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MrsMitch
How long did your thank-you cards take to complete?
MrsMitch , on September 5, 2017 at 9:44 AM

How long did it take you to complete your thank you cards? We went on a short trip right after the wedding and I've been traveling for work the past couple weeks so I just got started this weekend. My...

Your, Aug 18, 2022 22 1,892
ReadyToBeARathfon
Poll: How many mom's are offended by kid free weddings?
ReadyToBeARathfon, on January 2, 2016 at 10:41 PM

My mom and mil think kid free weddings are rude. I have asked a few mom's but I wanted a bigger group of answers. If you are a mom would you be offended to get an invitation with this wording: "In...

Laura, Aug 17, 2022 108 11,675
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Coordinator tip? She was amazing!!
Spark, on August 15, 2022 at 2:30 PM

If you paid day of coordinator (she did rehearsal too) for services $300.00 and she was absolutely AMAZING!!!! how much would you tip? What would be a very very nice tip?

Michelle, Aug 17, 2022 7 209
FutureMrsBowen
When to send save the dates- June 2017 wedding
FutureMrsBowen, on September 24, 2016 at 10:19 PM

Hello everyone! First time poster, long time lurker I apologize in advance, since there are many similar threads and Google already gave me an answer on this (I just want some opinions!!!) My wedding...

Yellowstone, Aug 17, 2022 21 1,009
Lauren
Pay towards bridesmaid dresses?
Lauren, on August 15, 2022 at 8:47 PM

Should I pay towards bridesmaid dress as a gift or should I just buy unique gifts for each girl? I only ask this because the bridesmaid dresses are $260 a piece. Whenever they are half off like...

Theresa, Aug 17, 2022 17 818 1
Jolene
Bridesmaid gifts?
Jolene, on August 15, 2022 at 10:23 AM

Hi! What are you giving your bridesmaids as gifts? I read online that you should aim to spend between $75-$150 a bridesmaid. Do you consider paying for their hair and makeup as part of...

Holly, Aug 16, 2022 10 752
Sarah
Gentle Remind to account for traffic time- How do you word this.
Sarah, on August 15, 2022 at 11:13 AM

I'm in a pickle. We are having a semi destination wedding about 2 hours from our hometown. We are heading to VA Beach and if anyone is familiar, you know how the tunnel traffic can be in that area. If...

Pat, Aug 16, 2022 8 1,247
Samantha
Changing Last Name With Kids Who Will Have Different Last Name
Samantha, on August 10, 2022 at 9:13 AM

Hey everyone! My ex is not involved at all in my son's life. My son has my last name. Im due to get married next summer and I am having an internal battle. My last name is very unique and I am the...

Angie, Aug 14, 2022 9 1,147
Pickles
Tipping the second shooter
Pickles, on February 12, 2018 at 12:35 PM

I plan to tip my photographer after I receive my photos. She is who I have been working with prior to the wedding and the person that will be doing all the editing. I do have a second shooter. He is...

Bride2022, Aug 14, 2022 17 2,977
Rihana
Are you suppose to feed your vendors?
Rihana, on August 10, 2022 at 12:45 AM

???? Was just thinking it’s so many hours is it proper etiquette to feed your vendors ?

Michael, Aug 14, 2022 17 1,090
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Tipping
Cassie, on August 13, 2022 at 5:09 PM

So are we suppose to really tip makeup and hair by a certain %. for hair and makeup if it is over 500 then they would be tipped an additional 100+? I am really confused by the tipping situation. Also...

Michelle, Aug 13, 2022 4 201
Mary
Honorary Attendant Opinions
Mary, on August 12, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Here is my dilemma! I plan on having my four cousins, my childhood best friend, and my college best friend in my bridal party. My fiancé only has 5 guys he wants to ask, I don’t want him to have to...

Jacks, Aug 13, 2022 6 1,253 2
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Somehow my wedding is all about my moh
Sarah090522, on August 11, 2022 at 10:30 PM

I have a MOH that I am struggling with. I want to communicate with her and the other bridesmaids that they’re supposed to be there for me instead of just me being there for them on my wedding day… but...

Erin, Aug 12, 2022 5 801
Cari
Help please.. need advice on family guest list
Cari, on August 9, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Hi there - I'm getting married September 2023 and am running into some drama with my dad because of guest list. Our guest list is approximately 160, 2/3 being friends and 1/3 being family. We are very...

Cari, Aug 11, 2022 6 553
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Welcome letter itinerary help
Sara, on August 9, 2022 at 11:47 PM

My mom is insistent that we include a schedule of events for the weekend in our welcome letter but not everyone is invited to all events (family and bridal party are invited to the rehearsal dinner...

Heather, Aug 11, 2022 3 658
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Father of the Bride's Girlfriend
Katie, on January 11, 2016 at 3:03 PM

Hello Everyone, Looking for a little advice here. My mother unfortunately passes away when I was still in high school and my father has been dating the same woman for over 10 years now. I was just...

Katie, Aug 11, 2022 19 4,374
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Getting married on father’s day
Ashton, on August 10, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Would it be wrong if we decided to get married on Father’s Day next year?

Melle, Aug 11, 2022 6 545
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Cancelling wedding a month before
Janice, on August 9, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Hi everyone. Has anyone cancelled a wedding a month beforehand? We don’t really want to but because of financial issues this month and whatnot, we think it might be best. We have sent out invites, had...

Samantha, Aug 10, 2022 15 1,237 1
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Do i invite my boss to my wedding?
Sarah, on August 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM

So I received a gift in the mail yesterday from my boss! She must have found our registry and she bought us quite a few items. I am so grateful for them, she really didn't have to do that. I only...

Jennifer, Aug 10, 2022 10 317
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Starting Dinner w/o Newlyweds
R. H. Y., on November 24, 2017 at 1:10 PM

We get married next week and are trying to finalize the timeline for the coordinator. Would you find it odd to start dinner without the newlyweds? We have a cocktail hour for mingling then will be...

Sarah, Aug 10, 2022 56 1,976
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