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OregonEmily
Snacks after dinner?
OregonEmily, on June 4, 2014 at 6:10 PM

I don't want guests to get hungry after dinner is over and put away. I think it's especially important with people drinking. Are you leaving your buffet open so people can go back for food? I'm...

Erin, Jun 5, 2014 25 2,911
Bethanie
Who pays for wedding bands
Bethanie, on June 4, 2014 at 10:29 AM

Just curious if it's traditional for the bride and groom to buy each others wedding bands, or is it just something that goes into the general wedding budget and we pay for it together? I'm pretty sure...

Samantha, Jun 4, 2014 26 8,721
Sarah
When people ask how much you paid...
Sarah, on May 31, 2014 at 12:56 PM

This has been happening A LOT lately and I feel like it is just plain RUDE! People keep asking me how much our wedding is costing, how much my ring cost, how much my dress cost. FH thinks I'm being...

rusticbride, Jun 4, 2014 51 4,518
Private User
Pots, Pans, Free Trips and JVL Jewelry
Private User, on June 3, 2014 at 1:48 PM

Hi everyone! We have well over a year to go (6.27.15) but I like to plan! Went to a bridal show over the weekend and got called last night that we won a "free" trip. We would need to come see them for...

OfficiallyMrs.Bentle, Jun 3, 2014 6 192
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Wedding postponement wording.
Private User, on June 2, 2014 at 8:32 PM

My FH and I have decided we are not ready for our wedding which is 2 months away. We have decided to postpone it one year. I want to send a note to those who have received STD's explaining we are...

Ashley, Jun 3, 2014 11 740
Katie
What to say to a friend who cancels her wedding.
Katie, on June 3, 2014 at 10:21 AM

H and I had close friends who were getting married about a month after us. On our honeymoon we discovered that she called the wedding off. The groom was H's best friend and I was starting to become...

Katie, Jun 3, 2014 12 20,185
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Guest couple broke up... do I still invite her?
Amber, on June 2, 2014 at 6:08 PM

My FI and I are friends with a guy who was in a serious/long term relationship (before we became friends with him). We of course invited he and the GF (via save the date) although the GF has really...

LSC_sf, Jun 2, 2014 8 834
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Destination Wedding After Party Invite Wording
Lindsey, on June 2, 2014 at 3:30 PM

Help! My fiancé and I are getting married in the Bahamas in September with a small group of family and friends attending. Two weeks after we say our I Do's we are having a large reception back home....

We'llAlwaysHaveParis, Jun 2, 2014 1 90
mr&mrs
Cash Bar
mr&mrs, on February 25, 2009 at 10:15 PM

Do I have to include on the invitations that I'm having a cash bar? If so, how do I include it?

simone, Jun 1, 2014 19 2,361
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How to ask for money you were promised by your parents
lindsey, on May 31, 2014 at 5:14 PM

Ahhhhh! So, Okay. Without asking for a dime, I was told by my mother 6 months ago that she was going to give us X amount of dollars for the wedding. I very excitedly and graciously accepted her offer....

MrsDean, May 31, 2014 8 5,013
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I'm doing a Mother and Daughter Dance
contina, on May 28, 2014 at 12:33 PM

I was raised by my mom single parent home. I want to do a mother/daughter dance. I'm having trouble finding a song. Any suggestions

Merenda, May 31, 2014 19 963
lidy
How to get venue deposit back??
lidy, on May 29, 2014 at 4:56 PM

We booked our original venue back in 2012 and made 6 deposit payments totaling $3000. 11 months ago we called to cancel our date. in the contract it said that we can get 70% back if they are...

Caroline Peters, May 29, 2014 13 993
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Addressing parents invitation
chanel, on March 26, 2014 at 12:17 AM

Hi all--I wanted to ask how I should address my wedding invitation. My parents are divorced but will be paying so they will be on the invite but I am not sure how to address my dad. He was a judge and...

Myra, May 29, 2014 11 474
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Buffet Etiquette Question
Meagan, on May 29, 2014 at 3:01 PM

We are having our wedding catered buffet-style and (obviously) are paying per person. However, we are slightly concerned that there are some family members that are notorious for going back through...

Meagan, May 29, 2014 13 481
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Getting the future husband involved in the planning...
MMaru, on May 28, 2014 at 2:44 AM

I've only been engaged for about a month, but I am insanely excited to plan this wedding! It's very important to me that our ceremony and reception reflects both my fiancé and my own tastes, as well...

OregonEmily, May 28, 2014 11 381
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The Pros or Wedding Bug
ChampagneDream, on May 24, 2014 at 10:45 AM

Have any of you used or will any of you be using The Pros or Wedding Bug for your wedding? We have our photographer who we love, but are stil looking for a DJ and possibly video if it fits into our...

Erika, May 28, 2014 9 464
Mrs. Smith-Smith To Be
Plates at table vs at buffet line...
Mrs. Smith-Smith To Be, on May 27, 2014 at 9:45 PM

As I've mentioned before, we're are having a small, intimate wedding...a total of 48, which includes me & FH. The venue is small, and we are having a BBQ buffet. Because of space, I plan to seat the...

ItsGoodToBeKing, May 27, 2014 5 114
Kaegurl
Singing during dinner?
Kaegurl, on May 27, 2014 at 5:50 PM

Ok, we're having a "band" at our wedding reception. Band - as in a singer, a bass, and a piano (Jazz Trio according to the website). The girl can sing old favorites from Louis Armstrong, Frank...

Emma, May 27, 2014 5 1,100
FutureMrsC
Postage...not included?
FutureMrsC, on May 27, 2014 at 9:42 AM

So my friend is getting married in a few weeks, I got my invite, and well, the damn RSVP had no postage. So I call her and tell her since there is no stamp consider this phone call my RSVP. She...

NoPurple, May 27, 2014 44 357
Arik
Office Bridal Shower
Arik, on May 27, 2014 at 11:53 AM

My coworker would like to throw an office shower for me and I thought it was a nice idea...but I don't know the etiquette around it. I work in a big organization (approx 125 ppl) and only 2 are...

Emma, May 27, 2014 6 528
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