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Nieves
Bi Coastal Celebration - HELP!
Nieves, on December 29, 2015 at 1:54 PM

My fiance and I are originally from the east coast and have recently relocated to (and fell in love with) LA. We have picked our venue - in LA, so we know only a few of our loved ones will be able to...

Sunni, Dec 29, 2015 4 176
bina1015
Ring Rash
bina1015, on January 23, 2015 at 10:58 AM

Does anyone get ring rash like this? I get it every couple of months and don't know why. I don't shower or sleep with my ring but I do wash my hands with it on. My hand looks huge in this pic lol

Erica, Dec 29, 2015 22 6,487
Mrs. León
Changing your name on your mortgage
Mrs. León, on December 29, 2015 at 10:06 AM

I've gotten most of my name changing done. Today I called our mortgage company and they said they don't change it. That it will just stay my maiden name for the life of the loan. Is this normal? On a...

Mrs. León, Dec 29, 2015 6 195
F
Do I have to invite the Ex-Wife?
Future Mrs. P, on December 28, 2015 at 11:03 AM

My FH and I are getting married two years from now because I wanted to wait until I finished school and he understands that. So we are getting married the month after I graduate. We are getting a...

Carrie, Dec 28, 2015 27 1,624
LV BRIDE
What is the difference between banquet style and reception style?
LV BRIDE, on December 28, 2015 at 1:13 AM

My reception venue gave me two options "banquet style" or "reception style" set up and i am unsure what they mean exactly. Does anyone know what they mean and would you kindly explain it to me? Also,...

Lynnie, Dec 28, 2015 5 24,453
MzRosaLu
Camera on registry?
MzRosaLu, on December 28, 2015 at 11:08 AM

We are making an Amazon registry and the majority of our items are in the $40 range, many gifts even less expensive than that. My question is: could we put a Nikon DSLR camera on the registry...

Mrs. LMac, Dec 28, 2015 17 1,228
Rachel W.
DIY Advice Needed - Gift Card Box
Rachel W., on October 22, 2011 at 10:45 PM

I'm thinking about making something similar to this. I am not really crafty but can't see paying over $100 for this. Any advice on how to go about it? It's made with fabric. I could do without...

Monique, Dec 28, 2015 14 1,246
Margaret
Ex wife invited
Margaret, on December 26, 2015 at 10:54 PM

My FH invited his ex wife via his daughter to our wedding. We are flying his daughter (aged 28) and her two young sons out to attend/be in our wedding. My fiance told his daughter that her mom could...

SydsMom, Dec 28, 2015 21 108
K
Grandpa/granddaughter first dance
Kaylea, on December 26, 2015 at 4:25 PM

Okay, long story short, I have decided to not have my father at my wedding/walk me down the aisle, etc. He raised me and we were close until recently. I have decided to have one( and maybe my other)...

Katie B to S, Dec 27, 2015 5 278
RJmargo
Parent/Grandparent Dance Song idea
RJmargo, on December 27, 2015 at 2:19 PM

FH and I are trying to decide if we want to do a joint family dance or do individual dances. FHs mom passed, so he will be dancing with his grandmother. I will be dancing with my dad. I'm kind of...

RJmargo, Dec 27, 2015 2 137
Mrs. Ariel
Jehovahs Witnesses?
Mrs. Ariel, on December 22, 2011 at 12:18 PM

Im a Jehovahs Witness and I wanna know if there are any others out there ? I know i may get a lot of criticism with this but oh well.

Mrs. Ariel, Dec 26, 2015 39 3,292
LV BRIDE
How many places should one register?
LV BRIDE, on December 25, 2015 at 10:53 PM

Sorry for the second post but this is a different topic and I wanted a new post for it..I have registered at two places amazon.com and a honeymoon fund is that enough options? i don't want to seem...

roweira, Dec 26, 2015 27 560
S
Don't want my step dad who raised me to walk me down the aisle after all.
SewBikeLove, on December 26, 2015 at 9:48 AM

My parents divorced when I was just a baby and my real father moved out of the country. When I was 3yrs my mother met my step dad and he raised me until I was about 16. I still call him dad since he...

SewBikeLove, Dec 26, 2015 12 768
nimzz
Is a ring bearer necessary?
nimzz, on December 24, 2015 at 6:03 PM

I don't know, maybe I'm lazy or just don't know anything about weddings. I'm planning mine *almost* all by myself. My fiancé and I are pretty much doing everything. I was wondering if I have to have a...

annakay511, Dec 25, 2015 22 2,457
BecomingBailey
Do I have to stand on the left?
BecomingBailey, on December 23, 2015 at 11:03 PM

Did any of you stand on the right with the groom on the left?

MrsN, Dec 25, 2015 12 1,182
Chrissy4985
Destination Wedding- Who to invite??
Chrissy4985, on December 4, 2015 at 11:20 PM

Hello ladies. So I booked the destination wedding venue in St. Lucia and it's a given that I am going to invite my close family and friends but is there certain etiquette on who else to invite? My fh...

LV BRIDE, Dec 25, 2015 22 3,414
A
Pay your way dinner after reception
Amber, on February 8, 2014 at 10:06 AM

I have been looking at various posts that say you cannot have a reception at a restaurant where guests have to pay for their own dinner. A possible alternative suggested was a cake and punch...

kathy, Dec 23, 2015 22 6,692
Amanda
Military Wedding help..
Amanda, on December 20, 2015 at 10:42 PM

Recently I have been searching for the proper etiquette for the service my Fh and I are to have. I read somewhere that I have to invite his commander and everyone he works with.. we only wanted a...

Tasi, Dec 23, 2015 11 1,657
MrsBest2B
KWR: Does receiving gifts make you feel awkward?
MrsBest2B, on December 22, 2015 at 8:38 PM

FH has always said that birthdays and Christmas make him awkward because he feels awkward when he receives gifts. I've never been able to understand it. He doesn't even celebrate his birthday with...

Sarah195, Dec 22, 2015 18 1,351
AK <3 NS
How much alcohol did you purchase?
AK <3 NS, on December 21, 2015 at 12:53 AM

Hello! I have a meeting on Tuesday with the event coordinator at the hotel where I am having my reception. She wanted me to come with a rough idea of food and drink preferences. FH and I have decided...

Jennifer, Dec 22, 2015 7 614
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