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Aronna
giving a gift if you aren't invited.....
Aronna, on July 31, 2013 at 4:16 PM

A while back my SIL's sister got married and weren't invited. First off, I was not offended at all since I had only seen her a few times, we weren't EXACTLY related and the wedding was very far away,...

Private User, Jul 31, 2013 13 1,633
HeWasHeavenSent
Cake Server Set....ALTERNATIVE
HeWasHeavenSent, on July 31, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Hi Everyone! We're not having a traditional wedding cake or cupcakes. Our cake will be made of cake balls or cake poppers. Does anyone have any suggestions on an alternative to the cake server set? It...

OMW, Jul 31, 2013 3 78
Sprinkle87
Guests posting wedding pics on facebook
Sprinkle87, on July 30, 2013 at 4:49 PM

How do y'all feel about this? My fiance (who doesn't have fb) is very passionate about telling guests to please not post pics on fb at the wedding. He doesn't want our first pics as a married couple...

Val, Jul 31, 2013 48 1,950
Kim
Jealous of FH's bachelor party and I feel so guilty about it =(
Kim, on July 30, 2013 at 4:04 PM

I know this may selfish but I'm kind of jealous of FH's bachelor party. I'm also feeling nervous and guilty about it. I guess I don't really know how to feel, lol. His guy friends are taking him to...

Maureen, Jul 31, 2013 72 2,288
Rye
Church vs. at the venue
Rye, on July 22, 2013 at 7:32 PM

So here's my dilemma... I just moved to the Baltimore area about a year ago from New Jersey. Both my FH and I are Catholic (but not practicing) and originally wanted to have our wedding in a church.....

Latrice, Jul 30, 2013 25 122
MrsS2013
"Reception" After The Fact
MrsS2013, on July 29, 2013 at 1:05 PM

So my mom has asked me if we are going to do a small reception like party after our wedding. Its a DW in Vegas, that not everyone can come to. I think its a great idea, FMIL and my dad can't travel so...

MrsS2013, Jul 29, 2013 4 89
C
How private should we make our wedding website?
Cheryl, on July 29, 2013 at 12:20 PM

We're working on our wedding website right now, and most examples I see get really super specific about the details of the wedding day, including time and place of the ceremony. My fiancé's mom will...

Aronna, Jul 29, 2013 3 42
sally
in laws butting their noses into our sex life!!
sally, on July 24, 2013 at 10:40 AM

So while I was away on a business trip my in laws decided to have another sex talk with their 33 year old son... I had a conversation with his mom two months ago about bitth control after she kept...

Victoria, Jul 28, 2013 57 669
Future Mrs. K
How to demand RSVP?
Future Mrs. K, on July 27, 2013 at 5:23 AM

Our wedding isn't going to be a formal wedding by any means. Just a simple dessert reception prepared by yours truly (as long as don't go insane before then). My question is....how do I demand guests...

Maureen, Jul 27, 2013 6 108
Mrs. Castig
Anybody here work at Wal-Mart?
Mrs. Castig, on July 23, 2013 at 9:34 AM

I was just wondering how long does it take you to find out if you can get days off work ? I have someone who said two month ago they put in for their days off for my wedding but have not heard...

Mrs. Soon2be Garcia, Jul 27, 2013 15 1,060
MOHQueen
Is it OK for a Bridesmaid to Call Shower Guests Who Haven't RSVP'd
MOHQueen, on July 25, 2013 at 10:00 PM

Yes, I'm the MOH. But there are no MOH-forums, and I need help. RSVP's for the shower were due today. Over half the invitees have not returned their reply cards. We need the final # for the caterer no...

MOHQueen, Jul 26, 2013 44 651
Cassie
No Cell Phone/Camera Wedding??
Cassie, on February 8, 2013 at 3:04 PM

So our wedding is taking place at my parent's home estate...which is wonderful and very personal since it is where I great up, but it also means my parents are worried about having their home and such...

Erica, Jul 26, 2013 40 402
Trena
How to delete a TheKnot wedding website??
Trena, on June 11, 2013 at 10:55 PM

Hey guys! The weirdest thing just happened to me! I found an RSVP from a guest, in my spam folder, in my email I use for trash stuff. It was an RSVP for a TheKnot wedding website, which I didn't even...

Trena, Jul 26, 2013 11 1,419
Abby
Registry for a vow renewal??
Abby, on April 6, 2013 at 11:58 PM

My husband and I were married by a JOP with no friends or family....he is in the army and based halfway across the country from where are family is. We didn't really get wedding gifts because only...

I-Do, Jul 26, 2013 10 1,802
Brenda
big vow renewal ceremony?
Brenda, on January 14, 2013 at 7:09 PM

My husband and I got married last year, and are kind of regretting how we did it. We just had a very small ceremony at his grandparents' place. We were originally planning on having a big wedding, but...

I-Do, Jul 26, 2013 8 825
Julie
Military Wedding
Julie, on July 24, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Any Brides planning a military wedding? I'm confused about how to word on the invitation that military dress is invited. The groom is enlisted air force but is wearing his formal uniform based on his...

Laura, Jul 25, 2013 26 1,942
Haley
Bride & Groom thank you toasts. When?
Haley, on July 25, 2013 at 12:45 PM

I've never seen a bride and groom give a thank you toast AT a wedding so I assume it is to be done at the rehearsal? I've only been to a couple rehearsals and I've seen the father of the groom do a...

Private User, Jul 25, 2013 17 2,435
Thankfully Anonymous
Plasticware?
Thankfully Anonymous, on July 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Buffet style indoor reception, evening wedding, 150 guests, ceremony is classy and reception is a bit more relaxed. All alcohol is being served in glassware, is it tacky to serve food off of plastic...

MrsC, Jul 25, 2013 19 2,550
Sprinkle87
First Dance - How did you learn/practice?
Sprinkle87, on July 24, 2013 at 10:44 PM

We have to pick our wedding song soon and start learning a dance. How did y'all learn or practice your first dance? Give me a drink and I can dance my a** off but with choreographed dancing I have 2...

mrsrobinvalentine, Jul 25, 2013 6 627
FutureMrsF
Buffet Style Catering Prices...?
FutureMrsF, on July 23, 2013 at 10:33 PM

The FH and I have decided to have a picnic style buffet catering service... the menu includes Pulled Pork Barbecue Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast Herbed Mayonnaise and Barbecue Sauce Basket of...

Singing Diva, Jul 24, 2013 18 1,278
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