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Is it selfish of me to actually want a bridal shower?
Private User, on April 25, 2013 at 4:27 PM

Part of me believes that it is, but the other part wants to experience everything. I will never get married again. Shouldn't I get the full on bridal treatment? Yes, I'm a mom of three. Yes, we own...

Mike, Feb 29, 2016 44 253
soontobeMRS
Bridesmaid due to give birth on wedding date. Need advice!
soontobeMRS, on February 26, 2016 at 1:56 AM

One of my bridesmaids just found out she was pregnant and the baby is due on my wedding date. This will be her first child. Idk how she'll handle the pregnancy and be a BM at the same time. I would...

Mardi, Feb 29, 2016 33 4,828
Danielle
Feeling Hurt
Danielle , on February 29, 2016 at 11:28 AM

So I may get flack for this. I know common consensus here is your bridal party has no obligation to do anything but show up on the day in the dress. With that being said I can not help that I am hurt....

MrsA, Feb 29, 2016 48 200
Mrs.Magallan2016
1 week until the wedding and our church ceremony needs to be cancelled
Mrs.Magallan2016, on February 28, 2016 at 7:43 AM

So we are getting married at my FH's church. We went to the pre-martial counseling and the pastor told us that I just needed to become a member of the church in order for us to get married. I agreed...

LeahKtoL, Feb 29, 2016 43 187
jessie
nickname on a shower/wedding invite?
jessie, on February 28, 2016 at 8:30 PM

Background: My full name is Jessica but I've been called Jessie pretty much since the day I was born. My MOH wants to put Jessica on my shower invite and my mother was asking if I planned to do Jessie...

Futurepullen11, Feb 29, 2016 31 204
MauiWowie
"Are Babies Invited?"
MauiWowie, on February 27, 2016 at 12:46 AM

OK, WW Ladies, I've got a question for you. FH and I did not invite children to the wedding. Our guest list simply won't allow for the extras, but we have no issues with children otherwise. If we...

OGMary, Feb 28, 2016 36 2,675
Catie
Rehearsal dinner speeches (family drama)
Catie, on February 27, 2016 at 8:51 PM

So I'm having trouble deciding who should be able to do speeches at out rehearsal dinner. My parents are helping pay for both the wedding and the rehearsal. They are great and helping out in anyway...

Nonna T, Feb 28, 2016 15 1,703
LoveInDC
Bridal shower hosted by....?
LoveInDC, on February 27, 2016 at 1:19 PM

My friend is getting married in a few months. She initially asked me to be a bridesmaid, but after a few months of regretting her MOH decision, asked me to be her MOH too. When I came time to plan her...

FutureMrsK, Feb 28, 2016 17 110
holly
Keeping Families Separate
holly, on February 27, 2016 at 11:58 AM

Hi, I'm new to the WW community and hoping to get some friendly advice. My fiancé and I come from very different families. He is from an ultra conservative christian family, that is very unapologetic...

MissMtoMrsC, Feb 28, 2016 34 2,275
E&M
Too early to send invites?
E&M, on February 27, 2016 at 9:04 AM

My mom just asked me a few days ago when we're sending out the invitations. I told her it's supposed to be 6-8 weeks prior and she looked at me funny giving me the impression that it's not enough...

Amy, Feb 27, 2016 16 6,467
LoveInDC
Not romantic slow song?
LoveInDC, on February 27, 2016 at 10:37 AM

FH and I decided not to do parent/child dances at the reception because I have a bad relationship with my father. However, FH has a good relationship with his mother and wants to share at a dance with...

LoveInDC, Feb 27, 2016 2 2,986
Becky
Confused by wedding invite I received
Becky, on February 26, 2016 at 7:40 PM

My cousin is getting married the day after me. We aren't super close and when we do talk it's not wedding related. After I sent out STD's he texted me and told me. Anyways, yesterday I received the...

Mrswelch, Feb 27, 2016 14 1,120
Frugal Gator
Do I Bring the Gifts to the Shower?
Frugal Gator, on February 26, 2016 at 3:40 PM

So I've been receiving gifts in the mail from people who are coming to the shower. Pretty sure they are supposed to be shower gifts, even though they weren't wrapped inside the shipping boxes or say...

GrumpyCatRebecca, Feb 27, 2016 13 8,228
Carlyle
Pro BAM!!! From Bowling Wedding Reception
Carlyle, on February 26, 2016 at 9:22 AM

It has officially been two weeks and I've gotten my photographs...anyone in the Atlanta area I HIGHLY recommend Martine Beher as she was amazing to work with and I love the finished photos. The day...

Holly, Feb 26, 2016 61 215 1
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Too Many Items on the Registry
Brewedwithlove2016, on February 26, 2016 at 11:22 AM

Hello everyone! FH husband and I made our registry the other day. At first we didn't think we needed much, but after looking around we realized we need/wanted more stuff then we thought! We have 103...

Ostrich, Feb 26, 2016 21 1,170
Sqwiggy
Wedding Crasher Security
Sqwiggy, on February 25, 2016 at 3:20 PM

So clearly both of us have family members that are self-inviting. This is beyond ridiculous. I have an Aunt (who is invited) but we thinks she's called all these family members to give them details...

Debra, Feb 26, 2016 14 102
Kerri
Calling all Backyard Wedding Brides!
Kerri, on February 26, 2016 at 1:49 AM

Backyard Wedding Brides. I need help! Tips and tricks for having a backyard wedding. We have recently decided to scale back after realizing buying a home was priority so I need any tips anyone can...

m, Feb 26, 2016 17 293
Paige
Invite Bridesmaids/Groomsmen Families??
Paige, on February 25, 2016 at 11:42 PM

I am curious if you should invite the family of your bridesmaids and groomsmen? Some of the parents we are close too and others we are not. Wondering if it is considered rude if we don't invite their...

SAD, Feb 26, 2016 8 345
Siabean
To attend or not attend FH family wedding across the country, advice?
Siabean, on February 25, 2016 at 1:33 PM

Hello all, I'd like some advice. FH's aunt is getting married literally on the other side of the US from where I live. Her wedding is in a couple months and she just sent STD a few weeks ago and I've...

EleanorRigby, Feb 25, 2016 20 1,385
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Plated or seat down dinner ?
Yvette, on February 25, 2016 at 4:12 PM

My venue suck up most of my budget and now a bit concern about the crazy quotes I've gotten from some caters , I do want to make sure my guest are well taking care of .. But want to get what's more...

annakay511, Feb 25, 2016 11 115
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