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Annie & Javi
Thank you note to coworkers?
Annie & Javi, on October 2, 2015 at 7:01 PM

On Monday I walked into work and was surprised by my coworkers with a card full of amazing wishes and a very generous monetary gift. I contemplated writing one big email and sending it to everyone who...

Annie & Javi, Oct 3, 2015 8 14,470
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Naked wedding cake opinions?
Ashlei, on October 1, 2015 at 12:46 PM

My FH and I love the idea of doing a naked wedding cake something similar to the picture. We will have about 100 people at our wedding. Our theme is jewel toned/vintage. My question is should be get a...

Brooklynbride, Oct 3, 2015 9 266
mrjonesandme
Finally got a thank you note....
mrjonesandme, on October 2, 2015 at 3:20 PM

6 and a half months after the wedding that I drove 5 states to go to, spent 3 nights in a hotel, gave a very generous monetary gift, plus contributed $10 to their dollar dance. Finally got a...

Ashley, Oct 2, 2015 28 4,110
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Any Brides with Anxiety?
Private User, on October 2, 2015 at 7:36 AM

I've always struggled to deal with anxiety, especially social anxiety. I love people, and being around family and friends but I usually hit a wall after I've been around too many people for too long....

OG Kathryn, Oct 2, 2015 18 261
Elizabeth
How much did your videographer/photographer cost ya?
Elizabeth, on October 1, 2015 at 7:06 PM

So I've done a lot of research and have gotten a lot of rates from photographers and videographers but there's this one person who does both!!! He says that his starting package is at $2,400....

Shannon, Oct 2, 2015 33 660
Meg
Registry - 2nd marriage
Meg, on October 1, 2015 at 12:20 AM

This is my 2nd marriage and my FH first. We already live together and own our home. I wasn't planning on registering anywhere for our wedding but some of my friends have been telling me I should. Is...

Reggie, Oct 2, 2015 22 345
Sarah380
Catholic Wedding - do or not do?
Sarah380, on September 30, 2015 at 9:42 PM

Hi everyone! So my FH and I are getting married next September. We are both confirmed Catholics but to be honest we aren't serious practicing Catholics. We rarely go to mass. I am very faithful and...

2d Bride, Oct 1, 2015 40 473
Anna =)
How are you doing mismatched bridesmaid dresses?
Anna =), on September 21, 2015 at 5:00 PM

My bridesmaids live all over so I'm thinking of having them order from azazie.com. My color palette is jewel toned (burgundy, midnight blue, emerald green, plum, berry, and gold accent). My wedding...

Allison, Oct 1, 2015 32 401
Possum
Gifts for Bridal Shower games
Possum, on October 1, 2015 at 1:54 PM

I'll start by saying, I know I shouldn't be helping to plan my shower, but I am. So the question is: What would be a good gift(s) for the bridal shower games we will be playing on Saturday at my...

Beth, Oct 1, 2015 11 14,368
Marina
Who holds the rings?
Marina, on September 29, 2015 at 8:40 AM

So who actually should hold the wedding band walking down the isle? Is it the ring bearer, the best man, BM, mom? Who did what and what works?

CMH to CML, Oct 1, 2015 25 530
Natasha
Help me not feel bad about not inviting family
Natasha, on September 29, 2015 at 3:46 PM

I know what you all will say so I'm not even going to ask what I should do since I would say the same thing. My mom and aunts ganged up on me about the guest list. My maternal side is Mexican and you...

Private User, Oct 1, 2015 10 1,295
JLW
Is it okay to have only the Flower Girl?
JLW, on September 30, 2015 at 8:01 PM

My first cousin, who is like my little sister, will be 9 years old by the wedding. When I got engaged last year her first question to me was if she could be the flower girl. Of course I said yes,...

Soon2Bmrsmcc, Oct 1, 2015 18 1,033
Sarah380
Bridesmaids -- Did I leave 2 friends out??
Sarah380, on September 30, 2015 at 8:52 PM

Hi all - I keep second guessing myself on my bridal party. I feel like I'm leaving 2 friends out and I'm not sure what to do.... We have a fairly big bridal party, with 7 on each side. My maids are my...

Susan, Sep 30, 2015 7 629
Courtney CtoS
Sending bills to no-show guests?
Courtney CtoS, on September 30, 2015 at 5:56 PM

We all hate no-shows, but would you really go as far as to actually send them a bill for meals they "RSVPed [sic]" for?...

Courtney CtoS, Sep 30, 2015 7 589
Mphgirl23
What do I do? Doubts. Sadness.
Mphgirl23, on September 18, 2015 at 2:12 PM

Have any of you ever been unsure of whether or not you are doing the right thing by marrying your partner? Have you ever had serious doubts? I just feel so lost lately. I love FH but can't help but...

Carolyn, Sep 30, 2015 87 332
Natasha
Our food sucks
Natasha, on September 29, 2015 at 8:18 PM

We are getting married in Mexico and have hired a wedding planner/chef extraordinaire. I didn't want some fancy meal- I wanted people to experience Mexico so we are having a traditional Mexican...

Natasha, Sep 30, 2015 11 878
futuremrs444
Wedding After Party Wording
futuremrs444, on September 29, 2015 at 8:12 PM

Our reception is ending around 7pm and we want to direct people to a bar near our hotel. We are thinking about renting it for four hours but its going to be cash bar for guest. Can I put something on...

ReneeCool, Sep 30, 2015 8 571
Kmess
APB on Hourglass for Sand Ceremony
Kmess, on September 30, 2015 at 1:01 PM

FH and I majorly procrastinated on choosing a unity ceremony because nothing was really striking us. We decided that doing a sand ceremony with an hourglass would be really nice, but holy crap the...

m, Sep 30, 2015 3 197
Wheninlove
Mom feels left out?
Wheninlove, on September 29, 2015 at 5:26 PM

So I just had lunch with my mom, which ended with her literally in tears because she felt like she wasn't being included in the wedding planning. I have 6 bridesmaids who love wedding planning, as...

Sarah, Sep 30, 2015 18 5,535
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Bridesmaid boob job
grace15, on September 29, 2015 at 11:44 AM

So I'm not sure if I should be upset about this or not. There's nothing I can really do about it, so maybe I just need to vent lol I found out last week that my sister-in-law and bridesmaid got a boob...

Ninjaaa, Sep 29, 2015 62 243
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