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Best Friend/Sister Dance at wedding
Kristin, on June 18, 2016 at 1:35 AM

Hi guys, I seem to have a dilema. I do not have a father for a father daughter dance, and am not close with my mother or any other male to take the place of. I am super close to my best friend, shes...

Natosha, Jun 18, 2016 7 1,485
Amanda
Plus size bride feeling down...???
Amanda, on June 18, 2016 at 8:10 AM

I went to try on dresses for the first time and I didn't get that "magical" feeling at all, not even a little bit. I didn't feel super excited about it. And I didn't feel good about myself either. I...

LizzyC, Jun 18, 2016 23 1,962
Nessa
College age kids need a separate invite?
Nessa, on June 17, 2016 at 12:34 AM

I am aware that anyone who is over 18 should get a plus one whether they are single or not... and I plan on doing that. My question is, if these people still live with their parents I have to I send...

ShellyShoe, Jun 17, 2016 32 1,490
Laura
Ceremony Seating - Divorced parents
Laura, on June 17, 2016 at 3:01 PM

Hi All, My fiances parents are divorced. His Mom is remarried and his dad is single, but plans to bring a date. They get along okay, but his mom prefers to not have to be near him if she doesn't have...

The Trap Selena, Jun 17, 2016 9 347
Kim
Advice for negotiating prices with venues?
Kim, on June 15, 2016 at 4:06 PM

I'm just starting on my venue search and I've been told to negotiate pricing with the venues. Any tips on how to go about this when most venues have set prices?

Celia Milton, Jun 17, 2016 28 2,538
Sarah
Chinese Tea Ceremony??
Sarah, on June 17, 2016 at 10:13 AM

Hi everyone! My FH is Chinese (from Beijing), and I'm wanting to incorporate elements of his culture into our wedding to make it more multicultural. We thought that it would be nice to do a tea...

I am Mrs. rjd, Jun 17, 2016 28 8,609 1
Lauren
Replacement Ring
Lauren, on June 17, 2016 at 1:09 PM

Sunday night, my fiance was cleaning up the kitchen and didn't realize I had taken my engagement ring off and put it in a small bowl of soap and water to clean it while I was cooking. The ring ended...

MeantToBeAKennedy, Jun 17, 2016 18 81
Skye
Ice cream bar ?
Skye, on June 17, 2016 at 10:18 AM

Has anyone DIYed something like this . How many different ice cream flavors did you serve ? Did you start to serve while the cake was being cut ? How did the keep the ice cream while serving ? Please...

Rachel DellaPorte, Jun 17, 2016 66 9,047
Skye
Late RSVP guest ? What to do ?
Skye, on June 17, 2016 at 1:39 PM

I've already turned in my numbers to the cater last week. I'm still getting RSVP text, FB messages and cards . Do I tell the guest they are past the deadline and can't come anymore? Call the cater and...

MNA, Jun 17, 2016 20 1,661
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Gifts for in laws to be?
Valerie, on June 15, 2016 at 9:25 AM

I plan on giving wedding party gifts and I found something for my mother as she is helping financially with our wedding. But I just had a thought: is it expected to give the grooms parents a thank you...

OHP, Jun 17, 2016 14 2,563
VC
Need Reasons for RSVP
VC, on June 17, 2016 at 9:42 AM

So Fiance and I were looking at our invites and since the wedding was May 21, 2017 I put RSVP by May 1. I originally had it at mid April or even April 1 given my obessive need to be organized. Fiance...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Jun 17, 2016 19 106
FJB
Downsizing guest list....
FJB, on June 16, 2016 at 8:16 PM

So FH and I ran into some unexpected financial trouble and need to downsize on our wedding spending. Is it awful to not invite out of state family that we never talk to? If you've had to go through...

nolalishak, Jun 16, 2016 17 176
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Wedding is approaching and having doubts...
SKT, on June 15, 2016 at 11:45 AM

My fiancé and I have been together for over 2 years. Everything seemed great until we got engaged and we've been fighting more than ever. We have a little over 3 months before the wedding and last...

FutureMrs.Lockhart, Jun 15, 2016 28 4,109
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No Kids at Wedding/Reception Etiquette
kgirl, on June 15, 2016 at 11:37 AM

We are looking to have an all adult wedding and reception, with the exception of our two nieces and nephew who will be 3 and almost 5 at the time of the wedding. They will be the flower girls and ring...

Alejandra, Jun 15, 2016 16 328
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Help Coping with Family Pressure
Cassey, on June 14, 2016 at 11:37 PM

My fiance and I have been very happy with the idea of elopement with just the two of us and dog since we started this adventure - it came to light how crushed the parents would be so we expanded to...

Rachael, Jun 15, 2016 10 60
sarabee
Proofread my MOH speech?
sarabee, on June 15, 2016 at 12:40 AM

I'm really nervous about giving my maid of honor speech- can anyone proofread it and give me feedback/suggestions? Thanks in advance! I'll add it as an attachment or comment.

MrsMeyersToBe, Jun 15, 2016 20 1,634
midstarrynight
Bridal Shower Invite for Step-Mom in-law
midstarrynight, on June 13, 2016 at 6:23 PM

My future mother-in-law is hosting the bridal shower, and her and the step-mother in-law do not get along whatsoever. Just curious what the best way to handle this is... I get along great with both of...

midstarrynight, Jun 14, 2016 9 2,099
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Is the bride being unreasonable?
Rosey, on June 3, 2016 at 11:08 PM

I am the maid of honor in my high school best friend's wedding this weekend. she's always dreamed about having a perfect wedding so it's no shock that she has had specific wants/requests. She hasn't...

Miss S., Jun 14, 2016 73 2,580
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Has someone had an upset 'friend' for not being invited
Carolina, on June 14, 2016 at 11:44 AM

My fiance has this 'friend' (talk sometimes, never hang out) that was also his HS girlfriend. I don't mind the friendship but don't feel comfortable having her on the wedding. She knows we are engaged...

Kristina, Jun 14, 2016 46 3,110
Amanda
Bar budget... partial-open-bar-to-cash-bar or open bar
Amanda, on June 14, 2016 at 3:09 PM

First time posting here. Our venue has their ABC license so they are required to purchase and serve the alcohol. That's fine. We chose the 'beer and wine' package at $24 a head (anyone 21+)....

Ladylove30047, Jun 14, 2016 11 1,459
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