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AlexisM082
What to do about significant others on the morning of the wedding.
AlexisM082, on December 24, 2015 at 2:56 PM

My mom called me last night to talk about the diagnosis of my niece and brought up the morning of the wedding to try lightening the mood. She asked me what will my MOH's husband do while we're getting...

Soon2Be Mrs. A, Jan 11, 2016 29 1,675
Future Mrs.P
I don't want a bridal/wedding party ?
Future Mrs.P, on January 11, 2016 at 11:12 AM

FH and I were having wedding discussions last night and he asked about bridesmaids , flower girls and etc I wanted. I told him " I'm good" I don't need all of that . I rather not have half-azz people...

Future Mrs.P, Jan 11, 2016 7 219
Coco
From boyfriend to fiance to husband
Coco, on January 8, 2016 at 7:28 PM

Did anyone struggle sometimes or slip up a lot in the beginning of your engagement and say boyfriend still and then even after being married sometimes say fiance still or did it all come naturally?

MrsSantamaria2015, Jan 11, 2016 49 121
(Future) Mrs. Bryson
Gluten Free Guests
(Future) Mrs. Bryson, on January 7, 2016 at 2:39 PM

At least four of the guests attending our August wedding are gluten intolerant. We mentioned this to the catering company and they said it was absolutely no problem to have a gluten free plate for...

mrjonesandme, Jan 11, 2016 37 3,666 1
Priscilla
How much to pay a friend to design my save the dates
Priscilla, on January 7, 2016 at 10:17 PM

My friend is designing my save the dates but I'm taking care of the printing and postage. I want to make sure I pay her accordingly. How much should I pay her for the design?

Megan, Jan 11, 2016 13 2,794
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Buffet or pre-fixed menu?
Aleluya, on January 8, 2016 at 12:48 PM

I know that everyone has a very different opinion over this topic.... But what is the best? Do you base your answer by budget or by what people like the most? I think that with a pre-fixed menu, you...

MrsE, Jan 9, 2016 17 1,354
SoonToBeBergwick
Walmart Wedding Cake
SoonToBeBergwick, on January 8, 2016 at 10:34 AM

My fiance and I are planning on getting our wedding cake from Walmart to save money. We picked one out from the book at the bakery, but I was wondering if anyone knew whether or not we could bring in...

annakay511, Jan 9, 2016 17 2,722
Kristyღ
Are you buying flip-flops for guests.. or you?
Kristyღ, on February 4, 2015 at 11:54 PM

I see a lot of pins that say to get you're guests flip flops.. and some brides who wear them.. are you doing this? why or why not?

Ashley, Jan 8, 2016 33 3,672
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Weekday wedding
Veronica, on January 7, 2016 at 2:41 AM

My fiancee just popped the question. We have already started talking about wedding dates for this fall, on a date that's special to us. One problem is that it's a Wednesday. It's fine for us and most...

Nancy Taussig, Jan 8, 2016 24 1,594
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is a wedding 2 days after Christmas a terrible idea?
Alexandra, on January 7, 2016 at 10:04 PM

I just got engaged and my fiance and I set a tentative date of Dec 27, 2016. We are planning to have a very small wedding with basically only family. We haven't shared the date with very many people...

KB, Jan 8, 2016 42 3,052
RachInCali
Where to put *no children please* on a wedding invitation?
RachInCali, on March 25, 2011 at 7:42 PM

Hi Everyone, I thought of another question....When it comes to wedding invitation and putting the dress code and putting in *no children please* do you put it on the actual invite itself? Would it...

ashley kuehnel, Jan 8, 2016 15 3,503
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Pentecostal Pastor
sebastian, on January 7, 2016 at 5:55 AM

I am getting married at a pentecostal church and we have a problem. Do we get married by the pastor of my church or the pastor of the brides church.

Nancy Taussig, Jan 8, 2016 6 221
WoW
Name change ?
WoW, on January 6, 2016 at 12:04 PM

Is everyone changing their last name? I really have no attachment to my maiden name at all and I've never liked it. However, I've been in my business for about 17 years now. I wonder how the...

Amber, Jan 7, 2016 45 354
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Sister declined bridesmaids invite
Caitlyn , on January 6, 2016 at 5:13 PM

Right now I am pretty devastated because I asked my sister to be a bridesmaid for my wedding on Christmas (with a personalized card, necklace), and she declined in front of everyone. I don't really...

Courtney CtoS, Jan 6, 2016 24 2,859
Angelique
Invitation wording if bride's parents and couple paying
Angelique, on January 6, 2016 at 6:25 PM

It's been so long since I have been on here! Happy New Year! I need some help with the wording for my invites. My parents are paying about 40% of the cost and my fiance and I are taking care of the...

Rachel A., Jan 6, 2016 5 240
MrsW
Shower invite limit... how do I tell friends they aren't invited?!
MrsW, on January 6, 2016 at 3:49 PM

Hi Ladies, I got engaged in Oct, and married in April (yes, fast, I know - we've been together for 12 yrs, clock was beyond ticking). Originally it was going to be a Courthouse w immediate fam only...

MissEtoMrsB, Jan 6, 2016 29 1,839
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Almost Married/Send Off Party?
L, on January 6, 2016 at 10:26 AM

My FH and I are having a small wedding (50-60 people).. essentially immediate family aunts/uncles (no cousins etc) BP. We are getting married in his hometown (across the continent from mine, where I...

annakay511, Jan 6, 2016 6 2,499
nursetraveler87
Etiquette on Invitation for Separated Couple?
nursetraveler87, on January 6, 2016 at 3:18 PM

Hi ladies, I tried doing a google search for the etiquette on invitations for separated couples, but didn't find anything really helpful. Here's the situation. My cousin recently separated from his...

Sqwiggy, Jan 6, 2016 12 3,188
OriginalRandi
Mystery Wedding Gift:(
OriginalRandi, on January 6, 2016 at 1:23 PM

What do you do when you've spent hours taking careful notes of exactly who gifted you what in preparation for thank-you notes, but there is one giant set of Tupperware in a gift bag and no name or...

OriginalRandi, Jan 6, 2016 21 1,437
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How far would you ask guests to travel?
Al, on January 5, 2016 at 8:25 PM

Hello, Almost all of my guests will be coming from the area where I currently live, but I'm struggling to find a venue within my price range that's close by. How far would you ask guests to travel...

Kimi, Jan 5, 2016 9 1,439
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