actually worth it?? My FH doesn't care for it, but if we were to get one it would be more of a journal that people can write their wishes in (like the...

Britt, Jun 10, 2025 24 2,341 1
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Bridesmaid selection
Grace, on June 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM

I’m having a big dilemma on who to ask as my bridesmaids/moh. My two oldest friends were my immediate choice, however on reflection our relationship has changed some what in the past few years....

Michael, Jun 5, 2025 1 448
Laura
Second Wedding Same Photographer
Laura, on June 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Hello! This is going to be my second wedding and I am wondering if it’s acceptable to use the same photographer as my first wedding? I truly adore and love this photographers work but wasn’t sure if...

Lisa, Jun 4, 2025 1 354
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When to ask bridal party?
Jayden, on May 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM

I was just wondering when how soon is TOO soon to ask your bridal party? I just got engaged this past Sunday (eek!), and I am so excited to ask people to be my bridesmaids. I know the typical time is...

LM, Jun 3, 2025 3 269 1
Mageofhonor
Not Inviting Father’s Wife
Mageofhonor, on July 31, 2020 at 12:05 AM

I’m just starting to build a guest list and am looking to get any advice or insight on my particular situation! My parents have been divorced for just a few years now, and, boy, was it UGLY—lots of...

Sybil, Jun 2, 2025 19 5,329 2
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Wedding Drama
Darcy, on May 27, 2025 at 5:07 AM

So I am the grooms mother and I absolutely love my new DIL, I'm looking for others opinions on why the wedding planner/coordinator treated me and me only so rudely during the rehearsal, wedding day...

LM, May 29, 2025 1 381
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At what point does a man wear his ring after getting engaged?
mrsjohnson09, on May 16, 2017 at 2:11 AM

After a man gets engaged, does he wear his ring immediately like the woman? Or does he wait until the actual wedding?

Rajesh, May 27, 2025 175 196,224 5
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30 year old Niece flower girl
Brenda, on April 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM

I'm having a small, simple and fun summer wedding outside in the parking lot where my guy works. It's my first wedding at the ripe ol age of 59. Nothing we have planned so far is traditional by any...

Fred, May 20, 2025 2 96
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Wedding invitation advice
Christine, on May 12, 2025 at 10:28 PM

Hello, I am looking for some advice on how to address wedding invitations. Specifically, my fiancé's sister has 2 nieces and a nephew. Niece A does not live at home and I think niece B lives at home...

Christine, May 19, 2025 2 503 1
VC
Elegant ceremony on a budget tips
VC, on May 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM

Unfortunately I have expensive taste, but not much money. I like understated elegance in general and am planning on going very minimalistic for my wedding. DIY'ing the invites and some table signage...

VC, May 12, 2025 357
Sandra
Alternative to wedding shower gifts?
Sandra, on March 9, 2015 at 10:52 AM

I have owned my own home for many years and really do not need anything new. I am having a wedding shower because my family would really like me to have one. What are some alternatives to gifts? It...

Jenny, May 10, 2025 19 5,959 2
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tiffany and co. wine glasses a good gift?
jayne, on December 5, 2013 at 12:44 AM

Do you think 2 tiffany and co. wine glasses is a good wedding gift??

Tom, May 8, 2025 9 4,102
Thea
i Need help and quick! Getting married in three weeks
Thea, on May 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM

Hi All, Im in love with my wedding dress but the first time i tried it on, and ever since. Ive wanted the train cut down a little, it feels too big. The issue is that in photos it looks fine, and its...

LM, May 6, 2025 1 338
Alyssa
We hired security for our wedding.
Alyssa, on May 7, 2019 at 9:50 AM

Hi all, I was just wondering what some of y'all's opinions are on this and if you've ever done this. We are hiring a security guard to stand in the entrance of our venue. This is due to me coming from...

Kensley, May 5, 2025 18 1,306
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