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I’m an older bride-to-be - but still young-looking and attractive. I’m 58, and this is my second marriage. While browsing at a gorgeous bridal shop, I asked the store owner what an ‘old lady’ should...
Last post helped me find a song for my first dance. I'm looking for something different. Not the typical butterfly kisses or I loved her first type of songs! What have you chosen
Obviously I know that the bridal party attends, and the parents..but beyond that, who all do most people invite? thanks!
So my mother keeps pushing me to change my date. A conflict has come up with my FMIL inviting people from their work (they work at the same place) including one person who was fired and my mother has...
I am not sure how to handle my father's GF of 10 yrs on my wedding day. My FH & I do not have a relationship w/ this woman, nor do we want her in any part of our big day. Actually, I truly do not want...
Do these things have an official name? I'm on the hunt for some but don't know what the hecght to search for... can anyone be of any help? I've heard that they are spanx but they have apparently a...
Hi everyone! I was hoping I could get some help on some crafty wording. We will be having a Sikh wedding followed by another ceremony in the afternoon. The two sites are 40 minutes away from each...
Who pays for the flower girls dresses? Has anyone done things other than flowers? I am thinking of doing bubbles because my dog is walking down the isle and I think that would just be a edible...
Was out to eat with the FH and ran into one of my girlfriends. We used to be close but we lost touch and just recently reconnected on fb. After a few minutes of chit chat she asks that question..."am...
My cousin in South Carolina is getting married in June and posted this on Facebook this morning. "Well to just let everyone know, my wedding is going to be small and intimate, so sorry I can't invite...
Hello everyone! So my fiancé and I are attempting to plan a joint bachelor/bachelorette party and we are running into a few issues, mainly from the guys invited. I'm not your average bride, I'd rather...
I know the parents and grandparents typically get the corsages and boutonnieres but is it common to include other family members? My uncle is our officiant so I thought I would give him one (is that...
Hey everybody! Hope you all have been well!! I am back and married from our destination wedding in Cancun and it was absolutely amazing!! We were planning on having a big reception this June for 250...
Has anyone ever turned down/said no ? I have been asked to be a godparent to the son of a friend and I'm going to have to say no. I feel really bad
Hello everyone! So let's get the basics out of the way. I'm not casting judgement on a single person, just stating the facts. I have not had sex (or "messed around" ) and won't until we get married in...
Is anyone having extra seating or tables at the reception for people who you didn't expect to come?
So we just recently bought a house back in June and are kind of getting to know the neighbors. I would feel completely rude if I didn't invite them to the wedding but yet we don't know them all that...
Hi everyone, I am planning on inviting a Buddhist monk to my wedding. How do I address him on the invitation envelope?
I have a friend with kids (single mom) she wants me to buy her dress for her she says she cant afford it ($160.00). She said if I really want her in the wedding I would buy it. I told her I...
Ok, so my venue is about 30 minutes from Austin, and I'm having guests stay in Austin due to the limited amount of hotel near the venue. We WILL be providing transportation in the form of charter...