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MRS_Mikec
Did/will you wear two garters?
MRS_Mikec, on November 17, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Read somewhere that I should wear two? One for FH to keep and one for the garter/bouquet toss. Do they go on the same leg? Opposite legs? I guess I never thought of this.

Brandi, Jan 18, 2014 29 1,710
NLeo
plus one advice for coworkers and boss
NLeo, on January 16, 2014 at 11:46 AM

What is proper etiquette for plus ones for coworkers. I work as an admin for a department of 17. So I work with everyone. I feel like it would be impolite to just invite the people I talk to most,...

shirlden, Jan 18, 2014 14 351
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Cost of Wedding Venues in NJ
Private User, on January 14, 2014 at 6:00 PM

My fiancé and I plan on getting married next Oct or Nov of 2015. We started our guest list and budget and are in the process of deciding on a wedding venue. Does anyone know the average cost per...

Celia Milton, Jan 17, 2014 6 584
Soon2bMrs.Nelson
Ceremony in a different City than the Reception. (Need Advice)
Soon2bMrs.Nelson, on January 16, 2014 at 3:55 PM

So i finally book a reception hall in my hometown for $1100 for 8 hours includes access to kitchen and tables and chairs.With no decoration restrictions.Only problem is i cant find a church...

Soon2bMrs.Nelson, Jan 17, 2014 17 268
Megan
Chicago ladies: Inexpensive Bachelorette Party suggestions?
Megan, on April 14, 2013 at 1:31 PM

My friends have started planning my bachelorette party in Chicago. We are all coming from MI, which is only about a 2.5 hour drive, and my bff emailed everyone saying it would cost them each...

paul, Jan 17, 2014 8 3,087
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Married in small ceremony having a reception a few months later
Mrs. Reid, on January 13, 2014 at 4:25 PM

I was married in Sept in a small ceremony however we are having a celebration reception in April with all family and friends should we have a wedding ceremony with vows with wedding dress or not or...

erin, Jan 16, 2014 10 3,387
Mrs.G
Return address stamp?!
Mrs.G, on January 5, 2014 at 9:39 AM

Ok ladies since the invitations are next to order, I'm thinking of ordering a custom stamp because I am not writing out the return address lol So with that said should I get a stamp that has our last...

Barbara Vargo, Jan 16, 2014 16 856
Lora
inappropriate recessional?
Lora, on January 16, 2014 at 9:07 AM

FH and I have both agree that we want to walk out as a married couple to "marry you" by bruno mars. I've had a couple people tell me this is bad because he basically mocks marriage the whole song and...

Lora, Jan 16, 2014 24 288
JuneBride2014
having my mom give me away?
JuneBride2014, on January 15, 2014 at 8:43 PM

Ok I'm really struggling on if I should have my mom walk me down, my older son, or just walk myself? My original plan was to have my dad but now that he isn't able I'm going to have a picture of him...

michelle, Jan 16, 2014 13 454
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Vendor negotiating without insulting
LetItSnow, on January 14, 2014 at 10:31 AM

My #1 choice photographer is $1000 out of budget. I really want to try to negotiate with her to get her closer to my budget. I'll try the whole out of season thing but she quoted me knowing my...

Celia Milton, Jan 15, 2014 32 11,772 1
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Cousin sets his date a week before!
Crystal, on January 15, 2014 at 4:43 PM

I have a question and would like everyone's opinion. I have been engaged to my fiancé since the beginning of May 2013. We set our date in May 2013, had our engagement party in September and just sent...

OMW, Jan 15, 2014 12 1,670
Lynnie Pin
Which song for the Garter Toss?? Buck Cherry or bloodhound gang
Lynnie Pin, on January 15, 2014 at 1:13 PM

My FH and I decided to go with something Fun & Raunchy. Our families are very outgoing and this is tradition and everyone who knows us looks forward to this part of the wedding for some reason lol! We...

Lynnie Pin, Jan 15, 2014 15 89
Sally
Man of Honor duties
Sally, on January 14, 2014 at 6:07 PM

I asked my best friend, who is male, to be my Maid (man) of Honor. He was utterly thrilled and is very excited to start helping. My question is, what can I have him do? He's very straight and married,...

T & Co, Jan 14, 2014 3 694
Ashley
Un-Bridesmaid?
Ashley, on January 13, 2014 at 7:59 PM

When I first got engaged I hastily asked a few girlfriends to be bridesmaids. At the time we were planning to get married that same year. 3 years later we are finally doing it. To make a long story...

kellie, Jan 14, 2014 29 248
TheOGJesse's Girl
tissue paper pom storage? I need ideas
TheOGJesse's Girl, on January 13, 2014 at 3:23 PM

So I actually dreamed about making tissue paper poms the other night. LOL. Anyway, I'd like to go ahead and start making them. How in the world can I store them (and transport them) to the venue...

TheOGJesse's Girl, Jan 14, 2014 7 1,578
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Elderly guest transportation
pittielvr, on January 12, 2014 at 11:54 PM

A few of my grandparents siblings are alive, four of which I was closer to as a child and are healthy enough to reasonably attend my wedding. The problem is that my wedding is 1 to 1 1/2 hours away....

Eleanor, Jan 13, 2014 9 1,389
Christina and Cerrone's Winter Wedding
Rehearsal Dinner vs Lunch
Christina and Cerrone's Winter Wedding, on January 12, 2014 at 9:13 AM

Ladies, are you having a rehearsal dinner? i was thinking of doing a rehearsal lunch instead. I cant decide what to serve though. We have a choice of healthy wraps, a deli buffet or a taco bar. Does...

Christina and Cerron, Jan 12, 2014 12 1,549
Kaegurl
Did any of you consult your parents about your wedding date?
Kaegurl, on January 11, 2014 at 1:57 PM

We didn't. To be honest, I wasn't even sure my parents were going to be interested in coming to my wedding. FH's parents were fine with whatever so FH and I just told them a date and they were happy....

mscountry, Jan 11, 2014 20 2,336
BeeRodMul
I'm feeling miserable
BeeRodMul, on January 9, 2014 at 8:51 PM

I know wedding planning is stressful but not make anyone feel depressed. I'm at this point I want to say "screw it" and elope or officially push back. I don't know how to address to our out of town...

Briggitte Dix, Jan 11, 2014 14 485 1
Anna
Second time around brides - Does it feel different this time?
Anna, on January 7, 2014 at 7:40 PM

Hope this doesn't upset anyone - that is not my intention. I was just wondering for those people getting married for a second time, if it feels different? Did you have any inkling that things weren't...

Kat, Jan 11, 2014 24 1,066
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