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Hello! Struggling with choosing bridesmaids, trying not to hurt feelings, etc.
Suzy, on September 22, 2014 at 12:55 PM

My fiancé and I just got engaged about 3 months ago and we still have a little over a year to go before the big day. Ever since the day he proposed, I've been struggling over who to involve in the...

Mrs. Coon, Sep 22, 2014 10 8,087
Hayley
Toonie bars?
Hayley, on September 20, 2014 at 5:05 PM

Is that a thing in your area? I know we have talked about cash bars and how inappropriate they are, but what about Toonie bars. The bride and groom bring in their own alcohol. If the venue allows it...

Janeen, Sep 22, 2014 65 13,550
Kemmie
Anyone else NOT doing a garter toss? Alternatives?
Kemmie, on September 21, 2014 at 11:56 AM

I'm so not a prude but the idea of my FH going up my dress in front of hundreds on people (especially my daddy) is cringe worthy for me. I feel bad cuz I want him to have his equivalent to the bouquet...

Rachael, Sep 22, 2014 21 295
Mrs. Coon
Piggyback wedding celebration
Mrs. Coon, on September 19, 2014 at 4:24 PM

My FMIL just texted me that a cousin of my FH is getting married, they are eloping this weekend. She then said they are planning on having a celebration the weekend of our wedding, in March. We are...

Enya, Sep 22, 2014 31 102
Shannon & Joseph
Are menu cards really needed?
Shannon & Joseph, on September 21, 2014 at 8:54 PM

I'm having a plated dinner and everyone will be served the same thing. Should I include a menu card on each table? Is it really necessary? Are you having them at your reception? Any advice would be...

Kaegurl, Sep 22, 2014 17 341
Karen
People staying at your house before the wedding?
Karen, on September 19, 2014 at 2:33 PM

I live about an hour and 45 mins away from all my immediate family in my FH home town. We are having our wedding here. My mother, sister (MOH) and BFF (BM) are coming up Wednesday night before the...

Mrs. A & J, Sep 22, 2014 27 5,185
Whitney
How to politely ask bridesmaids to order their dress?!
Whitney, on September 21, 2014 at 4:20 PM

I am having 5 bridesmaids and so far only 2/5 have ordered their dress. The store is waiting for all of them to order so they can place one order and make sure they all come from the same dye lot. 2...

Janeen, Sep 22, 2014 14 7,206
KarenS
How many per table?
KarenS, on September 21, 2014 at 4:38 PM

I can't figure out what a reasonable number of people per table is for a 60" round. Some sites say 8, some say 10 but I don't want folks squeezed so tight it's uncomfortable, The centerpieces will be...

stephybear84, Sep 21, 2014 19 3,953
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Getting Married At The JP Office
Addie, on September 18, 2014 at 1:57 PM

So, me and my fiancé want to get married soon. but we don't have the cash $$, so we were thinking that we could get married at the JP with only our immediate family and go to dinner....

Celia Milton, Sep 21, 2014 16 3,154
Amber
Print rights on photos
Amber, on September 21, 2014 at 2:36 PM

Soooo....I wanted a photographer who would include print rights in my package. So I could skip on down to Walmart and make a cheap copy to scrapbook with or whatever. He assured me I would have print...

Jay Farrell, Sep 21, 2014 9 609
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Taking Back Plus 1s Included on Original Wedding Invitations - What would you do if you were in my situation?
Chris, on August 20, 2014 at 2:37 PM

So I'm a wedding guest at friend's wedding this coming weekend. I was sent a wedding invite a few months ago with an included plus 1 on my invite. I already have a date, she bought a dress for the...

OG Mrs.K (2.0), Sep 21, 2014 61 650
Hannah
Weird question - Bride place card
Hannah, on September 21, 2014 at 9:25 AM

I'm in the process of drafting my place cards for my upcoming wedding (It's next saturday- AHHHHHHHHHHHH!) and I have hit a strange speed bump - my own. Do I put my maiden name or my married name?...

BunnyLove, Sep 21, 2014 12 2,528
ValZtoB
Open Bar v. Consumption Bar
ValZtoB, on September 19, 2014 at 11:29 AM

Our guest list is small, 40 MAX. 1/3 of our guests will be underage. The per person price includes everyone despite age. It was suggested I do a consumption bar with a cap, instead. It is my...

Emily, Sep 20, 2014 17 1,112
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How many people invited to your shower?
LetItSnow, on September 19, 2014 at 10:34 AM

I know it can vary greatly but I'm just wondering what the average WW bride's guest list was like for your shower. Did you have more than one shower to break up the guest list? I have just over 220...

LJ411, Sep 20, 2014 20 2,675
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Attending Friend's Wedding Across Country
ja67, on September 19, 2014 at 10:41 AM

Hi, Not sure where to put this question, but I've been invited to one of my good friend's wedding taking place in California, I'm located on the east coast. I'm debating whether it would be bad form...

Mrs. F-u-..., Sep 20, 2014 3 1,719
Monica SC
Anyone else get their engagement "thunder" stolen by a friend or family member?
Monica SC, on September 18, 2014 at 8:58 PM

My fiancé totally surprised me on a Thursday night by proposing out-of-the blue. I shared this by phone at 11pm that same night with my best friend. She then posted it on Facebook the next morning! I...

JanuaryWedding, Sep 20, 2014 39 1,318
Dani
Rant*No your 15 month old is not invited to our wedding
Dani, on September 19, 2014 at 5:06 PM

I'm sorry. I love kids. I really do. I have friends with kids who call me Aunt Dani etc. Worked with them for over 10 years. But no your 15 month old is not invited to our wedding. One BM does not go...

Dani, Sep 19, 2014 15 834
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corsages? Mussy Tussy? What are your MOB and MOG's flowers
Vicki, on September 19, 2014 at 1:19 PM

There are so many choices for flowers, corsages, etc. What is current to do? Carry a single flower? What are you doing?

Pam, Sep 19, 2014 16 567
Kemmie
Pay for cake tasting?
Kemmie, on September 18, 2014 at 7:40 PM

I was always under the impression tastings were free. I had two different bakeries request a $25-35 fee for the tasting that could later be applied to the cake is it typical?

Jesse's Girl, Sep 19, 2014 22 296
Elle
Nwr: so worried that the bridge of my nose is twitching
Elle, on September 17, 2014 at 10:27 AM

A lot of you know that life has been crazy stressful lately. First me being unemployed for a month, then car troubles, then fh losing his job as soon as i became employed again, then my mother.... The...

Elle, Sep 17, 2014 7 966
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