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Miss. Butter Pecan
Semi-formal vs Formal
Miss. Butter Pecan, on July 12, 2016 at 10:25 PM

My fiance and I are discussing what type of wedding we want. We are pretty much stuck on the differences between a semi-formal vs a formal wedding. I've googled up different resources and they all say...

Minerva, Jul 12, 2016 8 833
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Please excuse my manners....lol
Sha, on July 12, 2016 at 5:25 PM

I just found out that you're suppose to introduce yourself on the site, my name is Sharon, recently engaged to a great guy name Stuart, I'm 43 and never in a million years thought that i would get...

Sha, Jul 12, 2016 20 304
Shropshire2Davis
**Rant** Sister freaked out about me not planning her bridal shower...
Shropshire2Davis, on July 12, 2016 at 3:33 AM

Soooo today at work my sister texts me while I was at work and asks if I've done anything about her bridal shower (yes I know most MOH's plan the bridal shower) but I've been working 40 hours a week...

Orchids, Jul 12, 2016 34 274
Allison
Poor etiquette to cash check before wedding?
Allison, on July 11, 2016 at 5:10 PM

I've received a couple cards with checks in them already, I plan on waiting until after the wedding to cash them as to not seem greedy, but they would be helpful for a bit of extra money so close to...

Macy, Jul 12, 2016 35 3,197
MrsHulet
Readings for the Elopement
MrsHulet, on July 12, 2016 at 3:08 PM

I am officially 8 weeks away from wedding day! We leave for Alaska on a Sunday and getting married on Tuesday and then get to spend the rest of the week enjoying ourselves hiking glaciers and sea...

MrsHulet, Jul 12, 2016 2 252
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Where to order pre addressed envelopes
AshleyR, on July 12, 2016 at 12:32 PM

Does anyone have any suggestions of where to go online to order pre addressed envelopes? I know of Minted but I wasnt crazy about them. I got my invitations from Zazzle and as far as I know you can...

Aspyn, Jul 12, 2016 5 468
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Is it ok to forgo wedding favors?
Bridget&Rick, on July 14, 2010 at 5:38 PM

I'm having a difficult time coming up with a wedding favor that I like...everything that I've seen is too casual but a good price range, or it's elegant enough but not very unique and it's usually...

Miva, Jul 11, 2016 46 2,156
Hannah Joy
Thank You for money wording?
Hannah Joy, on July 11, 2016 at 3:45 PM

What are some ways to word a thank you note to someone who has given you money? Do you simply say thank you for the money? For their generosity? Do you say what you plan to use it for? I am so...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Jul 11, 2016 11 9,704
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wearing same color as the mother of groom
D, on July 7, 2016 at 7:48 PM

After a 20 year best friend relationship and treating the bride as a daughter even paying for all the flowers for the entire wedding and other floral events for the wedding. I set the flowers down and...

Finally Mrs. H., Jul 11, 2016 114 3,383
Colleen
Bridal shower with no bride?
Colleen, on July 10, 2016 at 4:24 PM

Recently my aunt attended a bridal shower for her niece (on her in laws side of family). The family is originally from NY but moved to MN a few years ago. The bride/niece/guest of honor currently...

MrsF2B, Jul 11, 2016 41 320
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Food timing
Aleluya, on July 10, 2016 at 12:55 PM

We have our venue, but also have the option to have a 10am or 12pm ceremony. We have only 20 guests and the package that we've selected offers only a cake/toast celebration. We are planning a dinner...

Jacqui76, Jul 10, 2016 28 121
FutureMrs.Dyson
Letters before the ceremony?
FutureMrs.Dyson, on July 10, 2016 at 1:33 PM

So I've seen a few couples read each other a letter before the ceremony and say a prayer. We agreed on the prayer but my fh asked why would we read a letter before the ceremony if we are writing our...

MisstoMrsWeber, Jul 10, 2016 11 1,274
SarahStillwell
Addressing envelope for deacon?
SarahStillwell, on July 9, 2016 at 8:40 PM

I need to send the invite to our deacon, who is married. I assume it is addressed as Deacon and Mrs. Blank Blank but just make sure before it goes in the mail. ETA: words

Sarah195, Jul 10, 2016 11 7,368
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Two Maids of a Honor?
Erin, on July 9, 2016 at 6:49 PM

Is it possible to have 2 ladies be my Maid of Honor? They are both unmarried and know me since the same chapter of my life. I've heard having two of them share the duties is possible, but how do you...

Emily, Jul 10, 2016 37 1,196
Kiwi Kawaii
What Kind of Favor Would You Want?
Kiwi Kawaii, on July 8, 2016 at 9:28 AM

Okay, I know the general consensus on favors is they are totally unnecessary. But FH and I still have not made up our minds about if we will do them or not (we have less than 20 people at our wedding,...

AlmostMrsCorcino, Jul 10, 2016 82 187
TMNT Bride
gifts from people who are not invited to the wedding...
TMNT Bride, on July 8, 2016 at 7:02 PM

FH had told me before that one of his coworkers had said she was going to give us a wedding present and I told him that I felt awkward accepting a gift from someone I've never met and who he hardly...

MISS2MRS.<3, Jul 10, 2016 19 1,350
Sarah
Cash wedding gifts
Sarah, on July 8, 2016 at 6:35 PM

When you go to a wedding how much cash is normal to give? I'm attending a cousins wedding and I'm wondering how much I should give....any of you ladies who already had your wedding, what did you...

JillR, Jul 9, 2016 45 1,317
Lanelle
Bad wedding photos
Lanelle, on July 9, 2016 at 7:33 PM

So I just got my wedding album the other day and to say I'm disappointed is an understatement. First of all the first eight pages the photographer did was the groom n groomsmen only. Then he only...

Leelee, Jul 9, 2016 28 759 1
Zulander
Formal invitation to officiant?
Zulander, on July 9, 2016 at 5:01 AM

My officiant is a family friend who I have known since my late teens. She has officiated many weddings and is the most lovely person and I am so excited to have her help guide us through vows. That...

Celia Milton, Jul 9, 2016 11 1,335
Emily
Emerald cut engagement ring
Emily, on July 9, 2016 at 7:01 PM

Hi, just wondering what others have chosen for a wedding band. I have a solitare emerald cut engagement ring. I like the idea of a single band of diamonds for wedding band. Any ideas?

FutureLivi, Jul 9, 2016 3 218
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