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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 6 199
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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 3 593
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 13,635 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 12 619
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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 13 577
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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 10,413
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 1,991
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 1,484
Em
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 8 568
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 14 502
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 3,478
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 1 459
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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 2,278
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 5 618
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 2,490
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How to tell a vendor you’re going with someone else
Claire, on July 13, 2022 at 7:48 PM

I wrote a discussion earlier this week about how long my photographer was taking to reply to me (2 weeks) and a few other hang ups with communication. As of yesterday they still hadn’t replied so I...

Claire, Jul 25, 2022 8 943
Lauren
Plus one shadiness
Lauren, on July 16, 2022 at 8:13 AM

I have 30 first cousins. So, for my wedding, I decided that only engaged/married cousins would get a plus one. It just was the line we had to draw to make the numbers work. Well, my aunt, who can be...

Franchesca, Jul 23, 2022 27 1,983
Mrs Gray
Taking it personally when people don't come to your shower/wedding
Mrs Gray, on May 24, 2014 at 12:40 AM

How do you get over it? I'm just so annoyed! There is a friend I have had since high school who just texted me nonchalantly and without even an excuse that she won't be coming to my bridal shower....

Karen, Jul 23, 2022 32 10,523
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Threesome
Mariah, on July 10, 2022 at 10:29 PM

My fiancé had a threesome with one of his guy best friends. This is a friend that would be the best man. Although my fiancé and him didn’t do anything to each other I still feel incredibly...

Megan, Jul 23, 2022 11 1,506
Trish
No DJ?
Trish, on February 10, 2013 at 10:58 PM

FH and I just went to the destination of our wedding this weekend and got a lot done however one unfortunate thing happened... We checked out the venue and realized we probably don't have room for a...

Rachel, Jul 23, 2022 23 4,611
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