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Future Mrs. Burge
No kids
Future Mrs. Burge, on February 21, 2023 at 6:18 PM

My fiance and I don't have kids and personally don't want a bunch of small children running around. We were discussing having my 10 year old nephew be a ring barer but no other kids aside from him....

Jacks, Mar 6, 2023 19 752
Mrs. DooPwee
Stretchy band inside of dresses...
Mrs. DooPwee, on April 19, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Does anyone know what this is called? It's like a stretchy band that you connect on one side of the dress. It's inside of dresses around the waist. I think it's to give you more of a waist. I tried...

Marie, Mar 5, 2023 6 6,620 1
Amanda
sister in law pregnant and insists her baby comes...momzilla! help!
Amanda, on October 26, 2010 at 5:40 PM

Here is my situation....I am getting married in a year and my fiance and I have decided on having no children at the wedding for several reasons Our wedding is about 45 mins from my families houses...

CM, Mar 4, 2023 55 2,610
ALH
Anyone else have anxiety when thinking about saying vows?
ALH, on September 14, 2016 at 9:49 AM

Is it just me or did/does anyone else become really anxious at the thought of getting up and saying their vows in front of everyone? I am never ever anxious with regards to public speaking, but I just...

Michelle, Mar 4, 2023 13 3,139
Chrissy4985
Ok freaking out. Scratched engagement ring!!!!
Chrissy4985, on May 14, 2015 at 10:58 PM

Ladies, I am sooooooo upset. I don't know how I managed to scratch it, but u did. I scratched the solitaire diamond on my engagement ring. I only had it for a month. I can't believe I was this...

John, Mar 3, 2023 44 58,519
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I sent a save-the-date and now want to un-invite a couple. Is this possible?
Abby, on February 9, 2014 at 5:02 PM

Here's my story. Before I got engaged, I had gotten back in contact with an old school friend. He is now engaged. I thought we would be hanging out with these people a lot more and would become...

cassie, Mar 3, 2023 15 5,293
Julie Ann
Luncheon Advice
Julie Ann , on November 28, 2017 at 3:46 AM

I always wanted just a simple luncheon with our family after the ceremony and before the reception. However my future mother in law wanted a large fancy lunch. So I guess that happening... I don't...

Valerie, Mar 2, 2023 38 3,087
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A random plus one, if guests names were on the invitation?
l, on April 25, 2017 at 3:55 PM

I heard this from two people. One being my friend, and the other being my coworker. Both haven't RSVPed yet, but I invited both of them and their spouses (spelled out on the invitation). Both are...

Mollie, Mar 1, 2023 15 1,087
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Can I have wedding pictures without a ceremony??
Megan, on April 10, 2017 at 12:19 PM

My soon-to-be husband and I are not have a ceremony. We plan to sign papers and have a nice dinner with a few close family members and friends. We are going to Italy for our honeymoon and I was hoping...

Tamara, Mar 1, 2023 23 7,280
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Is it weird to reuse a dress if I've never been married?
Hannah, on December 11, 2020 at 10:44 AM

Hi everyone, OK so a few years ago, I was engaged and we were in the process of planning a wedding but then I called it off. Between the engagement and calling it off, I bought the perfect dress. I...

Kayla, Mar 1, 2023 20 1,585
Brittany
Being told that a newborn *will* be at my wedding.
Brittany, on February 26, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Hi I need some advice. My fiancé and I don’t have kids, and so we decided (though a lot of family and friends have you g kids/babies) we were going to have a child free wedding. My maid of honor is...

Tayler, Mar 1, 2023 27 9,892
Christina
Help please! Bride asked for my address to send invitation but i haven’t received anything?
Christina, on February 20, 2023 at 9:28 PM

Hi! My husband and I got married in 2021, my cousin and his fiancé were in attendance and following the wedding she reached out for wedding planning advice and recommendations. They ended up booking...

Mayene, Feb 28, 2023 7 1,027
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Wedding Program wording
Charlene, on February 28, 2023 at 12:14 PM

On the template for the wedding program, it lists GRANPARENTS OF THE BRIDE, then the same for the Groom. There is only one living Grandparent on the Groom's side so should I change the wording to...

Michelle, Feb 28, 2023 4 574
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Advice? My brother wants me in his wedding and is not inviting my fiancé.
David, on February 21, 2023 at 1:37 AM

My brother and his fiancé have been planning their wedding the last 2-3 months. Before that my entire family including my fiancé have really been looking forward to the wedding. They just sent out the...

Paige, Feb 28, 2023 15 2,480 1
Haley
What to do about people who don’t rsvp
Haley, on February 17, 2023 at 7:37 AM

Hello! My bridal shower is in 2 weeks and the deadline to provide the headcount for the venue is tomorrow. I sent out invitations and had several people not respond. A bridesmaid reached out to those...

Liz, Feb 28, 2023 13 1,081
2023bridetobe
Invitation Issues
2023bridetobe, on February 22, 2023 at 1:16 AM

Hello all! I am hoping for some advice on invitation wording. My parents ( I am the bride) are very graciously paying for our wedding. I need to figure out a way to word the invitations that clearly...

MrsC, Feb 27, 2023 11 782
K
Transportation help
Kirsten, on February 20, 2023 at 4:36 PM

My fiancé and I's families live in a town about 30 minutes from a small town our wedding venue is in. Ceremony and reception is at the same place. The cheapest hotel block we could get is $200...

Jodie, Feb 27, 2023 4 462 1
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Wedding Venue - increasing prices after down payment/won't tell us the pricing
Mary, on February 25, 2023 at 11:26 AM

Hi all, I'm having a really frustrating time dealing with my venue and want to know if this is typical or something shady going on. So my venue provides catering and beverages and when I initially...

Brittany, Feb 27, 2023 6 1,336
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After Party Invitees
Sept Bride, on February 23, 2023 at 10:51 PM

Hi! In need of advice. Me and my fiancé are having an after party after our wedding reception. Originally, we wanted the after party to be more intimate and only invite close friends and family....

CM, Feb 25, 2023 5 855
Dajai
Young and New
Dajai, on February 24, 2023 at 7:31 PM

Hi fellow brides (I'm nonbinary but I do relate more to the brides than the grooms lol) I need as much help as possible, any tips or tricks would be nice lol. Also, would love to meet new friends, my...

Alisha, Feb 25, 2023 1 106
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