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WiseOwl
How many times can you BE a bachelorette?
WiseOwl, on August 19, 2015 at 11:58 AM

So FH and I were discussing bachelor and bachelorette parties this past weekend and we brought up a few family members and friends who are getting married and are having bachelor/bachelorette parties....

Ostrich, Aug 19, 2015 8 1,500
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Ex Husband remarrying in same venue we did
Vanessa, on August 19, 2015 at 6:02 AM

Simple question but is it normal for my ex to remarry in exactly the same venue as we married in? We split 12 years ago and have both moved on but I cannot understand why he and his new bride would...

Mrs. Lav, Aug 19, 2015 24 1,886
Maggie
Purpose of Wedding Websites?
Maggie, on August 19, 2015 at 9:24 AM

Hi everyone, just wondering what the purpose is of having a wedding website? How are they different than just sending the members of your wedding party a text? Does it help you stay organized, or is...

they/them pigeon, Aug 19, 2015 18 1,638 1
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Alcohol.... To serve or not to serve
Private User, on August 19, 2015 at 12:05 AM

I'm sure this has probably been asked before but I see no recent posts about it. My wedding is at 11am and reception at noon. My FH doesn't drink and although I (and probably most guests) do, I don't...

ChampagneTaste, Aug 19, 2015 26 324
Fatima
Left over wedding stuff!
Fatima, on November 5, 2011 at 6:14 PM

Where do the hitched brides get rid of their stuff anyways?? I dont want to just throw them away-- they're so pretty!! Anyone want some of my stuff? lmao! Its so hard letting go too... im never going...

Kaylee, Aug 19, 2015 15 240
Lynnie
The order of the bridesmaids?
Lynnie, on August 18, 2015 at 2:03 PM

Is this a thing? I'm curious. Bride #1 got married in May, she put her bridesmaids in order of "closeness of friendship", so MOH then best friend and so-on. She obviously never acknowledged this out...

Bond, Mrs. Bond, Aug 18, 2015 50 2,315
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Destination Wedding/Bridal Shower?
Jeri, on August 18, 2015 at 3:29 PM

So I'm getting married in Jamaica 4.3.16 and my MOH is asking when I would like to have the bridal shower.... When would be a good time I am think the last weekend of Feb and figure I could do my bach...

Jeri, Aug 18, 2015 5 631
Jeanne
How to list a bridesmaid who won't physically be at the wedding?
Jeanne, on August 18, 2015 at 12:08 PM

One of my bridesmaids had a family illness come up and won't be able to make the wedding. I would like to keep her in the program. Does anyone have any suggestions of how to list her? We have a...

Summer, Aug 18, 2015 6 979
purplekitten
Ring regret!
purplekitten, on August 18, 2015 at 10:41 AM

FH and i purchased our wedding bands over the weekend, and I'm having regret about mine. I'm afraid it doesn't look with with my engagement ring. I feel like it should look more like the diamond-style...

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2015 26 390
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what does the mother of the groom do the day of the wedding?
spunkybutterva, on August 18, 2015 at 8:05 AM

My MIL has early dementia. She is also in a in a wheelchair and can barely walk. My mom made planning hell in the beginning. I’m paying for the wedding. I’m only paying for myself and my bridesmaids...

Midwest May, Aug 18, 2015 16 790
Melissa
Cake Knife/Server and Toasting Glasses - necessary?
Melissa, on August 18, 2015 at 1:00 AM

Do I really need to buy these special?

beautyofdreams, Aug 18, 2015 27 1,461
Janet
Duplicate gifts etiquette
Janet, on August 17, 2015 at 1:56 PM

So i had a shower yesterday, and got a few duplicates. They are all from Target, and Target literally has problems with their registries every single day. So i unwrapped 3 (three!!) griddles, two...

Jennifer, Aug 17, 2015 16 1,459
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Grandma-Groom Dance - Elvis songs
Drew, on August 17, 2015 at 1:14 AM

Hi, So I came up with the idea to honor my grandma at my wedding with having a Groom-Grandmother dance. It will actually be a tie in song from the first/father-daughter/mother-son dances where halfway...

ashley_severns2016, Aug 17, 2015 1 4,748
BrideToBe
Is it weird that I want to invite more friends than "close" family?
BrideToBe, on August 16, 2015 at 7:24 PM

I want to have a big party for my wedding basically haha, only problem is we can't afford a huge party. I have a very large family of aunts, uncles, and cousins, but some I haven't seen for over a...

Celia Milton, Aug 16, 2015 6 1,576
FaerieTroupeLeader
Cake and Punch Reception Etiquette
FaerieTroupeLeader, on August 16, 2015 at 3:09 PM

Hello, I am new to this forum, but I've been reading the content for awhile. Everyone has such good advice! So, I'd like some opinions on this: my FH and I have set a total budget of $5k for...

Brittany, Aug 16, 2015 10 710
WitchyWoman
Cocktail Hour- To be or not to be?
WitchyWoman, on August 11, 2015 at 8:30 PM

Hello Ladies! I need some more of that fabulous advice. We plan on getting married at 2pm and having a very intimate and short ceremony which raises the question of whether or not we should serve an...

Liz, Aug 15, 2015 7 201
alietta
I was wondering how much to give as a gift...
alietta, on August 14, 2015 at 8:33 AM

A close friend's wedding is coming up and I was debating how much I should give her for a gift, and could give her, being that I'm planning my own other wedding, and all those other factors in...

Jade, Aug 15, 2015 33 127
Lyn
Secret Elopement - who to tell?
Lyn, on August 11, 2015 at 8:24 AM

My FH and I just got engaged a few weeks ago and are eloping in two months for several reasons. We want a small, intimate ceremony, I'm not getting along with most of my family, and we're trying to...

Celia Milton, Aug 15, 2015 22 786
stacedeezy
Most overplayed wedding songs?
stacedeezy, on August 13, 2015 at 2:53 PM

Currently, I'm going through music for my wedding. The big thing I want to avoid is picking something that has been done to death. When I showed one of my friends a song I was considering walking down...

Amanda, Aug 14, 2015 48 659
MrsLaurenET
How much to pay a friend for makeup?
MrsLaurenET, on August 14, 2015 at 10:46 AM

I have a friend who is going to do my makeup for my e-photos. She is not a professional but I would consider her an expert (she has a blog, etc). She suggested we do a trial (more to have extra time...

Brenda, Aug 14, 2015 7 3,085 1
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