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AprilBride
A Practical Wedding
AprilBride, on October 3, 2014 at 8:23 PM

Anyone follow this site? I mostly enjoy it, but lately more and more of the articles seem to be sponsored, advertisers paying them to promote products. Also, a lot of the recent content doesn't seem...

Nikki, Oct 4, 2014 17 120
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Wedding Party Standing Positions
Private User, on October 3, 2014 at 4:40 AM

I need some advice on how my wedding party should be positioned. I have two maid of honors and want them to feel as equal as possible. I was wondering if anyone has every done a non-tradition or...

stephybear84, Oct 4, 2014 15 1,338
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Fiancé's 15 year old sister as bridesmaid?
Kylie, on October 3, 2014 at 1:56 AM

My fiancé has two sisters. I am only close to one of them. She is 20 and I'm 21. My fiancés other sister is only 15. I am going ask the older sister who I am close with to be a bridesmaid. Should I...

Chasity, Oct 4, 2014 32 2,274
GrayCatVintage
Flower appointment at Kroger - How it went
GrayCatVintage, on October 3, 2014 at 1:19 PM

I figured now would be the best time to get a quote for flowers since I am a year out. I made my appointment and brought a picture of a 13 stem arrangement from the FiftyFlowers website. After the...

GrayCatVintage, Oct 3, 2014 2 1,943
MrsPope
1st Floral Appointment today!!
MrsPope, on October 2, 2014 at 11:43 AM

Any suggestions or Advice? We originally had a Florist selected and paid a deposit but then out of no where our vendor stopped all communication and periodically she would reply to a text but when I...

MrsPope, Oct 3, 2014 12 64
Pancakes
Fun Ways to Ask Ring Bearer?
Pancakes, on October 2, 2014 at 4:47 PM

What are the ways you asked someone to be your ring bearer? My fiance’s now 2.5-year old nephew will be ours. I was thinking of asking while we are there for Christmas (they are out of the state)....

Ostrich, Oct 2, 2014 6 3,222
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HELP! Who do you tip?
Private User, on October 2, 2014 at 11:08 AM

My dad and I seem to not agree on who we tip and do not tip. I wanted to get opinions on what you did/plan to do when it comes to tips for the DJ, Photographer and baker. Also, my venue charges a 21%...

Jenn...Mrs. F!, Oct 2, 2014 12 523
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Can I mail vendor tips with thank you cards?
Spara38, on October 2, 2014 at 10:49 AM

Let me start off by saying: I do fully intend to tip my vendors, and tip them well (just so we don't have any confusion)... But when it comes to things like DJ, Photographer/videographer, ceremony...

BunnyLove, Oct 2, 2014 15 1,392
Kelly
Tips for eyes swelling when crying
Kelly, on October 2, 2014 at 10:20 AM

Okay... When I cry hard my eyes swell up super bad. At first I didn't want to cry at the wedding cause I'm an ugly cryer lol, but then I completely forgot that my eyes swell up like little bug eyes...

Kelly, Oct 2, 2014 6 57
Isadora
How to fill out RSVP card
Isadora, on October 2, 2014 at 10:18 AM

I am in need of some help of how to fill these out. I have never had to fill them out myself so when I ordered the rsvp cards, I just thought I didn't know how to fill them out, but now that I've read...

Private User, Oct 2, 2014 2 1,639
Kristina
returning to work after wedding
Kristina, on September 26, 2014 at 9:14 AM

Where I work, we book vacation days way in advance (kind of a first come first serve basis), so I am going through my vacation days for next year, making sure I get all the ones I want with the...

GrayCatVintage, Oct 1, 2014 24 4,281
Mrs. G
Bride's Deceased Father Gift
Mrs. G, on October 1, 2014 at 11:51 AM

Hi ladies - I am a bridesmaid in an upcoming wedding for one of my good friends. When she was in high school, her dad passed away from cancer. Now that she's getting married, I think the fact that...

Emmy, Oct 1, 2014 12 6,706
Jessika
Invite boss to wedding?
Jessika, on September 17, 2014 at 11:48 AM

I work in a hospital in a leadership position and just can not decide whether or not I should invite my boss or not. We do talk about her kids/grandkids and my daughter but don't get super personal...

MrsLaskey, Sep 30, 2014 29 343
kob8
Favors at Rehearsal dinner
kob8, on September 30, 2014 at 7:18 AM

Hi Ladies, My future MIL was wondering if we should have a favor at our rehearsal dinner. Is anyone having one? If so, what are you giving? Thanks!

FinallyMrsW, Sep 30, 2014 11 122
Soon-to-be-Mrs-Luna
Traditional vows vs. written vows
Soon-to-be-Mrs-Luna, on September 29, 2014 at 9:44 PM

Me and FH is torn on rather we should write our own vows. I want to write something heartfelt and meaningful but when I try to put how I feel into words I end up rambling. (I know it sounds REALLY...

Jenna, Sep 30, 2014 16 639
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wording on plus ones
Monika, on September 29, 2014 at 5:16 PM

What is the best way to word, " you may bring a plus one only if you are in a serious relationship" My fiance has many cousins in high school and college and I don't want one to bring a date that they...

Jesse's Girl, Sep 29, 2014 11 1,909
Caitlin and Michael
Wedding Etiquette/ Bridal Shower
Caitlin and Michael, on September 28, 2014 at 10:34 PM

I'm not totally sure how etiquette is supposed to work now days, and who is supposed to do what, but I haven't even had one person offer to throw a bridal shower. I have had countless people ask when...

Lori, Sep 29, 2014 22 916
Alana
Wedding gifts....What to do if you think some cards/gifts may be missing......
Alana, on September 27, 2014 at 3:30 PM

First of all, this is NOT a complaint about not getting gifts. This is about concern that someone may have taken cards/gifts at my wedding. I have just finished up my Thank You notes and I am...

Emily, Sep 29, 2014 11 381
Janeen
People who bought rings at Jared's
Janeen, on September 26, 2014 at 2:19 PM

My FH said that he got a call from Jared's about a sale for this weekend for $100 off wedding bands. I saw a thread not even a couple of days ago that someone got a coupon for $500 off....

KM, Sep 28, 2014 18 3,966
sierra
How did you "propose" to your Maid of Honor?
sierra, on September 26, 2014 at 11:04 AM

For those that have a MOH, how did you ask her (him?) to take on that role? I've found some cute ideas on Pinterest, but I'd love to hear from you all.

FutureMrs.B, Sep 28, 2014 23 807
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