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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 1,095
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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 4 202
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 1,256 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 6 556
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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 3 663
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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 4,397
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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 6 548
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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 1,240 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 10 320
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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 1,988
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Wedding Party Veto?
Katie, on August 7, 2022 at 7:25 PM

Hi all, I have a wedding party question. We have decided to do a non-traditional wedding party, i.e. we will not have all women as bridesmaids, men as groomsmen, etc. My fiance already decided his...

Michael, Aug 9, 2022 10 758
Kelly
How early are you requiring Rsvps?
Kelly, on August 1, 2022 at 1:06 PM

I'm requiring mine 6 weeks in advance. This will give the caterer time to locally source food and for me to prepare last minute details, like place cards (which will be hand painted). STDs are going...

Julija, Aug 7, 2022 18 609 1
Reina
Tipping Vendors
Reina, on July 24, 2022 at 10:33 PM

Hey everyone, is it expected to tip every vendor your hire (photographer, DJ, venue coordinator, caterer)? And how much? As in, what percent? We honest to God cannot afford to tip all vendors 20% so...

Michelle, Aug 7, 2022 19 1,381 2
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First dance
Kimberly, on August 4, 2022 at 5:18 PM

In October 2022, my husband and I got married with only my parents and his mother present. To celebrate our wedding and 1 year anniversary, we are having a party (very similary to a wedding reception)...

Michael, Aug 6, 2022 8 594
Arnela
Bridal shower if eloping?
Arnela, on August 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Hi everyone! So my fiancé and I will be having an adventure elopement next August with just us two. We have invited immediately family to the courthouse to get our marriage license and join us for a...

Michael, Aug 6, 2022 9 788
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Uninviting bridesmaid from bachelorette party
Evelynne, on August 4, 2022 at 10:56 PM

Hey everyone! My bestfriend is having her bachelorette party this Saturday and is debating on uninviting one of our friends who just recently ended got out of a relationship. She made several comments...

Evelynne, Aug 5, 2022 10 832
Ms Alex
When to send "information" cards?
Ms Alex, on August 5, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Is it okay to send the "Information" card with the "Save the Date" card? The venue required rooms to be booked by 12/21/22 for our 2/04/23 wedding.

Marshaya, Aug 5, 2022 15 510
Maggie
Most likely to no-call no-show?
Maggie, on October 9, 2018 at 11:05 AM

This week we're playing "most likely to..." - wedding guest edition! So who is most likely to say they’re coming and then not show up without a word on the big day? Who’s most likely to be a no-call...

Julija, Aug 5, 2022 41 777
Jayla
Modern or Traditional: Paying for the Wedding
Jayla, on October 16, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Traditionally the parents of the bride always paid for the wedding! Today many couples take a modern approach, either paying for it themselves, contributing to the wedding budget, or getting help from...

Julija, Aug 5, 2022 113 1,541
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