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Holly
What Song are you/ will you walk down the aisle to?
Holly, on July 6, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Ladies, I'm trying to get a feel of the type of song you are walking down the aisle to. I've always dreamed of walking down to "A Moment Like This" by Kelly Clarkson. But, I don't know if I'm a fan of...

MySharrona, Jul 8, 2012 47 423
Emily
Glasses or no glasses?
Emily, on July 2, 2012 at 9:17 PM

For ladies that wear glasses are you going to/did you wear your glasses on your wedding day?

Yolanda, Jul 8, 2012 42 355
* Gin
Help-How to rid my kitchen of onion smell?
* Gin, on July 7, 2012 at 5:25 PM

So the past few weeks when I come home I have noticed my house smells like onions. Even when I haven't cooked with them the days before. I have cleaned and scrubbed and somehow my house still had this...

* Gin, Jul 7, 2012 3 725
Jamie
Invitation question -- addressing inner envelopes
Jamie, on July 7, 2012 at 12:21 PM

I have a question for those who used inner envelopes on your wedding invites. How did you address the inner envelopes? From what I've read, traditional etiquette recommends addressing them using the...

Jamie, Jul 7, 2012 4 129
Shellie
Wording for grandparents who can't be there- but not because they are dead....
Shellie, on July 6, 2012 at 2:39 PM

I'd like to say something to acknowledge my grandparents on my mom's side who aren't able to travel to the wedding in the programs. Anyone have idea for wording? My grandparents on my dads side will...

Soon to be mr K, Jul 7, 2012 5 5,048
Ms. 2 Mrs.
Gospel Wedding Songs?
Ms. 2 Mrs., on April 4, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Does anyone know any gospel wedding songs? The only one I know is Le'Andria Johnson's "Make Him Like You".

msmeka, Jul 7, 2012 8 565
chelsey
should you give a gift for being invited to the after dinner party?
chelsey, on July 5, 2012 at 11:11 PM

We have been invited to go to the after dinner portion of a friend's wedding this weekend and we have been debating whether a gift should be given or not. It is a toonie bar (we pay two dollars per...

Cirizarry, Jul 6, 2012 6 2,384
C
Inviting people to the shower that are not invited to the wedding
Claire, on July 3, 2012 at 7:46 AM

I had a discussion yesterday with my MOH about who I want invited to my bridal shower and we hit a dilemma. We are keeping our wedding relatively small due to budget reasons and we have a large number...

Emily, Jul 4, 2012 21 228
D
something old, new, borrowed and blue
Deanna, on July 3, 2012 at 10:24 PM

Help, I'm having a discussion about this with my man. Who is typically the ones responsible for providing those 4 items (something old, new, borrowed and blue) or does it matter. Can it be just...

Mrs. Clark aka Mrs A, Jul 3, 2012 3 963
lisa
Marry Me by Train
lisa, on February 14, 2011 at 3:10 PM

Who has heard the song Marry Me by Train? I just heard it today for the first time and It's Beautiful....what do you think about this song for a first dance song?

His_Bride051813, Jul 3, 2012 20 2,066
Jennifer
Im new at this and my Master and Mistress of ceremonies feeling slighted.... please HELP!!!
Jennifer, on July 2, 2012 at 8:51 AM

Hey everyone! I am getting married in November and I have asked my future sister and brother-in-law to be the master and mistress of ceremonies. Unfortunately my future sister-in-law is feeling...

Emily, Jul 3, 2012 3 756
A
father daughter dance
Autumn , on July 2, 2012 at 1:37 AM

I'm getting married in two weeks and still haven't found a father daughter song. I can't find one that fits see my dad left when I was about 8 and until a couple years ago we've have a pretty strained...

Kiesha, Jul 3, 2012 10 81
April
Bride & Groom Reception Etiquette?
April, on July 1, 2012 at 9:14 PM

Hi All! Went to a beautiful wedding over the weekend. However, the reception was outdoors and it was 110 degrees! UGH! There was a tent and a band. Very nice. The lovely couple showed up and had their...

Ris Future Mrs. Loga, Jul 3, 2012 26 1,909
Tamika
Micromanagement /Constant Procrastination ="You plan the damn wedding!"
Tamika, on July 2, 2012 at 5:05 PM

Has anyone else had this issue with their fiance? His micromanagement has caused me to lose all interest in this wedding. I can't do anything without being told to wait, or without hearing 1000...

Meghan, Jul 2, 2012 8 81
Katie
Thank you card advice!
Katie, on July 2, 2012 at 5:44 PM

We are getting ready to send out our thank you cards. I was wondering how to word a couple of the cards. We received a card from someone who was not at the wedding... just a card, not a gift. I...

Kat, Jul 2, 2012 4 434
April
Invitation Zip Code Placement
April, on July 2, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Happy Monday! I have seen zip codes placed below the City, State (see below) on wedding invitations. Mr. and Mrs. Happy Couple 123 Almost Married Avenue True Love, Georgia 3 5 6 7 8 Does the post...

Gonna B Mrs. B, Jul 2, 2012 5 698
Treva
memorial for my mother
Treva, on June 30, 2012 at 10:51 AM

I need some ideas for a memorial for my mom at the wedding.

Cori, Jul 2, 2012 10 286
MyLove&HisMrs.
Save The Date/Engagement Announcement. What's the difference (update)
MyLove&HisMrs., on July 1, 2012 at 1:52 PM

We are getting married July 2013. Once we have confirmed our venue, we will send STD so that our OOT guests can take advantage of the blocks for accommodations/travel (We are both members of AAA and...

KrystalH, Jul 2, 2012 10 2,959
Jessica
Wording Help
Jessica, on June 30, 2012 at 2:28 PM

We are getting married outdoors in South Carolina in August. I want to mention that to people because I know that it will be hot so I want everyone to dress appropriately. However I also don't want...

M.S.P.D, Jun 30, 2012 11 346
Shellie
For those who peek- When did people start buying things off your registry?
Shellie, on June 29, 2012 at 11:26 PM

We have less then a month and only 7 things total have been bought off our registry. 5 of which I got at my showers, 2 which were sent to us already. Though we did get a few things that where close to...

Melody, Jun 30, 2012 12 615
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