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Stephanie
Adding straps to my gown
Stephanie, on December 6, 2012 at 11:33 PM

I recently bought my wedding dress and it is strapless. I am adding straps to it because I am very self conscious about not having them. Just looking for suggestions on what would look with my dress....

Stephanie, Jan 30, 2013 16 326
Cally
How far is too far b/w Church and Reception?
Cally, on January 29, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Can we do the church is bride's home town, reception in groom's? It's a 45 minute drive. Too far? I'm inclined to think so...its a brunch wedding. 11am ceremony. 12:30/12:45 start reception? If not, I...

Private User, Jan 30, 2013 13 409
Cassie
How To Disinvite a Family Member??
Cassie, on January 30, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Hey Ladies, I could really use some help on this one. My FH has this aunt (and her new husband) how are simply retched people, and have been nothing but awful towards me (spreading lies, causing...

Cassie, Jan 30, 2013 11 163
J
Drinking before the wedding?
Jeni, on January 30, 2013 at 9:51 AM

I'm so glad to have found the WW. I'm getting married Saturday and everything is perfect so far, but I do have one question. I know my fiance will be drinking with the guys before the ceremony...

Jeni, Jan 30, 2013 18 8,573 1
MrsS2013
After destination wedding reception
MrsS2013, on January 27, 2013 at 12:13 PM

Hi everyone - yesterday my mom told me that if we do a reception after we come home from Vegas she would pay for the food. Sounds good right? Here's more details. FH is not a fan of my mom. She has...

MrsS2013, Jan 29, 2013 8 251
K
Making a donation instead of giving out favors?
Kim, on January 24, 2013 at 2:47 PM

My fiance and I want to make a donation to a charity that is very important to us instead of giving out favors. Is this considered rude? We would have a card at every place setting that explains this....

Sabrina, Jan 28, 2013 54 435
Me
How did you choose your maid of honor or did you always know?
Me, on January 27, 2013 at 10:07 AM

I'm getting married in August and thing are coming along slow and steady but there is one thing that keeps coming up (mainly by my future sister-in-law) is that I need to choose my Maid of Honor. I...

Miss Miranda for Now, Jan 28, 2013 20 958
Stasha
Alternatives to glass clinking....
Stasha, on June 25, 2012 at 2:16 PM

I love the newlywed kissing segment - however - I am looking for something a little bit different - What are you doing??

MELISSA, Jan 28, 2013 14 939
R
Second Wedding
REBECCA, on January 26, 2013 at 10:22 PM

So Im a widow and had a huge first wedding that my husband and I paid for except for the reception. I am now planning on getting married again, my fiance and I are paying for everything he has also...

2d Bride, Jan 27, 2013 11 356
Fireworks WIFE
"formal invitation to follow?'
Fireworks WIFE, on January 26, 2013 at 1:21 AM

We are having a casual fourth of july wedding, it'll be a mixture of a wedding and a family reunion I am sure. We are sending out STD postcards mid February but should I add ' formal invitation to...

Erin, Jan 26, 2013 5 12,026
Suzanne
Is it annoying for guests to take off shoes at beach wedding ??
Suzanne, on January 24, 2013 at 5:47 PM

I'm having a beach wedding on pompano beach. On the sand. Has anyone had a beach "sand" wedding and found it was annoying for guests? In a little concerned.

Nancy Taussig, Jan 25, 2013 12 1,625
Junebug
Thank you notes for attendance, but no gift?
Junebug, on January 24, 2013 at 5:17 PM

Hello all! So I'm sure this topic has been covered before but still not sure what to do. It has been about three months since our wedding and I've just about sent all the thank you notes to guests...

Sam, Jan 25, 2013 13 8,122
ashley
Separate RSVP for reception?
ashley, on January 24, 2013 at 7:46 PM

I am having my reception and ceremony at two separate locations. I need to get an accurate headcount for the reception for obvious purposes and plan on inviting 100-125 people. I don't want to assume...

Hayley C™, Jan 24, 2013 4 547
Erin
thoughts on table dismissal to buffet?
Erin, on July 25, 2012 at 2:06 PM

So, we're having a buffet, and i've seen it go both ways with just calling table numbers to go and play "games" to see what table goes next. obviously the bridal party, then parent tables will go...

christa, Jan 24, 2013 11 2,817
A
Objection!
Ashley, on August 30, 2012 at 7:51 PM

My best friend whom I love very much said that he is in love with me. We do have history but that is a long time ago and we were just teenagers back then. now I've found the man I want to marry. My...

Kirsty, Jan 23, 2013 34 757
Angela
Wedding website FAQ's.
Angela, on January 23, 2013 at 3:46 AM

I'm thinking about adding a FAQ's page to my wedding website. I'm drawing a blank and all I've got is "what to wear". It could be cause it's late and my brain is just not functioning anymore. Are any...

Amanda, Jan 23, 2013 12 395
Stephanie
purple and/or orange signature drinks
Stephanie, on January 21, 2013 at 8:31 PM

Starting to think about our signature drinks for our November wedding - I know its early but just trying to get some of the little details done if I can. :-) Our wedding colors are purple and orange....

Celia Milton, Jan 21, 2013 7 607
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!)
How to seat my uneven bridal party? 3 bridesmaid, 1 best man.
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!), on January 21, 2013 at 3:24 AM

Hi ladies (and gents) So we were always planning to have an uneven bridal party, with me having three bridesmaids & FH having a best man and groomsman. Anyway, so some of you may have seen my post...

FutureMrsB (Aussie B, Jan 21, 2013 9 449
Katie
Memorials for people passed... ideas?
Katie, on January 20, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Hello brides, I have a few people I need to do memorials for at the wedding (including my FH mother), so it needs to be appropriate, as in it properly remembers her without throwing it in peoples...

Katie, Jan 21, 2013 28 214
Bells on Bride
Elopement Baby Announcement card help
Bells on Bride, on January 19, 2013 at 9:25 PM

So fiance and I have been engaged for 2 years and family knows that we were going to start planning here in the next few months for a wedding at the end of this year.. well after a long drought of...

Jessica, Jan 20, 2013 13 1,023
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