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Martins
KWR: Fiance Lost Job 3 Months Out :(
Martins, on July 8, 2016 at 11:16 AM

So, we just found out about 2 weeks ago that my FH has Epilepsy after 6 months of doctors visits trying to find out what was going on. Then today he was let go from his job due to "not being...

StephanieSky, Jul 8, 2016 27 467
Kay
Unplugged Wedding and Social Media?
Kay, on July 8, 2016 at 7:57 AM

I know lots of people do unplugged ceremonies, and that this normally goes down absolutely fine. However, has anyone included a 'please no photos of the bride and groom on social media until they make...

Miss S Dot, Jul 8, 2016 15 79
JMA
Deposit before contract?
JMA, on June 28, 2016 at 2:03 PM

Hi all, hoping you can lend some advice. To secure the date of my wedding my venue is asking for a $1000 deposit. Totally cool, that's standard. She said via email to call in with a credit card...

Kiwi Kawaii, Jul 8, 2016 49 4,129
Haley
Addressing Save the Date Envelopes
Haley, on July 7, 2016 at 3:57 PM

Does anyone have any ideas on if you need to write out full formal names on the Save the Date envelopes as you would for the Invitations? I've read that you keep the same formality (Mr. and Mrs. John...

Novak, Jul 8, 2016 5 390
Talia
Not wanting to include family in wedding party
Talia, on July 5, 2016 at 10:05 PM

I've never imagined my sister being a part of my special day, nor having to come to the realization that my mother would never accept me not having her. After countless arguments with my mom I gave in...

VC, Jul 8, 2016 18 933
Ololufe
Piano or pipe organ
Ololufe, on July 7, 2016 at 12:37 PM

I just sent my music selection to the music lady of the church i'm marrying and i requested a piano. She said I'm i sure i want a piano because everyone she has worked with has always chosen the pipe...

soontobeberling, Jul 7, 2016 5 110
Kait
Bridal Party Introductions?
Kait, on July 7, 2016 at 9:11 PM

Does anyone have an idea of what order the bridal party/parents need to be called into the reception? Putting together my list for the dj and just wondering. Thanks!

Kait, Jul 7, 2016 7 2,735
Shropshire2Davis
my sister is a bridezilla...
Shropshire2Davis, on July 7, 2016 at 4:16 AM

So my sister gets married in August, and I've been trying to help her plan some of the things that are "needs" at weddings (flowers, cake, decor, etc) and when I show her things that I think are...

soontobejessieb, Jul 7, 2016 31 2,859
Michelle
I am a Transgender female going to be a bridesmaid need some advice
Michelle, on July 7, 2016 at 1:27 PM

Hello everyone i hope someone can help me i am 23 and i was asked to be a bridesmaid in one of my best friends wedding in April of 2017 and of course i said yes .So my self and along with the maid of...

LoveInDC, Jul 7, 2016 16 2,136
Elisa
Urgently needing advice announcing a non traditional Mexican wedding!!
Elisa, on July 7, 2016 at 1:42 PM

So me and fiance tie the not October 8th. I'm at the stage where finalized guest list has been made and invites need to be sent out. We are both Mexican. My family is Christian but both side of the...

Suzie_Cue, Jul 7, 2016 11 1,048
JuneBride
Who rides in the limo?
JuneBride, on July 6, 2016 at 10:58 AM

My ceremony will be at a Catholic Church, then we head to the reception venue to take pics. Who beside the wedding party rides in the limo? The wedding party+parents+anyone I want in my pictures?...

Leanne, Jul 7, 2016 12 9,133 1
P
Best Man Drama
Private User, on July 6, 2016 at 3:18 PM

Our Best Man is my FH's best friend. We're having a smaller wedding (110) and he insists he has a plus 1. Best Man is not in a relationship and when asked who he wants to bring responds with "I don't...

Aerynne, Jul 7, 2016 29 266
AlmostMrsE
Bridesmaids - meme
AlmostMrsE, on July 6, 2016 at 4:30 PM

No offense to anyone with that many bridesmaids, but I can relate lol.

Amanda, Jul 6, 2016 36 156
Jillian
Hashtag help?
Jillian, on July 6, 2016 at 7:56 PM

We are trying to pick a hashtag but I feel like a lot of them are so basic and too simple (using the WW hashtag generator). I wanted to do something cute or like a play on our names, but I can't think...

Private_User954, Jul 6, 2016 7 258
BlueEyeSmile
Tip Jar??
BlueEyeSmile, on July 6, 2016 at 3:29 PM

Is it normal for bar tenders contracts to include a clause about having a tip jar?? I keep getting quotes and contracts including a clause giving them the right for a tip jar. I am supplying the...

BlueEyeSmile, Jul 6, 2016 29 148
Esmerelda
RSVP Follow-Up Wording
Esmerelda, on July 6, 2016 at 3:02 PM

Hi all - I've been out of town and taking a much needed break from planning but am back and in full force. So the deadline is approaching for RSVPs and we still have a TON that have not sent them back...

KitandKaboodle, Jul 6, 2016 5 11,403
K
Are wedding bands necessary?
Katie, on July 5, 2016 at 11:55 PM

I wanted to get a poll and see what people thought about wedding bands being a necessity or optional. I'm kind of weird and the idea of one side looking "bigger" and not symmetrical would drive me...

Novak, Jul 6, 2016 27 7,839
Mandolyn
Groom's sisters? Mandatory?
Mandolyn, on July 5, 2016 at 10:15 PM

My fiancé and I dated 3 years before he proposed and the majority of that time I spent living on the same property and in close proximity with his 2 sisters. They are very quiet girls and never warmed...

Mrs. Britt, Jul 5, 2016 5 330
Nancy
What to wear (men & women) to a wedding that the invite states "Formal"? How is that different than Black Tie?
Nancy, on July 5, 2016 at 6:29 PM

Just received an invite that says Formal Attire. Does that mean a gown/super dressy? Should I wear black? And what should my fiance wear? A dark suit? I know "Black Tie" typically means tux. So I'm...

Siabean, Jul 5, 2016 12 911
Stephanie
Deleting a discussion?
Stephanie, on July 5, 2016 at 2:18 PM

Trying to delete a discussion I started on here about my dress before I give FH account info. Please help! Thank you!

Stephanie, Jul 5, 2016 6 746
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