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Tiffany
Bachelorette/Bachelor Party!!
Tiffany, on February 4, 2013 at 11:57 AM

I know the MOH is supposed to plan it but I LOVE planning stuff. (wedding planning is probably the only thing I've done and not gotten stressed over it lol) However, I am NOT into male strippers... no...

Tiffany, Feb 10, 2013 28 137
Danielle
Registry Info on Website - How to Word?
Danielle, on February 9, 2013 at 8:25 PM

Hello...We are including our registry on our website... and I know that there are different opinions on if this is proper etiquette or not but we've decided to include a link. We've registered at...

DuluthBride_MN, Feb 9, 2013 6 230
nakishia
Ceremony Start Time
nakishia, on February 7, 2013 at 10:49 PM

What time is to late to start a ceremony?

Celia Milton, Feb 9, 2013 25 214
Katie
What is the point of a wedding program?
Katie , on February 8, 2013 at 9:11 PM

I have never been to a wedding with a wedding program, but I see them all over this site and the web. Why do you print out a wedding program? I didn't think there was much to say. Other than the Groom...

Private User, Feb 9, 2013 17 128
D
Backyard Wedding
Dannie, on February 7, 2013 at 10:27 AM

We are having our wedding in the backyard. I would like to hand out flyers to neighbors announcing the wedding. We would like them to know the festivities will end at 11:00 PM We appreciate their...

Meghan, Feb 8, 2013 11 963 1
Laura
Honoring divorced parents without offending either one
Laura, on February 4, 2013 at 6:34 PM

Our wedding is about 15 months away, and my parents just told me this past friday that they're getting divorced. After 25 years of marriage and 4 daughters, my mom is leaving the marriage. Dad doesn't...

Callen, Feb 7, 2013 10 1,107
Mrs.B
Seal n send vs. pocket folds vs. sep and send....
Mrs.B, on February 6, 2013 at 5:31 PM

What's the difference between these invitations? Thx

Mrs.B, Feb 6, 2013 2 227
Kristen
Anyone afraid of losing TOO much weight?
Kristen, on February 5, 2013 at 6:22 PM

I bought my dress back in November at a size 22(Yuck) After I did so, I gained ten pounds with all the stress and through the holidays. A few weeks ago, I weighed in and was like @#$% I need to...

Amy A., Feb 5, 2013 23 525
Jessica
Rehearsal dinner/Welcoming Party....don't know what to do???
Jessica, on February 4, 2013 at 11:38 PM

I know traditionally, the RD/WP is for out of town guests. In our case, 98% of our guests will be from out of town. We live in Denver but are getting married in the mountains, so even those coming...

Jessica, Feb 5, 2013 12 272
soon to be MAT
Unity Ceremonies- what are you doing?
soon to be MAT, on February 4, 2013 at 3:01 PM

What type of unity ceremony are you doing and why? I am torn between wine and rock. Wine- I like the idea of writing a letter today when we are on the high of our engagement and so in love. Then...

Desiree, Feb 4, 2013 16 797
DonnaBelle
Wedding gift checks
DonnaBelle, on February 3, 2013 at 9:59 AM

I am wondering what's the best way to handle checks that are given to us as gifts on our wedding day. We are leaving for our honeymoon the morning after the wedding and will be gone for about 10 days....

Angel J, Feb 4, 2013 15 676
Mrs.B
Proper etiquette for saying "no kids" or "adult party only" on invitations?
Mrs.B, on February 2, 2013 at 6:53 PM

We're are not allowing kids to the wedding. Family kids are invited, there's only like 5 of them but we didn't want our friends bringing their kids. What's the proper way to say something? Anyone else...

Lily, Feb 3, 2013 5 1,483
Private User
Is a Rehearsal Dinner a must?
Private User, on January 31, 2013 at 9:23 AM

Soo, FH & I are on a tight budget and I am not too big on the idea of having a rehearsal dinner. Do you have to have one? Has anyone opted out?

Robin A., Feb 2, 2013 23 171
Amanda
Discrepancies in venue/caterer quote
Amanda, on February 1, 2013 at 9:44 PM

After two weeks of waiting, we finally received the updated proposal from our venue, which also provides catering. We had asked to have a few things comped, such as the $2K rental fee and...

Kathy, Feb 1, 2013 17 181
Rachelle
My mom is getting married before me after I had my date set
Rachelle, on January 31, 2013 at 11:09 PM

I got married at 19 in the court house, about 2 years ago I got a divorce and just a month later we realized it was a mistake and through counseling we are ready to re marry. We set the date special...

Rachelle, Feb 1, 2013 12 282
P
Two sets of bridemaids?
Private User, on February 1, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Hi all, I am having a dilemna with bridemaids. I want my primary bridesmaids to be my family members. However, I live far a way from most of them and have for about 10 plus years. I am contemplating...

Michele, my Belle, Feb 1, 2013 14 1,800
Private User
Who pays for the honeymoon?
Private User, on January 30, 2013 at 1:03 PM

As far as etiquette & tradition goes, the grooms parents pay for the honeymoon right? How do you about that conversation or do they offer?

MrsC, Jan 31, 2013 46 2,136
Megan
Need help with wording programs--best man won't be attending...
Megan, on January 29, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Weird, I know. My FH asked my FBIL to be his best man, then shortly afterwards, we found out he would be deployed to Korea for a year. My FMIL would like us to still list his name on the program. I'm...

Angel J, Jan 31, 2013 11 384
Aimee
What happens at a rehearsal/welcome dinner? Speeches? Gifts?
Aimee, on January 31, 2013 at 12:55 PM

I'm having a welcome dinner for my DW and all of my wedding guests are invited. I'm a bit curious as to how a rehearsal/welcome dinner generally goes? Never been to one. I'm assuming speeches are...

Ana V., Jan 31, 2013 8 1,532
J
Song for Groom to dance to Aunt with
joseph, on January 26, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Hi all posted this a couple of months ago gotten a few suggestions like to try to get a few more. My mom passed away 11 years ago and I am looking for a song to dance with my Aunt too. Any suggestions...

Piper's Mom, Jan 31, 2013 2 324
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