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No gifts please!
Lisa, on October 23, 2012 at 1:16 AM

Not planning on commenting on the gifts post from earlier today. But how do you let your guests know you DO NOT want any gifts? My FI and I have both been on our own for years and we are both pretty...

Soon2beMrs.W, Oct 23, 2012 8 2,078
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Maid of Honor is ex-wife of Best Man..What do we do?
Jill, on October 21, 2012 at 3:57 AM

Me and Fh have been together for almost 17 years. His family is my family and vice versa. His former SIL is my best friend and of course I was planning to choose her as my MOH. His brother was married...

Victoria, Oct 23, 2012 15 518
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NWR: Toddler ear piercing
Deleted, on October 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM

I have a problem. Two weeks ago, DH and I were in our friend's wedding, so my sister watched our 22month old daughter for the weekend. While I was getting ready for the ceremony, I receive a text...

Crystal Bleu, Oct 22, 2012 26 1,050
Rosanna
how many months in advance should you book your venue..
Rosanna, on October 21, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Ok so i am having a venue diliama we where talking to a event coorinator and everything seemed to be running smooth until the other day i called to see where we are in booking a house for the...

Carole M (a.k.a "old, Oct 21, 2012 11 453
Andrea
NWR - anyone know that scene in stepmoms with the pearl jam concert?...
Andrea, on October 20, 2012 at 2:11 PM

So J-Biebs is in town tomorrow,a few months ago I mentioned to FH that I would love to take Isis (his daughter,7.5yrs) to the concert. I didn't know at the time but her mom also mentioned taking her...

Andrea, Oct 20, 2012 5 609
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Planning my own Bridal Shower
R, on October 10, 2012 at 3:25 AM

I'd like to have a bridal shower, and mentioned it to my mom. My mom really hates showers, but knows this is important to me, so she has offered to be the "host" of the shower at my house and receive...

Shenelle, Oct 17, 2012 17 609
Raylynn
Multiple father figures... How to honor them all???
Raylynn, on October 13, 2012 at 12:26 AM

I have three father figures that are neat and dear to me. I have my biological father who I'm not all that close to but I still love him, he did give me life after all. Then there's my sister's dad...

Raylynn, Oct 13, 2012 7 1,339
Sunshine & Sprinkles
One million dollar liability insurance.
Sunshine & Sprinkles, on October 10, 2012 at 12:17 PM

I need it for my venue. I can't go through my insurance company because I have renters insurance. Suggestions?

MJ, Oct 12, 2012 9 604
Eddie
Donation in lieu of favors?
Eddie, on October 11, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Okay, so my fiancée and I are planning and funding this wedding almost entirely on our own. Instead of spending money on favors, we want to donate a chunk of money to our synagogue to help them pay...

Tyra, Oct 11, 2012 15 209
Josh's Girl
Standing Ceremony (hear me out)
Josh's Girl, on October 7, 2012 at 9:22 PM

So we aren't having a tradtional ceremony in the fact that we would like a nighttime candlelit ceremony after already spedning 'cocktail hour' with our guests indoors. Our social hour will begin at...

Desiree, Oct 11, 2012 26 645
M.S.P.D
Casual wedding? ... Casual reception?
M.S.P.D, on May 16, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Hello Ladies! Since our wedding is super casual do you think I could just do a super casual reception? Like a buffet somewhere? Pizza/ Pasta/ and Salad? We are on a super tight budget but if we could...

Kari, Oct 11, 2012 18 388
sunshine in the heart (aka Sarah)
Ceremony Remembrance for Those who have Passed Away
sunshine in the heart (aka Sarah), on October 11, 2012 at 2:56 AM

Hi all. I am thinking about ways to include a special memorial in our ceremony or reception. My mother is no longer here, and my FH's father recently passed away. We both respectively miss our parents...

Celia Milton, Oct 11, 2012 6 276
Britnee
Short and Sassy Wedding Toast Help!
Britnee, on October 9, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Although I am getting married in November, one of my great friends is getting married this coming Thursday...in like 36 hours! I am the Maid of Honor and I am still working on my speech... I have the...

Nancy Taussig, Oct 10, 2012 6 72
Mrs.
no more bc = super oily face!! and skin problems! help!
Mrs., on October 6, 2012 at 1:20 PM

So a few months ago i stopped taking birth control after i did my face broke out so bad and not my face is super oily! i even wash my face 2x a day with oil free products doesnt matter and when i wake...

Julie A., Oct 8, 2012 30 2,762
Ann
Was anyone else's wedding day not-so-perfect?
Ann, on October 2, 2012 at 10:19 PM

I have attended at least 5 weddings this past year and each wedding has faced their share of wedding disasters and not so perfect moments. I was wondering if anyone knew of a place where I could...

KrystalH, Oct 6, 2012 38 2,565
Rhonda
Where Can I Hire Attendants for the Reception?
Rhonda, on October 5, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Ok, I need to find 3-4 people who can assist with the reception..mainly to check people in and make sure they are on the list... help those with reserved tables find their seats... Im, figuring that...

Jessica, Oct 5, 2012 2 64
Lauren
Do you have to give your single guests a plus one option?
Lauren, on October 4, 2012 at 9:33 PM

We are having a very small wedding of 30-40, and we are only inviting family. We mainly did this to keep our guest count low (due to budget) and to avoid hurting friends feelings by inviting some and...

Kathleen, Oct 5, 2012 17 517
Ashley
clueless on what to do about my close friend that backed out of my wedding.
Ashley , on October 3, 2012 at 7:26 PM

I had a bridesmaid back out of my wedding and we are no longer speaking. I noticed yesterday that she deleted me from her facebook. I don't know what to do in away I don't feel like I should be the...

Meghan, Oct 4, 2012 16 1,226
Kirst
Calling my creative thinkers!! "items the groom will need to live with the bride" MOH speech
Kirst, on October 4, 2012 at 11:07 AM

So I'm thinking for my MOH speech to do some sort of survival guide, and have a bag full of items and each one a reason to hand off to the groom so he can take care of her through out their marriage....

Shara, Oct 4, 2012 17 709
Melissa
To hyphenate or not to hyphenate that is the question???
Melissa, on October 2, 2012 at 11:33 PM

Ladies how are you going to change your name? Will you change it at all or hyphenate it? I have always thought I was okay with dropping my maiden name completely but what are the pros and cons of...

MrsChatmon12, Oct 3, 2012 26 1,663
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