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Sarah
Destination Wedding RSVP Timeline
Sarah, on October 20, 2013 at 2:02 PM

Happy Sunday! Our wedding is April 26th and our final headcount is due 30 days prior. When should our RSVP date be for a destination wedding? From what I'm reading, many people are doing it 2-3 months...

lolo, Nov 6, 2013 8 10,279 1
alyssa
Is it rude to send wedding announcements to people you are not inviting to the wedding?
alyssa, on November 4, 2013 at 9:40 PM

We want a very small wedding with immediate family members only, however we want to to make the rest of our family and friends aware that we are getting married. I don't want to offend anyone by...

alyssa, Nov 5, 2013 9 125
Team_Rayford
Website Examples !
Team_Rayford, on November 5, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Please Share, I'm a lost cause ! ** Disclaimer: I can't promise I won't borrow any wording and formats. TIA This is what I got so far : www.weddingwire.com/teamrayford

Aleykit*, Nov 5, 2013 9 870 1
Liz
First House Fund instead of Honeymoon Fund
Liz, on November 5, 2013 at 2:03 PM

I have been to weddings where the couple places a large jar at the entrance to the reception asking for donations to their honeymoon fund. What would you guys think if you walked in and saw a first...

Liz, Nov 5, 2013 11 1,889
M
Is it ok to have bridal shower early?!
meesh1204, on November 5, 2013 at 1:03 PM

Our wedding is not until September - but we have been searching for a place to live and found the PERFECT condo! However, we need A LOT of stuff - we already have our registries set up. Is it okay to...

Kate, Nov 5, 2013 6 242
T.
Vendor Timeline(s) - Do They Need Them?
T., on November 1, 2013 at 10:45 AM

Am I the only one that is planning on creating timelines for each of my vendors? I just realized that I've only seen posts about timelines for the day of, but nothing else. Is it overkill for me to...

mrsrobinvalentine, Nov 4, 2013 24 1,481
Lynnie Pin
Severe anxiety and I just don't know what to do.
Lynnie Pin, on November 3, 2013 at 5:07 PM

I have always had anxiety but the past week I have been terrible.. The doctor has me on a halter monitor because they found extra beats in my heart, this past Friday I was at work and I felt so dizzy...

D, Nov 4, 2013 20 1,643
Mika
Stripper Wounds... Why???
Mika, on November 3, 2013 at 8:02 PM

OK, I've long been curious about this, and I just don't get it, lol! My man's on his way home from the bachelor party, and he apparently has some scratches from being the center of the strippers'...

Rachel S., Nov 4, 2013 46 1,979
Katie
Help! What color shoes should I wear with my bridal shower dress??? (Pics included)
Katie, on November 1, 2013 at 2:51 PM

I found the PERFECT dress for my bridal shower, but I just have one issue! I have no idea what color shoes to wear with it. Because of the color of the dress I don't like how nude, black, or white...

BalletShoesRachel, Nov 3, 2013 37 1,436
Nay
When should we meet with our officiant?
Nay, on October 29, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Our officiant is a friend of ours who is a pastor and she's such a sweetheart we felt it would add a nice touch to our vow renewal ceremony to have her officiate it. I found online vow renewal vows...

Maureen Thomson, Nov 1, 2013 7 1,517
Ashlee
Table Number Card Sizes
Ashlee, on November 1, 2013 at 9:59 AM

So i am going to buy my easles for the table card numbers and im not sure what size i should get yet bc i dont know what the typical size card for numbers are.... the guy told me there usualy 3x5 or...

Now I'm Mrs_M, Nov 1, 2013 11 25,007
Jasmine
Start time/end time
Jasmine, on October 30, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Hi ladies! I need some advice on what time of day you are starting your wedding ceremony and when your reception is scheduled to end. My wedding will be held in Daytona Beach, Florida. The ceremony...

Private User, Nov 1, 2013 24 4,377
Rhonda
Period due around wedding! One week to go! Parsley tea? Plan B? Suggestions?
Rhonda, on October 27, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Hi everyone, So I'm getting married next Saturday! Super excited but super nervous too. And to add to the nerves, my period is due either the day of the wedding or the day after. I'm not on birth...

Milwaukee_Bride, Nov 1, 2013 9 3,431
J
Cash Bar Cocktail hour, Open Bar Later
Julia, on October 30, 2013 at 10:44 PM

I have been searching but find no scenarios that are quite like mine. It's about a week until my wedding and my venue is trying to switch what I have decided saying that it's not correct and I would...

LB, Oct 31, 2013 27 2,060
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I cant attend the ceremony! Can I go to the reception?
Private User, on October 30, 2013 at 12:16 PM

Hi Ladies! I'm in a bind. My fiance's granmother is having a Surprise 80th birthday party. His cousins and uncle are coming in from out-of-town and Grandma has no idea. Her party starts at 6, but so...

Aronna, Oct 30, 2013 11 247
sundaycupcake
If a couple asks for "no gifts", do you bring one anyway?
sundaycupcake, on October 28, 2013 at 5:07 PM

I want to do a vow renewal/ anniversary party next year, but because our friends weren't invited to the wedding, I don't want them to feel obligated to bring a gift. More importantly, I don't want...

JustMarried'14, Oct 29, 2013 14 169
Kayla
What is your Marriage Motto?
Kayla, on October 26, 2013 at 11:58 PM

We met with our photographer today to book our date and do a free engagement session! (yaaaay for free!). Well she asked us "What's your marriage motto?" I never even thought about that before she...

SunshineJenn, Oct 29, 2013 39 2,524
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How do we let guests know what's included in our open bar?
Steven, on October 24, 2013 at 6:21 PM

Our open bar package includes Stoli Flavors, Bacardi Silver, Capt Morgan etc. but not everything the venue offers. How do we let guests know what's included in our open bar? We are having a printed...

FutureMrsP, Oct 29, 2013 14 242
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Did your engagement go quickly or slowly?
Anonymous, on October 28, 2013 at 4:42 PM

I have about 10 months till my wedding and I feel like it will take FOREVER to get here. I have a lot done already. I have my Venue, DJ, Cake, Dress, and Photographer. I hate not having stuff planned...

Danielle, Oct 29, 2013 17 784
Soon2bMrsJamerson
Invitation "Gift Registry " wording!
Soon2bMrsJamerson, on October 26, 2013 at 8:45 PM

Hi Ladies, Im trying to figure out what is an appropriate way to ask our guest not to purchase personalized gifts without sounding distasteful/tacky. We are asking for only monetary gifts and gift...

Soon2bMrsJamerson, Oct 26, 2013 10 2,700
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