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Jossan
Walking the aisle
Jossan, on November 1, 2022 at 9:44 AM

Hello y’all. I know it sounds creepy, but when I was listening to the chosen song and trying to picture myself walking on my wedding, I started crying. How do you not cry on your actual wedding? I...

Paige, Nov 15, 2022 5 244
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Physical vs digital invites!
Dreia, on November 13, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Hello! Ok so I know I’m jumping the gun since my invitations won’t be sent out until April of next year- however I’m very curious as to why people are saying digital invites aren’t taken seriously?...

Sophie, Nov 15, 2022 5 622
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Cake problems
Amy, on November 13, 2022 at 10:18 AM

I had my wedding last night and when the cake delivery came I couldn’t help but almost cry. I sat through photos trying to hold back my tears and everyone started to ask what was wrong because the...

Michael, Nov 14, 2022 3 1,030
Amber
What should i do about dances?
Amber, on November 2, 2022 at 3:33 AM

Hello! I'm new, but I have a question that I've been needing some honest feedback on. I would like to do a "Father Daughter Dance" and a "Mother Daughter Dance". The day of my wedding my Grandfather...

Zaidmughalsab, Nov 14, 2022 11 795
His #1 Lady
Man-made/Simulated Diamonds
His #1 Lady, on March 25, 2014 at 7:13 PM

Does any one have man-made or simulated diamonds in their ring? Would you be offended if your FH proposed with anything other than real diamonds?

Michele, Nov 13, 2022 49 1,275
Alexis
Overbearing Mother
Alexis, on November 10, 2022 at 10:19 PM

So I’m planning my wedding and of corse my fiancé and I are thrilled. I’ve never been super close with my parents but have gotten slightly closer since moving out of their house for a few years. My...

Michele, Nov 12, 2022 10 849
Melissa
Rsvps, missing names
Melissa, on November 11, 2022 at 11:25 AM

I haven't sent out the invitations with RSVPs yet, but I'm already running into some problems. There's going to be a number of people who have children with different last names, and while I've tried...

Melissa, Nov 11, 2022 11 462
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Bridesmaid Roles/titles
Squishy, on August 10, 2019 at 3:39 PM

Hi all. I’m in the very early beginning stages of planning. I’m really struggling with the bridal party. I have 4 extremely close friends, who will absolutely be my bridesmaids. No one cares about the...

Stacy, Nov 11, 2022 9 3,940
Taylor
Thank you cards
Taylor, on October 24, 2022 at 3:44 PM

How soon did you order thank you cards? We got 30 preview shots a few days after our wedding and I love one of the photos and really liked some of the others so I ordered thank you cards like a week...

Melissa, Nov 11, 2022 8 518
Stacy
Photographer breach of contract
Stacy, on November 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Hi all - super frustrated and looking for advice. We got married 10/28. Per our photography contract, it said 3 sneak peek photos within 3 days. I reached out to her after a week of nothing and she...

Michael, Nov 10, 2022 8 879
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Personal Attendant
Jane, on October 28, 2022 at 1:06 PM

If I was a personal attendant in a friends wedding, should I feel obligated to have them as a personal attendant in mine? I don’t want a big wedding party. I already have 7 bridesmaids, and I just...

Erin, Nov 9, 2022 6 609
Jossan
Bridesmaids
Jossan, on October 30, 2022 at 11:08 PM

Who’s responsible for paying the bridesmaids attire, hair, and make-up?

Erin, Nov 9, 2022 14 310
Angela
Dress Blues at Civilian Wedding??
Angela, on July 17, 2017 at 9:08 PM

My fiance' and I are getting married in the fall and he selected a cousin of his to be a groomsman. His cousin who is now out of the military wants to wear his dress blues during the ceremony instead...

Paul, Nov 9, 2022 57 33,460
Liz
Cake Pulls Question
Liz, on November 8, 2022 at 3:33 PM

I'm ordering cake pulls and I was wondering if that's a thing the bride usually participates in or if it's just for the girls? I just want to be sure I have enough!

Michael, Nov 9, 2022 9 982
Lindsey
Ask bridesmaid to be new Moh?
Lindsey, on November 7, 2022 at 12:22 PM

I asked all of my friends to be bridesmaids/MOH a few months ago & everyone said yes. I choose my middle school friend to be my MOH even though she lives in Texas & our wedding is in Michigan....

Mrs.evans, Nov 9, 2022 5 506
Amber
How to Remember my Father on my Wedding Day?
Amber, on November 3, 2022 at 12:48 AM

My father died in May of 2010, my wedding falls one day shy of the anniversary of his passing (I did not think about it when booking the venue). I've been thinking for years on how I would want to...

Brooke_Frhlich, Nov 8, 2022 7 664
Jess
How to incorporate mother-daughter dance
Jess, on November 5, 2022 at 1:52 PM

Hi all! So I am doing the traditional father-daughter dance with my dad. We had a rough relationship growing up but finally started repairing it about 6 years ago then he almost passed away in the...

Brooke_Frhlich, Nov 8, 2022 5 2,172
futuremrsadams2014
Married ladies, share your biggest wedding day regrets
futuremrsadams2014, on August 21, 2014 at 9:59 PM

Please help us not make the same mistakes. Now that the big day is behind you, what are some of your biggest regrets? Post a pic if possible, thanks so much!

Arthur, Nov 7, 2022 57 4,565 2
Megan
No kids age cutoff?
Megan, on November 4, 2022 at 8:36 PM

My fiancé and I originally wanted no kids on our wedding day. But my parents are insisting that we extend the invites to say "and family". Which is fine for the most part... I have one relative on my...

Michelle, Nov 7, 2022 9 712 1
Chelsea
Wedding invites
Chelsea, on November 6, 2022 at 11:12 AM

Few questions regarding wedding invitations. I created a wedding website and informed guests via save the dates of accommodations /transportation provided for the day of the wedding. If all that was...

Mrs.evans, Nov 6, 2022 7 634
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