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Kelly
Gift for a 5 year old ring bearer??????
Kelly, on June 12, 2011 at 11:09 PM

What do you get for the little nephew as a gift? I would like something he could keep. My niece will get jewelery.

Sybrina Durant, Dec 30, 2013 8 2,369
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Help! Must find piano sheet music: "When God Made You" - for a female SOLO!??!
Hannah, on December 29, 2013 at 10:21 AM

Hi all!! I haven't posted anything yet on the forums, but I sure have gotten help in reading the topics. Now I have a question for the Wedding Wire world!! I am having the song "When God Made You" (by...

Staci, Dec 29, 2013 4 438
Stacie
My second wedding...register for gifts???
Stacie, on December 23, 2013 at 2:51 AM

This is my second marriage and his first. We live together and don't have a need for too many things (besides good ole' cash!). What's the etiquette on the gift registry? Should we maybe just register...

Jen, Dec 29, 2013 9 245
Kaegurl
What's your recessional song/music
Kaegurl, on December 21, 2013 at 11:52 AM

What's your recessional song/music? I'd love to hear your selections and maybe it'll give me inspiration. We're having a string duo at our wedding. I want to know what music you're using and if you're...

Carolyn, Dec 28, 2013 16 125
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Ketubah mother's names
7teth25, on December 27, 2013 at 9:52 PM

I am trying to fill out the names on the ketubah and realized I'm not sure if the mothers of the bride and groom should be listed with their maiden names or married names. I've searched the internet...

2d Bride, Dec 27, 2013 1 609
Courtney
Two-Person Ceremony Reading Suggestions?
Courtney, on December 27, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Does anyone have a suggestions for a two-person ceremony reading? We'd like to have both reader do parts of one reading. It's our only reading, so it can be a little longer (but nothing over 2-3...

Courtney, Dec 27, 2013 6 549
Teryl
Must I reciprocate?
Teryl, on December 27, 2013 at 1:18 AM

This is my first forum post on WW and I am excited to hear what you girls have to say: I have been in several wedding parties in the past, some family and some friends. Would it be considered "not...

rusticbride, Dec 27, 2013 10 257 1
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What colors go with navy blue ?
FutureMrsTucker, on December 24, 2013 at 3:49 PM

I need some inspiration please

LuckiestGirl, Dec 25, 2013 21 9,330
Wendy
Do I invite my Step Brother?
Wendy, on December 23, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Hi Ladies, So my Mother tells me today she'd really like me to invite my step-brother & his wife. Problem is; I have no relationship with him, why would I want him there? I want to make her happy but...

Kaegurl, Dec 23, 2013 9 1,384
Rachel
Is it okay to start wedding at 6:15 pm???
Rachel, on December 22, 2013 at 1:16 PM

I am wondering if it is proper to start a wedding at a quarter past the hour. I just am nervous about 6:00 being too soon. We're having it in a restaurant banquet room and we can't get into the room...

Rachel, Dec 22, 2013 8 770
Lynnie Pin
I ended up in a hot tub with 4 naked men and a naked stranger
Lynnie Pin, on December 20, 2013 at 2:05 PM

Just wanted to tell you about my night at FH christmas party, *held at a 5 star hotel* Had a great night, then we snuck in the pool, FH, and his 3 buddies, they all got naked. (i wasnt naked btw just...

StephGoods, Dec 21, 2013 24 2,666
TisFinallyHappy
Too many photographers?
TisFinallyHappy, on December 19, 2013 at 12:26 PM

My sister was recently married, she spent a large amount on the photographer... Sadly about 80% of her photos where ruined during the shot as many of the guests were taking shots at the same time thus...

JustMarried'14, Dec 21, 2013 21 129
Oralia
Invite wording etiquette...military related...
Oralia, on December 20, 2013 at 11:33 AM

I have two guests who are/were in the military and I'm having difficulty on how to word their names on the wedding invitation. One guest in still in the military and the other guest is retired from...

Abby, Dec 20, 2013 10 1,242
C
Family heirloom
Counting down, on December 19, 2013 at 12:11 AM

Hi everyone! This is my first post on the forums So here is my question. Fiancé's mom (who he has a very strained relationship with) has just revealed to him that she is planning to pass down a family...

Counting down, Dec 20, 2013 11 1,180
BamaGurl
Bride & Groom Gift Exchange
BamaGurl, on December 19, 2013 at 7:08 PM

I've been told that the bride & groom exchange gifts, when would this be? Sorry if it sounds silly, although I've been married before, this is my first & last real wedding, so there have been a lot...

Erica, Dec 19, 2013 6 228
T&J
Father in wheelchair - how to walk down the aisle?
T&J, on December 19, 2013 at 3:18 PM

My father is paraplegic/wheelchair bound and I told him that I still want him to walk me down the aisle. Any other brides have to work with this before or any suggestions on how to do this?

Deborah, Dec 19, 2013 13 2,080
Ashlee
bridesmaid bracelets..which arm????
Ashlee, on December 19, 2013 at 8:55 AM

I bought bracelets and earrings for the bridesmaids, does it matter which arm they wear it on and should they all wear it on the same arm..or it doesnt matter? im thinking they should all be on the...

Nancy Taussig, Dec 19, 2013 11 99
Nadine
How long between ceremony and reception?
Nadine, on December 18, 2013 at 3:12 PM

I see a lot of you hate a wait between ceremony and reception. How long is an appropriate time between the two. We were going to do a cocktail hour (drinks and some food) Is a hour to long? We plan to...

Mrs. Noratel, Dec 18, 2013 18 259
FutureMrsG.
When to send out invitations?
FutureMrsG., on September 16, 2013 at 10:57 AM

I am having a dilemma on when to send out invitations. Our wedding date is 2.22.14, so I was thinking of sending invitations the day before Thanksgiving, that way most people receive the invitations...

robyn, Dec 18, 2013 23 619
J
Too hot for an outdoor reception?
Julie, on December 15, 2013 at 7:02 PM

My wedding will be in the beginning of August in Tennessee, which is a HOT time of year. Because I'm a teacher and I work over the summer, August is the only time I have free. My guest list is over...

Renee2014, Dec 17, 2013 17 901
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