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Bridesmaid doesn't seem to want to be a bridesmaid? Wedding in 2 weeks...should I address this or let it go?
nicole, on July 1, 2014 at 11:38 AM

Since her fiance proposed, I've been getting the vibe that one of my bridesmaids doesn't want to be a bridesmaid anymore. She started fighting me on dumb things & constantly talked about her wedding...

Emily, Jul 1, 2014 16 746
Lily
Non-engaged friend wants to try on wedding dresses at my appointment- is this rude?
Lily, on June 25, 2014 at 7:39 PM

So I just got engaged and my friend suggested the two of us go wedding dress shopping. I thought it was a great idea because I've never tried on a dress before and I want to see what my options are....

Lyssa, Jun 30, 2014 46 3,438
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Help!! What can guests do after ceremony and BEFORE cocktail hour (followed by dinner/dance)
angie, on June 27, 2014 at 11:28 PM

So here is my dilemma: My ceremony and reception are in the same venue. My ceremony is scheduled to start at 3:30 pm and finish at 4:30 pm. Now after the ceremony, the hotel staff will have to...

Jean, Jun 30, 2014 11 520
Ashlee
What hand are you wearing your engagement ring
Ashlee, on June 30, 2014 at 10:25 AM

The day of the wedding? My something borrowed is my gmoms e-ring and i was going to wear that on my right hand, and usually you are supposed to wear your e-ring on your right hand. Anyone else using a...

Ashleigh, Jun 30, 2014 16 274
er.jhj2014
Invitation/RSVP Nightmare...
er.jhj2014, on June 25, 2014 at 11:08 PM

So we are a week and a half away from our RSVP deadline and still have approximately 55 outstanding RSVP's that total approximately 100 people. I'm getting rather worried as some of those who we sent...

SharSam14, Jun 29, 2014 20 363
GrayCatVintage
Photographs for display at the wedding
GrayCatVintage, on June 26, 2014 at 11:27 AM

I am starting to get on board with my DIY (buying supplies and whatnot). I realized that a lot of people make a photo display for the gift table or other area. The problem is FH and I do not have...

SharSam14, Jun 29, 2014 12 122
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Who signs marriage license?
Caroline, on June 29, 2014 at 4:32 PM

I have two sisters and one best friend. Sisters have always been close, but have know best friend since before school. Who do I choose to sign the marriage license? One sister got married 5 years ago...

Tiffany M. ( Tiffany, Jun 29, 2014 9 1,742
Sydney
Wedding is Labor Day weekend.....
Sydney, on June 28, 2014 at 9:35 AM

In all my excitement of picking the perfect wedding date I over looked the fact that the wedding is labor day weekend. I'm sending out the save the dates in a month, so my thought process is that the...

Pezzy, Jun 29, 2014 24 1,168
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How do you write a contract for your wedding singer?
Jacqueline, on June 29, 2014 at 11:52 AM

I just spoke with a lady who sings amazing and she agreed to sing at our wedding ceremony and for our first dance. I am no lawyer, but I do know putting things in writing is EXTREMELY important. Does...

BunnyLove, Jun 29, 2014 3 241
Finally mrs.jkr
Would you lie....
Finally mrs.jkr, on June 27, 2014 at 10:35 PM

To get a better price on something? The local market bakery (that makes the most delicious cakes I have eaten) charges double for wedding cakes when compared to their other specialty cakes. a six inch...

Nonna T, Jun 29, 2014 28 83
serenity523
Family Listed in Wedding Programs?
serenity523, on June 28, 2014 at 3:17 AM

Hi all. So getting married in two days and I'm printing out the programs that I made. I asked my mom to look them over (I wrote "formal inviations to follow" on our STDs >.

Brandy, Jun 28, 2014 4 46
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To cross fade or not to cross fade? And other questions about ITunes DJ
COSeptBride, on June 27, 2014 at 4:02 PM

Due to the rural mountain location of our wedding, we will be using Itunes to DJ the wedding. I have no desire for the typical MC announcements, and we will not be doing a garter toss, bouquet toss,...

Nancy Taussig, Jun 28, 2014 5 707
Angela M.
How to address invitations?
Angela M., on July 27, 2010 at 11:42 AM

I am struggling with how to write the names on the outside of my wedding invite envelopes. FH and I are both non-traditional and pretty progressive. With that said, I don't want to be as informal as I...

Stephanie, Jun 28, 2014 9 128
FutureMrsKing
Plastic Tableclothes yay or nay ?
FutureMrsKing, on June 27, 2014 at 9:31 AM

My mom insist going to the dollar store and just having plastic. I know it will save tons of money. I honestly don't want my wedding to look like a kids birthday party . If you used plastic how did...

LCC611, Jun 27, 2014 23 1,810
Mrs.Ekstrom
Rehearsal Dinner Slideshow
Mrs.Ekstrom, on June 27, 2014 at 1:50 PM

I am planning on making a slideshow for our rehearsal dinner and I was wondering how long it should be? Also wondering what I should include in it. I am not sure yet if I'm going to just have it...

THE Mrs. Russell, Jun 27, 2014 7 2,438
FutureMrsKing
Has anyone used ezcater.com for reception food ?
FutureMrsKing, on June 27, 2014 at 4:03 PM

My co-worker just mentioned this website and the prices seem very reasonable . Looks to be local restaurants that offer catering menus for a low price. If anyone has any experience with these guys...

Ashleigh, Jun 27, 2014 1 163
Mrs.Thornes
Marriage License Woes (Advice Needed)***Update In Comments***
Mrs.Thornes, on June 26, 2014 at 10:49 AM

FH and I went to get our marriage license yesterday and when we got home we noticed that the suffix at the end of my Dad's last name is wrong. It says that he's a jr. which is wrong. My brother is the...

Mrs.Thornes, Jun 27, 2014 16 156
Future Mrs. McCoy
Need RSVP replys...should I make a post on FB or is that cheesy/wrong?
Future Mrs. McCoy, on June 26, 2014 at 2:15 PM

Need RSVP replys...should I make a post on FB or is that cheesy/wrong?I could also individually email each of them if that's better. I'm just not sure of the etiquette.

Kaesey, Jun 26, 2014 19 2,642
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RSVP cards - who gets what meal?
Christina, on June 25, 2014 at 9:54 PM

Many of the invitations I am looking at have at least three lines for which kind of entree (we are having a plated dinner). How do you know person wants which entree? If a RSVP card from Mr. and Mrs....

Mrs.Matthews, Jun 26, 2014 6 134
FutureMrsKing
Centerpieces under $10 , is that even possible !
FutureMrsKing, on June 25, 2014 at 2:01 PM

I set a budget of $150 for 15 tables for centerpieces. Is that even possible ? I have been looking for ideas that won't look horrible. I have a few pics of ideas, but I'm not sure how it will...

Andrea, Jun 25, 2014 31 2,187
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