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Leal1228
What is the minimum age for a bridesmaid
Leal1228, on April 14, 2015 at 3:23 PM

My current BM is having Knee surgery and my wedding is only 67 days away. I don't think she is going to be able to walk in my wedding. I am considering having a friend's daughter substitute but she is...

NewMrsWesely, Apr 14, 2015 12 4,159
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Disappointed in my sister who's not excited about the wedding
Private User, on April 14, 2015 at 6:03 PM

Rather disappointed in how my sister has reacted throughout my engagement. I’m getting married in 2 weeks and not once has she shown any excitement towards it. She’s one of the bridesmaids but because...

Athena, Apr 14, 2015 14 3,139
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Rude Bridesmaid? -slight rant
MichelleB, on April 14, 2015 at 4:37 PM

So I invited one of my old friends to be a bridesmaid and when we went shopping for the dress I could tell she felt uncomfortable paying so I just paid for her. It was about $110. Then later...

OGJessieJV, Apr 14, 2015 14 560
Leesha
What is 'economy Polyester'
Leesha, on April 14, 2015 at 5:06 PM

So a few months back i posted about renting/ vs buying table cloths. The place where i am getting married, told me that if i bought the table cloths that they would buy them back from me at the...

Julia T, Apr 14, 2015 13 1,627
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Bridesmaid Cowboy boots.. In a church, appropriate?
Mr&MrsW, on April 13, 2015 at 9:09 PM

We are having our ceremony in a nice church. Do you think it is appropriate to have my bridesmaids to wear their cowboy boots in a church? All the men are wearing black shoes with their tuxes. I just...

Mrs. Nicole, Apr 14, 2015 10 1,135
GeekyBride
Should we have a ring box?
GeekyBride, on April 14, 2015 at 8:46 AM

I just ordered my card box from Etsy, and saw the shop also has ring boxes. I hadn't given any thought to the rings. We aren't having a ring bearer. I have no idea what we do with the rings. Do we...

GeekyBride, Apr 14, 2015 4 1,228
Kati
What is your grand entrance song?
Kati, on March 24, 2015 at 9:32 PM

Hey ladies! We have been debating back and forth about what song we should have for our grand entrance. We want something fun and to dance like a total loon to (or at least I will..). What are your...

Private User, Apr 13, 2015 49 4,346
Kati
We have to do welcome bags AND favors?!
Kati, on March 22, 2015 at 4:06 PM

We are having a DW in Key West, and we decided to do welcome bags. I thought these would count as favors, but someone at my bridal shower said "oh, you're not doing favors?". Am I crazy or can I just...

Sissy, Apr 13, 2015 21 605
bina1015
Reception Mockup with Pics
bina1015, on April 13, 2015 at 11:48 AM

On Saturday we went to our reception hall to make a payment and see a mockup of our table arrangements, sweets table, and cake table. We are using centerpieces that our venue owns but bought flower...

bina1015, Apr 13, 2015 19 103
Amanda
Walmart gift registry? Is it tacky ?
Amanda, on April 13, 2015 at 11:21 AM

We weren't planning on doing a gift registry. Mostly because I figured I don't need a bridal shower. Fh and I have lived together for about 4 going on 5 yrs now so I figured a shower wasn't needed....

Kris E, Apr 13, 2015 20 2,094
Michelle
SPINOFF: Ribbon wands after ceremony?
Michelle, on April 12, 2015 at 2:07 PM

So thanks to FutureMrsW I have now discovered ribbon wands! I really like the idea of them and they seem really easy to DIY. That got me thinking about our send off which I had not considered until...

Michelle, Apr 12, 2015 3 129
Crystal-Gayle
Sweetheart table or head table, or both?
Crystal-Gayle, on April 10, 2015 at 9:40 PM

I love the idea of the sweetheart table! I am trying to make our wedding unique and not the same old like everyone else. I saw on google and I was wondering if we could do a sweetheart table where we...

Crystal-Gayle, Apr 12, 2015 18 97
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NWR: Mooching friend rant
Private User, on April 11, 2015 at 7:00 PM

My friend is seriously the biggest moocher I've ever met. Long stories short: 1) She steals food and clothing everytime she comes over. 2) My mom owns a lot of rental houses, she keeps asking "Can I...

Private User, Apr 12, 2015 20 141
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Ceremony Song-"Here comes the Bride"
Jessica, on April 7, 2015 at 5:39 PM

I am in a toss up of if I should stick to the traditional "here comes the bride" song or not. I am doing a rustic themed wedding, our ceremony will be held outside in a gazebo inside a park. My mother...

Alex, Apr 11, 2015 11 1,848
rusticbride
UGH, supplying the alcohol, how much/what to get?
rusticbride, on April 29, 2014 at 10:24 AM

Well, we originally were going to just do beer and wine, but now it looks like we're throwing in a signature drink, and going full bar. We're having 125 people, 5 hour event, is anyone good at this?...

colleen, Apr 10, 2015 25 259
clarkinseywedding
Mimosa's Only Acceptable at Brunch Reception?
clarkinseywedding, on April 10, 2015 at 11:10 AM

My fiancé and I are planning a Sat. morning wedding and brunch for 5/14/16. I am very practical and spending over $10k on one day, no matter what the day is, is not me, plus we're broke anyway....

Jacqui76, Apr 10, 2015 13 1,154
dana
inviting minister/priests
dana, on April 9, 2015 at 1:55 PM

Do you typically invite the priest/deacon/minister to the wedding dinner/reception?

Mrs. B, Apr 10, 2015 18 679 1
Kristyღ
RSVP spinoff: how many people RSVP'd yes and didn't show?
Kristyღ, on April 9, 2015 at 5:25 PM

I have a feeling some people ae going to rsvp yes and just not come. I just do. I know I will be upset if this happens!

Beth, Apr 10, 2015 18 1,779
L + A
First Look.... with bridal party and parents? What?
L + A, on April 7, 2015 at 12:51 PM

So my mom and I were doing some wedding things on Saturday, talking about hair and makeup timeline for the day of and she says "Oh, well I thought we were all going to be there when you and FH had...

Charla, Apr 10, 2015 35 2,871
Cassie
Too weird for a wedding reading?
Cassie, on April 9, 2015 at 6:08 PM

I found this video of a poet and his poem "this is how you make me feel". I am in love with it. Every word. But I'm having somewhat of a formal wedding, not religious, but black tie and quite fancy....

Tara, Apr 9, 2015 17 131
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