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heidi
What to do with veil after wedding?
heidi, on November 24, 2015 at 4:12 PM

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....

Yasmina, Nov 25, 2015 13 3,974
heidi
What to do with Mother-of-the-Bride dress after the wedding?
heidi, on November 22, 2015 at 4:15 PM

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...

NenaBear, Nov 24, 2015 9 3,518
Brianna
Formal wedding
Brianna, on November 24, 2015 at 12:42 AM

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...

CareBear, Nov 24, 2015 13 1,100
heidi
Previous brides: Any luck selling your used dresses?
heidi, on November 23, 2015 at 3:53 PM

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...

heidi, Nov 24, 2015 15 212
Brigit
Best online photo printing companies?
Brigit, on November 23, 2015 at 8:37 AM

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...

Rachel, Nov 23, 2015 5 184
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MOH and Bridesmaid proposal etiquette
Jill, on November 22, 2015 at 10:10 PM

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...

Pabby13, Nov 23, 2015 12 80
Kelly
Invitations per Bride and Groom
Kelly, on November 22, 2015 at 7:24 PM

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...

tjacob2014, Nov 23, 2015 10 2,578
mimitrue
wedding cash gift amount
mimitrue, on November 20, 2015 at 5:27 PM

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...

OGJessieJV, Nov 22, 2015 55 2,007
Laura Marie
NWR: Booking a flight then changing your name?
Laura Marie, on November 18, 2015 at 7:49 AM

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...

Pancakes, Nov 20, 2015 23 6,683
M
Wedding ceremony but already married
Melissa, on November 18, 2015 at 10:53 PM

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...

Holly, Nov 19, 2015 21 734
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What If There Is No Wedding Band?
Private User, on November 18, 2015 at 2:31 PM

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...

Holly, Nov 19, 2015 26 4,066
Rhonda
How long did you wait for wedding photos? Still waiting?
Rhonda, on November 18, 2015 at 7:48 AM

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...

Christine, Nov 18, 2015 22 2,596
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I feel like my wedding sucked and it's ruining our lives!
Christy, on August 31, 2015 at 1:01 AM

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...

bosch, Nov 17, 2015 20 2,482
J
How to do a Blessing before Buffet style dinner
Jessica, on November 17, 2015 at 1:31 AM

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...

SeptMrsV, Nov 17, 2015 6 3,311
Britti
Family Style Dinner?
Britti, on November 16, 2015 at 10:30 AM

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)....

JoRocka, Nov 16, 2015 22 6,458
Courtney
Guest Added 2 Children to RSVP
Courtney, on July 17, 2014 at 10:33 PM

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...

akon, Nov 16, 2015 33 1,825
Sydney
Father of the Bride Issues
Sydney , on November 12, 2015 at 1:19 AM

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...

Wedding Belles, Nov 16, 2015 15 89
shessica
Rehearsal Dinner Invitations: Musicians?
shessica, on November 14, 2015 at 3:54 PM

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...

Celia Milton, Nov 14, 2015 10 205
Elizabeth
Out of town bridesmaids?
Elizabeth, on November 13, 2015 at 10:24 AM

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...

S + D, Nov 14, 2015 28 2,326
Steffany
How do step parents enter the ceremony?
Steffany, on November 13, 2015 at 5:18 PM

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...

2d Bride, Nov 14, 2015 6 1,250
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