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fidanzata
Is a Wedding Worth the Money?
fidanzata, on April 9, 2018 at 11:53 AM

Okay, let me preface by saying I realize the answer to this is quite individual and subjective...however, I'm curious what people think. Although I love planning, I keep wrestling with the...

Jessica, Jun 11, 2022 50 22,549 1
Stephanie
How do i share with family and friends that i have found a venue? How do i ask family for help?
Stephanie, on June 6, 2022 at 10:51 AM

I know very little about wedding planning. I am 30 and most of my friends and my 2 sisters are unmarried. I don't know how to share with family that I have found a venue and booked a date. I am also...

Ash, Jun 10, 2022 19 1,022
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To ask for money for a down payment or hope people get the hint.
Scott, on June 9, 2022 at 6:10 PM

So we are having a non traditional wedding. We plan on having a small ceremony and then going out to dinner with everyone there. Then we plan on going home and putting our son to bed and having...

Jacks, Jun 10, 2022 11 791
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Tipping Bartender
LD, on July 25, 2016 at 3:49 PM

Hey everyone. My venue suggested having a tip jar out on the bar, which I'm 100% against (that's pretty tacky right?). The coordinator then said that the bartender usually will require a tip up front...

Moriah, Jun 10, 2022 19 15,157
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Guest list etiquette
C.M.G., on June 7, 2022 at 5:07 PM

My fiancé and I are planning a semi-formal relatively small wedding. Do I need to invite all of my first cousins if I invite one? On my mother's side I have two uncles and a total of five adult/almost...

ti, Jun 9, 2022 9 851 1
Loretta
Not getting Wedding Photos
Loretta, on June 7, 2022 at 12:32 PM

We got married at the end of march 2022. Its been 8 weeks and we still haven’t received our wedding photos. We paid our photographer in full the night of our wedding. The contract stated it would take...

Loretta, Jun 8, 2022 11 689
Beth
Wedding Insurance that Accepts Sparklers
Beth, on November 26, 2021 at 1:48 PM

I am wanting to have sparklers as my exit. However WedSafe does not allow/cover them. I was hoping someone who's had sparklers has also had insurance and tell tell me where to get it. Any help?

Beth, Jun 8, 2022 6 344
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Shower with HoneyFund, no gifts?
Linda, on April 15, 2014 at 10:52 AM

Hello, My future daughter in law is wonderfully sweet, but is insisting on no gifts whatsoever. She becomes slightly upset when it is mentioned that someone would want to give her a meaningful, useful...

Lauren, Jun 8, 2022 34 5,136
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Catering Tip - No Staff
ATalley, on June 7, 2022 at 4:47 PM

Hello! Getting married and have a catering tipping question. I have a wedding planner that is providing the staff - 4 servers, 2 bartenders. I am separately tipping them per person. What should I tip...

Imani, Jun 7, 2022 6 488
Cathy
Inviting some cousins and not others from the same family?
Cathy, on May 16, 2022 at 4:02 PM

My daughter wants a small wedding (50 people). I (her mom) am from a giant family. My 6 siblings all have adult children (some with spouses of their own.) The headcount on my family alone with 1st...

Michelle, Jun 7, 2022 10 2,647
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Wedding Day Guest
Barb, on June 1, 2022 at 4:20 PM

I wanna start this with saying I’m very nervous about posting this on here, so please be nice. My sister and I are extremely close. We’re best friends even. She’s getting married at the end of the...

Michelle, Jun 7, 2022 13 962
Jill
Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Smith - yay or nay for invitations?
Jill, on March 24, 2019 at 10:28 AM

Hi all, I have gone down a worm hole of addressing invitations! What do you all think of the more modern option of: Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Smith ? Instead of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith...the old...

Emiliy, Jun 7, 2022 16 14,624 1
Lizandra
Are we being extravagant?
Lizandra, on May 31, 2022 at 3:18 PM

Hi! So I’ve just said yes and we are officially on the hunt for a venue and vendors. We started off with a very low budget that as I researched realized was just not realistic. So we upped that number...

Claire, Jun 7, 2022 16 1,063
Jessica
Bachelorette Party Etiquette
Jessica, on June 3, 2022 at 4:37 PM

I’m really hoping this doesn’t turn into a rant but damn y’all my feelings are hurt. A couple i am associated with through my significant other are getting married in the fall. They have been adamant...

Elizabeth, Jun 7, 2022 12 1,228
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Wedding Guest Attire
Alyssa, on June 5, 2022 at 11:51 PM

I bought this dress for a friends wedding this month, is this too much cleavage?? I showed her the dress and she said it’s fine, but I’m second guessing myself. It’s hard to find dresses that fit...

Alyssa, Jun 6, 2022 14 798
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Am i supposed to buy my boyfriend 2 rings?
Aryanna, on June 3, 2022 at 9:40 PM

I’m not actually getting married, this is just for future reference. If my boyfriend proposed to me I know i get the engagement ring and a wedding band that gets put on at the wedding and then i get...

Elycia, Jun 6, 2022 6 815
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Should siblings be allowed a plus one?
Abigail, on May 29, 2022 at 7:50 PM

My brother is getting married. I am a bridesmaid. All of my siblings and his fiancés siblings are allowed to bring their SO’s to the wedding (ceremony and evening reception). I will have been in a...

Elizabeth, Jun 6, 2022 21 3,210
Danica
Difficult Sister in law.
Danica, on June 6, 2022 at 5:06 AM

Hi there! I need someone to vent to, commiserate, or speak to me on this. I have not many supporting roles in my life due to my family passing away tragically. I've been with my SO for 11 yrs. Around...

Jacks, Jun 6, 2022 10 976
Alana
Too late for Save the Dates?
Alana, on May 30, 2022 at 8:52 PM

We are planning a November 5 wedding, but have been engaged just less than a month. Everything is coming together fine on a short timeline so far, except we are just now ready to order save the dates....

Elizabeth, Jun 6, 2022 10 771
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Invites for Family Members
Adam, on June 3, 2022 at 7:35 PM

If a family member declines an engagement party invite, do I have to invite them to the wedding? It could be a simple schedule conflict, but it could also mean they don't plan to attend the wedding....

Erin, Jun 6, 2022 9 731
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