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Kmess
No receiving line or table-to-table?
Kmess, on July 1, 2015 at 1:51 PM

Talking with my sister I asked her to name some things that she loved and some things she would have changed about her own wedding. One thing she told me is that she wouldn't have gone table-to-table...

OG Matt, Jul 2, 2015 32 1,575
Pancakes
How Many Boudoir Pics to Buy?
Pancakes, on July 1, 2015 at 3:43 PM

I went for my boudoir shoot this past Friday. I am going to view my photos this Sunday, so I was going to wait to post my experience after I get my pictures to share. Long story short: I booked this...

JenniferandRick, Jul 1, 2015 12 1,523
Kelly
How to indicate my Maid of Honor has passed away on cceremony programs...
Kelly, on July 1, 2015 at 12:26 PM

I have the template I want all laid out. It's the type with the silhouettes of the wedding party at the top with the names & roles of each, followed by the program information. My MOH has passed away,...

Laura Marie, Jul 1, 2015 12 1,639
MrsButterflykisses
Save the dates (are these tacky)
MrsButterflykisses, on June 30, 2015 at 9:32 PM

Do you think our save the date pic is tacky? It's supposed to be blurry (it adds effect) and we thought the kiss made it romantic. However, I showed my mom and she thought it was kinda tacky. I'm...

EatKnitRun, Jul 1, 2015 63 334
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Underage Maid of Honor at Bachelorette party?!
Anna, on July 1, 2015 at 1:12 AM

Hi everyone! I really need some helpful feedback and/or wise advice about a sticky situation I've found myself in (funny how wedding prep is FULL of sticky situations!!). My only sister is 17 and my...

Anna, Jul 1, 2015 12 1,322 1
Melissa
Song for walking down the aisle
Melissa, on June 30, 2015 at 1:52 PM

I need some advice... I really love the song "I choose you" by Sara bareilles (the slow version) and I would love to walk down the aisle to it. My fiancé thinks I should walk down to something a...

Jessica874, Jun 30, 2015 23 2,203
Kathryn
Showing Wedding Video at Reception
Kathryn, on June 30, 2015 at 10:52 AM

As you may remember, DH and I got married in May after we found out my dad was ill. He was given 3-4 weeks to live at that point and we decided to get married so he could be there. We had a small...

OG Matt, Jun 30, 2015 10 1,442
P
How to write a thank you for lingerie?!
Private User, on June 29, 2015 at 11:08 PM

I just had my family bridal shower this weekend and got some lingerie from my Grandmother and aunts which was TOTALLY unexpected! The vast majority of gifts were registry and typical off-registry...

Kate, Jun 30, 2015 7 4,902
C & K
I wish I can turn back time and do-over my wedding...
C & K, on June 28, 2015 at 9:24 AM

It's been a week and a day since our wedding, and I still can't get over the mishaps that occurred on what was supposed to be our perfect day. I posted a BAM...

C & K, Jun 29, 2015 24 186
Chrissy4985
After Party after the reception??
Chrissy4985, on June 28, 2015 at 6:33 PM

Hi ladies. I wanted your thoughts on this. Ok so my FI and I have ran into a dilemma. We want to keep the wedding small and because he has a huge family that he feels he must invite, it is causing a...

Chrissy4985, Jun 29, 2015 35 2,127
EatKnitRun
What your wedding guests think about your rain plan
EatKnitRun, on June 29, 2015 at 9:51 AM

Please put your guests' comfort above your outdoor wedding dreams, especially if the weather doesn't cooperate. I'm planning an outdoor ceremony, but given my recent experiences I won't hesitate to...

Jacqui76, Jun 29, 2015 12 86
Leesha
How to tell guests we are postponing wedding?
Leesha, on June 26, 2015 at 4:24 PM

Hi all. My FH is in treatment, I have got to briefly talk to him with a counselor, and we both agree that we will continue to make our relationship work, but he needs to continue to get help. He...

Lawmom, Jun 27, 2015 70 491
Nicole
Is this venue too far away?
Nicole, on June 26, 2015 at 8:22 AM

Its been a challenge finding both a church and a venue that I really like, and that fall within my price range; But I think I finally found them! Unfortunately, there are two potential...

FinallyMrsT, Jun 26, 2015 13 178
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Mother as Matron on Honor
erin, on June 26, 2015 at 12:48 PM

I am the brides mother and also her Matron of Honor. What do people do during the ceremony to recognize the Mother of the Bride when she is also in the wedding party.

AlexisM082, Jun 26, 2015 7 163
Promike
Wedding Jitters - alternative to premarital counseling
Promike, on June 23, 2015 at 11:41 AM

So I have almost exactly three months to the alter and I am starting to feel some anxiety. I am not nervous that he isn't the right man, or that I will live an amazing life with him, but rather, I am...

EatKnitRun, Jun 26, 2015 18 97
Jimmy Mack & Allison Pickett
People inviting themselves to our events
Jimmy Mack & Allison Pickett, on June 24, 2015 at 11:43 PM

Hi, I have had two recent occasions where I mentioned wedding planning via social media and two individuals assumed they were invited. I contacted them and politely informed them it was for close...

Jeleebeenz, Jun 26, 2015 28 1,209
Tara
Married ladies: what do you wish you wouldn't have spent money on?
Tara, on June 25, 2015 at 12:17 PM

Anything you had at your wedding that you think wasn't worth the stress or dollars?

C & K, Jun 25, 2015 30 1,143
ALH
Inviting fighting family members?
ALH, on June 25, 2015 at 10:54 AM

Was hoping I could get some input on this. My mother (now deceased) remarried after my father's death. The man that she remarried took us all in and cared for us (to the best of his ability) when I...

Kristina, Jun 25, 2015 11 866
MzRosaLu
Hyphenating or Two Last Names?
MzRosaLu, on June 25, 2015 at 11:21 AM

The name-changing thread got me thinking about this. I had always intended to hyphenate because I do not want to completely give up my name. However, I've seen a lot of brides on here say that...

Ms. P to Mrs. P, Jun 25, 2015 28 4,276
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In Laws taking over rehearsal dinner
Mary, on March 29, 2013 at 10:42 AM

My fiance and I have been engaged for about 3 months. We finally picked our wedding date. My in-laws have been causing a bit of drama in their involvement. Initially, their first issue was where the...

Vintage vixen, Jun 25, 2015 10 3,525
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