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I never know if talking about my wedding will bother others, so I don't. I am paying the penalty of not being ready now 45 days out. But a few situations have screamed just don't say a word! Is it...
I am getting married in Jamaica in August and the resort I booked needs a 50% deposit of the rooms I blocked by a certain time. Only half of my required room block is booked. I would prefer to not...
So the ceremony and reception will happen all at one place. We are doing the ceremony outside by a beautiful creek and the reception inside. However due to money issues and everything else going on I...
Word of warning, if you register for a Sodastream and someone awesome buys it for you, tell them not to ship it. Apparently it is considered hazardous material because apparently carbon dioxide which...
We met with our fantastic photographer yesterday for a 6 month out check-in. she tells us that she is pregnant and is due 3 weeks after our wedding date. this is her second baby, so she could...
For those of you wearing ivory dresses, is your flowergirl also wearing an ivory dress? My flowergirl is my 5-year old daughter, so I thought it would be cute for us to match. But I have had the...
Who will/did you have sitting at your head table. I have seen people sit with their parents and siblings or just with their wedding party. Is it awkward if people in your wedding party sit at the head...
I really like the idea of the bridesmaids and bride in some kind of robe/shirt and we match. But, my bridesmaids dont have the money for a $30 robe and I cant buy one for all of them (i already...
Assume you don't know the vendor, you only met though wedding planning, no doubt the vendor would eat at the reception but would you allow the vendor to bring a plus1? Another scenario is the vendor...
I'm sorry for confusing you all. I'm just feeling very sentimental right now so I'm agreeing with everyone. I didn't mean to troll. Sorry... I'm just upset because my FH just finished his Vintage deck...
My sister and cousin both recently got engaged and want to have their weddings relatively close to mine. Not sure if that's considered rude or if I should just suck it up.
Hey ladies I need some help...My fiance and I are getting married September 28th!!!! Our familys alonge with our wedding party want to help us out with the wedding $$$ wise...we...
What is the average number of declines, and also what is the average number of people not showing who do say they are? we invites 157 guests and have 100 total so far going. we have 14 declines. we...
Am I just completely out of touch with this? With all the posts regarding June brides and invitations I have to ask this question! Our wedding is June 29th, Invites will be mailed on May 1st and RSVP...
I have chosen to have two maids of honor for my wedding. My sister and my best friend. My sister lives in NC and, due to location, is physically unable to help with a lot of the wedding planning. My...
I am very very lucky to have close relationships with my coworkers. It truly feels like a family and I am so excited that THEY are excited about me planning my wedding. I do want to invite them to the...
Hey this is Joe question ... What do we do with the altar flowers after we use the at the reception? It's not in a vase but rather lays across. Sandi is unsure and she said we should ask the women of...
OK, just wanting to know what other brides are doing.. My maid of honor lives in FL and we live in CT, and I've been planning to have her fly up a few days before the wedding, stay with us (not on the...
What is another way to Blessing at the end of a non religious ceremony on the programs????
Hi ladies, This is the back side of my menu that I'll have at each place setting at the reception. I decided to add a general timeline so guests know what to expect. Does it look ok? Any changes you...