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Expensive Wedding for Bridal Party
Kimberly, on July 31, 2022 at 10:59 AM

So I am a bridesmaid for my friends wedding who happens to be marrying my husbands brother. My husband is the Best Man. The issue I am having is they are being inconsiderate with other people money....

Jacks, Aug 1, 2022 13 790
Lexee
moh going to new boyfriends cousins wedding instead of rehearsal
Lexee, on August 1, 2022 at 11:38 AM

I’m so torn to post this but my heart is just broken and I want to make sure I’m not being overly sensitive. My MOH just met her boyfriend a few months ago and when I went to confirm timing for the...

Jacks, Aug 1, 2022 4 517
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Invite Question
Ashley, on August 1, 2022 at 1:52 PM

I’m getting married end of September. Got engaged about 6 months ago, so it has been pretty hectic planning but the date in September worked for the venue we wanted and for family/close friends. I...

Valerie, Aug 1, 2022 2 140
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How to set a “prudes need to leave”
Corey, on March 21, 2022 at 7:51 PM

So, I want to make it clear on the invitations that our reception will be rated R after a certain time and if people have kids that they don’t want hearing certain song lyrics or if they themselves...

Valerie, Aug 1, 2022 21 895
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Celebration of Marriage 2 years later?
Olivia, on August 1, 2022 at 12:59 PM

Hello, So me and my husband eloped in May of 2020 during the pandemic in florida with no one there with us. We had planned a large reception when we got back but covid made us cancel 4 times within...

Jacks, Aug 1, 2022 6 1,218 1
Brianna
Send thank you cards.
Brianna, on July 30, 2022 at 6:31 PM

I got married almost 3 weeks ago and I almost forgot to start thinking about my thank you cards. I was wondering do you send a thank you card to all the guest that attended or just the ones that sent...

Lady, Aug 1, 2022 6 192
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Wear Dress Twice?
Natalie, on July 30, 2022 at 3:27 AM

We will be having a small immediate family only wedding ceremony followed by dinner. The following weekend we will be inviting all family and friends to cocktails and light bites to share a toast!...

Bailey, Aug 1, 2022 3 585
Nicole
How to say "cocktail" attire on invite?
Nicole, on March 24, 2021 at 3:41 PM

Hey all... Currently playing around with invitations and working on the Details card. My wedding is an evening wedding in January in Kansas City and although it will be glamorous I am apprehensive to...

Jacks, Aug 1, 2022 21 13,441 1
Samantha
Is this legit
Samantha, on April 4, 2022 at 11:14 AM

I have had this person text me repeatedly to “claim my gift” I don’t believe I signed up for anything and I am afraid that if I click on the link they sent me I will get hacked. Has anyone gotten a...

Katherine, Jul 31, 2022 12 614
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Wedding Invitations
Macy, on July 28, 2022 at 6:29 PM

It's time for me to order invites! I have gotten so many proofs from Minted because I am being too picky lol one last thing I noticed is that I did not spell out the state. Is this absolutely...

Paige, Jul 31, 2022 13 574
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Destination bachelorette - how to decline?
Sandra, on January 9, 2019 at 6:29 PM

Hi everyone! My brother is getting married this September and they are planning an August bachelorette in Vegas. We are all in Phoenix, AZ so though they plan to fly, I could drive if need be. I'm one...

Olivia, Jul 29, 2022 18 10,334
Stephanie
Addressing Married Couples
Stephanie, on July 26, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Hi all, maybe I’m overthinking this but I’m not sure if I’m addressing our wedding invitations going to married couples the wrong way. On the outer envelope, I’ve written “Mr. John Smith and Mrs. Jane...

Gillian, Jul 28, 2022 13 1,948
Julia
Best Man Plus One
Julia, on July 25, 2022 at 11:18 PM

My wedding is in one month. My Fiancé’s brother is his best man. He was married and recently got divorced in January. We can’t really afford to give everyone a plus one so when we originally were...

Jacks, Jul 28, 2022 16 1,432
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Who should walk who down the aisle
Em, on July 26, 2022 at 10:14 PM

My fiancé and I are disagreeing on who should walk who down the aisle. My step sister is in my wedding party and my step brother is in his wedding party. We are wondering if it is common to have...

Jacks, Jul 27, 2022 8 564
Claudia
Registering for a home office printer?
Claudia, on November 30, 2015 at 3:46 PM

Hello! I have a registry question. My fiancé and I already live together so have a lot of items. We are planning on upgrading some things and adding some more things (but can only do so much in a...

Freela, Jul 27, 2022 14 493
Mrs. Pitcher
Gratuities are not included
Mrs. Pitcher, on June 18, 2013 at 6:16 PM

I was just rereading some of the fine print on my venue contract. If Gratuities are not included then what was the 21% service charge for? Does this mean I should still tip them?

Rae, Jul 27, 2022 24 3,394
Connie
Tipping your vendors
Connie, on July 25, 2022 at 10:41 AM

I’m having my wedding in Italy and I know they have a different tipping culture compared to the US, so do I need to tip my vendors?

Lynnie, Jul 26, 2022 1 456
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My boyfriend not receiving a plus one to a wedding?
Lillian, on July 25, 2022 at 5:44 AM

Hi everyone, My boyfriend received the save the date to a friends wedding right when we started dating. He recently booked his hotel room with a friend and is under the impression that I “will most...

Michelle, Jul 25, 2022 8 2,251
Megan
Bridemaids Drama! Help!
Megan, on July 23, 2022 at 3:50 PM

So I'm getting irritated that my MOH is telling me all the drama between her and my other bridesmaid...I'm really close to all of my bridesmaids and MOH. But my MOH uses me as a vent when something...

Bailey, Jul 25, 2022 5 613
Erin
anyone have a PASTA SALAD recipe for the reception?
Erin, on August 12, 2011 at 8:46 AM

Since my FH and I paid for our own wedding, we opted NOT to use a caterer to save money. Although we hired a professional to do the meat, my family and I are doing the rest of the food ourselves....

AlfredoWoolum, Jul 25, 2022 8 2,465
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