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Sarah195
MOH Different Bouquet
Sarah195, on April 23, 2015 at 9:42 AM

Yesterday I had dinner with my MOH and she was wondering if she gets a different bouquet than the other BM's. I'm not sure if that's tradition or how it works. I kind of visioned everyone having the...

Jackie, Apr 26, 2015 16 271
FutureMrs.B
Linens - Matching or Different Colored Napkins?
FutureMrs.B, on April 25, 2015 at 4:47 PM

We are going to be renting linens, what did/are you doing for colors? We will be getting ivory table cloths, should our napkins match? or be a pop of color? I don't want it to look crazy lol.

FutureMrs.B, Apr 25, 2015 11 3,003
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Save the dates for postponed wedding... PLEASE HELP
Julie V., on April 25, 2015 at 10:36 AM

My fiance and I had a wedding planned. We had already sent std's and then decided to postpone. We contacted everyone and explained. Now we have set a new date and are trying to decide if we should...

annakay511, Apr 25, 2015 11 106
Victoria
Real Life Family Feud?
Victoria, on April 24, 2015 at 12:34 PM

FH and I have been working on the guest list as early as possible to basically set it and forget it. However, my family has some serious drama and its making things complicated. My parents were...

Victoria, Apr 25, 2015 21 192
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Is it rude to have a wedding 1 yr. after civil ceremony?
Erica, on April 23, 2015 at 11:41 PM

Hello, My husband and I had our civil ceremony in mid-March. We would like to have an actual church wedding to bless our marriage and a reception in mid-March next year (preferably on the same day as...

Emmy, Apr 24, 2015 33 220
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How did you address couple's invitations who don't live together?
Delia, on April 23, 2015 at 12:14 PM

A friend recently asked me how I did it because she wasn't sure what the proper etiquette would be, and I hadn't really thought too much about it. I was wondering what everybody else did. She said she...

Genny, Apr 24, 2015 20 1,646
OG FMP
I need to lose 5lbs in one week. Help a girl out!
OG FMP, on April 20, 2015 at 9:29 AM

My first dress fitting is next Tuesday 4/28 - I know it's early but my dress has a ton of details and has Swarovski crystals from top to bottom so i need the seamstress to truly take her time with it...

Deanna, Apr 24, 2015 47 4,725
Steph&Chris
Filling in the RSVP Card Names
Steph&Chris, on April 23, 2015 at 3:56 PM

Hi everyone! I have been driving myself crazy with the whole "and guest" thing. I am doing pocket folds for my invites so the 2 envelope system isn't an option. With one envelope, that means I should...

jane, Apr 23, 2015 18 4,055 1
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Do a lot of brides include their groom's side in activities and the wedding?
Paulina, on April 23, 2015 at 1:48 PM

My older half brother(son from my dad's first marriage) got married two weeks ago. The only person that was included in the wedding party was my cousin who was the best man. My brother's groomsmen...

alyshadanielle, Apr 23, 2015 57 3,084
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Sad Day...wedding is cancelled :( Need advice
Future Mrs. K :), on May 9, 2012 at 2:16 PM

Hey ladies. After alot of thought and consideration we have decided to call off the wedding. We have been fighting alot lately about a certain issue and it seems as though there is no resolution. We...

Karen Pendergrass, Apr 23, 2015 48 2,430
C&S
Fake Engagement Ring?
C&S, on April 21, 2015 at 2:44 PM

Hi ladies, I'm looking for a fake diamond (CZ) engagement ring and wedding band to wear on our upcoming mini-moon and honeymoon. I don't want to risk losing my ring / having it stolen so I'm planning...

Chantel, Apr 22, 2015 38 1,536
Breanna
Kind of a rant- Help me! My mom requested my bachelorette party weekend off..
Breanna, on April 21, 2015 at 3:26 PM

My bachelorette party weekend is supposed to be crazy. We're going all out. That isn't something I can see myself doing with my mom.. I love her and love to have her around but it's just not a mom...

Jeleebeenz, Apr 22, 2015 31 128
purplekitten
Incorporating Christianity in my ceremony?
purplekitten, on April 21, 2015 at 11:36 AM

We're getting married on the beach in a legal ceremony in Mexico. We won't meet the officiant until the day-of. I really want to find a way to incorporate God into the ceremony, but I have no idea how...

JoyBekee, Apr 21, 2015 23 3,168
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Appropriate wedding gift for aunt
blueruby, on April 21, 2015 at 8:24 PM

My aunt (age 50+) is having her second wedding. I asked her if she was registered for gifts, and she said no because they don't need much. So I'm going to give her cash, but I don't know how much is...

annakay511, Apr 21, 2015 1 138
Mayra <3
Spanish readers, care read my thank you speech for reception?
Mayra <3, on April 21, 2015 at 5:51 PM

Buenas tardes, nos gustaria dar las gracias a todos y cada uno de ustedes por acompanarnos en este dia muy especial para Alex y yo, esperamos que se la esten pasando bien. Queremos dar gracias a...

Mayra <3, Apr 21, 2015 9 3,742
Thecane428
MOH ?: is she or did she plan your bachelorette party?
Thecane428, on April 9, 2015 at 10:58 PM

First of all I wasn't even going to have a moh only bridesmaids but my sister cried when she found out she wasn't my moh, we aren't close but I still love her so she ended up being my moh. She hasn't...

Kayla, Apr 21, 2015 33 588
bina1015
When should I send out bridal shower invites?
bina1015, on April 21, 2015 at 6:03 PM

I was at FH family party on Saturday and his aunts were asking me when the shower was. I said August 9th from 12-4. Then my FMIL said I should start sending out invites soon so people will keep that...

bina1015, Apr 21, 2015 9 5,299
Briana
Some Family Members Want Me to Move the Wedding Date... But I Don't Want To!
Briana, on April 21, 2015 at 3:39 AM

My fiancé and I have discussed getting married since fall of last year; he proposed this March and we decided on this October 17th for our wedding. This day would be perfect because it lets us get our...

C & K, Apr 21, 2015 25 4,582
Amanda
What do bridesmaids traditionally pay for at a bachelorette party?
Amanda, on July 26, 2011 at 11:35 PM

I am in a wedding in October and am getting married myself in December. I just got an email from my friend's MOH saying she booked 6 of us (including the bride) a hotel suite at a beach near to where...

David, Apr 21, 2015 44 3,445
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ceremony a blur?
Private User, on April 20, 2015 at 8:58 PM

Lol omg. I got married on Saturday. It was beautiful. I can honestly say it was one of the most nerve racking things I'd ever done. It felt so weird to me to be up there saying vows and all that. I...

Patricia, Apr 20, 2015 5 241
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