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Jax
No kids… kinda
Jax, on April 2, 2022 at 9:14 PM

With the cost of the wedding, I do not want children there. The expedition to this is going to be my niece and nephews (youngest will be 10, the others are all teenagers). My fiancé does not have any...

Rosebud, Aug 5, 2022 18 787
Sabrina
Eloping/ Micro wedding! Guest list etiquette? Invite the parents?
Sabrina, on July 31, 2022 at 1:22 AM

Hello everyone! My name is Sabrina and I am getting married! Wahoo! I think I will get down to the point. My fiance and I are pretty minimalistic and private people. We are introverts as you can...

Paige, Aug 4, 2022 8 595
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Non-bridesmaid Costs for Bachelorette?
Mina, on June 10, 2022 at 12:34 AM

I could really use some outside perspective on this! Some background: My friend is having a bachelorette weekend in Vegas this summer and invited me to go. I’m not a bridesmaid but I’m excited to be...

Bailey, Aug 4, 2022 10 1,370
Malari
Worried about the hora...
Malari, on October 23, 2017 at 12:10 AM

Hi all. I'm in the early stages of planning my wedding. My fiancé is Jewish and REALLY looking forward to being lifted in the chair during the hora. I'm not... I am a plus size bride and really self...

Carrie, Aug 3, 2022 14 2,102 1
Sayra
Am i being petty for uninviting a friend to my wedding?
Sayra, on August 1, 2022 at 1:36 PM

Background: This girl and I used to be great friends when we lived in the same city. She moved away for a bit and then moved back and during that time I let her stay with me without charging her for...

Bailey, Aug 3, 2022 14 1,391
jaime
How can I include my stepdad????
jaime, on January 10, 2017 at 2:05 PM

My mom and my stepdad have been married since I was 11 and I am extremely close with him. My real dad and I also have an amazing relationship and now matter who comes into my life, he will always be...

Marissa, Aug 2, 2022 52 18,373
K
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 13 798
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 4 521
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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 2 143
C
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 21 938
O
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 1,227 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 6 200
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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 3 595
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 13,683 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 12 624
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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 13 578
S
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 10,428
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 2,007
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 1,500
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 8 570
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