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L
5:30pm Ceremony - Afternoon or Evening?
L, on April 10, 2013 at 3:20 PM

And how would you word this on the invitation? "at half after five in the afternoon" "at half after five in the evening" "at five-thirty in the afternoon" "at five-thirty in the evening" "at half past...

DonnaBelle, Apr 10, 2013 7 12,982
Private User
Grooms engagement or wedding gift?
Private User, on April 10, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Has anyone bought their fiancé a gift when they got engaged - like a watch? Or for the wedding?? Is this common? If so what did u get him? Thanks

Almost Mrs. P, Apr 10, 2013 16 1,541
Chelle
How can I encourage guests to RSVP onilne?
Chelle, on April 10, 2013 at 11:40 AM

On our wedding invitations we informed guest's that they can RSVP online, which after playing with the wedding wire RSVP tool last night- is the way I'm hoping EVERYONE RSVPs. We're also including a...

Chelle, Apr 10, 2013 10 366
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Wedding Bracelets
Private User, on March 28, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Hi ladies! My first post here I need some advice. Long story short, we have decided to exchange bracelets instead of wedding rings during the ceremony. Fiance's bracelet will be a leather cuff...

Private User, Apr 9, 2013 6 1,284
A
post wedding reception for out-of-state guests
Andrea, on April 9, 2013 at 7:12 PM

We live in Minnesota but our daughter is getting married in another state. We are thinking of having a post-wedding reception here, but I'm not sure about the logistics. Does this information get...

PurpleSun, Apr 9, 2013 5 317
Ned. G (The one in Wales)
The night before: together or apart?
Ned. G (The one in Wales), on April 9, 2013 at 2:37 PM

FH just mentioned this to me. He doesn't want us to spend the night before the wedding apart. His reasoning is that for every major event/day of importance/occasion for him since we have been together...

Esposa, Apr 9, 2013 58 351
Kaila
Putting registry slips in invites? To do, or not to do?
Kaila, on April 3, 2013 at 1:56 PM

(Sorry if this question has been asked.... I couldn't find it.) I've read all over that its against "etiquette" to send your wedding registry slips with your invites. But, every place we've registered...

, Apr 9, 2013 39 2,244
Christine
Attire Wording
Christine, on March 30, 2013 at 8:50 PM

So I've researched the forums and haven't really found an answer to my question and they are to old to have them refresh to the top. I know a lot of us on here know that semi-formal means no jeans....

, Apr 9, 2013 38 5,241
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Gift Table at Ceremony?
Sarah, on April 8, 2013 at 4:26 PM

We're having an open ceremony, but a private reception for a smaller portion of our guests. All those who are coming from out of town are invited to both the ceremony and reception. We will have a...

Thomas McFall, Apr 9, 2013 19 1,895
Mrs.B
Invitation Wording: Please Let Me Know If Sounds Good! Thanks:)
Mrs.B, on April 8, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Because you have shared in our lives by your friendship and love, Together with our parents, Marcus and Irene Invite you to share the beginning of our new life together As we exchange marriage vows....

Kelly King, Apr 8, 2013 8 228
L
Selfish Maid of Honor
Lorelee, on March 14, 2012 at 12:18 AM

My MOH is so selfish it's unreal! She's argued with me about everything. She wanted a strapless dress (and I'm honest enough to say that strapless dresses don't look good on her), I put a 2 in max on...

Nicole, Apr 8, 2013 10 940
SD53
Bridal Shower Gift Etiquette
SD53, on April 8, 2013 at 1:35 AM

I've lurked around trying to find an answer to this...but no dice. So I have been invited to the Bridal Shower of my cousin's future wife. A girl I have never met. In a state many, many states away...

Elizabeth, Apr 8, 2013 12 590
Marlina A.
Anyone share their wedding website on Facebook?
Marlina A., on April 6, 2013 at 8:15 PM

I wanting to share my site with some people whom all are not invited to the wedding, but would that open up a can of worms? I thought it would be cool for people to see it and write a note in the...

Edith, Apr 7, 2013 20 1,257
Gabriele
When do you open gifts?
Gabriele , on April 7, 2013 at 5:21 PM

So here is my question ... we have received 2 wedding gifts already. One from FMIL back in February, who took advantage of a great sale. And one recently from a friend of FH's who can't attend the...

Combay, Apr 7, 2013 15 328
JennaPie
Engagement Envy? Confessions
JennaPie, on April 6, 2013 at 7:15 AM

Ok, so I know that when I was really close to being engaged and other couples got engaged I would feel a twinge of jealousy for them being engaged and not me. I know that's normal... But now that I am...

Mrs. DooPwee, Apr 7, 2013 42 161
Kathy
Guests RSVP for 2 when only 1 name is on the invite...
Kathy, on April 6, 2013 at 3:51 PM

Hello! I have a question about RSVPS and how to handle them. A lot of people we sent invites to, with only their names on the invite, are writing in their boyfriends/girlfriends. I made the RSVP cards...

Mrs, Apr 6, 2013 7 2,274
Sarah
Casual Reception things to do after Elopement
Sarah, on April 4, 2013 at 1:08 PM

Hi all, I'm looking for some ideas on what kinds of activities we can have at our casual outdoor reception @ a local winery. The reception is 3 weeks after our elopement, and I will be wearing my...

MonkeysandBananas, Apr 5, 2013 3 184
Takeivia
Reply Card Wording ***forget etiquette* I NEED you to reply
Takeivia, on April 5, 2013 at 12:30 AM

So I am trying to put together so wording for our reply cards. Basically I want the guests to know that they MUST send in their reply card otherwise, seats will not be reserved in their name. I am...

Miss Miranda for Now, Apr 5, 2013 15 935
Amy
Mystery sender
Amy, on April 3, 2013 at 1:43 PM

Yesterday, we received a present in the mail and we have no idea who sent it besides it coming from Target. We have not received enough "no" RSVPs to figure it out either. Anyone know how to figure...

** Christina Q! **, Apr 5, 2013 13 3,915
Jessica
Should I pay off my credit card debt or save for a wedding?
Jessica, on April 4, 2013 at 6:45 PM

Hi everyone, I've been browsing through the community for a few weeks and wanted to introduce myself and get your advice. My question comes down to this. I have a lot of credit card debt. I've never...

Celia Milton, Apr 4, 2013 19 499
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