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Heather
umbrellas - do we have to provide or is it too tacky to ask guests to bring their own??
Heather, on February 17, 2016 at 6:33 PM

We're having a pretty brief, simple ceremony (probably no more than 1/2 hour) in a rose garden, Labor Day Weekend, upstate NY. For a few reasons, we've decided against a tent (maybe a precautionary...

Sara, Feb 17, 2016 18 2,081
Mr&Mrs89
Facebook announcement?
Mr&Mrs89, on February 16, 2016 at 10:04 PM

Is it tacky to announce wedding date on Facebook? Thinking of doing "so excited our big day is booked! July 22 2017 is the day, unfortunately we won't be able to invite everyone but you all will be in...

Sara, Feb 17, 2016 47 11,398
CareBear
Invites for Rehearsal Dinner?
CareBear, on February 17, 2016 at 1:30 PM

I have seen a lot of things about sending out invites for Rehearsal Dinner. Do you really have to do this? I am so tired of buying stamps and making invitations. If yes, then when do you send them...

Kristina K., Feb 17, 2016 27 170
Casie
Is the ceremony mostly for the bride and groom and the reception is mostly for the guest?
Casie, on February 17, 2016 at 5:06 PM

Ive been reading some of these posts and a lot of people seem to think differently on who the wedding is for. Do you think the ceremony is mostly for the bride and groom and the reception is mostly...

KitandKaboodle, Feb 17, 2016 12 1,539
Future Mrs.P
Lounge Area ? Yay or Nay
Future Mrs.P, on February 17, 2016 at 9:58 AM

When FH and I finish started planning we wanted a small lounge area in the reception area to create a party- like feel. I originally only budget $600 for this. Now that I have started to get...

Future Mrs.P, Feb 17, 2016 21 2,555
basicallybex
Same-sex Wedding
basicallybex, on February 16, 2016 at 10:26 AM

My fiance and I are both women and are trying to configure things that work for us, without breaking too many of the traditional "wedding activities" I was wondering if any of you ladies, have been to...

Alanna, Feb 17, 2016 30 2,918
Becoming A Mrs!
RANT: Groomsmen has gone MIA, Groom doesn't want him in the wedding party anymore
Becoming A Mrs!, on February 16, 2016 at 10:32 PM

So my FH doesn't want one of his groomsman to be a groomsman anymore. FH and GM have been friends for 15 years. FH asked him to be in our wedding. I invited GM to FH's birthday party last november and...

Melissa, Feb 17, 2016 16 105
Lauren
He doesn't want to wear a wedding ring
Lauren, on February 16, 2016 at 1:27 PM

My fiance doesn't want to wear a wedding band because he doesn't like jewelry (he won't even wear a watch). He has suggested that instead of wearing a wedding band, he could get a tattoo ring. I...

natalie, Feb 17, 2016 62 15,806
Yasky09
Long distance finally over, but no wedding song... Need Help!
Yasky09, on February 16, 2016 at 10:49 PM

My FH has been stationed in Washington State over 3 years "army". We have been in a long distance relationship and FINALLY he is out this year. I need help finding our wedding song to dance that...

Nonna T, Feb 17, 2016 12 1,739
Emily720
Is 'No Babies & Toddlers' common sense?
Emily720, on February 16, 2016 at 9:31 PM

I've heard a lot of talk about adults-only weddings. I don't have a problem with kids or teenagers at my wedding. It's just when the child is newborn-to-3 years old that I don't really want them...

materantiqua, Feb 16, 2016 20 1,031
C
Vegas elopement with our kids?
Crystal, on February 16, 2016 at 9:29 PM

So my fiance and I have been together for 3 years, engaged for 1 year, and we both have 7 year old daughters from previous relationships that are very close. Everything we do revolves around them (and...

FutureMrsML, Feb 16, 2016 5 1,686
bappybride
On-site babysitter
bappybride, on February 12, 2016 at 7:03 PM

So...I'm allowing kids at my wedding because I'd rather have our OOT parent friends attend than decline. However, I'd like to hire a babysitter at the venue to oversee the kids in a separate room...

Mrs.T_618, Feb 16, 2016 24 16,439
F
Bridesmaid & Groomsman order/pairing
Future Mrs, on February 16, 2016 at 7:30 PM

My fiancé and I don't know how we should order/pair our bridesmaids & groomsmen up together (by importance to us, height, personality, etc). What is standard or common etiquette??

Sqwiggy, Feb 16, 2016 9 4,012
Miss Michal
Registry: How many items?
Miss Michal, on November 14, 2010 at 5:51 PM

So I added my honeypie to our Amazon registry yesterday (he wasn't all that interested until I told him he could put a deer rifle on it--see previous discussion) and between us we've come up with...

Kaytie, Feb 16, 2016 9 4,383
Waychox3
Breaking up with vendor
Waychox3, on February 12, 2016 at 9:26 PM

I would like to first thank all of you who gave me advice and helped me track down my AWOL photographer. You guys are awesome, and you helped me way more than you know! Jeremy and I have decided to...

Kaydee076, Feb 16, 2016 23 131
Sqwiggy
Seating Chart - Cocktail Reception
Sqwiggy, on February 16, 2016 at 1:40 PM

I'm having the ceremony and reception in the same room. No change over. Ceremony happening in the middle of the dance floor. Guest count 100. The reception will have passed hors d'oeuvres, pasta...

Kimpy, Feb 16, 2016 14 461
FutureMrsFowler
The Wedding Night
FutureMrsFowler, on February 15, 2016 at 8:38 PM

Is anyone else nervous for the wedding night? We have been together for a while, but have never had sex. But we were watching a movie last night and there was a sex scene, which got me thinking.. I...

Lara, Feb 16, 2016 45 411
S
Wedding website public??
Sandy, on February 15, 2016 at 5:27 PM

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are getting married in August 2016. We've sent out our Save The Dates already since it is on a Friday afternoon. We included our wedding website on the STD but a lot of...

StitchingBride, Feb 15, 2016 19 1,236
Laura S
Jack & Jill Shower Question...
Laura S, on February 10, 2016 at 10:17 AM

Sorry for the third post this morning - I have some time off and am trying to accomplish things! We have friends that are having a Jack and Jill shower this weekend. They made it clear that the groom...

Julia, Feb 15, 2016 24 1,058
RJmargo
Live streaming the wedding?
RJmargo, on February 15, 2016 at 7:26 AM

My grandmother isn't in the best health. It's just been decided that she won't be traveling for the wedding. We plan to set up a link for her to watch the ceremony live. I've been debating having the...

...., Feb 15, 2016 10 156
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