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Melissa
Michaels Invitation Kits
Melissa, on February 20, 2014 at 6:57 PM

I have been reading up on Michaels invitation kits and calling around to print shops and just have a more questions before I commit. I read reviews saying that laser printers were making the ink smear...

Reinne, Feb 24, 2014 14 597
M
Small wedding- large "party" a week later?
Maria, on February 24, 2014 at 9:11 AM

My Fiance and I are planning on getting married this year after originally trying to get married a year and a half ago. We both have anxiety issues, and during the planning phase last time we both had...

...., Feb 24, 2014 7 1,438 1
Happy2b MRS.Henderson
To fondant or not fondant that is the question
Happy2b MRS.Henderson, on February 23, 2014 at 1:35 PM

I am doing red velvet 3 tier wedding cake what is everyone's take on fondue for icing. From my understanding the taste is not great but it makes the cake more beautiful. Are you having fondant as your...

AlmostMrsHW, Feb 24, 2014 32 119
C
Save the Date without a STD?
Crystal, on February 24, 2014 at 12:06 PM

My cousin's family is notorious for their terrible planning. It drives the rest of us insane when we have to coordinate with them. My aunt and uncle even missed my cousin's graduation because they...

MegBreezey, Feb 24, 2014 6 101
Rye
Actual Start time vs. Invitation Start Time
Rye, on February 23, 2014 at 6:16 PM

So, my ceremony and reception are at the same place. I want to make sure my ceremony starts at 12:30 on the dot so that we have enough time for pictures and cocktail hour which only last a half hour....

Mama Bear, Feb 24, 2014 74 562
A
How many things did you have on your registry?
Anonymous, on February 21, 2014 at 11:33 AM

Also, what were the price ranges of things you had? When you had your bridal shower did most people buy off the registry?

cupcake_bride, Feb 23, 2014 22 923
Swanally
Wedding Out Of State?
Swanally, on February 20, 2014 at 11:11 PM

Is anyone having a wedding out of state? Are you doing anything special to accommodate the guests who have to drive a ways to your venue? My FH and I are looking at venues close to his base, which is...

Danielle, Feb 23, 2014 14 2,769
Ready to be Mrs T
Carnival Cruise wedding...tips?
Ready to be Mrs T, on February 21, 2014 at 10:39 PM

Hello everyone. I am getting married on the Carnival Pride in Baltimore. Although I have been on a cruise before, I have never been on Carnival nor have I ever been on a cruise wedding. Any...

Wendy Caviles, Feb 21, 2014 2 152
Charmaine & Shawn
Billing people who don't show up after Rsvp'ing
Charmaine & Shawn, on February 21, 2014 at 8:30 PM

I had a conv with a client. We were discussing our weddings. I had to told her, the most stressful part of planning my wedding, was people either not Rsvp'ing, or Rsvp'ing and cancelling. She said...

Charmaine & Shawn, Feb 21, 2014 17 411
LuckiestGirl
Flowergirl dilemma.
LuckiestGirl, on February 19, 2014 at 2:47 PM

Please excuse me if I come across as ignorant, but that's the thing - I am pretty ignorant about a lot wedding related topics. So here's the deal. I have 3 girls (2 on my side of the fam, 1 on FH's)...

Cameron & Winston, Feb 21, 2014 13 213
GrayCatVintage
Are Engagement Photos a Waste?
GrayCatVintage, on February 19, 2014 at 3:05 PM

I was so excited over the weekend I won an engagement photo session at a bridal show. I was beaming when I told my FH and mother - but they just stared at me like I was excited over nothing. My FH...

Ashley, Feb 21, 2014 57 282
Rachel
Last Minute Questions for Venue!
Rachel, on February 20, 2014 at 1:19 PM

Ladies. I have almost two weeks. Tomorrow, mom and I are going for our last meeting at Loews Madison Hotel (our venue) and meeting with our coordinator. I have started a list of last minute questions....

Rachel, Feb 20, 2014 3 785
Lynnie Pin
For anyone thinking about getting a photo booth......DO IT...........*pics included of mine*
Lynnie Pin, on February 20, 2014 at 2:00 PM

DO IT!!! IF you have a crazy fun family and friends its totally worth it..fortunately my brother built mine and I used an app on the IPAD called wedding booth it was so funny watching the pics go from...

Lynnie Pin, Feb 20, 2014 9 127
Future Mrs. Zak
People asking if they are invited to our wedding...
Future Mrs. Zak, on February 18, 2014 at 9:05 PM

Does anyone else have people asking if they are invited to your wedding or showers? These are mostly people I am not extremely close with as we are trying to keep costs down. How is everyone...

KayWell, Feb 20, 2014 21 5,074 1
FutureMrsC
Single female guest?
FutureMrsC, on February 20, 2014 at 7:46 AM

FH and I have started making our guest list and decided to keep it around 100 people, which is becoming very tough. We decided that if our unmarried guests are not in a serious relationship, then they...

Aronna, Feb 20, 2014 15 468
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Small Registry: we have too much for our tiny apartment! How to phrase this on our webiste?
Alison, on February 18, 2014 at 9:11 AM

Hi, everyone. Thanks in advance for your input. My fiance and I have been living together for 5 years in NYC. We have too much stuff in our very small apartment, so we're only registering for a few...

CoCo, Feb 19, 2014 15 1,070
FutureMrsP
Second marriage... Invitation Wording
FutureMrsP, on February 19, 2014 at 2:51 PM

This will be the second marriage for both my fiance' and I. We are hosting our wedding, so my question is, on the invitation, am I to use my maiden name or my married name. Lord knows, I am READY to...

B'sWife, Feb 19, 2014 10 1,545
Niecy Sparkles
Head table question: Where do I sit my bridal party's significant other?
Niecy Sparkles, on February 16, 2014 at 8:23 PM

I really want a head table. There are members of my bridal party who are married, and I've been trying to figure out how to seat the couples. A head table is typically for just the party, but I'm left...

kelsey, Feb 19, 2014 41 6,166
J
Did anyone have trouble with the "_____ of _____ persons will attend" format?
jinjer, on February 19, 2014 at 2:54 PM

I'm sending out my RSVP cards with the "_____ of _____ persons will attend" format, where I'm supposed to write the number in the slot before the word "persons." I'm concerned that there are some...

CeCe, Feb 19, 2014 6 582
CoCo
RSVP Card Etiquette
CoCo, on February 16, 2014 at 8:24 PM

Hi All! I have a quick question for you all. I'm currently designing my invites (thanks ETSY Printables) and I wanted to know what the proper etiquette was around RSVP's. My fiancé's family is a bit...

FutureMrsZottola, Feb 18, 2014 29 198
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