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Katie
MOB asking for Money
Katie, on June 14, 2016 at 10:21 AM

Bridesmaid here. I received an email last night from my friend's mom (the mother of the bride) asking me for $$$ to cover the Bridal shower expenses. The shower is in 2 weeks and...

Reggie, Jun 14, 2016 17 1,387
Mckay
Cake Help !
Mckay, on June 13, 2016 at 4:58 PM

Hey ladies, I know Im posting a lot lately but its coming down to crunch time for me lol. Can you guys post a photo of your cake, tell me how many people it was for (or exact sizing if you know it)...

FFW, Jun 14, 2016 26 173
Shay
Open bar Vs Cash bar
Shay , on June 12, 2016 at 8:55 PM

Ok, so budget is a factor but I want to have an open bar. The venue I have chosen let me buy 12 bottles of wine and a keg of beer. I was wondering would it be rude if I give each guest two tickets to...

OG Matt, Jun 14, 2016 98 228
brieliz
Limo logistics
brieliz, on June 13, 2016 at 11:08 AM

Im not sure what I need to book...I only need a limo to drop groom & groomsman off at church (total 6) and me and bridesmaids off (total 6) separately. Then all 12 to venue after event in one. Should...

elite, Jun 14, 2016 5 444
FutureMrsWognakou
Mother walking Bride down the aisle
FutureMrsWognakou, on June 13, 2016 at 3:19 PM

My dad is around, however we are not close! I would like for my mom to walk me down the aisle. Has anyone done this in the past? If so what was the processional order like?

Amanda, Jun 13, 2016 19 11,958 1
C
Need your opinion on a destination wedding
Colleen, on June 12, 2016 at 4:42 PM

My brother is getting married to his girlfriend from Malasyia. My husband and I live on the East Coast of the U.S.A. They invited us to attend the wedding though we are not part of the wedding party....

Marquita, Jun 13, 2016 16 1,127
MrsGill
MUA advice, think I look like a clown
MrsGill, on June 12, 2016 at 6:50 PM

I had my mua trial today and I need your help on how it looks.. I'm not sure, I kinda feel like I look like a clown, especially the eyebrows and it's not the natural look I was going for, but I am not...

User Name, Jun 13, 2016 23 1,346
Christina
Thank you cards from engagement party.......
Christina, on June 13, 2016 at 11:36 AM

FPIL gave FH and I an awesome engagement party on 6/5/16. Approx 75 people, full meal and booze at a decent mexican restaurant we love (FPIL paid for EVERYTHING!) It was a great day and I cannot be...

Rebecca, Jun 13, 2016 9 248
ViciousHamster
Bilingual DJs?
ViciousHamster, on June 13, 2016 at 12:55 AM

After looking high and low for a DJ/MC with the right price and services, my mom insists I find a DJ/MC who also speaks Cantonese, as many of my family members are Cantonese speaking only. My fiance...

ViciousHamster, Jun 13, 2016 9 1,497
M
Asking my sister to give me away...
Michelle, on June 10, 2016 at 8:50 PM

Anyone have any cute ideas on how to ask your sister to give you away?

Anna, Jun 12, 2016 5 266
Lani
Registries for Destination Wedding?
Lani, on June 12, 2016 at 8:18 AM

FH & I will be having our wedding in the DC area & will be driving there and back. We don't want to haul a ton of gifts back with us in the car. That's why registries like Zola initially appealed to...

OG Kristen, Jun 12, 2016 13 324
Teaowl
How to politely decline family help
Teaowl, on June 11, 2016 at 5:11 PM

So I was hoping that with heels I wouldn't need my dress hemmed. I was so, so wrong. Even wearing 4 inch heels, the dress needs to be hemmed. Great. I'm worried about cost and feel guilty for spending...

Pszab, Jun 12, 2016 9 64
Erin
Thank you card for Hostess
Erin, on June 11, 2016 at 3:11 PM

My bridal shower is tomorrow (yay!) and being the procrastinator that I am, I'm just now writing out thank you cards and getting gifts for the hosts. I am the worst at writing thank you cards and...

Katherine, Jun 11, 2016 4 12,316
Mrs.sloth
Groomsman Attire, who pays?
Mrs.sloth, on January 18, 2016 at 2:40 PM

Traditionally, who pays for the groomsmen attire? I was talking about wedding stuff with my fiance last night and he mentioned that he plans on paying for the grromsmen attire AND still getting them...

Tony, Jun 10, 2016 22 7,740
Andie
Reception: Part Alcohol, Part Dry
Andie, on June 10, 2016 at 5:19 AM

First let me say I've already dealt with so much grief over alcohol at my wedding and I'd love to actually get some constructive criticism on here. Appreciate it! My moms side of the family is...

FutureMrsWallace, Jun 10, 2016 58 434
Siabean
FH is considering his father as groomsman but NOT best man, what's the etiquette?
Siabean, on June 10, 2016 at 8:21 AM

We've got lots of time so looking for advice to hash this out with FH over the next year. I've been searching the forums and google, what I've found says it's cool if FH wants his dad as groomsman but...

Nancy Taussig, Jun 10, 2016 8 870
Ashley
Boudoir Blackmail?
Ashley, on June 9, 2016 at 4:38 PM

Sorry guys for the clickbaity title, but I don't know how else to describe this. So about 2-3 months ago, I did a boudoir photo shoot with my wedding photographer because she was offering a deal. She...

Angela, Jun 10, 2016 39 3,268
JPB808
Soo upset! I don't like my fathers wife!
JPB808, on June 9, 2016 at 9:00 PM

So my family on my fathers side does not get a long with my fathers wife. Its to a point where my cousin (also my MOH) has gotten into a fight with her at her mothers house (literally a fist...

JPB808, Jun 9, 2016 9 816
Sarahann
Favors at Elopement Celebration?
Sarahann, on June 9, 2016 at 3:47 PM

We are having a small private ceremony in one city and a celebration in the month following for friends and family. I intend to give out favors at the celebration. What date goes on the favor? The...

SnowQueen, Jun 9, 2016 6 490
Amanda
Is 25-30 minute drive too far between ceremony and reception?
Amanda, on June 7, 2016 at 9:16 AM

Our reception is taking place in an area that is not a large city, but we're getting married in the Catholic Church so we've been looking for one near the reception venue but we only have 3 choices...

Katie, Jun 9, 2016 21 3,578
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