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Jessica
Rehearsal dinner timing
Jessica, on June 8, 2015 at 9:38 AM

We are hosting our own rehearsal dinner and my coordinator asked me about timing. Originally, I didn't know what he was talking about (just bring the food out!). Now I realize speeches have to be...

Kelsey, Jun 8, 2015 6 417
FutureMrsPurdy
Canceling the Honeymoon
FutureMrsPurdy, on June 7, 2015 at 11:09 PM

The wedding has cost more than we thought it would, & we have cut a lot of costs! We are down to 25 days & we had to make a hard decision- can we really afford to go on a honeymoon? After talking...

Emma, Jun 8, 2015 11 116
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Introverted Bride, Majorly Extroverted Groom
Betsy, on June 8, 2015 at 9:05 AM

I hate to be the center of attention and even at gatherings that aren't about me I have about a 2 hour limit and only like to talk to one or two people. I love to stay at home and curl up in my room...

they/them pigeon, Jun 8, 2015 9 175
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Memorial Dance for a Loved One?
Tori, on June 8, 2015 at 1:32 AM

FH lost his mother 20 years ago. His only real memory he speaks about is her favourite song was "Love is all around us". He asked I incorporate it into the wedding somehow. Do you think in place of a...

Mayhem, Jun 8, 2015 1 912
Deborah
Mother-of-the-Bride-zilla
Deborah, on June 7, 2015 at 8:08 PM

So my mother is enthusiastically planning everything for my wedding. She tells my fiance and I to relax and she and my sister (maid of honor) will do everything. My fiance on the other hand is a...

Emily O., Jun 7, 2015 24 399
Erika
Guests wearing white at wedding
Erika, on May 27, 2015 at 10:50 AM

Did any brides have anyone wear white as a guest to your wedding. I was always taught never to wear white to a wedding. I had four guests all together with white on. Including one of the men guest. At...

Nikki, Jun 7, 2015 51 3,116
Leesha
Still have not received any RSVP's... No RSVP No come
Leesha, on June 7, 2015 at 12:25 PM

I know im being impatient; you don’t need to tell me. Just here to vent a bit. But this was the one thing I was so excited for, was getting back the RSVP’s. Making it feel more ‘real’. Well, the only...

Kathleen, Jun 7, 2015 13 878
Sophia
Birthday on our wedding day.
Sophia, on June 5, 2015 at 8:04 AM

How should we acknowledge a guest birthday at our wedding?

2d Bride, Jun 7, 2015 28 1,024
Leesha
How long till you received RSVP's?
Leesha, on May 26, 2015 at 12:46 PM

Ya ya I know I sent out my invites early... I also know it has only been one week since I sent them out.. but I am curious... After you sent out your invitations , how long after did you start getting...

Karebear, Jun 7, 2015 24 3,271
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Boring Reception
FuturemrsS, on June 5, 2015 at 2:22 PM

I have a fear that our wedding reception is going to be boring. The reason i say this is because we dont have many people our age attending. Its mainly older folks like 50+. Also, we arent very...

User Name, Jun 6, 2015 28 830
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How can I incorporate my step sister and sister in law into my wedding?
cakewalk82, on June 5, 2015 at 12:43 PM

My destination wedding is going to be mostly immediate family but that still makes over 25 guests. My maid of honor is my best friend and one bridesmaid. I would love to have my step sister and sister...

Briggitte Dix, Jun 6, 2015 13 202
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Premier Bridal expo or Bride World expo?
Private User, on June 5, 2015 at 3:15 AM

Hi everyone! So there are 2 expos in the LA area this Sunday, June 7th. Any suggestions of which one would be better to go to? It looks like the Premier Bridal expo in Long Beach will have more...

KitandKaboodle, Jun 5, 2015 7 229
Rebecca
Inviting some kids and not others?
Rebecca, on June 5, 2015 at 3:20 PM

Prepping our guest list and I realized... my FH has some people on the guest list, former co-workers for example, who have kids and I have no idea how old or how many. He might have a vague idea but...

Heidi, Jun 5, 2015 5 95
Caitlin M.
Asking my dad to walk me down the aisle...
Caitlin M., on June 20, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Hey! So my sister told me that my parents were talking and my mom said she was kind of upset because I didn't formally ask my dad to walk me down the aisle. I never even thought of doing that....is...

Katie, Jun 5, 2015 8 566
Leesha
Who is getting ready with you morning of?
Leesha, on June 5, 2015 at 2:06 PM

Who is getting ready with you the morning of your big day?? I sort of just want my BM's with my the morning before I get married, I have a feeling that my mom will want to be with me though... But her...

Rachael, Jun 5, 2015 20 3,572
SpringBride2015
How long was/is your wedding video?
SpringBride2015, on June 5, 2015 at 12:42 PM

We've decided to hire a videographer for the wedding and are basically getting a fairly inexpensive package. When looking through the packages the videos aren't really that long. I'm thinkging for the...

FutureMrs.Monastersk, Jun 5, 2015 8 211
CJ
RSVP date was yesterday... still missing 100 RSVPS!!!
CJ, on June 2, 2011 at 12:05 AM

I mean come on people! It has a stamp on it! Ugh I heard a horror story from a friend who said they had 132 at the time of their RSVP date and 7 days before the wedding they had 320 coming! Wow-...

FutureMrs.Linder, Jun 5, 2015 30 1,093
Mayhem
US vs UK weddings differences?
Mayhem, on June 4, 2015 at 4:06 AM

I have loved reading all the various things you guys are up to and arranging, but it struck me just how many differences there are between what we do in the UK and what you do in U.SA. I know all...

Christine, Jun 5, 2015 20 402 1
Shay
How much did you pay to get married in your church?
Shay, on June 4, 2015 at 10:50 AM

I hope it is not too personal but I am truly interested in knowing the average price for a couple getting married in their church. We are tithe paying members of our church and we were charged...

Jaclyn, Jun 4, 2015 32 5,242
Futuremrsw
Shuttles and Invitations?
Futuremrsw, on June 4, 2015 at 12:43 PM

Hey everyone, I'm the process of wording our invitations and wondered if anybody else providing shuttles for their guests included this on their RSVP cards? Did you have them indicate whether or not...

Futuremrsw, Jun 4, 2015 12 9,252
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