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KLevesque
addressing people on seating chart
KLevesque, on September 17, 2014 at 1:06 PM

Hello ladies, I was wondering the proper way to address people/name people on the seating chart. Are they the same etiquette rules as addressing envelopes? Help please

BunnyLove, Sep 17, 2014 3 1,761
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Post Wedding Reception
Michelle, on September 15, 2014 at 5:52 PM

I am doing a destination wedding in Florida and a post wedding celebration (more casual) in NJ. We are doing a basic buffet and a serve yourself bar for the reception. Do I need to assign seats since...

Michelle, Sep 16, 2014 8 1,026
Lady Firefly
When to send a friendly RSVP reminder?
Lady Firefly, on September 16, 2014 at 11:20 AM

Our RSVP date is Monday. Should I send out a group email for those who have not done so by the end of the week or wait till the response date expires? What did/ would you do?

LetItSnow, Sep 16, 2014 18 8,635
Rachel Kay
Bridesmaid who won't face reality
Rachel Kay, on September 16, 2014 at 8:30 AM

So one of my bridesmaids (my step sister) is pregnant, with twins, and she has thirteen weeks left of her pregnancy. Which means she will have about 6 weeks left at my wedding. Not saying that I'm not...

Rachel Kay, Sep 16, 2014 14 101
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When to include a baby in wedding ceremony (
Eric, on September 15, 2014 at 11:37 PM

This may be a special situation. My soon to be wife nannies for 2 wonderful kids. One is age 3 and the other is a 12-month old. As our flower girl, we have the 3-year old. Her baby sister "the...

Eric, Sep 16, 2014 15 679
GrayCatVintage
Should I have two "guest books"?
GrayCatVintage, on September 15, 2014 at 6:47 PM

I booked a photo booth over the weekend and the attendant will stay for three hours and make us a guest book. She will direct people into the booth, then make two copies of photo strips and the guests...

Barbara, Sep 15, 2014 5 526
Fran
Catholic Church - Questions
Fran, on September 15, 2014 at 9:45 AM

I am paying my church $700.00 to get married. My mom is wondering do we tip the organ player, alter boys or the priest?

Lacayo De Moore to, Sep 15, 2014 9 1,726
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Female version of an usher?
njbride, on September 15, 2014 at 1:21 PM

Hi all. Having a wedding party issue. I thought I was only having my close friends in my bridal party, but there are other women I would like to include. Can I create another roll such as a female...

LetItSnow, Sep 15, 2014 3 2,204
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Let down by wedding planner ? - opinions needed
Blue one 4, on September 14, 2014 at 2:34 PM

I got married early September and I did really enjoy my day and the things which bugged me a bit in the days following have kind of been pushed to the side by jaded happy memories ( not a bad thing...

Janeen, Sep 15, 2014 27 3,788
Laura
How to count children under 3 at the reception? Do they count as a full meal or full seat?
Laura, on September 14, 2014 at 9:49 AM

95% of our guests are from out of town, and FH and I are the oldest in our families- so there was no way to do a child free reception. At least not in our minds. How do you count young children though...

Laura, Sep 14, 2014 11 2,070
Patricia
Nervous about becoming a wife?
Patricia, on September 13, 2014 at 2:50 PM

As my date gets closer and closer I realize how my life will change. I'm 25 and have lived at home my whole life. I have been in a relationship with my fiance for 7 years. My parents are very...

Monica SC, Sep 13, 2014 36 128
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Future Mother In Laws Dress Change?!
Private User, on September 12, 2014 at 12:40 AM

So my FOIL had order a dress a month or two ago. A few weeks ago she went shopping and found another dress. At my bridal shower she decides to drop on me that she has this second dress and that she is...

AndixLyn, Sep 12, 2014 14 995
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Engagement Ring Regrets - need advice!
IJustWantCake, on September 11, 2014 at 7:55 PM

Ladies, please don't judge. Before we got engaged, I had NEVER looked at rings, I'm not that type of gal. The engagement was a complete surprise, FI didn't probe me or any friends to see what styles I...

IJustWantCake, Sep 12, 2014 11 1,746
Alana
Am I being too hard on them? Guilt about leaving a bad review for my hair stylist.
Alana, on September 11, 2014 at 1:32 PM

I am having mixed feelings about leaving a bad review for our hair stylists. I am probably one of the few weddings they did so they will know it was me who left it, but I feel like I should warn other...

Jesse's Girl, Sep 12, 2014 27 1,279
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What costs should the bride cover for her bridesmaids?
Hannah, on September 11, 2014 at 11:24 AM

Hey guys! I'm getting married next fall and I'm just wondering what costs I should cover for my bridesmaids? This article has some great suggestions https://www.hubub.com/172339/172390 I'm just...

Melissa, Sep 11, 2014 25 584
heidi
Brother wants to stay at our house while we're honeymooning
heidi, on September 11, 2014 at 1:48 PM

My brother and his gf live in Ohio. They don't have a lot of money, and it's a strain on them to come to our wedding in SC. But they really want to come, and I really appreciate their support. Since...

Rachey, Sep 11, 2014 19 1,406
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I wasn't my sister's bridesmaid and now it's my turn. Help!
Rachel, on September 11, 2014 at 6:58 PM

My stepsister got married a few years ago and didn't invite ask me or her other two step-sisters to be BMs, choosing her friends instead. Keep in mind my family is very close. She kept us out of the...

Jesse's Girl, Sep 11, 2014 14 280
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B List Invites? Insulting or not??
Amie, on September 10, 2014 at 7:44 PM

My fiancé and I were really on a strict budget for our wedding. I have a lot of family that lives on the other side of the country. I was not expecting many of them to be able to attend but none of...

TammyNicole, Sep 11, 2014 26 2,215
Mrs. F-u-...
Spin-off: What's your cut-off temp for an outdoor wedd8ng?
Mrs. F-u-..., on September 11, 2014 at 10:49 AM

On a previous post someone mentioned anything below 65 they would consider too cold for an outdoor wedding. What temp to you is too cold? And would heaters help if it was too cold? I'm super paranoid...

ItsGoodToBeKing, Sep 11, 2014 24 13,673
Munkos
Too cold for outdoor wedding?
Munkos, on September 11, 2014 at 9:17 AM

Sooo...we narrowly escaped the massive summer snow storm that hit the town we are getting married in (and by massive I mean it knocked down trees, cars off the road, power out all over the place - it...

heidi, Sep 11, 2014 18 1,008
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