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Mrs. León
Do you send invites to the wedding party?
Mrs. León, on July 13, 2015 at 2:49 PM

I was just wondering what the proper etiquette is on this. I know the wedding party is coming but do you still send them an invitation? Some of them have spouses so I would need to know if they are...

Melissa, Jul 13, 2015 10 662
Jamie
Quick Monogram Question
Jamie, on March 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM

I am having button down collared dress shirts made for my bridesmaids with their monograms on them. I would like one for myself. We will wear these during getting ready day of my wedding. Do I get my...

Sarah, Jul 13, 2015 23 2,355
Jessica
Is it too late to have an engagement party??
Jessica, on July 8, 2015 at 1:14 PM

FH an I have been engaged over 6 months and our wedding is in October. We had a party planned back in March but we had a big snow storm and had to cancel. Have we missed the boat? Another thing, We...

Celia Milton, Jul 12, 2015 31 3,572
K
Is my song too long for walking down the aisle
Kaylee, on July 11, 2015 at 2:47 PM

I'm getting married in September, and I am so lost. I've only been to one or two non-hindu weddings in my entire life, so I really don't know what is traditional or what is acceptable. (Hindu weddings...

Jon Anthony, Jul 12, 2015 8 2,169
hogwartsdork
rsvp deadline vs. hotel room block deadline
hogwartsdork, on July 12, 2015 at 9:16 AM

Hey there, everyone! I am just about ready to send my invitations off to the printer; but I am being held up by the hotel where our room block is, waiting for a link to include on one of the inserts....

hogwartsdork, Jul 12, 2015 3 860
Future Mrs S
Veil? Birdcage? Okay to wear for 3rd wedding?
Future Mrs S, on July 11, 2015 at 3:47 PM

Ok, so here is my dilemma....this will be my 3rd marriage, however, technically my 1st real wedding. My first one, I eloped while in the military. My second, we just did a very small ceremony in our...

StitchingBride, Jul 11, 2015 6 274
ALH
How did long-term relationships change after wedding?
ALH, on July 10, 2015 at 1:31 PM

Are there any newlyweds members who have been in long-term relationships? Has your relationship changed since you got married? My FH and I have been together for five years and will be getting married...

Sarah, Jul 11, 2015 32 103
Kim
no best man who holds rings?
Kim, on July 10, 2015 at 2:05 PM

We are doing a small family ceremony and wont have bridal party at all. Whom should we have hold rings? I am having my son walk me down the aisle I thought about him.

Celia Milton, Jul 10, 2015 11 1,467
V
Multiple showers question
VWCat, on July 10, 2015 at 11:55 AM

I have a question about multiple showers. My cousin (also BM) and her mom (my aunt) are throwing me a shower. I gave them the guest list, and it's going to be fantastic. A month later, a friend asked...

Emily, Jul 10, 2015 14 81
SweetBean
Corset Back put in dress? Anyone?
SweetBean, on July 9, 2015 at 10:59 AM

So we are less than 4 months away from the wedding and my dress still does not fit. I was Thinking of putting a corest back in the dress. (Backstory: we were engaged for the first time 4 years ago and...

ShibaMommy, Jul 9, 2015 25 2,573 1
F
To postpone or not to postpone?
FuturemrsS, on July 9, 2015 at 10:27 AM

Would you postpone your wedding if a close family member was sick and in the hospital?

StitchingBride, Jul 9, 2015 20 1,598
Val
Is it true.. Do you really get Free Starbucks coffee of your choice on your wedding day
Val, on March 25, 2013 at 6:58 PM

I see this all over Pinterest and wondering if its true or not.. Has any married ladies tried this or anyone you know gotten free Starbucks on wedding day.. Plus how will they know its your wedding?...

Justin, Jul 9, 2015 20 7,271
C & K
Has anybody had people who you didn't invite to the wedding shun you because of it?
C & K, on July 8, 2015 at 7:07 PM

DH and I are (or were) friends with this one couple. I've known the guy since childhood, and became good friends with his GF. Well, this friend has PTSD and is an alcoholic who is always looking for a...

C & K, Jul 9, 2015 13 823
GrayCatVintage
Are you doing wrist corsages for the ladies?
GrayCatVintage, on June 26, 2015 at 5:37 PM

So I made all the men really nice boutonnieres - even one for FFIL and my brother who will be an usher. I was going to make wrist corsages for the ladies as well - my mom, FMIL, and my grandmother....

Jeanne, Jul 9, 2015 17 270
Brenda
Gifts for friends that attend bachelorette???
Brenda, on July 9, 2015 at 3:44 PM

So my bachelorette weekend is in August and since I don't have a BP I asked my BFF to HELP ME plan it and I invited 8 girls to go. Since they aren't bridesmaids I won't have to get them a BM gift but...

Brenda, Jul 9, 2015 13 4,232
H
Should I invite my step-mom (who was the other woman) to my wedding?
Hannah, on July 7, 2015 at 8:01 AM

During my parents' 20 years of marriage, my father cheated with another woman, to the extent of having 3 children with her on the side. My mother forgave both the other woman and my father, but saw it...

Lori, Jul 9, 2015 25 2,418
JuleeM
No Bachelor Party For My FH :(
JuleeM, on July 9, 2015 at 12:51 PM

MY sister (my MOH) is planning a bachelorette party for me, but so far none of my FH's guys have said anything about doing anything for him and I feel horrible. We are all in our 40's, so I'm thinking...

VenetianBride, Jul 9, 2015 7 208
Lara
Tipping the shuttle driver
Lara, on July 9, 2015 at 12:11 PM

We provided transportation between the hotel and venue at our wedding. We completely forgot to tip the driver (I know, I suck), but I'd like to rectify the situation. How much would you tip? We had...

annakay511, Jul 9, 2015 6 3,354
Meline
How to respond to facebook comment
Meline, on July 8, 2015 at 1:37 PM

So the other day my fiance and I booked our wedding venue and set a date. So later in the day I posted on Facebook that we have a wedding date. I got a lot of "Congrats" and such but then my best...

Chrissy, Jul 9, 2015 27 867
Kelsey
How long should I wait to contact people for their RSVP?
Kelsey, on July 8, 2015 at 8:22 PM

My RSVP for my wedding is by this Saturday the 11th, and I still have a lot of people that have yet to return their response. My wedding is 8/22, so I thought I would give people an extra week or so....

Kelsey, Jul 9, 2015 21 890
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