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QueenThompson
Wedding may have to be POSTPONED :(...2 year engagement
QueenThompson, on May 19, 2014 at 6:37 AM

Before my FH and I got engaged whenever we talked about having a wedding he always said he wanted to wait to 2 years to have a wedding. He strongly feel 1 year is not enough time to plan a wedding. we...

WalkerGirl, May 20, 2014 33 83
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How to tell people about age limit.....
Ashley, on May 17, 2014 at 9:48 PM

Hi everyone! I'm sure this is a common question, but i'll ask anyway.. my fiance and i have decided we want to have no kids under a certain age at our wedding (still debating about the age... probably...

Kaesey, May 18, 2014 17 621
Allison
Take home centerpieces?
Allison, on May 16, 2014 at 8:49 PM

We have floral centerpieces. I want to keep vases to resell. I know some guests like to take the flowrts home, which I am okay with but want centerpieces left. 2 questions: 1)what are you doing with...

Wendy, May 18, 2014 15 281
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Ex wife wants to come to wedding
Valerie, on May 15, 2014 at 1:03 AM

My FH and I are stuck. He has two children from his previous marriage who will be in the wedding. His ex is not very pleasant and doesn't usually work with us on things like wanting to swap months...

FutureMrsPurdy, May 17, 2014 39 3,055
Rachey
Wedding program etiquette for divorced parents
Rachey, on May 16, 2014 at 12:55 PM

Is it wrong to list my parents on the same line on the program even though they are divorced? FH's parents are still married so they are on the same line. Or should I list Dad on one line and Mom on...

Julia Beth, May 16, 2014 7 2,397
Be You Tifful
QUESTION?? Can you open wedding gifts before the wedding??
Be You Tifful, on May 14, 2014 at 6:58 PM

Hi So today we received our 1st Wedding Gift in the mail. I told my best friend & she said DO NOT OPEN THAT! She said I should wait until we are officially husband & wife and open them after the...

JC, May 15, 2014 31 200
Blondie123
Child who carries the train
Blondie123, on May 15, 2014 at 12:05 PM

So, my niece was going to be my flower girl, but since the aisle will already be covered in petals when she gets out there, I thought it would be silly for her to be going down the aisle dropping more...

Gayle, May 15, 2014 11 4,937 1
selina
Is it rude to register for expensive gifts?
selina, on May 14, 2014 at 1:46 AM

My fiance and I just started registering for gifts at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and Target. So far everything ranges from $8-50. Would it be rude to register for more expensive items? By expensive...

KristenMeowza, May 15, 2014 39 1,749
Katie
Invitation to Rehearsal dinner but not Rehearsal
Katie, on May 13, 2014 at 5:49 PM

My fiance has two sets of Aunts and Uncles that will be coming in on the Friday before our wedding instead of the Day of. His mom insisted we invite them to the rehearsal dinner since they will not...

Nancy Taussig, May 15, 2014 13 1,028
Lily
Reception Music: Entrance, Garter, Cake Cutting, Last Song, etc...
Lily, on March 22, 2013 at 12:01 PM

Wow! I thought I was done choosing our music, but we met with the DJ last night, and apparently I hadn't even thought of the entrance music for the parents, bridal party and us lol Reception Entrance:...

Amanda, May 14, 2014 26 2,640 1
**Mrs.Smedstad
Return Address Placement
**Mrs.Smedstad, on May 14, 2014 at 1:18 PM

What are your thoughts on the return address placement on the invitation envelopes? Opinions on putting it on the back like this photo?

Brittany, May 14, 2014 22 2,796
desirae
BRIDE is driving me crazy!!!!
desirae , on May 14, 2014 at 1:27 PM

I just want this wedding to be over with already. So for our "girl’s /bachelorette trip" she took over the planning of ticket purchasing, house rentals, etc. Everything we picked out for her, she...

Ashley, May 14, 2014 6 931
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Prelude and Processional Etiquette
Erin, on May 14, 2014 at 1:35 PM

Hello everyone! I am in the process of planning my June 28th wedding and I am trying to make sure that I don't do anything to insult anyone, haha! My question is, what is the proper etiquette for the...

Lisa G.I'm a Mrs. no, May 14, 2014 3 339
desirae
Attire for the Bridal shower?
desirae , on May 13, 2014 at 10:18 AM

The bride vented to me that she's upset that her FMIL is going to be wearing beige to the bridal shower. Apparently the Bride is wearing white. I didn't think it was that big of a deal. The bride...

Beth, May 14, 2014 12 280
MarriedJ!
Friends/relatives ignoring invitation
MarriedJ!, on May 13, 2014 at 9:35 PM

Maybe I'm being too sensitive but it's a month until my wedding, which will be followed by a catered BBQ the next day. A couple of relatives have not responded at all, but we found out through others...

SpencerB, May 14, 2014 3 931
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Exchanging Rings - Overlapping engagement ring and wedding band
Betsy, on May 13, 2014 at 4:15 PM

Need some advice -- So our wedding is this weekend and I'm trying to figure out how to handle the ring exchange. You see, my engagement ring and wedding band are one of those sets that interlock. As...

Betsy, May 14, 2014 8 77
Tawny
Don't need 'stuff' for wedding gifts.
Tawny, on May 13, 2014 at 7:55 PM

My fiance and I have lived on our own for years now... We don't need anything. However, I know gifts giving is a part of going to a wedding but I don't want to ask outright ask for cash or not saying...

Rachey, May 14, 2014 25 3,248
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Mom throwing bridal shower and who to invite?!
AnonBride, on May 14, 2014 at 12:20 AM

My mom is throwing my bridal shower. I know your mother is not supposed to throw your shower because it can look tacky and trashy. But she's already knee deep in planning and is ready to send out...

KTSmom, May 14, 2014 8 2,125
Alejandra
Do you ask for discounts???
Alejandra, on May 13, 2014 at 6:57 PM

I know many of us are on a budget here. Do you make it a habit to ask for discounts when making purchases?(wedding related or not). I am in the process of booking our honeymoon excursions and when I...

Meghan, May 13, 2014 19 102
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We want to have a ceremony at our local courthouse and do lunch after however we can't pay for everyone's
Jacqueline, on May 10, 2014 at 9:40 PM

I'm sure it's tacky but what do we do. We want to have a ceremony at our local courthouse and we want our parents and close family to witness us get married but we can't afford to pay for everyone...

Anisea, May 13, 2014 17 1,717
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