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Future Mrs. R
My mom doesn't want us to get married. NOOOOOO!
Future Mrs. R, on September 2, 2013 at 12:09 PM

I was speaking to my mom yesterday about the wedding and she wasn't too happy. I guess she was under the impression that I would not get married until I finish school. I am a college student and will...

Chrissy, Sep 2, 2013 20 1,304
felicia
did you have a bridal party meet and greet?
felicia, on August 9, 2013 at 3:16 PM

So none of my bridesmaids know each other. I was thinking once we settle on a venue I would have something at my house for my bridesmaids and our mothers to meet each other. I want to get their input...

Leslie, Aug 31, 2013 10 1,765 1
KristnH
Bachelorette - how much is too much?
KristnH, on August 29, 2013 at 5:54 PM

MOH is trying to plan my bachelorette, and wants to book a wine tasting tour at $99/person (incl. limo, tastings at 3 wineries, cheese/fruit platters, & some misc). She'd also like to reserve a...

Mrs G, Aug 29, 2013 31 721
VivaLaVal
Is it rude to have one brother as part of your wedding party, but not the other?
VivaLaVal, on August 26, 2013 at 2:59 PM

I have two brothers, one whom my mom gave up for adoption and I just met in 2007, and the other I've known all my life. I am much, MUCH closer to the brother that I met in 2007. Not to mention, he...

K & C, Aug 28, 2013 23 1,338
S
Cake melting...
Sara, on August 28, 2013 at 2:11 AM

Anyone else having an outdoor wedding when its supposed to be 80 and affraid the cake is going to melt?????

Alexandra, Aug 28, 2013 10 1,055
Hilery
Your stupid song request are not welcome.
Hilery, on August 27, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Should I just have the Dj let guest know that he can't take song request, when he's asked? Or, put up a sign in front of the Dj booth? For some reason, my family thinks it's okay to have 'YMCA' played...

mc4dj13, Aug 28, 2013 20 1,294
Kimberly
Sister in Law as center of attention
Kimberly, on August 24, 2013 at 2:14 PM

After bending over backwards last month for my Brother and his wife's Sealing (they're active LDS/Mormon and did a civil ceremony last year and got Sealed in the Mormon Temple for their 1 year...

Kimberly, Aug 28, 2013 14 86
Nay
Do we really need steak at our reception?
Nay, on August 27, 2013 at 1:18 PM

It seems like once you get less than 1 year away, you start really crunching numbers. Sheesh. That's what hubby and I have been doing. We cut our list already and are now looking at the per person...

Kathy, Aug 27, 2013 44 3,075
Cecij777
Wedding Party Sucks! ughh
Cecij777, on August 27, 2013 at 12:10 AM

Sooo how many of you have noticed more then one person in your wedding party and not to mention even family showing thier true colors? I would like to start with Moh/sis she hasnt really helped me...

STBMsMullings, Aug 27, 2013 14 149
Kimberly
Wearing BLACK to weddings
Kimberly, on August 26, 2013 at 3:12 PM

Yay or nay? FH's sister is getting married this weekend. I'm searching for a dress and everything I find that I feel is appropriate is either black or white. I absolutely will not wear white but is it...

Mrs. Butler, Aug 27, 2013 36 1,503
kahlcara
got a registry gift from someone we don't know, not sure what to do?
kahlcara, on August 27, 2013 at 12:07 PM

We got married on Sunday and it was beautiful (pictures to come), but I was opening some presents before the wedding and we got several things from our registry from someone who was not a guest. H and...

Emily, Aug 27, 2013 1 249
Ashlee
Garter-- Which leg?!?!
Ashlee, on August 26, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Which leg does the garter go on? ive been searching and some say left some say right ..... i wanted to know the traditional leg it goes on!

Nancy Taussig, Aug 27, 2013 15 2,515
Jazipuefua
Sparkler Exit Song?
Jazipuefua, on August 12, 2013 at 1:57 PM

My FH and I are doing a sparkler exit but are having a hard time choosing a song to play during! We're looking for something upbeat and preferably modern. Any suggestions would be great!

Cecij777, Aug 27, 2013 3 1,229
Cecij777
Padrinos and invitations...
Cecij777, on August 25, 2013 at 12:46 AM

Soo first off I am Mexican and so is my fiance, he is very traditional and I am very Non-traditional I love the new latest and greatest lol especially since pinterest has been around. Anyways he...

Rubicole, Aug 27, 2013 7 1,085
J
2nd Marriage - Do we need an Engagement Ring?
Jennifer, on August 26, 2013 at 12:43 PM

This is our second marriage. My first ended in divorce, his ended with the death of his wife. We are combining houses and children and will need a bigger house, which will cost more money. He feels...

Mallory Abroad, Aug 26, 2013 7 800
Soonyee
Lying to guests about already being married?
Soonyee, on August 26, 2013 at 12:38 PM

So, I heard through the grapevine a friend of mine is already married to her FH. He's military, and I know that is why they had to get married first, so they could live together. So they are currently...

kysweetheart, Aug 26, 2013 56 2,555
Future Mrs. S
wedding arch/unity candle placement?
Future Mrs. S, on August 25, 2013 at 9:54 PM

We were walking through the ceremony with our pastor today and realized we're not sure where to put the arch. It's a smaller one...should I have us be under/in front of the arch during the ceremony,...

Future Mrs. S, Aug 25, 2013 4 1,222
Laura M
Picture fear - everyone looks so damn good!
Laura M, on August 23, 2013 at 12:50 PM

I see all of these gorgeous couples in their wedding photos and engagement photos and they all look amazing and I'm worried I won't look half as good in my photos. I'm paying an arm and a leg for...

Danielle, Aug 25, 2013 31 404
Kimberly
Step-Mother in Law
Kimberly, on August 23, 2013 at 10:42 PM

So my hubby to be had a rough time early on in life. His parents weren't living the greatest of lifestyles so he ended up being raised by his Aunt and Uncle for the most part. His mother passed away a...

Kimberly, Aug 24, 2013 9 1,327
W
Do I still need to tip the Caterer?
Wings2004, on August 23, 2013 at 5:06 AM

So my Caterer gave us a detailed bill of what we are expecting for our reception. The staff members are all listed separately and for our 100 person (est) wedding they are bringing 5 staff and a...

Amber, Aug 23, 2013 19 6,488
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