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DinoLuvr
Invite bad friend to wedding?
DinoLuvr, on January 4, 2016 at 10:28 PM

So I have this friend, and we have known each other since we were 6 (18 years) but she was a terrible friend back then and isn't a very good one now. She always hits me up for money and asks me to pay...

Mrs.MissyG2be, Jan 5, 2016 20 186
Hannah
How many wedding dress shops did you go too?
Hannah, on January 5, 2016 at 1:05 PM

Hi ladies! I am just wondering how many wedding/bridal shops you went to before you found "the dress". I am wondering how many different places I should go to to make sure I don't limit myself but I...

FutureMrs.G, Jan 5, 2016 43 3,999
SH
Registry: favorite towels!? Other favorite items!?
SH, on January 4, 2016 at 8:57 PM

Hi ladies (and occasional gentlemen), This might be weird, but one thing I'm really looking forward to registering for is towels. Does anyone have a recommendation of bath towels that they absolutely...

EatKnitRun, Jan 5, 2016 17 1,814
LindsayLove
When to send invitations for destination wedding
LindsayLove, on January 4, 2016 at 2:21 PM

I'm struggling to decide when to mail out our wedding invitations for our September wedding in Hawaii. We have a very strict 50 person capacity, but about 75 people to invite. We have already spoken...

Karyn, Jan 4, 2016 9 299
TweedleDeedleDee
Do the RSVP and Reception card have to be separate?
TweedleDeedleDee, on January 23, 2015 at 7:19 PM

I have a pocket style invitation and the cards are quite thick . And would love to cut on postage costs to our international guests. Everyone on the guest list is invited both the reception and...

abkal, Jan 4, 2016 9 1,471
J
Blended family ceremony with children
Jenny, on December 6, 2015 at 7:39 PM

What are some special ways to incorporate your children (from both sides) in a ceremony? We both have two children each (ages 9,10,13 and 13) and are trying to figure out a memorable way to include...

Jennifer, Jan 4, 2016 10 1,810
MsM
Do teenagers count as kids?
MsM, on January 4, 2016 at 11:28 AM

I commented on another thread but then decided this might be an equally loaded question. I haven't made any concrete decisions on the guest list yet, but we were thinking about inviting kids and...

MsM, Jan 4, 2016 15 1,941
ReadyToBeARathfon
Drink Choice or song request In RSVP?
ReadyToBeARathfon, on January 4, 2016 at 9:48 AM

I know a lot of people put meal choices on the RSVP card but since we are doing a buffet/station style dinner. I was thinking on the back of the card (or if I can find a site that lets me personalize...

WWKatie, Jan 4, 2016 13 994
Necie
Apron dance
Necie, on January 3, 2016 at 10:28 PM

Are these still done at weddings?

Nancy Taussig, Jan 4, 2016 24 980
Holly
Child Free (or Baby Free) Weddings
Holly, on December 31, 2015 at 4:10 PM

Hi all! I'm sure this has been discussed elsewhere before but it seems to be far back in the forum so I'm hoping to get some input. I really...really do not want screaming infants at my ceremony, and...

Bee, Jan 3, 2016 23 140
BeachBride2016
Questions when meeting w/ an officiant
BeachBride2016, on January 2, 2016 at 1:24 PM

We'll be meeting with a potential officiant this afternoon and I was wondering if there are any questions you suggest we ask? He comes highly recommended by our venue, and we already know what his fee...

I am Mrs. rjd, Jan 3, 2016 9 135
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Sweetheart table for engagement party?
Nicole, on January 3, 2016 at 3:32 PM

Our engagement party is happening next month. My question is... Should my fiancé and I be sitting at a sweetheart table or with our bridal party? Thanks

Sarah H., Jan 3, 2016 3 119
Markeisha
Wedding Website FAQ's
Markeisha, on January 3, 2016 at 2:25 PM

What are some good questions to answer on the wedding website? So far I've covered dress attire, location and children. Anything else I could be missing... I'm pretty sure i'll get phone calls from...

Spaz, Jan 3, 2016 7 823
Jenny
Wedding bouquet with long ribbons?
Jenny, on January 3, 2016 at 1:43 PM

I've noticed that this is a current trend and was curious if anyone has done it and can offer advice. Does the florist provide the ribbon or do you buy it and tie yourself? How much do you need per...

OriginalLaura, Jan 3, 2016 5 120
Bride2b
Bride and Groom Seating
Bride2b, on January 2, 2016 at 11:43 AM

We are thinking for not having a head table or a sweetheart table. We were thinking of sitting with our guest. Has anyone else seen this done or is doing this? We are having a small intimate wedding,...

Emily O., Jan 2, 2016 19 81
Amber Erin
Etiquette Question: Corsage for Step-Mom?
Amber Erin, on December 31, 2015 at 12:19 PM

Hello there! So I'm wondering if I need to get a corsage for my FH's stepmom or my father's girlfriend. A little background, FFIL married her about a year ago and they live states away so we have only...

Zoe, Dec 31, 2015 15 2,532
J
Tell Guest They RSVP'd Too Late
Josie, on December 30, 2015 at 5:06 PM

Hi everyone! I have three weeks left until the big day and have ran into a bit of a problem. My RSVP deadline was December 15. On December 20 I had told a distant relative that I needed to know if...

Cat On a Hot Tin Roo, Dec 31, 2015 20 8,945
CareBear
Show me your RSVP Cards
CareBear, on November 4, 2015 at 5:24 PM

I am so confused about what to put on the RSVP card. I know I want to allow them to add how many and who is coming. I also have a wedding Website they can RSVP through but not sure how to word that....

Stephanie, Dec 30, 2015 39 816
M
Do we have to stay at the same hotel as guests?
Megan, on December 30, 2015 at 1:37 PM

My fiancé and I have blocked out rooms at a Marriott near our reception for our guests. However, we want to spend the night in a classier suite in the city, near the airport we will be leaving from...

Lynnie, Dec 30, 2015 14 4,588
MrsBest2B
Special needs ring bearer: need advice
MrsBest2B, on December 30, 2015 at 9:24 AM

FH's nephew is one of our 2 ring bearers and he has autism. It was never a question for us though, he was his nephew, his sisters are flower girls and we wanted to include him. Over Christmas, FH's...

SpringBride16, Dec 30, 2015 21 1,743
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