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Do you send invitations two months before wedding date or RSVP date?
Anonymous, on May 6, 2014 at 2:19 PM

My wedding is 8/30. My RSVP date is 8/9. I was thinking of sending them by the second week of june. Is that good?

The Future Mrs. Gier, May 6, 2014 8 722
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Wedding Rehearsal RSVP Due Date
stefanie , on May 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM

My wedding is at the end of august (2014). I have to have all of my information (seating chart, menu options) to the venue by beginning of August. So I'm sending out Wedding Invites mid may with the...

The Future Mrs. Gier, May 6, 2014 2 89
GrayCatVintage
How many tastings/meetings with caterers did you have?
GrayCatVintage, on May 5, 2014 at 6:49 PM

We are visiting two different caterers near the end of the month for tastings to see if they will work for us. My mother thinks I need to come up with 2-3 additional companies to look into. Our...

jillandbill2014, May 6, 2014 16 1,177
Nicole
Why do people keep asking if they can bring their kids?!??!
Nicole, on May 5, 2014 at 4:10 PM

We have not invited children to our wedding and we have had 3 people ask us if they can bring their kids!! It's driving me crazy!!! Is it that uncommon to have an adults only wedding? Is anyone else...

FutureMrsMC, May 6, 2014 10 1,100
GrayCatVintage
Giving a gift to "cover the cost of the meal" please explain this to me...
GrayCatVintage, on May 4, 2014 at 10:10 PM

My MoH moved to Boston recently. She was invited to a wedding almost immediately after starting a new job. She wanted to make friends and she is very outgoing so of course she accepted. She barely...

Sara, May 6, 2014 127 6,921
Rachey
Ushers? Can groomsmen handle?
Rachey, on May 5, 2014 at 8:59 AM

I'm having a beach wedding of about 122. We have four groomsman. Is it typical that they would seat people? Or should I ask my other brother and a cousin to do this? How many ushers do I need? And do...

jillandbill2014, May 5, 2014 9 275
JulyBride
Good tasting, yet inexpensive, wine recommendations?
JulyBride, on May 5, 2014 at 9:24 AM

We want a bottle of wine for our wedding night. Neither of us drink very often, and i have only had two different types of wine, one of which was disgusting and the other was Arbor Mist which i found...

Kelly H, May 5, 2014 21 1,539
GrayCatVintage
When someone says "we will try to be there", does this really mean they will not actually attend?
GrayCatVintage, on May 5, 2014 at 12:12 PM

When we were originally going to have our wedding this year, FH told some of his father's friends and of course his family (I told him not to do that until we knew for sure on a date but he spilled...

OldFashionedBride, May 5, 2014 17 10,460
MrsKAllTheWay
No gift-opening at the bridal shower
MrsKAllTheWay, on May 4, 2014 at 9:17 PM

I went to a bridal shower yesterday and the bride didn't open gifts. It was AWESOME. One person asked, MOH said, "no, she's going to do that later" and it was NBD. The gift opening is always my least...

Jaimee G., May 5, 2014 22 7,700
Mrs.T
Deformed finger from my ring! Yuck!
Mrs.T, on May 4, 2014 at 9:47 AM

Sorry for the slightly gross post. I have been wearing my engagement ring pretty much 24/7 for 8 months now. Just took it off the other day and my finger looks super weird! Skinny where the ring was...

Mrs.T, May 4, 2014 4 7,362
Crystal
People not receiving invitations
Crystal, on May 2, 2014 at 9:25 AM

I've had a couple people tell me they never received our invitations. I've verified the addresses. One said she never got my invitation or save the date, but got the shower invitation. I don't have...

Stephanie, May 2, 2014 19 2,713
Mrs. A & J
Registering for a charity...wording advice
Mrs. A & J, on May 2, 2014 at 10:27 AM

I'm not asking for opinions on whether this is tacky/cheesy etc. I love the idea and I'm only asking for advice on how to word this. Our registry info will be on our website. We will register for a...

mscountry, May 2, 2014 16 401
Stacey
Engagement Party Do's and Don'ts?
Stacey, on May 1, 2014 at 9:35 AM

Hello, I am new to this forum got engaged on 4/22/14 after being with my man for 9 years! My fiance and I come from different backgrounds, his family is a large family that celebrates in a formal way...

Erin, May 1, 2014 16 3,159
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What is my Wedding Title???
Caroline, on May 1, 2014 at 5:47 PM

I am trying to order envelope seals and it asks for Event Title for top arch and event date for bottom arch. What is my event title?? Cannon Boyd Wedding, Cannon-Boyd Wedding, Boyd Wedding, first...

Future Mrs.Whitaker, May 1, 2014 2 831
lilchr09
Feeding vendors
lilchr09, on May 1, 2014 at 9:52 AM

This thought has been on my mind for some time already. Since mid morning i haven't had such a great night, it dawned on me why not ask the WW gang and get different opinions on this. So is anyone...

Piecesofadream, May 1, 2014 21 335
Amber
Informal reception help!?
Amber, on April 30, 2014 at 8:51 PM

I'm really torn with reception planning. Ideally, I'd like to have a small ceremony with family, and a "celebration" on another day. We really want just an informal outdoor BBQ reception with games...

Maltese, May 1, 2014 3 150
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send reminder for rsvps or no?
bridetobe874, on April 29, 2014 at 9:33 PM

Ok so my rsvp date is by may 10th. Next week. And I have only gotten 2 rsvps back. Do I send out a reminder? My fh said to post something on facebook but I don't know what to say. My aunt has been...

JanuaryWedding, May 1, 2014 16 1,312
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Please Help! Advice about charging our guests to stay at our destination-ish wedding?!
Jaimie, on April 30, 2014 at 4:08 PM

I've been having meltdowns every day for the past two weeks because of my wedding budget. I am too embarrassed to ask my friends/family for advice on this specific matter... I'll try to keep this...

rebecca, May 1, 2014 47 3,054
Tiki Bird
Self-Entitled Guests
Tiki Bird, on April 30, 2014 at 1:05 PM

Has anyone dealt with self-entitled guests during their planning? It tends to make a gift or gesture feel so much less appreciated when a bridesmaid expects you to purchase her dress (even when it's...

Ashley, Apr 30, 2014 1 90
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Tipping the designer of our custom wedding invitations???
Sarah, on April 29, 2014 at 10:26 PM

She was PHENOMENAL, I cannot stress this enough. Within 72 hours of "meeting" (This was over facebook and email, she lives out of state) she had designed BEAUTIFUL wedding invites and RSVPs. She...

LadyMonk, Apr 30, 2014 3 1,526
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