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Kara
Conflict between 2 friends getting married in the same month
Kara, on April 30, 2014 at 2:57 AM

I got engaged in September and 4 hours later we had the venue and date booked! (My mother was on it) and we let everyone know right away we were planning on October 4th in Henderson Nevada, 15 minutes...

Sarahdell, Apr 30, 2014 15 1,617
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Reception start time
Erica, on April 28, 2014 at 10:56 AM

Ok so the only available time for our ceremony at the church was at 12 our venue is in the same town. What time should we start the reception and have dinner? I was thinking starting at 3 or 4 because...

Erica, Apr 30, 2014 14 858
C + R
Bridal party/family members having their hair/makeup done professionally the morning of your wedding?
C + R, on April 29, 2014 at 3:08 PM

Of course, I'm having my hair & makeup professionally done that morning. I'm traveling to a salon for my makeup, then my hairdresser will be on-location to fix my hair. Is there any etiquette to...

**Mrs.Smedstad, Apr 30, 2014 16 2,917
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How to answer the question "what do you want?"
MelanieM, on April 29, 2014 at 11:25 PM

So my shower is coming up at the end of May and by the questions I have gotten in the past couple of days, I'm assuming my MOH has sent out invites. I know that she included the registry information...

Suzi, Apr 30, 2014 6 1,206
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5 Bridesmaids and 3 Groomsmen, One of which is Marrying Us!
Jamie, on April 29, 2014 at 10:46 PM

The title should explain the situation. I was hoping someone may have some ideas or thoughts on how everyone should walk down the aisle. I was thinking of having the GMs and BMs sit down after walking...

Katydid, Apr 30, 2014 3 126
Pancakes
Importance of Photographer Turnaround Time?
Pancakes, on April 29, 2014 at 12:27 PM

So we are choosing between two photographers. Number 1 is someone the DJ and venue recommend. They are more expensive, not very nice, I don’t really like the fact that all of their pictures have a lot...

Michael Steinberg, Apr 29, 2014 16 124
GrayCatVintage
Fun or Stupid - "Proposing" to Bridesmaids
GrayCatVintage, on April 29, 2014 at 3:19 PM

I am only going to ask two people - my best friend and my first cousin - to be my BM's. They already knew from the get-go that I would like for them to be my BM's. They both live out of state now so I...

Tracy, Apr 29, 2014 32 303
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How do you handle/address extended family not being invited to small/intimate wedding?
Private User, on April 29, 2014 at 5:17 PM

My fiance and I are having an intimate wedding of just immediate family and our closest friends. My fiance's mother recently asked us what we plan on telling the extended family who are not on the...

GrayCatVintage, Apr 29, 2014 6 358
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Wedding gift bags at hotel?
Katrina, on April 29, 2014 at 1:58 PM

I was just wondering what people thought of having wedding gift bags waiting for you at a hotel. Is it something people would really appreciate? I am trying to save money and feel this would be a good...

LadyMonk, Apr 29, 2014 16 1,360
Holly
Is it ever ok for a bride to walk down the aisle by herself?
Holly, on May 3, 2012 at 9:30 AM

Ive only met my father one time and never really had a father figure either.. I have 3 children, they are the 2 flower girls and the ring bearer. Ive played around with many ideas on how to do this...

BarbVK, Apr 29, 2014 24 4,623 1
Crystal
Bounced check
Crystal, on April 29, 2014 at 7:51 AM

Has anyone received a check for a gift and it bounced? What did you do? My brother gave us a $5k check as a wedding present and it I just got notice that it bounced. I'm not sure if I should...

The Future Mrs. Gier, Apr 29, 2014 14 316
GrayCatVintage
Question about cups - how many do I need.
GrayCatVintage, on April 28, 2014 at 11:54 AM

We are going to start interviewing with caterers in the coming month. I already know different caterers offer different cups/plates/silverware depending on the company. This is my dilemma: I already...

GrayCatVintage, Apr 28, 2014 13 19,764
JuneBride2014
Too solder or not to solder that is my question
JuneBride2014, on April 27, 2014 at 8:35 AM

So I really wanted to get my e ring and wedding ring soldered before the wedding so that he can just slip the ring on my finger. I have had so many ppl tell me different things that now I'm really...

LadyMonk, Apr 28, 2014 21 2,768
SneakyWinker
After Party: How to imply that we are not paying for drinks/dinner
SneakyWinker, on April 28, 2014 at 3:16 PM

We are having a Sunday afternoon wedding. We are providing some light food/appetizers, refreshments, beer/wine and, of course, cake. Our reception will be ending right around dinner time, and we...

ItsGoodToBeKing, Apr 28, 2014 12 8,630
Maggie N
SO- am I having a PPD?!?!?!
Maggie N, on July 26, 2013 at 6:59 AM

So ok, with all of this talk about Pretty Princess Days, I'm starting to wonder... am I having a PPD? Our officiant is actually not licensed in Georgia to perform ceremonies (I'll spare you the...

Michelle, Apr 28, 2014 36 503
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Nontraditional Registry Ideas
caseyjc, on April 27, 2014 at 10:22 AM

Hi Ladies! I'm wondering your opinion on the wedding registry. The FH and I have been living together for 2 years and have accumulated a lot of things - really anything I'd register for would be...

The Future Mrs. Gier, Apr 28, 2014 21 240
junipercrown55
Airline miles as wedding gift?
junipercrown55, on April 27, 2014 at 10:47 AM

My best friend is getting married soon, and will then be moving several states away for her DH's job. She is really close to her family and I think is upset about the possibility of being so far away...

LB, Apr 28, 2014 4 995
lolo
How to decline being Matron of Honor
lolo, on April 27, 2014 at 7:09 PM

Hello Ladies, I need some advice, I got married in January and i asked one of my close friends to be a bridesmaid, she said no straight away (granted it was a destination wedding) i told them 11...

lolo, Apr 27, 2014 9 791
Danielle
any advice or just some reassurance!! dad not attending wedding...
Danielle, on April 23, 2014 at 11:06 AM

Long story short, my parents are divorced. my dad has been in florida for about 4 months, when he came home a couple weekends ago, he told me that he is not coming to my wedding because it is on my...

AnnaBanana, Apr 26, 2014 26 1,115
Ashley
My maid of honor won't come to my final dress fitting....
Ashley, on April 25, 2014 at 10:42 PM

I had my second dress fitting tonight. I brought my mom and future mother in law with me and told my bridesmaids that they can come to the final fitting. The davids bridal I'm using only has fittings...

Anonymous, Apr 26, 2014 28 607
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