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Monica SC
Ceremony and reception in the same place...where to place the card/gift table?
Monica SC, on January 26, 2015 at 12:04 AM

Our venue is a rooftop. Guests will access the rooftop via an elevator. Everyone will know the reception is in the same location so I'm guessing they will bring cards and gifts up with them. Where...

OGmelanie, Jan 26, 2015 6 890
Leesha
does it matter which side of the alter you stand on ?
Leesha, on January 23, 2015 at 11:51 PM

Does it matter which side of the alter you stand on ? I'm sure we all have a 'better' side.... which side of the alter will you be on whilst being married to your FH? Is their a 'proper' side to stand...

Monana, Jan 24, 2015 18 1,080
Lucy
Help! Roles for a teen girl
Lucy, on January 24, 2015 at 10:17 AM

FH has 3 kids, 2 boys and 1 girl. Too old for FG/RB but too young for BM/GM in my opinion. We are doing a sand ceremony with all of them. We also decided to have the boys escort the moms down the...

Lucy, Jan 24, 2015 6 782
Andrea
What does everyone think about going home the night of their wedding?
Andrea, on January 19, 2015 at 10:36 AM

I am having a daytime wedding that will end at 5 pm. I booked a room at the hotel next door since I was kind of weirded out by going home the night of our wedding. However, now I am having second...

FutureMrsC, Jan 24, 2015 41 5,869
Kelly
Feel like I'm being selfish about kids at Bridal Shower
Kelly, on January 22, 2015 at 10:23 AM

My bridal shower is Saturday which I have been very excited about. It's going to be at my moms house, well I found out last night that there are going to be 6 kids there... My aunt and cousin from TN...

annakay511, Jan 23, 2015 21 266
Kylee
Your First Dance Song
Kylee, on January 22, 2015 at 6:21 PM

I know this is a cliche question and many people have asked, but I'm really curious!! We are caught in between "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran or "Can't Help Falling In Love" The Michael Buble...

Kylee, Jan 23, 2015 27 1,966
Melissa
Night Before the Wedding
Melissa, on January 21, 2015 at 3:16 PM

What is everyone doing for the night before the wedding regarding accommodations? I'm just trying to get a ballpark idea of whether people have their bridesmaids stay with them, get separate rooms,...

m, Jan 22, 2015 25 16,810 1
R
Alternative to exchange of rings - Vow Renewal – Ideas Please!
Ruth, on January 22, 2015 at 12:47 PM

My husband and I are celebrating our 10th Anniversary and doing a vow renewal. We have thought of doing another exchange of rings but my husband doesn’t really want another ring to wear. We still want...

Nancy Taussig, Jan 22, 2015 2 1,650 1
Elizabeth
Wedding Hashtag?
Elizabeth, on January 21, 2015 at 3:04 PM

So I've been seeing all these posts for wedding hashtags and they are all so cute and clever. I was thinking for one of my own and I'm stumped. It is supposed to have the word "wedding" in it? My last...

Mayra <3, Jan 22, 2015 25 1,245
Elle
Wedding Information Packet for wedding party members
Elle, on January 20, 2015 at 6:22 PM

I know this may seem like a little much, but I'm an overly organized individual, so please humor me. I drafted this packet that is rife with informational goodies for all of those involved in our big...

Elle, Jan 22, 2015 72 271
Tani
People showing up day of wedding
Tani, on January 20, 2015 at 9:14 PM

Me and the FH are worried about "extras" showing up the day of the wedding and us needing to pay more than budgeted. We are already over our max in invites and are crossing our fingers on that. My...

NewestHess, Jan 21, 2015 35 249
I
Wedding w/ Friends only - NO FAMILY?
Isabel, on January 21, 2015 at 6:08 PM

Thinking about having a tiny wedding where instead of inviting immediate family we invite a few close friends. We wanted to elope but I’m worried it will be too anti-climactic. Inviting his family...

Molly B., Jan 21, 2015 5 3,062
Brooke
Has anyone had a grocery store wedding cake ?
Brooke , on January 21, 2015 at 9:41 AM

Please share your feedback , thoughts, and suggestions . TIA

Molly B., Jan 21, 2015 28 4,017
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Wedding Superstitions - Is it bad luck for 2 sisters to get married the same year?
Antoinette, on June 11, 2013 at 12:47 PM

I'm Greek Orthodox. My sister is getting married May 2014 and I'm getting married September 2014 (the same year.) My mom's friend told my mom that me and my sister should not get married the same year...

julie, Jan 21, 2015 34 15,307 1
#MRS.GILBERT
Jared rings/pawnshop rings
#MRS.GILBERT, on January 5, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Hello friends I was just wondering how other women feel about getting their engagement ring at a pawnshop vs Jared. Why?? And why not???. I personally don't care only if its what I like and has a...

peter, Jan 21, 2015 16 238
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Bridesmaid Gifts: Ideas that are "non girly"
Sam, on January 20, 2015 at 2:02 PM

Hi, everyone! I need a few awesome ideas for bridesmaid gifts. Quite a number of my bridesmaids are not girly at all - hardly wear makeup, not into spas, or barely wear jewelery. I know a lot people...

Katie, Jan 20, 2015 11 5,989
R
Wedding kissing games
R, on January 19, 2015 at 2:13 PM

Are you doing any games encourage the bride and groom to smooch during the wedding reception? I want to do something fun instead of just kissing every time someone starts clinking their champagne...

Lauren R., Jan 20, 2015 35 976
Lara
Processional Order...advice please
Lara, on January 6, 2015 at 3:57 PM

I'm really confused about the processional order and who escorts who. We have an officiant, a groom, a BM, groom's parents (divorced), groom's grandparents, and my mother...then of course, my jr BM,...

S&S, Jan 20, 2015 27 567 1
Alyssa
Alternatives for a Bouquet/Garter toss?
Alyssa, on January 20, 2015 at 10:11 AM

I'm not comfortable with these events taking place, but my fiancé really wants to have them. He insists they will be fun, but I am skeptical. Is there a way to do something similar, or reinvent the...

BreeCheez, Jan 20, 2015 10 133
bridalfever
Kids at the bridal shower?
bridalfever, on January 19, 2015 at 11:15 AM

3 of my bridesmaids have kids (age 3 and under) my sister does not want kids at the bridal shower and she's nervous about wording it to the bridesmaids. The location is at a bar, early afternoon- not...

MrsE, Jan 20, 2015 8 1,268
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