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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 1,999
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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 13 431
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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 4,699
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 12,577
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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 10,742 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 2,106
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 15 962
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 1,756 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 1,305
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 7,287
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 4 646
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 19 757
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 6,642 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 2,616
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 3,152
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 58,530
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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 5,303
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 3,097
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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 1,091
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