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Bride vs bridesmaids hair
Brewedwithlove2016, on February 25, 2016 at 5:26 PM

Hellos everyone! My wedding is still a bit far out but my ladies and I have been looking at hair styles. I am really leaning towards having my hair down, I just like the look of it. I basically want...

MissMtoMrsC, Feb 25, 2016 8 2,603
Belle
NWR: Third Interview Attire
Belle, on February 20, 2016 at 4:14 PM

I had a phone interview this past Tuesday followed by an in-person interview yesterday (Friday). They called me 2 hours after the in-person interview to invite me for a third interview at the main...

Belle, Feb 25, 2016 41 248
Spidel8
Website wording for unplugged wedding?
Spidel8, on February 24, 2016 at 6:48 PM

I'd like to have an unplugged ceremony, and would like to make a small mention of it on our wedding website just to give everyone a heads up. What's the best way to say this without upsetting anyone?...

C, Feb 25, 2016 18 5,175
SugarTango
Bridesmaid Willing Dropped Out
SugarTango, on February 25, 2016 at 8:43 AM

Good Morning Ladies and Gents! One of my bridesmaids sent me a message that she has to drop out of the wedding due to financial reasons (even thought my wedding is in 2017) and I am extremely torn. I...

BicycleBuiltForTwo, Feb 25, 2016 27 150
nicki
Wording for P.H. D.'s in wedding party
nicki, on February 25, 2016 at 9:26 AM

One of my best friends has a P.H. D. in Psychology. I was there for all of her hard work in the doctoral program, and I am extremely proud of all of her accomplishments and the work she is doing now....

tjacob2014, Feb 25, 2016 13 1,850
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Exit Strategies?
Jessica, on February 24, 2016 at 10:45 AM

Hey everyone! New to Wedding Wire here I've been trying to figure out the whole "exit strategy" thing and am kinda stumped. Our ceremony is at my church from 2-3pm, going to pictures after, and then...

Future Mrs. R Perez, Feb 25, 2016 8 448
Carlyle
Terrible Officiant = Memorable Ceremony for the Wrong Reasons
Carlyle, on February 24, 2016 at 4:22 PM

DH and I got married a couple Fridays ago and his father, a Methodist minister, performed the ceremony. This aspect was important to DH, even though I wasn't happy about it (long story). What should...

Zoe, Feb 24, 2016 32 117
Carlyle
No Wedding Gifts??
Carlyle, on February 24, 2016 at 12:40 PM

I want to preface this by saying there's no good way to really discuss this without sounding gift grabby...and I'm not mad in any way, just seeing if this has happened to other people. Just got back...

Rene, Feb 24, 2016 28 2,679
FFW
Guest List Breakdown
FFW, on February 24, 2016 at 11:07 AM

I'm interested in seeing how everyone's guest list was made up. How many guest did you invite? What percent was your family, your SO's family, your friends, your SO's friends, and others (parent's...

Kris, Feb 24, 2016 37 2,194
Mrswelch
Great Aunt Who?
Mrswelch, on February 24, 2016 at 8:54 AM

This is a very recent occurrence. This past weekend I discovered that FH has a great Aunt (I think he said her name is Edna) who moved to the same city I live. He never ever mentioned this woman...

Janelle G., Feb 24, 2016 19 1,334
Brittany
Song help! Father/Daughter Dance with my Uncle
Brittany, on February 24, 2016 at 12:04 AM

I've got a dead beat dad and will be having my Father/Daughter dance with my Uncle who I am very close with. Do you ladies have any suggestions for appropriate song choices that aren't so specific to...

Nonna T, Feb 24, 2016 9 2,840 2
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Steampunk and Formal
Jacqueline, on February 23, 2016 at 10:17 AM

I am planning my friends wedding and she wants Steampunk, Vintage, Alice in Wonderland (Time Burton) theme for her wedding reception. She also wants the reception to be a formal event. We are a month...

JoRocka, Feb 23, 2016 23 1,455
Sandra
What should I get the Bridesmaids for throwing me a bridal shower?
Sandra, on February 23, 2016 at 11:23 AM

Hello, after some hard critiques I've come to the conclusion that I will give the bridesmaids an extra gift saying thank you for throwing me a bridal shower.. now.. I don't want a "something small...

Sandra, Feb 23, 2016 6 118
Stephanie
Hourglass Sand Ceremony
Stephanie, on August 11, 2015 at 10:52 AM

Hi there! I really like the idea of the hourglass sand ceremony instead of the traditional sand ceremony.. has anyone done this or seen it at a wedding? The internet does not have a ton of information...

Tiffany, Feb 23, 2016 4 232
Kristen
Do you tip the wedding officiant and makeup artist
Kristen, on February 23, 2016 at 2:32 AM

My wedding officiant is charging 250 to come to our location and my makeup artist 125 per person. Should I give them a tip as a thank you. If so, how much?

Old married lady, Feb 23, 2016 3 354
Future Mrs. Webb!
Maybe I'm being gauche, but...
Future Mrs. Webb!, on February 21, 2016 at 6:22 PM

...what is the point of a save-the-date? I don't get why you have to warn people that they're about to get a wedding invitation! Not meaning this to sound rude at all, I'm just curious!

Becoming A Mrs!, Feb 22, 2016 77 141
Andie
BP Question
Andie, on February 22, 2016 at 2:07 PM

My venue has a max of 5 bridesmaids and 5 groomsmen and also requires that you have 2-3 "greeters" to welcome people, tell them where to go, and man the guest book. Well I have 3 female cousins, 1 of...

Andie, Feb 22, 2016 28 99
Kelsey
Did you include the wedding party in your first look?
Kelsey, on February 22, 2016 at 10:44 AM

Just like the title says! Did you or are you including your wedding party in first look photos, or are you saving those for after the ceremony? Same goes for when are you doing photos with parents and...

Lara, Feb 22, 2016 22 2,140
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Assigned Seating? Yes or No?
sarah7795, on February 21, 2016 at 7:39 PM

I'm going to have 144 people at my wedding. Luckily, I've planned for 150 but I'm not sure if I should give each guest a table number, since I already purchased escort cards or have them sit wherever?...

Liz827, Feb 22, 2016 30 366
dsta0125
Pre cana classes - Did you do one and what was your experience?
dsta0125, on February 22, 2016 at 1:38 PM

My FH and I are getting married in a Catholic church and we have to do a pre-cana class where we discuss various topics. We are doing the course online due to scheduling conflicts. Has anyone else...

MrsM., Feb 22, 2016 10 147
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