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Should i change wedding date and venue? Ugh
Kristen, on October 9, 2022 at 7:23 PM

Okay so any advice would be great. Here is what is going on. I planned my destination wedding in Mexico for June 2023. Quickly found a resort, signed the contract, paid the 20% deposit, and sent out...

Julie, Oct 12, 2022 9 710
Victoria
Ring insurance?
Victoria, on October 11, 2022 at 5:27 AM

Hi ladies, has anyone gotten ring insurance that’s affordable without many exclusions? How do they prove if the wedding rings are lost for the ones that cover thar scope? Please advise and recommend...

Elizabeth, Oct 12, 2022 6 653
Danica
Etiquette Conscious Aunt Wearing White @ My Wedding
Danica, on October 7, 2022 at 10:45 AM

Normally In this situation, I couldn't find myself caring. However, everyone always talks about " who wore white" to a wedding and will never shut up about it, so here I am.. annoyed that forever this...

Allie, Oct 11, 2022 59 2,968
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Help with MOH dilemma
Salina, on October 3, 2022 at 3:05 PM

I have my best friend of 20 years we just reconnected 4 years ago. I got engaged last year and ask her to be my maid of honor. She lives 4 hours away but was really excited. As she was planning we...

Ashlynne, Oct 11, 2022 9 664
Leasa
Question about being a Bridesmaid in a silly conflict
Leasa, on October 10, 2022 at 5:02 PM

My friend is getting married next year and she has made me a bridesmaid. She recently decided to cut one of her old friends from high school out of her life (and guest list) recently due to...

Jacks, Oct 11, 2022 5 622
Halie
Paying for bridesmaids hair,makeup,dresses?!?!
Halie, on September 29, 2022 at 8:13 PM

I am having a smaller wedding in a little bit less than a year (September 2023). I have 5 bridesmaids that are my two sisters and then the others are my sister in laws. I want to give a little back...

AnitaAndrew, Oct 11, 2022 35 1,815
FutureMrsChang
I'm scared of having to pee to much during our wedding day...
FutureMrsChang, on April 21, 2015 at 6:26 PM

My dress is fit n flare as I mentioned before. It has a pretty full skirt, which of course will only make it that much harder to pee. I know I will need help. I am a social drinker, so of course I...

Jackie, Oct 10, 2022 30 11,090 1
Michelle
Do you love or hate dress codes?
Michelle, on September 25, 2022 at 3:28 AM

As a guest, do you prefer the couple telling you what to wear or do you feel that is overstepping? As a hostess, do you have a preference of what vibe you want or do you trust adult guests to dress...

Connie, Oct 7, 2022 12 819
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Advice on moh drama
Jennifer, on October 6, 2022 at 1:48 AM

Hi..I’ve never done one of these before but I feel very conflicted if I should ask my MOH to no longer be apart of the wedding party. I’ve been engaged for nearly 2.5 years (due to COVID) and my...

Jacks, Oct 7, 2022 6 728
Caitlin
Thank you card for terrible guest
Caitlin, on October 6, 2022 at 9:32 PM

I got married 2 weeks ago and am finishing up my thank you cards. The only trouble i’m having is with one card. My aunt and uncle gave us some money so i want to thank them for that. But they were...

Michael, Oct 7, 2022 8 650
Traci
Bridal party gifts
Traci, on August 1, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Ok... so now that I have an idea what gifts to put in bags, the next question is....when would you give the bridesmaids and groomsmen their gift bags?💜

Leslie, Oct 6, 2022 18 674
Jennifer
Bridesmaid Gifts
Jennifer, on September 30, 2022 at 11:46 AM

I want some unique Bridesmaid gift ideas. What did you do for your girls? I failed to do the formal proposal to them. It was kind of a given who was gonna do what from previous discussions. Should I...

Alicia, Oct 6, 2022 10 1,632
Jennifer
Tipping
Jennifer, on September 29, 2022 at 12:19 AM

First off, I can’t believe it’s less than 3 weeks away. I’m getting down to the last minute items “To-Do” and tipping vendors is one of them. I’ve been referencing this article as a guideline on who...

Jennifer, Oct 3, 2022 11 806 1
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To invite, or not to invite- that is the question.
Hector, on September 24, 2022 at 8:58 AM

Hello friends! I have been thinking about this and I just want some help. The DJ that we are looking to hire is a family friend. Should I invite his family as well? (Wife and 2 children) I only know...

Mrs.evans, Oct 3, 2022 17 730
Sierra
bm is a bridesmaids Husband, do they have to walk together?
Sierra, on January 8, 2018 at 9:23 PM

Hi! Ok here’s the deal, my FHs Best man is his brother and his wife is one of my bridesmaids. Do they have to walk together or do we just go on like normal and have them walk with the normal people?...

Michael, Oct 3, 2022 25 4,612
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Couples Shower Thank You Notes
Ciara, on September 30, 2022 at 4:41 PM

My MOH recently hosted a couples shower for my FH and I. I’ve been working on thank you notes and have about half done, but I keep getting stuck on wording for the rest. I know I’m supposed to thank...

Jacks, Oct 2, 2022 7 553
Katlyn
Excluding My Family from My Elopement?
Katlyn, on October 4, 2017 at 1:34 PM

My boyfriend and I have talked about eloping for a while but ultimately decided not to because he wants me to have my dream wedding one day, but recent falling outs with some of my family members have...

Diana, Sep 28, 2022 14 2,650
Alex
Gift ideas for unpaid/volunteer wedding planner
Alex, on September 28, 2022 at 1:10 AM

What should I do for a friend of my mother who has semi-helped plan my wedding? She is going to help coordinate the day of events as well. Any suggestions are welcome!

Rosebud, Sep 28, 2022 3 967
Oscar
Tips for vendors
Oscar, on September 18, 2022 at 10:41 AM

Is it appropriate to tip vendors on top of their fee? Is it necessary and required?? If so how much like %? Example: photographer or bartenders??

Oscar, Sep 28, 2022 7 668
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Honorary Bridesmaids? Yes or no!
Girlnextdoor, on October 16, 2017 at 11:39 PM

My “bestfriend” just asked me to be her honorary bridesmaid.She said she had 9 bridesmaids originally (me included) but her fiancé said he doesn’t have many friends so she decided to make me a...

Girlnextdoor, Sep 27, 2022 252 17,833
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