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Michelle
Wedding gift from bridesmaid
Michelle, on February 2, 2016 at 7:24 PM

Random question I've been thinking about: as a bridesmaid, do you give more, less, or the same (&dollar on a wedding gift for the bride and groom? I was a bridesmaid in a wedding last month for my...

A&C, Mar 2, 2016 17 1,334
J
"Honeymoon jar"
Jessica, on March 1, 2016 at 4:10 AM

Hello, I wanted to get some thoughts on the whole honeymoon jar idea at a wedding. A lot of ppl say it's tacky or just do a money dance. What about a "jar" but with a sign that says " Bless us with...

MayBride, Mar 2, 2016 134 2,827
GPR
Help with bridesmaids and hurt feelings: I am having 100 people at my wedding, and i decided to only have 4 br
GPR, on March 2, 2016 at 11:07 AM

My one girlfriend is very upset I chose my one friend and not her to be a bridesmaid. She is also getting married for a second time a few months after I am. The first time she got married I wanted to...

Sqwiggy, Mar 2, 2016 18 623
Baranpartyof2
same exact height as my fiance...now what do i do for shoes???
Baranpartyof2, on March 1, 2016 at 8:55 PM

My fiance is the exact same height as myself. I want to have cute shoes for the wedding but I can't seem to find attractive flats or kitten heels. Who has some good advice? Wearing heels is out of the...

FutureMrsH, Mar 2, 2016 46 334
S
Help! typo on my wedding invitations.
Sue, on March 2, 2016 at 12:12 AM

My fiancé and I had to change the time of our wedding from 6pm to 6:30 pm at the last minute for getting invitations printed We forgot to spell check before getting them printed. The invitations now...

Danica, Mar 2, 2016 17 222
Lauren + Ryan
When do you tip your photographer?
Lauren + Ryan, on February 17, 2016 at 12:04 AM

Do you tip them at the end of your reception or once you get your photos back and edited?

Alfredo Valentine, Mar 2, 2016 37 5,096
Suzette
Fiancé and I aren't religious, but our super religious families don't know that
Suzette, on March 1, 2016 at 9:59 PM

My fiancé and I were both raised in very small towns in south GA, so of course we were forced to go to church until we went to college (where we met). We are not religious at all, and our families...

Whitney Wingert, Mar 2, 2016 30 1,145
Noel555
Advice Columnist Gets it So, So Wrong....
Noel555, on March 1, 2016 at 9:56 PM

From the letter written, to the advice given in response, this is just horrifying!...

IshAnish, Mar 2, 2016 36 277
FutureMrs.G
Are Name Change Services Worth the Money?
FutureMrs.G, on March 2, 2016 at 8:34 AM

I know I still have time to think about this, but I've started looking into possibly using a name change service to help guide me through the process after the wedding. I've gotten mixed answers from...

OG Matt, Mar 2, 2016 4 2,656
Heather
How much should I give?
Heather, on March 1, 2016 at 6:02 PM

I am attending a wedding later this month and as I have said before I have not been to many weddings but I'm just wondering how much money I should put in the card? I'm just asking becAuse I honestly...

Anastasia, Mar 2, 2016 57 45
MrsMem<3
Aisle Runner?
MrsMem<3, on March 1, 2016 at 2:15 PM

Did you have a aisle runner and if so did you like having one? Also did you have it out for everyone to walk on or have it put down right before the flower girl goes down? I don't really have anyone...

RowlettToBe, Mar 2, 2016 33 374
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Tuesday Morning Wedding
Danie V., on July 13, 2015 at 10:05 PM

My fiance and I want to get married on our anniversary date (Nov 1st) and we chose 2016. Unfortunately, it is a Tuesday. We are very adamant about a morning ceremony and a brunch reception (breakfast...

Perla, Mar 1, 2016 61 482
Krystal
Inviting officiant to rehearsal dinner
Krystal, on March 1, 2016 at 4:11 PM

So we are getting married in one of the cathedrals in downtown Austin and in the packet of guidelines it says the Father needs to be invited to the rehearsal dinner. Did you invite your officiant? Do...

Kristy, Mar 1, 2016 13 831
Marci
Bride's Position at the Altar HELP
Marci, on February 29, 2016 at 3:15 PM

I would really like to hear everyone's advice or comments about having the bride standing on the right as opposed to the left. I hate my profile so I would at least want my best side which is my left...

Sylvie Lansdowne, Mar 1, 2016 24 1,002
Kaitlin
Father of the Bride Drama
Kaitlin, on February 28, 2016 at 7:45 AM

Hello! I think I posted on this a while back, but it's gotten worse & I need help. My parents are divorced. My dad hates my fiancé & doesn't want us to get married. He says he wants no involvement in...

OG Matt, Mar 1, 2016 25 1,535
Catie
Posting Website on Facebook
Catie, on February 29, 2016 at 10:50 PM

Does anyone else find it interesting when people post their wedding website on Facebook or somewhere similar to this? I have seen a few people do this. I find it odd. What message are you sending? Are...

twostep127, Mar 1, 2016 18 154
Janet
Inviting exs family members
Janet, on February 29, 2016 at 10:53 PM

My fiancé invited his ex wife's mom to our wedding. I'm extremely uncomfortable with it bc I don't feel his exwife should have any clue of the when/where. It's about our families coming together. He's...

OG Matt, Mar 1, 2016 30 1,269
P
Attention anxiety - bridal shower
Private User, on February 29, 2016 at 7:39 AM

Was/is anyone else really nervous about their bridal shower? I have never enjoyed having all of the attention on me, in any situation. My bridal shower is this Saturday (3/5) and I am SO nervous! I’m...

Private User, Mar 1, 2016 25 1,500
kav1994
Is 4 months too early to send out invites?
kav1994, on February 29, 2016 at 11:47 AM

Wedding is July 16th. My RSVP date is June 1st (gives stragglers a couple weeks to RSVP before final numbers are due) A lot of out of state guests. Is middle of March too early?! I was thinking middle...

nautiwife, Feb 29, 2016 24 6,361
Kimpy
KWR: My Grandmother can't make it to the wedding
Kimpy, on February 29, 2016 at 10:34 AM

My only living grandparent is my Dad's Mother. She is 96 years old. I love her so much, but she has been having more health problems the past few years. She told me on multiple occasions that she is...

Melanie, Feb 29, 2016 20 3,645
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