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fat bridesmaid- concerns and shoes
kate, on July 31, 2014 at 9:07 AM

My friend is getting married in a few days and I am her bridesmaid. There will be only 2 bridesmaids including me. She did not choose a maid of honor because she said we are equally important to her....

OMW, Aug 4, 2014 10 1,313
Elizabeth
Off Topic: Graduation
Elizabeth, on August 4, 2014 at 1:30 PM

I'm sorry this is so off topic, I would just like advice/opinions from people who will give me their honest opinion and not tell me what they think I want to hear I will be graduating from college...

WalkerGirl, Aug 4, 2014 8 98
M
Thank you cards timing?
MelanieM, on August 3, 2014 at 8:46 PM

I'm married!!! And honeymooned!!! BAM to come as soon as I have access to a computer. I'm wondering when we should send our thank you cards. I'm assuming as soon as possible but should I wait for...

Northern MN, Aug 4, 2014 10 459
L + R
So my dad won't be walking me down the aisle now....
L + R, on July 31, 2014 at 11:46 AM

We had a falling out. Him and my mom are going through the beginning of a nasty divorce (even after 2 years of separation) and he's taking it out on me. With 37 days left until I wed, I just can't...

ValZtoB, Aug 2, 2014 29 1,045
Sheila
How to Appropriately Write "No Children allowed" on Invitation
Sheila, on July 31, 2014 at 8:01 PM

My fiancé and I have decided that we do not want any children at our wedding (except for immediate family, nephews, nieces). How do I write that in the most polite way on the invitation?

Kristen, Aug 1, 2014 12 976
Jennifer
Aisle Runner or no?
Jennifer, on May 15, 2013 at 11:08 AM

I see one for $50 online. That's 5-0. Holy mula! I'm just curious to see how many of you have heard of there NOT being one while in a park, on the grass? If my flower girl throws a lot of...

Sally Collins, Aug 1, 2014 21 747
Nay
Who reads vows first?
Nay, on July 31, 2014 at 12:06 PM

I wrote our own vow renewal ceremony by piecing together different vows from renewal vows I found online, and I'm looking over and finalizing and can't figure out who is supposed to read their vows...

Jessica, Aug 1, 2014 19 12,331
Fiona
Inviting People to the shower when not invited to the Wedding?
Fiona, on September 11, 2008 at 1:43 PM

So I know the etiquette is invite only people that are going to the wedding for your shower. We are having a small wedding about 60 people or so and its all family and out of town. The people that are...

Sarah, Aug 1, 2014 18 4,723 1
Sheila
Father and 2 Brothers to walk me down the aisle (?)
Sheila, on July 23, 2014 at 3:24 PM

I have two older brothers that I've made clear to my fiancé I'd like as part of our wedding. He feels that his groomsmen should only be his picks and that he is having to bump off 2 of his friends to...

Sheila, Jul 31, 2014 9 1,885
Ms. A
Kohls Wedding Registry
Ms. A, on July 24, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Ladies with Kohl's registries -- is yours really messed up right now? Half of my registry is coming up in a "Miscellaneous" section and either doesn't have pictures or has the wrong picture. Plus...

Private User, Jul 31, 2014 8 448
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Bridesmaid drops out - what do I do?
Gettingmarriedsoon, on July 31, 2014 at 3:44 AM

Help! My destination wedding is less than a month away, and my bridesmaid just dropped out of my wedding due to personal reasons. My bridal party was small to begin with, so I had 1 maid of honor, 1...

Gettingmarriedsoon, Jul 31, 2014 7 899
Catalina
Have you been to a wedding that was inconsiderate to guest?
Catalina, on July 29, 2014 at 2:47 PM

Ladies, I would like to hear some of your experiences. I was a BM in a wedding a few years ago where the bride had us wear long navy blue dresses for her outdoor summer wedding (it was 104 degrees...

Silan, Jul 30, 2014 76 783
Ebony
Family style served dinner yay or nay?
Ebony, on July 28, 2014 at 10:57 PM

I am having an intimate wedding 70-85 guests. My venue is a house that has been turned into a event venue so it has that old style charm. I have been going back and forth on whether to have a family...

September Bride, Jul 30, 2014 24 973
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Kids and family weddings wHen their not invited. Advice please!!
Feelingtorn, on July 25, 2014 at 1:22 AM

Hey I really need some advice guys re kids at weddings. Situation is my brother is getting a married and our kids are invited to the ceremony only. My kids are 4 & 9, they are fun, behave & enjoy a...

MrsJen312, Jul 29, 2014 20 8,841
Cynthia B
guest list and cousins
Cynthia B, on July 28, 2014 at 9:55 AM

We're trying to keep our wedding small and find a reasonable way to cut down the guest list. To under 100 people. This is hard as his family is huge (10 aunts and uncles, their kids are grown and...

Cynthia B, Jul 29, 2014 9 746
Pancakes
Ring bearer but no flower girl?
Pancakes, on July 25, 2014 at 8:34 AM

We have a nephew who will be 3.5 years old by the time we have our wedding. We have no young girls in both of our close families. And even friends, there is only one girl out of all of their kids and...

Private User, Jul 29, 2014 15 2,372
BreeCheez
Non-Traditional Wedding Reception Food
BreeCheez, on July 29, 2014 at 8:51 AM

I have been trying to decide on a wedding reception menu. I've looked at a full meal, buffet, appetizers only, cake & Punch, and come up with an idea I like, but am looking for some feedback. I want...

Kate, Jul 29, 2014 11 491
Pancakes
RSVP Card Wording - Dinner Selection
Pancakes, on July 29, 2014 at 11:56 AM

We are having family style dining ($50/adult) so they do not need to select an entree. Kids aged 6-12 can have the adult meal for $25 or a kid’s meal (chicken tenders, fries) for...

Miss S., Jul 29, 2014 9 313
GrayCatVintage
Do we really need a PA system for our outdoor wedding?
GrayCatVintage, on July 28, 2014 at 12:43 PM

I am seriously starting to doubt that people will "party it up" at our wedding. I just don't think they will. I really do not want to spend $650 for a DJ only to have people end up leaving...

Nancy Taussig, Jul 29, 2014 21 3,596
Anna
FH has anxiety to the point of vomiting - PLEASE HELP with calming suggestions!
Anna, on December 14, 2012 at 12:30 PM

My fiance has social anxiety and the wedding has gotten to him. We get the married the 21st - only a week away. Even if we wanted to, Xanax isn't an option to help him - we have no insurance for him...

mike, Jul 29, 2014 35 1,443
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