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My dress is undergoing the very real possibility of becoming a quilt. But I have no idea what to do with my veil. I also have my mother's veil. I'm not a fan of hanging them unloved in the closet....
My mother passed away Nov 3rd. My wedding was a year ago, and it was a very happy time for mom. I know how much she treasured being a part of that and the week we spent together getting everything...
My fiancé and I would like to have a elegant and formal wedding. That being said we don't like the look of a tux and decided to have all the groomsmen in a three piece suit. The bridesmaids will be in...
I was just wondering if those who decided to resell their dresses after the big day have had success. I'd like to sell mine, but those $25 listing fees are a killer. Having it professionally...
I am looking to get some of my photos printed as christmas gifts for parents and in laws. Any suggestions for where to get professional quality prints? Shutterfly is okay, but I wanted something a...
I am planning on asking two friends to be in my wedding party--one as MOH and the other as a bridesmaid. They will both be in town for thanksgiving and I know that all of us will hang out together. Is...
Awkward etiquette question: does the bride get the assumption of a few more invites than the groom if her parents are 100% paying for the wedding? My fiancé and I originally discussed having a 150...
We are about to go to my fiance's cousin's wedding... even Though my fiance just lost his job we want to make sure we give his cousin and new husband a good cash amount for a gift. What would you say...
So we have a wedding to fly out to in TX in December, but I was hoping to get my name changed sometime this month. Has anyone ever booked a flight with their old name and had issues? I figure if I...
Hello all, I just had a few questions. Me and my husband have been married 2 years but we never had a ceremony. We didn't even have a courthouse one. We just went to a courthouse and signed a paper...
My fiance bought me the most gorgeous engagement ring ever. It has a very unique shape. Turns out because of this, my wedding band will have to be custom made (I would like one that fits with my ring...
What is a typical time frame for getting wedding photos from the photographer. I am getting mighty antsy now as we are 1 month married. I have seen other photographers at least give their...
We didn't get to say I do, it was left out for some reason. We wrote our own vows but his were 3 lines long and took less then 30 seconds to say. Even though I let him read my rough draft and insisted...
We are having a buffet style dinner at our wedding. It will be pretty casual and there is not going to be assigned seating. I'm just wondering what the best way would be to include a blessing before...
Hello all, I'm in need of some more of your wonderful advice! Have any of you had a family style dinner (where dishes of food are brought to each table and passed around as if you're eating at home)....
Just received an rsvp today for our (openly) child-free wedding with a "plus 2 children" added. the RSVP cards told guests how many seats were reserved for them. This particular one said "2 seats...
I grew up with a single mom who worked a lot. I spent nearly every day at my grandparents', and eventually moved in with them. We've always been super close, and I love them. My dad was in and out of...
FH and I are planning on hosting a rehearsal dinner of sorts, primarily to allow our families to meet. (They live in different parts of the country and will not have met before the wedding.) We were...
The majority of my wedding party will be flying in and two will be driving 2.5 hours to get to the venue. Because it's in December, they will likely spend at least one, possibly two nights there...
FH and I are planning on having both of our parents walk each of us down the aisle. His parents are divorced and remarried - should we have their spouses walk as part of the ceremony, after...