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Joy
SHOW ME YOUR WEDDING CAKE TABLES!!! (please :)
Joy, on November 2, 2014 at 2:29 PM

I need some wedding cake table inspiration. I have an 18" cake stand for a 4 tier cake and I was wondering if I should go with a 36" Round table or 48" Round, Thanks!

Carrie, Nov 3, 2014 26 13,901 1
Candyce
January 2
Candyce, on October 28, 2014 at 2:56 PM

Yall think the nail shops will be open Jan 2nd? is that too soon after new years? in Baltimore, MD

Melissa, Nov 2, 2014 14 143
P
How do you nicely put 'Invite Only' on your inner envelope labels?
Private User, on November 1, 2014 at 7:26 PM

Okay so I am having an invite only wedding. Would putting this on an inner envelope be too rude or snooty? Invitation for: Joe, Mary, and Claire Michaels Also would this get the point across that my...

Lindsay Y, Nov 2, 2014 14 22,113
Mallori
That damn song...
Mallori, on October 31, 2014 at 2:25 PM

I have been trying to decide what to walk down the aisle to for the last year. I had decided on A Thousand Years by Christina Perri (probably the Piano Guys version) before Twilight came out, and was...

SunshineJenn, Oct 31, 2014 26 1,606
Emily
What would you do if someone showed up inappropriately dressed?
Emily, on October 26, 2014 at 4:38 PM

So because I am a totally Type A anal retentive type bride, my new thing I have started to worry about is if people show up inappropriately dressed. I am sure most my guests won't but there are a few...

Lara, Oct 30, 2014 67 3,924
Isadora
One drink per person?
Isadora, on October 27, 2014 at 6:40 PM

I need help budgeting for cocktail hour. I have never attended one, so I am not sure what to really provide. It would last an hour at most, right before dinner. I will be providing beer and wine for...

Wendy Caviles, Oct 29, 2014 15 159
Michy
How long to wait for engagement pictures back from the photog?
Michy, on October 24, 2014 at 1:10 AM

So we had our engagement session Sept 27th, almost exactly 4 weeks ago. We haven't got any photos back from it yet. I'm just wondering what's the average time that should take? Would it be rude of me...

kLo, Oct 29, 2014 22 3,558
Jamgirl
KWR- Flush E-RING DOWN THE TOILET
Jamgirl, on October 24, 2014 at 2:14 PM

I was listening to the radio this morning and a guy called in to say that he and his FW got into a huge fight and she flushed the e-ring down the toilet. They had no insurance on it. But what got me...

OG Mrs.K (2.0), Oct 29, 2014 31 104
WeAreOne0822
KWR but could be NWR: Is it possible to get pregnant on Mirena?
WeAreOne0822, on October 28, 2014 at 9:22 PM

I'm asking for a friend. Just kidding...I'm asking for myself. I've had mirena for about 4.5 years now and I absolutely love it! No issues whatsoever! It's absolutely stress free bc for me. My period...

., Oct 29, 2014 24 121
G
Stock the Bar Party
Gabby, on October 29, 2014 at 10:09 AM

Some friends of mine love to host parties and offered to throw us a "Stock the Bar" complete with a band and kegs. I'm really excited about it, but we are also having a tool and garden shower for...

Marbles, Oct 29, 2014 8 2,557
C + R
When to unroll the aisle runner?
C + R, on October 29, 2014 at 9:07 AM

I looked on Google and found a lot of different answers to this question, so I figured I would see what my WW gals/guys are doing. If you are using an aisle runner, when are you planning to unroll it?...

Theresa Beale, Oct 29, 2014 7 2,071
Shelby
Cash Registry for Adoption Savings Account, appropriate?
Shelby, on October 28, 2014 at 11:47 AM

Hey everyone! I'm receiving mixed opinions from friends and family on this, my fiancé and I have dated for 3 years and are both young professionals. Together we have everything we need for our future...

OG Mrs.K (2.0), Oct 28, 2014 31 1,064
Finally mrs.jkr
GAH... Caterer won't respond to my emails *UPDATE*
Finally mrs.jkr, on October 27, 2014 at 10:14 PM

I paid the $200 deposit on my food about a month ago, and my caterer gave me a signed receipt and told me that she would email me the contract.. and she hasn't yet, I hadn't checked my email in...

Finally mrs.jkr, Oct 28, 2014 5 271
MrsM.
Grooms Grandmother bought a cream dress for wedding
MrsM., on October 22, 2014 at 10:07 AM

Apparently NO ONE in FH's family knew that you were supposed to wear white or and shade of white to a wedding, Especially if you are gonna be in photos. It started when we were discussing with FMIL...

FutureMrs.Kasper, Oct 27, 2014 49 4,347
M&M
Unresponsive photographer paid in full-- what would you do?: Update in comments!
M&M, on October 25, 2014 at 10:04 PM

Hey ladies! So I have been very aggravated with my photographer lately. Before we booked her, she was always very responsive. We got a small discount for paying full upfront in cash, and being...

Munashi, Oct 27, 2014 18 3,388
Barklarich
Indoor/outdoor reception
Barklarich, on October 26, 2014 at 8:25 PM

I'm having my reception indoor and outdoor option. My parents and others don't really like eatting outside but I want to have lots and lots of room so I'm hoping that I can have a reception both...

Heather A, Oct 26, 2014 3 99
Snarky
Poll: Are you putting your professional wedding photos on facebook?
Snarky, on October 24, 2014 at 9:46 PM

How many of you are adding a lot of your professional wedding photos to facebook? Or other social media? Thanks!

JustMarried'14, Oct 25, 2014 33 2,080
CN&AK
How long is your cocktail hour?
CN&AK, on October 20, 2014 at 5:08 PM

For me, ceremony starts 4:30 then, cocktail hour is across the street (10 minute walk, 2 minute drive if they know where they are going ) Reception ballroom door opens at 6pm and it's the one floor up...

M&M, Oct 25, 2014 36 348
Eva
Interracial marriage, incorporating your own culture with your other half?
Eva, on October 11, 2014 at 3:45 PM

What are some customs/traditions that are unique to your culture that you would want to have included as part of your wedding if any at all? We held a Chinese Tea Ceremony before the actual wedding...

Eva, Oct 24, 2014 8 1,203
Finally mrs.jkr
Schizophrenia, but not anger?
Finally mrs.jkr, on August 6, 2013 at 11:20 PM

I've seen a lot of the posts related to people in the wedding with schizophrenia in the wedding being solved as that person being uninvited.... but have any of you gone through, or are going through a...

Katie, Oct 24, 2014 13 1,301
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