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FutureMrsStycuk
Shawl or no shawl
FutureMrsStycuk, on December 30, 2014 at 1:48 PM

I plan on having my ceremony at a Catholic church. I do not have my dress picked out as of yet, however I am feeling it might be best to have some type of shawl to cover my bare shoulders out of...

annakay511, Dec 30, 2014 6 1,393
Lianne
Not inviting my dad's GF.
Lianne, on December 28, 2014 at 7:39 PM

My dad's GF is a b#tch. There's really no other way to describe her. She's so evil my grandfather wouldn't let her be part of Christmas. The problem is my grandfather is no longer with us. My dad is...

Barbara, Dec 30, 2014 17 980
M&M
Anyone ever "fire" a vendor?
M&M, on December 29, 2014 at 12:01 AM

So FH and I have had so many issues with our photographer that we are at the point that we no longer want to work with her and are hoping to get our money back somehow and find someone else. Has...

Emma, Dec 29, 2014 4 162
MrsM.
Parents name on invitations questions
MrsM., on December 29, 2014 at 2:16 PM

FH wants me to put his dad's middle name. and also my parents middle name or initial. I have never seen this done. Has anyone else seen this on invitations? I thought it was only the bride and groom's...

Sarahdell, Dec 29, 2014 12 851
Jasmine
How long were you together before getting engaged/married?
Jasmine, on December 20, 2014 at 11:08 AM

The FH and I were together for almost 3 years before announcing the engagement (which was done on mutual decision that we discussed for almost 6 months, instead of popping the question) and will have...

Holly O'Neill, Dec 29, 2014 72 5,094
Nikki
Joint bachelor/bachelorette party??
Nikki, on December 28, 2014 at 4:51 PM

So me and FH are not really into the party scene. I take that back lol we do drink and have fun, but we don't go without each other. FH is feeling a lot of pressure by GM to do a bachelor party at a...

Nikki, Dec 28, 2014 26 851
FutureMrsMerritt
First time wedding dress shopping with a pushy consultant? Advice!
FutureMrsMerritt, on December 26, 2014 at 7:39 PM

So I am kind of freaking out, I go dress shopping for the first time next weekend. I am taking a close family friend, my FMIL & FSIL's. My mom and sister will not be able to make it since they live so...

OG Ruth, Dec 28, 2014 14 293
C
Alternatives to a Wedding Kiss?
Caitie, on December 27, 2014 at 10:07 PM

Everyone always gives my fiancee and I crap about how they HATE seeing us kiss. My side of the family is very prude and conservative and his side of the family doesn't kiss at all during their...

2d Bride, Dec 28, 2014 10 3,439
Morgan
Wedding Invitation Typo..... FREAKING OUT!
Morgan, on December 20, 2014 at 4:06 AM

SO..... I just received ALL 125 of our foil pressed invitations in the mail to find that I made a typo on the back of the invitation (we decided to provide reception/guest accommodation info on the...

KellyMarie, Dec 27, 2014 57 331
Whitney
How to address people who assume they have a plus one
Whitney, on December 21, 2014 at 7:07 PM

I am only allowing plus ones for people in serious relationships or married as it isn't really in our budget to add a ton of extra people. I also don't want a bunch of random people showing up I don't...

Nicole, Dec 26, 2014 26 14,074
Harmony
Delayed Shipping Options for Registries?
Harmony, on December 25, 2014 at 4:12 PM

Happy Holidays Ladies and Gentlemen! I started a discussion a few weeks back about how we wont have a stable/reliable address for our gift registries....

annakay511, Dec 25, 2014 2 2,283
Sydney
2 hour gap in between ceremony and reception...
Sydney, on December 23, 2014 at 12:16 AM

I already have my invites and the ceremony is at 2 o'clock, reception was set for 4 but we decided that the photog. needs more time and moved it back to 5. It will be an outdoor wedding (weather...

MrsLaguna, Dec 25, 2014 34 2,945
dks64
Who got proposed to without a ring?
dks64, on June 12, 2010 at 10:47 AM

I know it's traditional for the groom to propose with a ring, but I'm curious as to who didn't get one with the proposal. Whether it be for financial reasons, the guy/girl wanted their FS to pick it...

J, Dec 23, 2014 34 13,522
GrayCatVintage
Bagpiper instead of music for walking the aisle
GrayCatVintage, on December 22, 2014 at 7:10 PM

My whole family on both sides are Scottish. FH's family is not. The other day I was talking to my mom about how much I hate the wedding march and was thinking of something different for walking down...

Soon To Be Mrs. Muss, Dec 23, 2014 13 2,746
Jessica
Where are all the brides sleeping the night before the big day ?!?
Jessica, on December 22, 2014 at 2:33 PM

So , I originally was suppose to be sleeping at my parents house the night before the big day, fiance was going to be staying at our place the next town over from my parents. However now my mom has...

soontobeamrs, Dec 22, 2014 38 1,773
Chloe
Best way to hint for cash for gifts?
Chloe, on December 21, 2014 at 7:38 PM

I want to follow etiquette, but we truly need furniture more than anything. It's not exactly something that we can register for. What's the best way to hint that cash would be extremely appreciated...

m, Dec 22, 2014 38 1,407
Shaila
Cigars?
Shaila, on July 24, 2014 at 12:50 AM

My father and FH are both into smoking cigars, as well as some of our guests. My dad wanted to order cigars to hand out to his buddies with matchbooks we order. FH also order custom cigar tubes for...

Cary, Dec 22, 2014 10 775
Snarky
NWR Excuses to get out of work!
Snarky, on December 22, 2014 at 11:44 AM

Anyone have any good ones? I would like to come in super late tomorrow (like 4 hours late - like a half day) because I have a job interview, but I can only think of: -sick (out all day) -car trouble...

GoneAndMarried, Dec 22, 2014 38 2,789
T
Mother in law/rehearsal dinner Advice???
Team Lian, on December 21, 2014 at 9:31 PM

My soon to be mother-in-law has graciously accepted to pay for our rehearsal dinner. My fiancé and I will be getting married at a baseball stadium on home plate (we are NOT fancy people and are picky...

Kim8815, Dec 21, 2014 9 747
Erin&Mark2015
Christmas Gift Ideas Wedding Planner?
Erin&Mark2015, on December 21, 2014 at 2:37 AM

I know we are paying her, but my mind is made up, I want to give our wedding planner a gift that is not a: candle, a coffee mug, bath salt, lotion or fruit basket! Any ideas? I don't know much about...

AprilBride, Dec 21, 2014 3 98
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