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Nicole
Where to send RSVP cards?
Nicole, on April 16, 2013 at 3:36 PM

What address are you listing on your RSVP envelopes for guests to send reply cards to? Most of my engaged friends seem to be sending to their mother's house, however my mom lives far away and so does...

Tara, Apr 17, 2013 11 171
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Toast Alternatives
Amanda, on April 16, 2013 at 9:32 PM

So, I plan on having a completely dry wedding. There are too many alcoholics invited (and are going definitely) and there are many people who don't know how to hold their liquor invited so we're not...

2d Bride, Apr 17, 2013 21 2,028
Abby
Save the Dates for Vow Renewal?
Abby, on April 16, 2013 at 3:39 PM

Thoughts about sending out STDs for vow renewal?

MonkeysandBananas, Apr 17, 2013 6 100
Candy
Declines with regret...
Candy, on April 16, 2013 at 11:44 AM

I feel like such a brat this morning! We've been getting RSVPs back since last week and this morning when I stopped by the post office I had my first declines, two of them! Lol I know people have a...

Kari Taggard, Apr 16, 2013 30 573
His Mrs A
Pre-RSVP??????
His Mrs A, on April 16, 2013 at 6:48 PM

I got a text from a family member today asking if he could pre-RSVP. I've never done this nor was I planning to do this for our wedding. Now my phone is constantly ringing with people asking if they...

MrsRight, Apr 16, 2013 3 197
Jasmine
maid of honor is upset
Jasmine, on April 13, 2013 at 1:33 AM

Hi all. my maid of honor is upset with me and i dont know how to handle it. long story short, i used to live on the west coast and moved to the east coast a few years ago. moh is throwing me a...

Bee, Apr 15, 2013 14 553
Tracey
found my flower seed for favors! (after losing much sleep...lol)
Tracey , on April 14, 2013 at 2:42 AM

OK.. made a decision based on several factors.... easy to grow, comes back every year, can be planted in late summer, and seemed to be best option for costs. Here it is ... wanted one type of flower.....

Hayley C™, Apr 14, 2013 14 3,083
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Help please!!!! 42 year old couple planning Justice of Peace wedding and unsure of ettiquette
Trish, on April 12, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Hello, My fiance and I just got engaged a few nights ago and already my mind is running with things that need to be accomplished, We have both decided to do a Justice of Peace wedding. Our local JOP...

L, Apr 13, 2013 11 1,356
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Rehearsal dinner, Is it important?
Private User, on April 12, 2013 at 3:45 PM

I'm not sure if I understand the significance of a rehearsal dinner. I know that a ceremony rehearsal is important, however. I doubt it is in the budget anyway. Nobody has said a word about it. What...

Abby, Apr 13, 2013 17 810
Dana
Do 6x9 lined envelopes exist anywhere in the world?
Dana, on April 13, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Hi! I need 6x9 envelopes for my invitations and I would like them to be fully or partially lined with a color since my invitations are white. I can't seem to find lined 6x9 envelopes anywhere! I read...

Hayley C™, Apr 13, 2013 12 269
Mrs. DooPwee
Cuff links with a normal button down shirt?
Mrs. DooPwee, on April 13, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Can you do this? Or must you buy a cuff link ready shirt? I want to order Green Lantern cufflinks for the FH as a surprise. He wants to wear a green button down so I'm wondering how easy it is to find...

Hayley C™, Apr 13, 2013 4 254
Almost Mrs. White
No ring, no bring... what's your thought's???
Almost Mrs. White, on April 12, 2013 at 10:03 AM

GM WW fam, I was on my way to work this morning & heard this "no ring, no bring" topic on the radio. Apparently single ppl are invited to the wedding but if you are not engaged or already married you...

NG, Apr 13, 2013 39 1,476
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Family Style Service
JABride0000, on April 4, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Has anyone done/doing family style dinner service on 48" round tables (seat 6)? My caterer swears it will all fit and she's using some tiered stands to make it work...I'm trying to figure out a skinny...

JABride0000, Apr 12, 2013 15 1,276
J
Honeymoon or a Friend's Wedding
July Bride, on April 11, 2013 at 12:24 PM

My recently engaged friend is having a short engagement. She's a close friend and I've had conversations with her about her potential wedding date which I knew could potentially fall in the time that...

Candyapple, Apr 12, 2013 16 877
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Asking for Gift cards or money for wedding gifts
Jaylee, on April 9, 2013 at 8:33 PM

I am getting married in August, my fiance and I are planning two separate ceremonies and receptions due to the fact that I am from Utah and he is from Iowa. We live in Iowa and are having to fly to...

Jaylee, Apr 12, 2013 14 1,077
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Who else is not having a bachelorette party?
Private User, on April 11, 2013 at 6:00 PM

To each their own. It's fine if you are having one or if your FH is having a party. I just dont think it's right for us. If your together there is no reason to celebrate your last night free. It's...

JC, Apr 11, 2013 36 1,783
sarah r
Thanking your Guests
sarah r, on April 11, 2013 at 12:35 PM

How are you thanking your guests on the wedding day? Will you be doing a receiving line, going around table to table, making a general announcement, etc.? Do you think some of these options work...

Thomas McFall, Apr 11, 2013 20 219
Private User
question about honoring deceased grandparents
Private User, on April 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

I have been planning on carrying a picture of my grandparents on my bouquet, but have not added it yet. My question is how can my FH honor his grandmother who just passed yesterday? Is there a small...

Now Mrs.S, Apr 11, 2013 3 80
Joleigh
PUBLIX cakes?
Joleigh, on April 10, 2013 at 10:24 AM

Has anybody on here gotten or know of anybody that has gotten their wedding cake and/or grooms cake from PUBLIX? Looking online, their cakes are really pretty and can be completely customized to what...

Joleigh, Apr 10, 2013 27 5,663
Mrs.SoonToBeW.
Wedding gifts checks, gift cards, and returns
Mrs.SoonToBeW., on April 10, 2013 at 9:39 AM

So we have been receiving a numerous amounts of checks and cash form showers and some as wedding presents. Should we go ahead and deposit the check in the bank or wait until after the wedding? ALso,...

DuluthBride_MN, Apr 10, 2013 15 123
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