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USF_Bride
Usual order of the vows and rings
USF_Bride, on September 16, 2013 at 8:47 PM

When I got the outline of our ceremony from the officiant he had the exchanging of the rings first then the wedding vows second, he said this is usual. I always thought the vows came first then the...

Married2013, Sep 17, 2013 8 8,470 1
Wedding Guests - How many no-shows can I expect?
, on September 17, 2013 at 8:21 AM

My fiance and I chose to keep our wedding somewhat small (75 guests). However, I'm starting to panic a bit because I keep hearing horror stories of weddings where 10-20 guests do not show up. With a...

Caroline L., Sep 17, 2013 16 3,265
LolliPOP
5 year vow renewal ceremony and "reception"???
LolliPOP, on September 16, 2013 at 9:46 PM

We were in the middle of planning our wedding for August 2014 but hit several bumps in the road.Now we are getting married in our pastors office. Would it be alrighy to do a vow renewal at 5 years or...

Nay, Sep 17, 2013 3 2,431
AJK<3
So my dad is getting married... (Rant!)
AJK<3, on September 16, 2013 at 12:26 PM

My dad is getting married in Friday and I hate, I mean hate his fiancée.. Calling her that makes me puke! Before last year I hadn't talked to my dad for about 4 and a half years. Long story short I...

Riki, Sep 16, 2013 18 86
TracyJon
Not allowing single guests to bring a date?
TracyJon, on March 13, 2009 at 12:36 AM

So here's the deal, my hubby to be and I are on a super tight budget and we found a beautiful place to hold the ceremony and reception and we got the price right around where we want it and can...

Breanne, Sep 15, 2013 10 1,969
AA
Busy maid of honor= stress.. I am going to need more help... Make 2 maid of honors?
AA, on September 14, 2013 at 3:56 PM

I got engaged 5 months ago and i have already began planning. My wedding is a year and a month away. My maid of honor seems so busy with her own life. I don't think I can ask her for much help. I feel...

Samantha, Sep 14, 2013 14 503
JaQuaya
Negotiating with photographer...is it possible?
JaQuaya , on September 14, 2013 at 9:01 AM

So I think I have found a photographer that I love; only problem is that she's about $200 above our max budget that we wanted to spend on photography. She's already offering a 10% discount...

Christine, Sep 14, 2013 13 1,209
mrs.stoosh
RSVP's: When is it time to start freaking out because of those who haven't responded??
mrs.stoosh, on September 12, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Ok, so I sent my RSVP's for my November 8th wedding on 8/31 with a response deadline of October 11th. I got 25 in already with 71 people who still haven't responded. Now I know it's still early to...

MrsO, Sep 13, 2013 20 3,059
Alejandra
Bachelorette Party with no Bridal Party
Alejandra, on September 13, 2013 at 12:49 PM

What is the norm for having a Bachelorette Party when there is no MOH or Bridesmaids? I'd really like to do something with my closests friends/family (no club, no passion party, def no strippers)....

Sarah, Sep 13, 2013 8 2,916
Mrs Lisa M.
I need your opinions on mason jars...
Mrs Lisa M., on September 12, 2013 at 9:03 AM

Our ceremony/reception will be held in a nice indoor venue. We have decided our colors will be brown/white/turqouise. I want to do the blue mason jars as center pieces (similar to the 1st picture)....

Mrs., Sep 13, 2013 22 463
Allyson
Bachelorette Party Thank Yous
Allyson, on September 10, 2013 at 11:32 AM

I had my bachelorette weekend this past weekend, and it was perfect! I'd like to send a thank you card to each person that attended, but I need some help with the wording. All of my bridesmaids flew...

LindsayNicole, Sep 12, 2013 14 5,118
Event Lady
Using a restaurant to cater the event?
Event Lady, on September 10, 2013 at 10:42 PM

Would using a local restaurant to cater the reception save money? Has anyone chosen to do this? What are the benefits and drawbacks?

Capt&MrsMatey =), Sep 12, 2013 12 1,933
Ednabug
Place Settings...pretty {and cheap}
Ednabug, on December 3, 2011 at 3:12 PM

I know the discussion was brought up the other day about real vs. plastic I got these plastic plates from the Dollar Tree Deals store. they are the hard plastic white with a silver ring. Very sturdy....

Charly, Sep 12, 2013 32 428
Kelsie
Bring Your Own Lawn Chair? Tacky?
Kelsie, on September 9, 2013 at 8:34 PM

We are having a backyard wedding in Iowa. Both the Ceremony and Reception will be outside. I t will be very casual and low key. We plan on having lots of yard games, volleyball, a bounce house, and we...

Mrs. Shanon V, Sep 11, 2013 151 6,758
NowI'mMrs.B.
Place Card Etiquette.......
NowI'mMrs.B., on October 15, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Question about addressing place cards....does each person get an individual card? For example, if the couple is married, does the place card say "Mr. & Mrs. ________" or does each person get their...

Jahnia, Sep 11, 2013 14 18,918
Tara
Do I feed the Photo Booth Attendant
Tara, on September 11, 2013 at 9:32 AM

We're having a photo booth for our reception. 4 hours with one hour of downtime for dinner. Is the photo booth attendant on the list of venders we provide a plate? I'm assuming it's a yes, but just...

MJ, Sep 11, 2013 9 1,831
VivaLaVal
How Much Is Too Much To Spend On a Bridal Shower Gift For Your MOH?
VivaLaVal, on September 10, 2013 at 12:50 PM

My MOH had a courthouse wedding last November. Only three people were there and she didn't plan on telling anyone, but eventually they decided to spill the beans. I was not invited, or didn't know...

BayBride, Sep 11, 2013 16 1,924
Kerri
Ring Bearer Tux at Mens Warehouse
Kerri, on September 11, 2013 at 12:53 AM

We plan on going in next week, but our ring bearer is almost 3. I've been told that the tux is going to cost just as much as the groomsmen...200$$$!! is this for real?!?! I...

Amanda Blue, Sep 11, 2013 4 128
C
Contract for hair/makeup artist
csquid, on September 10, 2013 at 9:07 AM

This past weekend I went with my mother to get my hair done for the first time with her hair stylist. We were thinking of hiring her to do our hair for my wedding but I wanted to see her work first....

csquid, Sep 10, 2013 4 649
Rhonda
Best way to pick order of bridesmaids without offending anyone?
Rhonda, on September 9, 2013 at 2:10 PM

How did/will you pick the order bridesmaids walk out at the ceremony? Did you do it by shortest to tallest? Not wanting anyone to feel slighted for standing at the end of the line.

Danielle, Sep 10, 2013 23 653
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