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Invite Wording, Parents, Step-dad, what to do?!
Christina, on January 7, 2013 at 4:55 PM

Trying to figure out invite wording. My fiance's parents are paying for reception, rehearsal dinner. My mom & stepdad (unemployed) are paying for my dress, accessories, & have gone w/me to meet...

Ms. M, Jan 8, 2013 9 2,495
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Military Clause and Wedding Venues
Nancy, on January 7, 2013 at 10:21 PM

Does anyone know of a reception site in St. Louis, MO that accepts some kind of military clause??

Pan, Jan 7, 2013 4 663
Mrs. Noble
Seals on invitations??????
Mrs. Noble, on January 6, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Where did you put seals and stuff? Do they go on closure of the actual invitation, or the inner envelope, or outer? Haha, I don't know. Please help!

Hayley C™, Jan 7, 2013 6 2,480
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How did you deal with disappointing vendors?
Tricia, on December 6, 2012 at 11:20 AM

So, the wedding has passed and it was fabulous. I'm now writing up reviews for the various vendors. It seems like the people we worked with were either fantastic or a huge disappointment. Other than...

Tricia, Jan 7, 2013 11 528
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Are bridal sheer colors supposed to match wedding colors?
Stephanie, on January 4, 2013 at 12:21 AM

Hello my fellow brides. I have a question. What are the colors for a Traditional bridal shower and is it proper etiquette for the bridal shower colors to match the wedding colors? Thank you ladies!

Andrea Vollf, Jan 7, 2013 3 1,598
syyyysy
Exactly who from the bridal party should receive a gift?
syyyysy, on January 5, 2013 at 8:34 PM

We have nine bridesmaids and eleven groomsmen. In addition, we have two ushers, two readers and six children involved in the party. Obvs, we are buying gifts for all the BMs and GMs. Question is, do...

Beth, Jan 7, 2013 14 1,365
Bells on Bride
Elopement Announcement Wording Help
Bells on Bride, on January 6, 2013 at 9:56 PM

So we are eloping in March and its a secret to everyone, they know we are engaged and that we were thinking of marrying in late 2013 but it will be a surprise totally, also its a secret that I'm 3...

Arzel, Jan 7, 2013 7 517
FutureMrsHodges
Wedding Dress without a train
FutureMrsHodges, on May 7, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Do you ladies think a wedding dress looks funny without a train? I showed my mom my potential dress and she said it don't look like a real wedding dress . Honestly I don't see a problem with it, it...

Leah, Jan 5, 2013 33 6,053
Amanda
Opinions on Friday Night Wedding?
Amanda, on January 2, 2013 at 1:34 PM

I know this has been discussed before, but I'd like to hear your thoughts on a Friday wedding in our situation. We are getting married in our rural hometown at a location that's very special to us...

Abby, Jan 3, 2013 29 498
Jenny
Walking Down the Aisle?
Jenny, on January 3, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Who would walk the mothers of the bride and groom down the aisle? I have a very split up family. My biological mother lives in TX (while I reside in KY) so we've never been THAT close, but I still...

HisMrs, Jan 3, 2013 18 267
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RSVP Cards- Monetary Gift
Farron , on January 3, 2013 at 1:28 AM

Hello WeddingWire Bloggers! I need some serious help, please! My finacee and I are getting married in June 2013 and need to have our wording for the invites sent to the designer this week! How do I...

Jamie Q., Jan 3, 2013 7 1,492
Marilyn
Escort Card Etiquette... Need HELP!!
Marilyn, on January 1, 2013 at 3:53 PM

So I am doing escort cards by table, not individual place cards. Can I put a couple's name on the escort cards? As in "Tony and Sharon ___". They are coming together, and will be seated at the same...

Maria DiFiore, Jan 2, 2013 12 428
Cynthia B
New MIL battle - Wishing Well mention on invite???
Cynthia B, on December 30, 2012 at 3:24 PM

So, my FMIL and I are having a HUGE disagreement over this silly wishing well. In the end my FH and I decided not to go with a wedding registry because while there is a TON of stuff we may want there...

Forever (a) Young, Dec 31, 2012 19 810
Alondra
Under $1,000 wedding, what's your advice?
Alondra, on September 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM

I've seen many ladies on here spending thousands of dollars for a wedding. I see only a portion spending no more than $1,000. I just want to get to know that small portion to see what great...

, Dec 28, 2012 53 767
Arzel
anyone not doing/didn't do fake nails?
Arzel, on December 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

So my wedding is during my Spring semester. During my spring semester I will be taking my EMT course and I might possibly be doing my clinical at that time so I think that fake nails might not be an...

KBM, Dec 27, 2012 32 1,314
Kitty
how to respond to people who "ignored" your engagement/wedding- VENT
Kitty, on December 27, 2012 at 10:17 AM

So, this may be petty/childish- I admit that in advance But, I had a few people (women to be exact) who are friends/family of friends who reacted very nonchalantly to my engagement & even the...

HARUUUU, Dec 27, 2012 13 3,153
Gamer In Love
Touchy subject....estranged father
Gamer In Love, on October 22, 2012 at 3:57 PM

So, I'm getting married this Saturday. I've had to spend so much time the last few weeks packing, so I'm just now getting to make wedding programs. I know it's typical to include parents of the bride...

Rick, Dec 26, 2012 12 1,678 1
Alicia
What do you do when you know your family will ruin your day?
Alicia, on December 24, 2012 at 11:58 AM

Brides! I need your help! Unbiased help! This is my "dilemma" and I am unsure what to do! My mom and I don't have that great of a relationship, never have ever since I was little (I am talking like, 4...

WasSoon2BMrsSmith, Dec 25, 2012 15 1,595
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REHEARSAL DINNER, but NO rehearsal.
Anonymous, on December 23, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Our venue will be booked the night before, so we can't do a rehearsal until the day of. Do we still have a "rehearsal dinner"?

blessing, Dec 25, 2012 9 2,850
Sarah
How to get a head count months before my Destination Wedding ?
Sarah, on December 22, 2012 at 10:13 PM

Hey Ladies! I will be sending out Save the Dates soon for our Oct Destination wedding...any chance I can put something on there asking to let me know if they 'plan' on attending?

ForeverMyLove, Dec 23, 2012 2 219
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