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Marlina A.
I don't think I want a wedding anymore
Marlina A., on May 7, 2013 at 8:28 AM

Sorry ladies but today I'm feeling very depressed over this issue with my mother in law. A lot of you saw my post yesterday and last night we met with my brother in law and his wife. Apparently mil is...

Just Reenski, May 7, 2013 16 182
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Best Friend/Bridesmaid issues
Sophie, on May 6, 2013 at 10:24 PM

I got engaged last fall and at first my best friend seemed happy for me. We have known each other for 19 years. She is single and that seems to be an issue now. During bridesmaid dress shopping,...

Sophie, May 6, 2013 9 81
Ashley
Morning After Breakfast
Ashley, on May 6, 2013 at 10:10 AM

It was my understanding that the bride's family pay for a breakfast the morning after (if they decide to have one). Well my fiance's parents told me that they would like to pay for the breakfast,...

ashlee, May 6, 2013 16 1,200
BunBuns
Stupid alert: when should the cake be delivered to reception venue?
BunBuns, on April 30, 2013 at 11:22 PM

Ok so how does this work?

BunBuns, May 5, 2013 6 1,457
Amanda
please keep us in your prayers...
Amanda, on May 3, 2013 at 5:35 PM

FW dad is having a heart attack :'( FW is a mess I feel so bad I have no idea how to help. Please keep us in your prayers. Thank ypu

MJ, May 5, 2013 24 4,297
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Legal marriage before destination wedding?
Nicole , on May 4, 2013 at 10:09 PM

Our travel agent informed us to get married before our destination wedding with a Justice of the peace, then renew our vows at our destination wedding. Should we do it without anyone knowing? Or let...

Iris, May 5, 2013 8 418 1
M
Classmates?
Mrs., on May 3, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Okay, my FH and I have been working on our guest list and we DO NOT want no more than 130 people but I have a large family and we have a lot of friends. Also, my sorority sisters. Well....right now we...

Mrs. A. Fernandez, May 3, 2013 10 263
Amanda
Thank you card at each place setting, or framed near gift table?
Amanda, on May 2, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Title says it all. I'm trying to find a way to incorporate something like the attached picture. In the interest of having less projects, part of me wants to just frame an 8x10 of this and put it by...

L, May 3, 2013 12 1,807
Soon2beMrs.W
Groomsmen trouble....
Soon2beMrs.W, on May 1, 2013 at 2:51 PM

So, my FH picked all of his men, and one of them is in the military and lives in Utah. He just told us he might not be able to make it, they haven't approved his leave. The guys are due to be fitted...

Mrs. A. Fernandez, May 3, 2013 13 334
Jennifer
DIY Nacho Bar. help!!!
Jennifer, on May 2, 2013 at 1:48 PM

So we've decided officially on nacho bar. My aunt thinks it will.cost to much the way I envision it. I see, in my mind, the WHOLE spread. Salsa, beef, chicken, spanish rice, guac. ,jalepenos, olives,...

Kari Taggard, May 2, 2013 33 4,785
JMedd
"Choose a seat, not a side" alternative
JMedd, on April 30, 2013 at 12:21 AM

I'm having a very small wedding party that consists of my MOH and the groom's Best Maid. I'm going to make a sign that directs guests to sit on either side, but I'd like to put my own twist on the...

sarah r, May 1, 2013 16 223
Future Mrs. M
Advice needed - When to send out Save the Dates for Destination wedding
Future Mrs. M, on September 6, 2012 at 12:02 PM

My fiance and I have decided to get married in Oahu, Hawaii in February 2014. We are SO excited to be able to have a gorgeous wedding in one of our favorite vacation spots. I have been trying to...

Out the Window, Apr 30, 2013 13 640
Cindy
Is it tacky to have a one year anniversary party?
Cindy, on April 29, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Our wedding was August 4, 2012. On June 25, 2012 my FH was in a head-on collision. He suffered broken bones including his left arm and serveral bones in his left leg. After 2 surgeries and 19 days in...

Kathy, Apr 29, 2013 35 1,835
Candyapple
Sitting or Standing Spin off
Candyapple, on April 27, 2013 at 7:56 AM

My FMIL has asked if the guests could stay seated while I walk down the isle, said that she had never seen such a thing until she moved from IN. She is the sweetest, I'm just curious if anyone has...

Candyapple, Apr 28, 2013 15 214
Joanna G
Wording for invites... noon wedding
Joanna G, on April 28, 2013 at 1:21 PM

I have googled this BUT can't decide. I curently have 1. twelve o'clock in the afternoon but have also seen: 2. twelve o'clock 3. noon 4. twelve noon What do you think looks/sounds best?

Joanna G, Apr 28, 2013 12 15,643
Audri
Tree Unity Ceremony?
Audri, on April 28, 2013 at 2:53 AM

Hey! We are doing a 'grow with love' type theme(ish) at the wedding, and are planning on including a tree-planting ceremony as our unity thing instead of a candle or sand. (the ceremony will be taking...

Audri, Apr 28, 2013 12 395
Amy
How much to tip shuttle drivers?
Amy, on April 27, 2013 at 8:49 PM

I'm having a shuttle (a white school bus) take guests from the hotel to the venue and back (no back and forth in between). How much should I tip the driver?

Lucky me, Apr 27, 2013 1 449
R
Is this a weird father-daughter dance song?
rae, on April 27, 2013 at 1:49 AM

I asked my dad to choose our song and he chose "As Time Goes By." At first I was excited--he and I watched Casablanca a lot when I was little and then he encouraged me to learn to play it on the...

Morgan, Apr 27, 2013 7 436
Mrs. DooPwee
Sand Ceremony Music?
Mrs. DooPwee, on March 21, 2013 at 12:01 AM

What did you play? Did you play anything? Is there supposed to be talking? I'll google while I wait for answers and suggestions Thanks!

Mrs. DooPwee, Apr 26, 2013 20 3,081
Tara
No music during cocktail hour?
Tara, on April 26, 2013 at 12:26 PM

How important is it to have music during Cocktail hour, we are having our ceremony off-site so the pianist is not there, we would need our DJ for an extra hour.

Robin A., Apr 26, 2013 17 4,669
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