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MrsJohnsonToBe
The one He kept for me ( wedding song) , Walking down the aisle song or First dance???
MrsJohnsonToBe, on February 3, 2014 at 12:30 PM

Hey guys, I've found a wedding song I'm totallyyy in love with : The One He Kept For me by Maurette Clark !!!!!! Anyone know this song ? And what does it fit best , walking down the aisle or our First...

MrsJohnsonToBe, Feb 3, 2014 4 219
Christine
Donation to Priest for Catholic Wedding
Christine , on February 2, 2014 at 8:39 PM

Does anyone know what the proper amount would be to donate to the priest for a Catholic Wedding? We have meet with him a total of 6 times prior to the ceremony. Just wondering what the "going rate"...

Pamela Anne, Feb 3, 2014 11 5,830
JoBu
Bridal Party Hair/ Makeup
JoBu, on February 2, 2014 at 5:57 PM

Hi ladies! Question for you all. If you are having a wedding party, how are you handling their hair and makeup? Are you paying for it? Letting them do it themselves? Giving them an option? Offering to...

csquid, Feb 3, 2014 25 152
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Help! Future Step-Child Issue ?!?
Christa, on January 31, 2014 at 10:41 AM

My FH has a seven year old daughter. The EX hates me and is filling the child's head with all kinds of stuff, so when we are around his daughter she is constantly acting inappropriate to me. I am...

Mrs Lisa M., Feb 3, 2014 23 2,143
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Non-alcoholic wedding advice
Bailey, on February 1, 2014 at 9:25 PM

I get stressed out about this but....we aren't having a reception with alcohol. My fiancés family doesn't drink for an assortment of reasons, but mine does. I don't mind not having a wedding without...

Lady V, Feb 3, 2014 18 1,548
Erika*
How to tell if a diamond is real or fake? *update*
Erika*, on November 6, 2013 at 5:06 PM

I had to send my ring back to Kay's because the diamond became loose when I knocked it on a counter and I got it back a week later (over the weekend). Well, when I got it back and ever since I got it...

kim, Feb 3, 2014 95 12,381
Destiny
How many of you...? courthouse wedding
Destiny, on February 2, 2014 at 2:07 AM

How many of you just went to the courthouse and didn't have a wedding? Did or do you regret not having a wedding? I'm really thinking I don't want a wedding, I just want a courthouse wedding with...

Private User, Feb 2, 2014 15 1,287
Kaegurl
Dinner Reception - still have a first dance?
Kaegurl, on February 2, 2014 at 7:39 PM

We're having an intimate wedding of 40 guests at a very nice restaurant. We booked a private room and the room itself is quite large. It will be outfitted with two long tables which will seat 20. The...

Butterfly, Feb 2, 2014 7 144
Amber
Giving the bride away
Amber, on February 2, 2014 at 2:35 AM

I have a bit of a complicated situation. My biological father was never really what one would call a dad. Were my grandfather still alive, without a doubt, he would be walking me down the aisle and...

Private User, Feb 2, 2014 20 1,393
Katelynn
Fainted at Dress Fitting!
Katelynn , on January 30, 2014 at 10:21 PM

I had my first dress fitting yesterday. My dress is extremely tight through my ribcage, but I also had my mom hook the corset on the tightest latch still so the zipper would feel better. As we were...

TooManyMistys, Feb 1, 2014 10 1,905
Emily
Female Usher? Or other tips?
Emily, on February 1, 2014 at 9:23 AM

So here's the situation... My brother (who is a groomsman) started dating his girlfriend a year and a half ago now. We got engaged a year ago and I asked my girls to be bridesmaids about a month or...

Emily, Feb 1, 2014 10 84
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Catholic wedding with no reception
daisy, on January 29, 2014 at 7:44 PM

My husband and I got married in July 2012, however we did not have a religious ceremony, just a civil one with a reception. We are planning on marrying through the catholic church on our wedding...

WeddingDestinationIt, Jan 31, 2014 17 1,641
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Cousin added children to the response
Susan, on January 28, 2014 at 9:39 PM

I received a reply card from my cousin who included his two children. I had included Mr. & Mrs. only. I asked my friend who I mailed the invitation the exact same way and she said it was clear no...

Stephanie, Jan 31, 2014 20 149
Lynnie Pin
Different traditions in different areas. (Dollar dance, garter toss etc)
Lynnie Pin, on January 31, 2014 at 1:54 PM

One thing I definitely noticed is a lot of the "activities" at weddings vary from family tradition & location. For example. When we do the garter toss & bouquet throw whoever catches the garter puts...

Theresa Beale, Jan 31, 2014 26 206
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Inviting Brother's in-laws
ben4514, on January 31, 2014 at 3:43 PM

I have two brothers, both married. We weren't planning on inviting either of their in-laws, but we are somewhat close to my one brother's brother & sister-in-law. I had initially wanted to invite them...

ben4514, Jan 31, 2014 4 666
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Exchanging vows only.. reception??
M, on January 30, 2014 at 9:37 PM

Hi there.. my FH and I are exchanging vows only, next month. We are planning a destination ceremony to renew our vows in 2015. Does anyone have any ideas on a reception/dinner?

Natalie, Jan 31, 2014 5 173
tiger411
Boutonnieres and Corsages for Grandparents?
tiger411, on January 29, 2014 at 3:25 PM

What do you guys think about boutonnieres and corsages for the grandparents? My mom said that it's optional for the grandparents to get them, but I think it's a nice gesture to do.

Starlight, Jan 30, 2014 30 3,953
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How much to change your date?
LetItSnow, on January 29, 2014 at 1:14 PM

If someone was to pay you to change your date- what's your price? I REALLY want to keep my wedding date. A friend of mine has also chosen the same date not knowing what date we chose. As I look at the...

Jessica, Jan 30, 2014 37 93
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Bell Ringers Age Limit
Shaniqua, on January 30, 2014 at 4:33 PM

I have a question I would like Bell ringers as well is there a certain age cut off for bell ringers. My two nieces are the ones I want in it. One of my nieces is 8 and the other 10 and my sister...

Celia Milton, Jan 30, 2014 9 337
Lynnie Pin
Dimmed Lighting Option for my Venue- One more question
Lynnie Pin, on January 29, 2014 at 10:36 AM

So everyone on my other post basically told me that I should have the ceremony fully lit even though it would compromise my "romantic feeling" I wanted to go for....So now my question is this: When DO...

Nina, Jan 29, 2014 5 666
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