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Katie
Does anyone else avoid talking about their wedding??
Katie , on April 24, 2013 at 7:18 PM

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...

Mrs.B, Apr 26, 2013 23 373
M
Destination Wedding: Do I send an email reminder to guests who haven't booked their rooms?
Melissa, on April 25, 2013 at 5:03 PM

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...

Melissa, Apr 26, 2013 10 1,736
Alyssa
sitting or standing?
Alyssa, on April 25, 2013 at 12:48 AM

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...

Alyssa, Apr 25, 2013 18 248
Chelle
I'm going to hulk smash Fedex if they keep holding my wedding gifts hostage!
Chelle, on April 23, 2013 at 3:02 PM

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...

TrishA, Apr 24, 2013 21 74
laneybird
Photographer is pregnant....:(
laneybird, on April 24, 2013 at 10:09 AM

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...

Private User, Apr 24, 2013 13 2,770
Becky
Ivory dress
Becky, on April 22, 2013 at 10:27 AM

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...

Kim, Apr 24, 2013 26 440
sarah r
Who is sitting at the bride and grooms table?
sarah r, on April 23, 2013 at 12:08 PM

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...

Mrs. Bricker❤, Apr 24, 2013 41 414
Cassandra
Looking for alternative to "getting ready" robes
Cassandra, on April 23, 2013 at 11:57 PM

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...

Teriauna, Apr 24, 2013 12 746
T & Co
Would you invite your vendor's plus 1 for the reception dinner?
T & Co, on April 22, 2013 at 8:11 PM

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...

Samantha, Apr 23, 2013 17 352
Ellen Wiseau
Sorry for Confusing You :(
Ellen Wiseau, on April 22, 2013 at 6:57 PM

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...

Pan, Apr 22, 2013 85 413
F
Anyone have to deal with family or friends getting married near their date?
Farrell, on April 22, 2013 at 6:53 PM

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.

His Mrs A, Apr 22, 2013 13 1,682
R
Stock the bar party question
Rebeccakay33, on April 22, 2013 at 12:17 PM

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...

Desiree, Apr 22, 2013 7 499
rachel
What percent of guests decline on rsvps.
rachel, on April 19, 2013 at 3:12 PM

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...

Mrs.L, Apr 19, 2013 12 5,207
NJ Bride 2013
June Brides - Invitation/RSVP Dates
NJ Bride 2013, on April 19, 2013 at 2:03 PM

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...

NJ Bride 2013, Apr 19, 2013 13 70
Meghan
HOw to deal with a difficult maid of honor
Meghan, on April 18, 2013 at 6:39 PM

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...

Vanessa, Apr 19, 2013 50 2,427
Samantha & Daniel
Inviting coworkers- but no plus ones.
Samantha & Daniel, on April 18, 2013 at 5:18 PM

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...

Trena, Apr 19, 2013 17 573
Sandi
Altar/Reception Flowers --> what to do
Sandi, on April 17, 2013 at 8:18 AM

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...

Courtenay Mingolelli, Apr 18, 2013 9 1,062
littlewed13
Having Bridesmaids sleep over the night before?
littlewed13, on April 17, 2013 at 4:36 PM

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...

Linda, Apr 17, 2013 16 1,693
L
Non religious Wedding Programs
Lori, on April 17, 2013 at 7:59 PM

What is another way to Blessing at the end of a non religious ceremony on the programs????

Bee, Apr 17, 2013 5 373
Janessa
Reception Timeline Wording
Janessa, on April 17, 2013 at 12:56 PM

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...

Janessa, Apr 17, 2013 4 160
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