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I'm currently debating with my coworkers. I am going dress shopping with my MOH this Friday and am planning on taking my FH with me. I don't feel like there is any issue with that. However, both of my...
Hi ladies, I need advice on how to word something in an email to my previous makeup artist I had booked but now need to cancel my makeup and hair for wedding & reception. I am unhappy with the...
I usually try to arrive 15 min before the time on the invite. But I've heard some crazy stories lately about people showing up an hour or more before the ceremony time. I'm kinda worried about it...
So I'm getting married next year, but my question is actually about a friend's upcoming wedding. I received the Save-The-Date several months ago, and the wedding is now just one month away on August...
My fiancé's family is Catholic, and they really want us to have a Catholic ceremony. We are both atheists and I really DO NOT want to get married in a church. I need advice on how to keep the peace...
I have been to a couple weddings this summer and the bride/ groom have listed the people that had helped out with their wedding. I myself kind of thought it was rude... especially when I was sitting...
I'm getting married Sept 19, 2015. I haven't been stressed out, until now. My bridesmaids had to order their dresses by April (the latest). My MOH stepped up to make sure all of my ladies had their...
We are having cocktail hour and so far serving two hor d'oeuvres for approx. 250 people which doesn't seem to be enough. We will also server a salad prior to the main course. To add more appetizers in...
Do you have rules about what you will and will not post on social media regarding your wedding/relationship? In my book, the only things that are "okay" to post on social are 1) when you get engaged,...
The good thing is that our wedding is over a year away and there's still time! But there's this lady at work who pretty much invited herself and her husband to our wedding. She's a nice enough person,...
We have an outdoors weeding I was thinking because the bar at the reception would be cash only, and not outside alcohol is allowed, what if we served Champagne and Strawberries before the ceremony...
My MOH has a young daughter (4 years old). She asked me if I had anyone I mind to be a flower girl. I felt like I was put on the spot so being the people pleaser I am I said" I'm thinking your...
First off, I'm brand new to this site. And secondly, this site is a GODSEND!!!! Okay, so I know there are many people out there who have chosen their wedding date for various special reasons. I'm...
This morning I woke up to a text from a coworker that I'm not that good of friends with saying, "You better invite me to your wedding!" She not joking. That's just her very forward personality. She is...
I am having the hardest time finding a venue that accommodates our needs. Outside catering allowed Pet friendly At or under 2k for venue rental Not a ballroom or a banquet hall Nice view Is this too...
Hi all, I will soon be attending my cousin's wedding along with my parents. My question is, when (age/life event) do guests typically start giving their own gifts (and not being "covered" under their...
About a month ago I made a post about if corsages were necessary - everyone agreed they were old fashioned. Well, since then my mom has INSISTED that since I made bouts for the men, I MUST have...
My Fiancees' parents moved from the Azores when they were young and met in America. I wanted to honor them by adding some Portuguese traditions? I am already including some music with the DJ. Thanks...
What are you getting your future mother in law as a gift on your wedding day?
This may sound mean but are you supposed to get gifts for the parents even if they didnt have any involvement in your wedding?? I am just curious because I know most of the time the parents are...