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Munkos
But we don't want a honeymoon!
Munkos, on July 18, 2014 at 3:11 PM

FBIL has very generously offered to pay for our honeymoon (that we had no intentions of having!). But it comes with stipulations. It must be somewhere out of the country, somewhere all inclusive and...

MrsC, Jul 18, 2014 27 447
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Pastor's Wife
Bre, on July 15, 2014 at 3:38 PM

I am inviting my pastor to stay through our reception, should I also invite his wife?

Christina, Jul 18, 2014 7 778
Niecy Sparkles
Were any of you late to your wedding?
Niecy Sparkles, on July 16, 2014 at 10:38 AM

What made you late? Would you have allowed more time for anything? I'm really nervous about being tardy to my wedding because of things I cannot control.

Rachey, Jul 18, 2014 24 2,390
NewMrsWesely
hard cider
NewMrsWesely, on July 16, 2014 at 8:45 PM

So I love hard cider, yum yum yum. Yep love it so much getting a keg of it for my wedding. What brand off hard cider do you like?

NewMrsWesely, Jul 17, 2014 19 1,173
The Polka Dot Queen ©
Fun Invitation Wording?
The Polka Dot Queen ©, on February 21, 2012 at 6:53 PM

I'm looking for some fun wording for our invites. We got dirt cheap DIY invites, but they don't really fit the tone of our wedding or our personalities, but who cares, they were $11 for 75. I...

Shanna Zuelch, Jul 17, 2014 10 436
Carrie
Grandparents at rehearsal
Carrie, on July 17, 2014 at 10:18 AM

Hi all, We were planning on inviting our grandparents to our rehearsal dinner. We aren't having them walk down the aisle during the ceremony (we considered it but with parents and an 11 person wedding...

Alison, Jul 17, 2014 9 1,274
OregonEmily
Dry Shampoo during hairstyling
OregonEmily, on July 17, 2014 at 11:19 AM

Some of you may remember my post about my hair trial. The hair stylist said my hair was too clean and healthy to style easily and suggested that I not wash my hair for a day or two. But after 24...

Lyssa, Jul 17, 2014 9 1,101
Michelle
Combined bridal and baby shower?
Michelle, on July 16, 2014 at 6:51 PM

Getting married Sept 27th in Southern VA,hometown, about a 4-5 hr drive from my house in MD. Baby is due Dec 6th. As you know it could come as early as Nov 22nd. I dont return from honeymoon until Oct...

Kate, Jul 16, 2014 6 1,510
Ashlin
Called off engagement...
Ashlin, on July 14, 2014 at 8:33 AM

Over the weekend, my former fiancé and I decided to call off our engagement. We have been arguing more than usual lately and at this time we feel this is the best decision for us. We still want to...

Fit Bride, Jul 16, 2014 18 257
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Wedding under 2000
Tyreese, on July 16, 2014 at 12:59 PM

I would like to know where I can a decent venue for my wedding and reception for no more than 40 ppl and that includes the wedding party. I have made all my own center peices and most of my...

Tyreese, Jul 16, 2014 7 121
H
Trying to decide... Monday/Thursday wedding & reception.
Heidi Anne, on July 13, 2014 at 10:24 AM

Our situation is a little unconventional. My side of the family is very strict religiously and half of them already said they will not be attending the reception due to serving alcohol and having...

Samantha, Jul 16, 2014 17 1,173
Bridget
Including deceased mother in vow renewal
Bridget, on July 16, 2014 at 10:21 AM

My husband and I were married in 2011 in our backyard by my Mother who was a notary with very few people in attendance as we could not afford a big wedding at the time. Since then we have always...

Bridget, Jul 16, 2014 4 453
Maggie
wedding envy- have you experienced?
Maggie, on July 14, 2014 at 11:40 PM

Ok so I'm willing to admit my feelings here & the fact that I HATE feeling this way... whether or not you've already gotten married, I'm wondering if any other girls out there have felt this way too...

Mrs. A & J, Jul 15, 2014 20 4,723
KristenMeowza
Is it ok to have one favor per family or couple?
KristenMeowza, on July 15, 2014 at 2:06 PM

We are having our favors of double as escort cards (inspiration pic attached). The label on the top of the jar of jam will have the person's name and their table number. Since we are also have a candy...

Future Mrs.Whitaker, Jul 15, 2014 8 85
FutureMrsKing
Registry for furniture ?
FutureMrsKing, on July 14, 2014 at 9:14 AM

My fiance and I got approved for a house and we are closing in a few weeks. Since we are both living with our parents right now we don't have anything for our new place. Would it be weird to have a...

itsdone, Jul 14, 2014 31 2,164
8815wedding
Shared engagement party with FSIL
8815wedding, on July 14, 2014 at 4:19 PM

After talking about getting married for quite some time FH and I got engaged in April. This was somewhat unfortunate timing because FSIL had just announced she was pregnant, but FH had bought the ring...

Antoinette, Jul 14, 2014 8 94
Pancakes
I'm in a bad mood - Distract me with funny memes!
Pancakes, on July 10, 2014 at 12:43 PM

I feel super crappy, now. So please post some funny memes to help me get through the day. Thanks!

Kristine, Jul 14, 2014 16 3,615
Stacie
Amazing thank you card wording site
Stacie, on September 3, 2012 at 6:39 AM

So I've been slowly but surely working my way through the thank you cards, but I have to admit it has been a serious headache in trying to figure out how to say "thank you" properly and without...

Tammy, Jul 14, 2014 3 446
ajlark726
Garter and bouquet toss songs!?
ajlark726, on July 14, 2014 at 12:08 AM

So I am struggling to pick songs for the garter/bouquet toss. His family listens to mostly hip hop and r&b and my family likes rock and contemporary....we like both but have nooo idea what to use...

SweetestLeslie, Jul 14, 2014 5 336
Kelly
Replating e-ring before wedding?
Kelly, on July 13, 2014 at 3:25 PM

Hi all! So, I've had a bit of a long engagement... he proposed Dec. 22, 2012, and the wedding's on May 23, 2015. Anyway, my engagement ring is a solitaire set in 14k gold. My wedding band is made of...

MnDex, Jul 14, 2014 10 301
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