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Any older brides out there?
Antonia, on February 8, 2014 at 8:43 PM

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...

Kelly, Feb 11, 2014 30 4,072
catherine
What's your song for Father/daughter?
catherine, on February 10, 2014 at 1:05 PM

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

MrsKoch, Feb 11, 2014 22 1,759
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Who all attends the Rehearsal Dinner?!
Nicole, on February 10, 2014 at 1:19 PM

Obviously I know that the bridal party attends, and the parents..but beyond that, who all do most people invite? thanks!

0905Bride, Feb 10, 2014 24 308
FutureMrsPurdy
My mother wants me to change my date
FutureMrsPurdy, on February 10, 2014 at 8:21 AM

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...

Aronna, Feb 10, 2014 21 1,086
Stacey
Father's spouse
Stacey, on February 10, 2014 at 2:10 PM

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...

Stephanie, Feb 10, 2014 9 1,236
rusticbride
Spanx that are easy (easy-ish) to pee in..
rusticbride, on February 10, 2014 at 1:17 PM

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...

Jenn, Feb 10, 2014 18 14,390
Clarissa
How to (politely) tell guests to be on time?
Clarissa, on February 9, 2014 at 5:12 AM

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...

MelanieM, Feb 10, 2014 10 38,708
Jamie
Flower (bubble) girls
Jamie, on February 9, 2014 at 6:55 PM

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...

Jamie, Feb 9, 2014 9 389
Mrs. Simmons! Future is now a reality
Am I invited to your wedding???
Mrs. Simmons! Future is now a reality, on February 7, 2014 at 11:46 PM

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...

Felicia, Feb 8, 2014 26 902
Nay
Sorry, I can't invite everyone
Nay, on February 7, 2014 at 4:15 PM

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...

D, Feb 7, 2014 25 1,538
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Trying to plan a joint bachelor/bachelorette party.
dcbride, on February 6, 2014 at 1:40 AM

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...

Nonna T, Feb 7, 2014 13 3,278
NLeo
corsages & boutonnieres - who gets them?
NLeo, on February 6, 2014 at 1:07 PM

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...

Stephanie, Feb 7, 2014 6 1,171
Kayla
Un-Save The Date??
Kayla, on February 5, 2014 at 9:32 PM

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...

Kayla, Feb 6, 2014 19 3,215
P.L.Mary
NWR - Turning down being a Godparent
P.L.Mary, on February 5, 2014 at 4:54 PM

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

Nancy Taussig, Feb 6, 2014 16 5,946
Hannah
Going to the OBGYN for the first time as a virgin in an HOUR! Help!!
Hannah, on January 22, 2014 at 3:40 PM

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...

FutureMrsIsa, Feb 5, 2014 67 12,183
Tasha-n-Adam
Extra Tables @ Reception
Tasha-n-Adam, on February 5, 2014 at 2:18 PM

Is anyone having extra seating or tables at the reception for people who you didn't expect to come?

Eliza, Feb 5, 2014 14 189
futuresiddell
Neighbors
futuresiddell, on February 4, 2014 at 4:31 PM

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...

Nancy Taussig, Feb 5, 2014 9 563
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Inviting a Monk
Honey, on February 4, 2014 at 10:08 PM

Hi everyone, I am planning on inviting a Buddhist monk to my wedding. How do I address him on the invitation envelope?

Barbara, Feb 4, 2014 1 73
Steven & Jammielle
Bridesmaid want me to buy her dress for her
Steven & Jammielle, on February 3, 2014 at 11:54 PM

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...

Miss P., Feb 4, 2014 29 265
Emily
Correct wording for transportation info on invite? HELP!
Emily, on February 3, 2014 at 10:44 PM

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...

Kate, Feb 4, 2014 5 2,031
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