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My mother is trying to delay the wedding
L, on December 16, 2013 at 3:19 PM

My wedding is planned to be at my mother's house- it is a HUGE house and my mom throws a huge wedding-sized Xmas party every year. However she has a habit of anticipating "problems" about any event...

L, Dec 16, 2013 34 64
Lynnie Pin
were/are you chasing down guests for RSVP
Lynnie Pin, on December 16, 2013 at 2:55 PM

My guests still have 4 weeks to RSVP but im just worried im gonna be chasing ppl down lol...did you guys have to chase any/alot of your guests down? also did anyone CONFIRM everyting with guests or...

Pinkdaisy, Dec 16, 2013 13 216
Kat
I gave a check at their wedding 11/3 and she STILL hasn't cashed it!?
Kat, on December 15, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Of course I did what anyone else would do after this long - I contacted the bride to make sure she got it and there wasn't any problems trying to cash it. She said she hasn't had a chance to get to...

Megan, Dec 16, 2013 38 2,333
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To the brides: are gift cards rude?
jayne, on December 15, 2013 at 12:36 PM

My close friend is getting married. I am her bridesmaid along with my other good friend. The bride does not have a registry and she doesn't want to have a bridal party. Therefore for a bachelorette...

tiki monkey-buns, Dec 16, 2013 28 3,176
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Serving Minimal Alcohol at a Wedding
Tori, on January 7, 2012 at 3:15 AM

Okay, so me and my fiancee are both non-drinkers and so are almost all of our friends (sans a few college friends who are on the guest list) Our families, family friends, and co-workers do drink (I...

Stephanie, Dec 15, 2013 38 4,638
MRS_Mikec
Lets talk semi-cash bar
MRS_Mikec, on December 15, 2013 at 10:10 AM

Watching all these wedding shows and reading here cash bars are just a no-no. Here is my plan.. I really want to know if you went to a wedding like this how would you feel. *Soda, Iced Tea, Coffee-...

Gina, Dec 15, 2013 35 1,174
Stephanie and Russ
Out of town gift registry.
Stephanie and Russ, on November 14, 2010 at 3:52 PM

We live in Hawaii which is also the location of our wedding. We are getting married in May and my fiances job is moving us back to the mainland after the wedding. I'd like to register for gifts, but I...

alisha, Dec 15, 2013 7 252
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Wedding Vows with religious/God sensitivity
Alexis, on December 14, 2013 at 11:27 PM

My FH and I are writing our own vows and a family pastor is marrying us. My FH was raised in a very religious household and I was not at all. However, both of us at this point would probably fall...

B'sWife, Dec 15, 2013 6 183
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So frustrated! we're at 9.5 weeks after wedding and still haven't seen a single wedding photo :( UPDATE
Private User, on December 10, 2013 at 3:35 PM

I emailed her a couple days ago, and still haven't heard back from her. In her contract it says that the final delivery will take approx 8 weeks.....but all I want is a few photos, I don't even need...

mc4dj13, Dec 13, 2013 23 1,397 1
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is it rude to NOT open gifts at the shower
Sara, on December 11, 2013 at 9:32 AM

My boss is throwing me and my fiancee a co-ed wedding shower. In the past my least favorite part of showers is when we have to sit forever watching someone open gifts. It's probably one of the most...

Sara, Dec 13, 2013 24 956
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Unconventional Invitations?
LetItSnow, on December 12, 2013 at 4:04 PM

I initially wrote up my invite wording thinking that is wasn't too traditional. I showed them to FH and he said they sound stale and stuffy. I re-wrote them to be much more casual but I don't want...

Anisea, Dec 13, 2013 16 1,411
Rachel
Blusher Attachment to Veil
Rachel, on December 12, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Yesterday was my second meeting with my rabbi. He is conservative and we are having a conservative wedding. Prior to our meeting, I purchased and got my veil. It is beautiful. There is no blusher for...

Rachel, Dec 12, 2013 5 972
Lynnie Pin
What info do i give my wedding coordinator?
Lynnie Pin, on December 12, 2013 at 11:05 AM

I am planning my wedding, however i appointed my aunt to be the Day-of coordiantor to handle business. I know i have to get her the names and number of the DJ, phatographer,hall etc but what else do i...

kelsey, Dec 12, 2013 6 1,364
Jess & Sean
Un-Obtrusive Parent Dances
Jess & Sean, on December 5, 2013 at 8:24 PM

My fiancee & I are getting married in April & would love some advice on a somewhat-touchy subject. We are people who generally like the least amount of cheesiness possible, and would prefer not to be...

Gina, Dec 12, 2013 18 225
Mrs Drakthal
An opinion on visiting tables
Mrs Drakthal, on December 10, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Ladies I know many of you may disagree with me but I want to express a personal opinion here. I have been to many weddings where the couple have chosen to skip the receiving line and visit tables...

Shannon Giraffes., Dec 11, 2013 36 1,232
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I don't love my engagement ring...
Country_Girl, on December 10, 2013 at 11:34 AM

I have a dilema. My FH proposed in Jan with a ring that is pretty, but completely NOT my style. It is a thick band with channel set diamonds and a round center diamond with a halo. It is flashy and...

Erin, Dec 10, 2013 16 1,506
FUTUREMRSALEXANDER
Do I have to invite MUA and Hair Stylist to wedding?
FUTUREMRSALEXANDER, on December 10, 2013 at 1:13 AM

I have a delimma, im trying to cut my GL down and I have my MUA's and Hair Stylist on my list. Am I obligated to invite them?

LetItSnow, Dec 10, 2013 8 1,669
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How do I tell my fiance's sisters' they are not in the bridal party?
2B20, on December 9, 2013 at 4:16 PM

My fiance has 2 sisters who have never treated me like a friend. In fact, for the past 5 years they have done whatever they can to not include me. Now that we are engaged, one of his sisters thinks...

REALWoman, Dec 10, 2013 47 4,493
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Wedding Programs and Menus...
Hibrides123!!, on December 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Yay or Nay?? Waste of paper..yay or nay?? LOL

MonkeysandBananas, Dec 10, 2013 24 181
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Brides maid or Brides matron
Karen, on December 8, 2013 at 12:09 AM

If you have an attendant that is already married, what is her title. I already have my maid-of-honor, but one of the people that I have asked to be a brides maid is married. So do I still list her in...

Renee2014, Dec 9, 2013 11 5,660
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