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bellamae
Handwritten invites vs printed
bellamae, on June 29, 2016 at 11:46 AM

I didn't know it was proper etiquette to hand address invitations until I saw it on WW. FH are planning on sending out our STDs mid July. I was planning on running them through the printer and using a...

Mrs. Knolle, Jun 29, 2016 22 4,039
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Pay as you go bar
Jhanelle, on June 28, 2016 at 9:57 PM

Is anyone heard of a "pay as you go bar" ? Me and fiance are thinking of going this route because open bar is too expensive. would this be proper?

Sarah, Jun 29, 2016 22 1,465
Natalie
How to ask guests to book hotels early
Natalie, on June 29, 2016 at 1:17 PM

Our wedding is in a small town with a few hotels. They each have no more than 30 rooms. We have a lot of out of town guests traveling for the wedding. How do I ask them to book their hotel room as...

Natalie, Jun 29, 2016 12 5,746
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Walking down the aisle alone?
murphy, on February 19, 2016 at 7:45 PM

So has anyone ever seen a bride walk down the aisle alone without it being weird? Long story short my parents aren't together and my mom pretty much raised me as a single mom. I have a decent...

EJ, Jun 29, 2016 30 2,343
Amy
After Party Etiquette - Open bar?
Amy, on June 29, 2016 at 8:39 AM

Because of noise ordinances, our reception must wrap up by 10pm. Which is fine, it starts at 5 and we are hosting an open bar - so 5 hours is plenty! But, FH and the groomsmen (and a couple of my...

FFW, Jun 29, 2016 25 3,233
#mattsmrs18
Vendor meals for venue employees?
#mattsmrs18, on June 29, 2016 at 12:04 PM

My venue is an in house deal that is also doing the catering. Along with the catering we get a few employees that set up and monitor the food and drinks, plus someone to cut and pass out the cake....

Deb, Jun 29, 2016 9 1,213
julybride
Inviting Officiant to Reception
julybride, on June 28, 2016 at 12:47 PM

We have not yet selected an officiant for the small, short and sweet ceremony we are planning to have, but whomever we do hire will be a prior stranger. When we selected our venue, we both agreed that...

BeachBride, Jun 28, 2016 11 235
Emily
Who's doing a dessert bar?
Emily, on June 27, 2016 at 2:27 PM

I am imagining a dessert bar with tons and tons of variety, but with a guest list of 100 I'm wondering how much I should have?? Would smaller quantities of more things be ok or should I focus on a few...

Tamra, Jun 28, 2016 28 183
Skye
Church Exit ?
Skye, on June 28, 2016 at 9:54 AM

I just got word we can't have any sparklers . I thought about just regular confetti or rose petals , which is approved . I'm looking for inexpensive ideas I can get together in a few days. What are...

Skye, Jun 28, 2016 13 431
BlueEyeSmile
Makeup Artist Etiquette
BlueEyeSmile, on June 26, 2016 at 11:23 AM

Hi. Originally I was just going to go DIY on the makeup but I've since decided with photography, I want to make sure it's done right haha. I'm looking at hiring a MUA for me and my 3 bridesmaids but...

annakay511, Jun 28, 2016 6 121
BeachBride
Online premarital course
BeachBride, on June 26, 2016 at 7:20 AM

Has anyone done an online premarital course? I would prefer to do it in person but I can't find any in my area (other than pre Cana classes). If you did it online did you like it? Pros and cons?

Alicia, Jun 27, 2016 10 386
JPB808
Any advice on maintaining weight?
JPB808, on June 27, 2016 at 12:06 AM

So I just went to my first alterations (only really needed one for adding a bustle and hemming my dress) and everything went great. However lost about 5-8lbs and my dress is looking great however I'm...

JPB808, Jun 27, 2016 8 383
Tamesha
A good song for a solo
Tamesha, on April 18, 2016 at 1:32 PM

What's a good song for someone to Song

Denise, Jun 27, 2016 15 960
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No plus 1 invitation and heart broken
Donley, on June 27, 2016 at 8:07 AM

I need advice. I am an aunt and helped, financially, their entire lives. My niece got married, destination wedding, I didn't get plus 1 but MOB did and brought best friend. Nephew now getting married,...

jill_e, Jun 27, 2016 18 417
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Rehearsal RSVPs
Amanda, on June 26, 2016 at 4:24 PM

I am having everyone respond to the wedding/reception through our wedding wire website. Is there a way to do it for the rehearsal dinner for those who are only invited. As in not everyone is invited...

CoffeeNColor, Jun 27, 2016 11 220
Crystal
Special thank you wording for traditional "red envelope" gift?
Crystal, on May 11, 2015 at 1:09 PM

I'm hoping someone here knows if I'm supposed to word a thank you note a certain way for a traditional Chinese red envelope gift? We're not Chinese, but my friend and her husband are - and their card...

Katlyn, Jun 26, 2016 1 2,608
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UPDATED: Should I track down estranged family members and family friends who have not bothered to RSVP?
Coo-coo bananas, on June 25, 2016 at 8:39 AM

So there's 41 days until my wedding, and our final RSVP due date is in about 3 weeks! Our first RSVP due date we had for the first round of guests just passed and so many people from my extended...

Nonna T, Jun 26, 2016 126 216
M&MPALMER7
Bringing new baby to bridal shower
M&MPALMER7, on June 24, 2016 at 10:50 PM

My mom/bridesmaids are planning my bridal shower and just informed me that my fiancés cousin RSVP'd that she is coming and brining her 2 month old. Does anyone else think it's kind of rude to assume...

Katherine, Jun 26, 2016 56 6,736
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Writing out address or using nice font with clear labels???
Nancy, on June 25, 2016 at 7:55 PM

None of us really have beautiful writing and the question for everyone ... is it okay to use clear labels with a nice font for the address on the envelopes for wedding invitations??

Amy, Jun 25, 2016 19 142
Jovan
Is Wedding and Bridal Shower Registry the same?
Jovan, on June 25, 2016 at 4:44 PM

I'm registered at Macys for our wedding and some girls have asked about my bridal shower registry. Was I suppose to make 2 or is it the same as a wedding registry. I don't have any lingerie or just...

Reggie, Jun 25, 2016 10 1,102
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