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Susan
Cupcake Count
Susan, on March 17, 2016 at 12:01 AM

For those of you who have done (or are doing) cupcakes...what is the average amount per person? One cake per person or more? Any brides who have already done this I'd love your advice and for those...

Susan, Mar 23, 2016 41 162
kels
Has anyone gotten ready with their fiance?
kels, on March 23, 2016 at 3:22 PM

I know it is tradition for the bride and groom to get ready separately before the wedding, and, until recently when first looks gained popularity, not see each other at all before the ceremony, but...

Kristy, Mar 23, 2016 12 645
Ellen
Bridal shower themes needed (no registry) help!
Ellen, on March 11, 2013 at 12:29 AM

A close family friend wants to throw a bridal shower for me. My fiancé and I are registered on Honeyfund for our honeymoon. We already have all of our home needs from living on our own before now. I'm...

pumpkingirl, Mar 23, 2016 21 1,342
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My sister Wants to Invite Her Friends to my Bachlorette Party
Brewedwithlove2016, on March 18, 2016 at 2:22 PM

The wedding party (which includes my sister) is planning our bachelorette/bachelor party. It's going to be a secret, but I know part of it is co-ed and part of it is not. I know you are only suppose...

Victoria, Mar 23, 2016 20 136
Lauren Ashley
Grooms Cake
Lauren Ashley, on March 22, 2016 at 6:17 PM

Who does the grooms cake? And is it served at rehearsal or wedding? I've always believed it to be done by grooms family at rehearsal dinner but I've seen it served at weddings as well and paid for by...

SoontoBeMrsRossi, Mar 23, 2016 19 1,442
Meg
Wedding after being married?
Meg, on June 18, 2013 at 6:05 PM

We are having a mini ceremony with my parents and his parents to be legally married, but plan to have a tradition wedding ceremony next summer. How in the world do i word the save the dates and...

Sierra, Mar 23, 2016 44 465
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Pregnant sister in law + wedding date
Annie, on March 22, 2016 at 2:19 PM

My sister finally got to set her date for her wedding, and she and her fiancée told his sister. She is pregnant and her due date falls 4 weeks after the date. She is pretty self-centered and told my...

Melissa847, Mar 23, 2016 27 1,914
Gettingmarriedin2016
Which is better: Men's Warehouse or Friar Tux
Gettingmarriedin2016, on March 22, 2016 at 1:37 PM

My FH and his groomsmen are going to start looking at suits. In your opinion, which store is better? Which store has better quality suits? Also where did your guys purchase their shoes at?

Mrs. Winosaurusrex, Mar 23, 2016 12 3,281
Courtney
UPDATE: ATM at Wedding? Thoughts?
Courtney, on March 22, 2016 at 2:02 PM

I've got a problem. Let me explain in great length, ask for opinions and not consider anyone's advice! I'd like for my guests to pay for their drinks because I'm from a place where I'm trying to...

Kamilah, Mar 22, 2016 115 2,130
Future Mrs. Kristin Heath
Father/daughter dance (father passed away)
Future Mrs. Kristin Heath, on June 28, 2014 at 2:55 AM

My dad passed away 5 months ago. I have always wanted to my have my father/daughter dance song be Tim McGraw's "my little girl" song. I will be dancing with my uncle (his brother) and possibly some...

Lori, Mar 22, 2016 5 2,334
alexandra
Inviting future MIL and SIL to lingerie shower???
alexandra, on March 21, 2016 at 9:01 PM

Hi everyone! Just to introduce myself--I'm Alex, and I am getting married to my wonderful fiancé, Matthew, on October 1, 2016. We are having a private ceremony and then throwing an after-party with...

JaKLyn, Mar 21, 2016 21 1,760
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Need help ASAP...thinking about calling off my wedding.
Megan, on March 21, 2016 at 8:10 PM

I need some unbiased advice.... My wedding is on July 16th 2016. Most deposits are paid and I've already bought a dress. My fiance and I have been together for 5 and a half years and have an almost 3...

Sqwiggy, Mar 21, 2016 46 2,390
Greta
Bridal shower attire... white or not?
Greta, on March 21, 2016 at 5:49 PM

I always assumed the bride-to-be wears white at their bridal shower. I found a white (ivory, really) dress I want to wear - and when I showed my mom, she innocently asked me why I planned on wearing...

EatKnitRun, Mar 21, 2016 41 2,523
Kathryn
RSVP cards with no name
Kathryn, on March 21, 2016 at 1:01 PM

Have any of you gotten rsvp cards back with no name on them? How did you handle it? Should I wait till more come in to figure out who sent one without their name?

LoLo.P, Mar 21, 2016 23 2,060 1
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Buffet vs sit down?
colombiana_ac, on March 19, 2016 at 5:07 PM

Can't seem to decide which way to go for the reception. What are the pros and cons of each?

Botty, Mar 21, 2016 40 522
Nancy
No one to walk me down the aisle
Nancy, on March 20, 2016 at 10:33 PM

So today my mom had a family get together for my birthday and all we seemed to talk about was my wedding. My father hasn't really been in the picture since i was a kid until recently but we have a...

Glowworm, Mar 21, 2016 20 188
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pre wedding meet and greet and post wedding brunch?
Chris, on March 20, 2016 at 11:40 PM

Hi! We are getting married in September in MI and all the guests (about 40-45) will be coming from OH (about a 7-8 hour drive). I don't know at this point who is coming Friday night and who is driving...

MrsPettit, Mar 20, 2016 2 678
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Readings about Family and Friends
Private User, on March 18, 2016 at 4:41 PM

I'm looking for readings about the importance of family and friends or the love of family and friends. We would like to include something about them into our ceremony. How have you all incorporated a...

Private User, Mar 20, 2016 5 1,421
sara
Which is worse- dry weddings or hay bale seating?
sara, on March 18, 2016 at 10:13 PM

I'm bored. Every few days there will be a post here about dry weddings and people jump on to exclaim that they HAVE to have something alcoholic, it's rude, blah blah-but no one ever asks about their...

Waychox3, Mar 20, 2016 84 679
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Maid of Honor and Matron of Honor
Maggie , on March 20, 2016 at 12:28 PM

I am new here, but have reading peoples posts on and off lately. :-) I was talking to a friend about who is going to be standing up with us and she mentioned that since my sister-in-law(brothers wife)...

MrsMelissaP, Mar 20, 2016 16 698
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