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Julia
How not to cry during my ceremony?!?!
Julia, on July 11, 2014 at 1:28 PM

8 more days!!!! I am a naturally emotional person and i cry at movies, weddings, births, other people crying, sad commercials, stubbing my toe....you get the idea... I know that it's going to be a...

Celia Milton, Jul 13, 2014 25 1,885
Mrs. Holmes
Publix cake?
Mrs. Holmes, on July 10, 2014 at 7:41 PM

Is anyone else getting their cake from Publix? I had no idea they made wedding cakes until I went to a wedding festival a few weeks ago. Are they more affordable than cake shops?

~*World Of Whimsical, Jul 12, 2014 23 1,422
Heidi
Bachlorette Party- does my fiance's brothers girlfriend come?
Heidi, on July 8, 2014 at 12:14 PM

My sister wants a list of who I should invite to the bachlorette party. Do I invite my fiance's brothers (who is the best man) girlfriend? We are not "friends" but cordial with each other and have...

Michelle, Jul 11, 2014 14 1,645
Krystal
My fiance is not in favor of having my niece in the wedding but I really want her to be! Stick to my guns?
Krystal, on July 9, 2014 at 7:58 PM

So our family is loaded with girls, only a 2 boys...both very young. We planned to have my nephew (2) and my fiance's nephew (4) as ring bearers but my BIL pulled him out of the wedding. My nephew is...

Rachel DellaPorte, Jul 11, 2014 14 94
J
Need to invite priest although we don't know him well?
Jill, on July 9, 2014 at 11:01 PM

We are getting married in a Catholic church that we are not parishioners of and really don't know the priest well at all. We've only met him twice. I know typically it is proper etiquette to invite...

Mrs Gray, Jul 11, 2014 10 999
cupcake_bride
If YOU are a bridesmaid-do you give a check to the couple?
cupcake_bride, on July 11, 2014 at 7:01 AM

I'm just wondering how other people feel about this- I've been a bridesmaid three times now. We all know how expensive everything is to be one, but regardless I've given a check each time because I'm...

Ashleigh, Jul 11, 2014 24 4,184
Heather
I want a photobooth but my FH thinks they are dumb? Who is with me or against me on this?
Heather, on July 10, 2014 at 5:55 PM

I want a photobooth but my FH thinks they are dumb? Who is with me or against me on this? I need to decide today as the promotion ends today. 3 hours for $500 and you get: - Photobooth delivery...

xograce, Jul 10, 2014 21 86
mlw
Men with Rose Gold rings??
mlw, on July 10, 2014 at 5:54 PM

I know it's been awhile. I took a break from all the wedding planning while I figured some stuff out. My daughter was diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis at the end of March, and I've been dealing with...

Meghan, Jul 10, 2014 4 117
Ashlee
Bridetastic Wedding Emergency Kit- from The Knot
Ashlee, on July 10, 2014 at 3:19 PM

Did anyone purchase this? I think 75$ is ridic for that. I know you can just make a E-kit but i just wanna purchase one already put together! Anyone know where you can get this cheaper?

Mrs.Matthews, Jul 10, 2014 7 140
Vanessa_DW
ADVICE - Thank-you notes for an Engagement Party
Vanessa_DW, on July 10, 2014 at 2:04 PM

We hosted an Engagement Party 2 weeks ago for about 120 people - it was a very casual backyard party at my FBIL's home. Lots of food, drinks and fun! I was chatting with my mom last night about...

Lyssa, Jul 10, 2014 6 132
S
A friend just set her wedding date...the same day as mine...
Sarah, on July 8, 2014 at 7:39 AM

I just found out a friend will be getting married the same day as me, in the same city. I set this date a few months ago, before she was engaged, and I'm now well into wedding planning. We aren't...

Monica, Jul 10, 2014 28 6,124
Future.Mrs.C
Tipping
Future.Mrs.C, on July 9, 2014 at 2:45 PM

I had my envelopes done by a calligrapher and wasn't sure to tip? So I am asking who do you tip for your wedding and how much %?

Caitlin, Jul 10, 2014 2 274
OregonEmily
Length of processional song
OregonEmily, on July 8, 2014 at 5:04 PM

We have no bridal party, no ring bearer and no flower girls. So we will only take about 20 seconds or so to get down the aisle. I see the following options in regard to dealing with a too long song:...

DisneyNut, Jul 10, 2014 22 412
Niecy Sparkles
Did anyone use FB as a way to follow up and remind people to RSVP? (a FB group/message)
Niecy Sparkles, on July 9, 2014 at 12:40 PM

Maybe a private group and invite only those invited of course, or a reminder message to everyone in their inbox.

The New Mrs. Pool, Jul 9, 2014 12 3,156
2d Bride
Anyone experienced a more awkward family wedding than this?
2d Bride, on July 9, 2014 at 2:48 PM

So, if you think you have an awkward family situation around your wedding, consider my nephew's, which we're supposed to attend on August 8: * The bride's parents are devout Muslims who live in...

2d Bride, Jul 9, 2014 30 256
M
Honor a couple at your wedding?
Miss S., on July 9, 2014 at 3:35 PM

I just need some advice, suggestions on this…. So, I have not been wanting to do the garter removal or bouquet toss, though FH wants to do them because they are "tradition." He really doesn't have a...

Miss S., Jul 9, 2014 7 85
Mrs Gray
What is the sweetest and nicest way to respond to the question "Are kids invited to your wedding?"
Mrs Gray, on July 8, 2014 at 11:44 AM

So we just sent out the invitations over the weekend. My mother forbid me to put the "we have reserved 2 seats in your honor" nonsense on the RSVP card because she claimed that EVERYONE would...

Finally Mrs Gee, Jul 9, 2014 24 7,346
K
Jack and Jill
Kristy, on July 7, 2014 at 12:55 PM

So ive been looking into Jack n Jill etiquette because I recently found out my future father in law and best man are planning one for my future hubby. and I. Seems everyone says they are tacky. BUT I...

Eric, Jul 9, 2014 23 2,625
Pancakes
How to tell sister to STFU, in the right way? :)
Pancakes, on July 8, 2014 at 9:11 AM

LOOONG story short (if you can believe it, this IS the short version) - My twin sister is a c word. And I never use that word. But she still depends financially on my mother (who is struggling...

Cricket Catering, Jul 8, 2014 36 130
L + A
I'm too dumb for flowers... Help!
L + A, on July 7, 2014 at 3:56 PM

So our caterer does floral, and I get to talking to the florist finally, and the florist is shooting down almost all of my ideas, telling me they won't be ready or they're too fragile, etc and giving...

Maltese, Jul 8, 2014 20 153
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