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GrayCatVintage
As a wedding GUEST are there things that you really do not care about or notice much?
GrayCatVintage, on June 4, 2014 at 5:17 PM

I have been to a lot of weddings and I remember the ceremonies the most. After that, it is all kind of a blur in regards to details. For example, out of 7 or 8 weddings I only remember two centerpiece...

Riki, Jun 9, 2014 72 2,197
K
Invitations to out of state guests.. When to send?!?
Kimberly1022, on June 8, 2014 at 10:01 AM

I live in Tampa, FL and my wedding isn't until 3/6/15, however, about 80% of my guests live in NJ. I know for "destination" weddings, the save the dates go out about a year in advance, but I'm unsure...

C&E2014, Jun 8, 2014 11 993
Jesse's Boo
How to rescind your invite?
Jesse's Boo, on June 6, 2014 at 4:33 PM

Has anyone ever kicked out someone from their wedding party? If so, how did you do it? Was this after they bought the dress/rented tux? And when you kicked them out, were they a regular guest at the...

Beth, Jun 8, 2014 18 1,067
GrayCatVintage
My grandmother is well - brash - how to deal? She is so rude...
GrayCatVintage, on June 6, 2014 at 1:52 PM

My grandmother is not a very nice person - and I am being nice saying that. For probably the last 5 years she has hounded my FH about marriage and his job every time we have visited her - which is not...

GrayCatVintage, Jun 8, 2014 28 2,090
Autumn
thank you cards for early wedding gifts?
Autumn, on January 29, 2009 at 5:39 PM

We are having a destination wedding in FL. Some guests have sent gifts already and the wedding is still not until May. Should I send out thank you cards now (I feel bad not acknowledging them)? We are...

jcdowney, Jun 8, 2014 12 3,495
Wendy
Help, split seating!
Wendy, on June 6, 2014 at 5:42 PM

As my RSVP’s are coming in it looks like we may be forced to do split seating at our reception. I was hoping we might be able to avoid it but it is what it is. Now I need help figuring out how to seat...

Nancy Taussig, Jun 7, 2014 21 1,236
B
What do you do about a strained relationship with a parent?
Brittany, on June 4, 2014 at 9:44 PM

Ok, So I am really struggling here. Quick back story: My mother and I have not gotten along in a number of years due to her being a severe alcoholic. I am willing to invite her to the wedding, but am...

Melissa, Jun 7, 2014 6 805
Jessica
KWR: Deactivating Facebook before Wedding
Jessica, on June 6, 2014 at 5:19 PM

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about deactivating my fb for the week prior to the wedding for multiple reasons. My sister will be home from the navy and I want to spend time with her, not be distracted....

Angela Marie, Jun 6, 2014 16 198
tnovak
In Honor of or In Memory of..what to do
tnovak, on June 6, 2014 at 11:52 AM

I want reconize my parents at my wedding even though they are in heaven. I want to put it next to the guest book with a photo of them and a message in a very pretty frame. but I don't know if I should...

Rachel DellaPorte, Jun 6, 2014 18 645
andcoheley
SINGLE MOM GETTING MARRIED...
andcoheley, on June 5, 2014 at 5:29 PM

So I am a single mom with a 5yr old son. My FH has been in his life for 3 of those years. He calls him dad and is the only father he knows. It is a no brainer that we would like to include him in the...

andcoheley, Jun 6, 2014 15 1,734 1
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those doing a dollar dance, what are you using to hold the $ and who holds it?
Nicole, on June 6, 2014 at 5:27 PM

I wanna do a dollar dance just bc we want to do everything to get guests involved and dancing. plus around here i think most people expect it at receptions. i'm just kinda thrown on what to have to...

Future Mrs. H, Jun 6, 2014 8 74
Sh
Not sure if I should RSVP yes or no..
Sh, on June 6, 2014 at 9:49 AM

Here's the deal, a friend of DH and I is getting married next month and I am currently pregnant. My due date has been changing and now is 11 days sooner than my original due date, which is still 2...

Rachel DellaPorte, Jun 6, 2014 23 2,733
Shaila
plus ones?!
Shaila, on January 10, 2014 at 10:19 PM

Our wedding will be at a hotel and the price per person is not cheap. We already have a guest list of 300 .. obviously anyone engaged will have a plus one, but i have friends and bridal party members...

Grace, Jun 6, 2014 29 247
turn_THE_paige
Seal and Send Wedding Invites- What does everyone think?
turn_THE_paige, on June 6, 2014 at 8:29 AM

Has anyone ever used seal and send wedding invites? My fiancee and I are having an extremely laid back, casual, Vineyard wedding. Seal and sends seem perfect for us (since they are less formal and...

Private User, Jun 6, 2014 14 95
S
Is excluding children ever ok?
Shannon, on June 5, 2014 at 6:21 PM

I am freshly engaged and deliriously happy, but one thing already has me stressed to the gills: children. Both my fiancé and I come from large, but close-knit families whom we absolutely want to...

GettingHitched, Jun 6, 2014 29 1,684
J
Okay to wear a long black dress to a wedding?
Juna, on June 5, 2014 at 2:57 PM

Hi everyone, new to the forums! I'm attending an evening wedding this month with ceremony starting at 5:30pm, reception to follow. I'm planning to wear a long, black chiffon dress with halter neckline...

DeniseD, Jun 5, 2014 23 2,966
Arianna
My **NEW** husband is not invited to my sister's wedding - 2 months after ours!!
Arianna, on June 4, 2014 at 4:19 PM

I've never posted on WW before, but I feel like I'm going crazy and I don't know what's right or wrong anymore. My sister is getting married 2 months after us in Disney World and we were planning on...

Arianna, Jun 5, 2014 123 6,392
Jesse's Boo
Flower donation?
Jesse's Boo, on June 5, 2014 at 6:27 PM

I live in houston...anyone know what I can do with my flowers after the reception? I wanted to donate them instead of just the venue throwing them out. Maybe to a hospital or something? How would I do...

DC Julie, Jun 5, 2014 7 220
Katie
When should I give my groom his present
Katie, on June 3, 2014 at 1:33 PM

I am contemplating on giving him his gift the night of our rehearsal or the day of our wedding after our first look. When are you giving your guy his gift? BTW I am giving him a pair of transformers...

Maggie, Jun 5, 2014 15 3,820
A
What details to you go over with a detailing appointment with the venue
Anonymous, on June 5, 2014 at 7:36 PM

Our venue emailed me and asked to make a detailing appointment. We picked a date and I asked exactly what details we're going over so I make sure i'm prepared about everything. They just emailed me...

Tamika, Jun 5, 2014 2 576
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