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How long is too long to wait for wedding pictures.
brittany, on May 30, 2017 at 7:31 PM

My husband and I got married on 3/18/2017. Here we are on 5/30/2017 and I still have yet to receive any teaser photos. I reached out a little after 3 weeks to check the status. I heard back from her a...

Sky, May 7, 2022 13 5,560
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Feeling stressed about money, etiquette, and relationships
Care, on April 28, 2022 at 7:53 PM

Hi, all! I don't know that I'm even seeking advice here, just thought it might help to know if others are going through the same thing. I'm feeling pulled in a lot of different directions and feeling...

Ashlee, May 6, 2022 8 708
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Something old, new, blue...
Aml, on May 6, 2022 at 9:49 AM

My fmil has offered me something blue for the wedding but hasn't told me what it is. Is that normal etiquette? Just wondering because my dress is very detailed and I am planning on keeping my...

Maggie, May 6, 2022 4 415
Jenn B
Need help with your hashtag? -- sorry guys, i'm tapped out! But feel free to keep helping each other!
Jenn B, on July 1, 2015 at 11:22 AM

As promised- here's a thread for those of you who need help with your IG hashtags. There are way too many creative ladies in here for you to have something boring! Post your first and last names......

Lisa, May 6, 2022 336 13,191 1
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Christian Wedding with communion and alter call
Traci, on January 3, 2017 at 6:24 PM

My wedding is a Christian wedding, we are getting married in the church we are both members of. My FH is a big part of our church (he works there). I have been married before, but he has not, so I...

Jessica, May 6, 2022 41 5,118
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How to let some people know they might get a plus one?
Bride2Be, on January 2, 2022 at 9:40 AM

Finally sent out the save the dates! I know I might get some questions from some people if their new bf is invited or not. I just addressed the save the date with their name and I was going to wait...

Sky, May 6, 2022 13 1,184
Amanda
Are you taking your real rings with you on vacation?
Amanda, on October 26, 2016 at 7:02 AM

My aunt brought up that when she goes on vacation, she wears a cubic zirconia ring set instead of her diamond wedding set, in case it gets lost or stolen. So when you go (or went) on your honeymoon,...

Sky, May 6, 2022 18 1,795
Thalita
My cousin and bm asked if she could bring two friends: and she can pay for them.
Thalita, on April 28, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Hi , So I am still in shock with this situation and I need some advice on how to deal with it. My cousin is coming to my wedding from another country. I asked her to be one of my bridesmaids. We grew...

Thalita, May 5, 2022 27 1,880
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Tacky for Cash Bar at Rehearsal dinner?
EGD, on April 27, 2022 at 12:21 PM

Wondering if it's tacky to have a cash bar at the rehearsal dinner? (our wedding is an open bar) I'm giving FH's parents the option to host if they would like, as they keep stating they would like to...

Nicole, May 4, 2022 29 2,235
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Guest asked for +1… politely declined… guest asked to then pay for +1!?
Carly, on May 2, 2022 at 7:09 PM

So… due to having a big family (dad is one of 9), my side of the guest list was always going to be greater than my fiancés… I have a close relationship with many of my cousins but not all of them, but...

Lucy, May 3, 2022 8 567
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Am i being a bridezilla
Ashley, on May 1, 2022 at 11:48 PM

So my fiance's best women and groomsman are demanding i change all the seating arrangements that i have already finalized 27 days before the wedding because they didn't think about it when we first...

Jacks, May 2, 2022 14 892
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Card Box Opinions
Rosie, on April 30, 2022 at 8:28 AM

Hi! We are an older couple (late 50s), and don't need anything as far as gifts are concerned. We will be combining the things from 2 houses. (We dont live togather). I have told the family that have...

Paige, May 2, 2022 10 228
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Wedding Announcements
Pamela, on May 1, 2022 at 9:43 AM

I got married this past Thursday in a civil courthouse ceremony. I would like to send out wedding announcements to family I could not invite and include pictures, but the photographer said the...

Rosie, May 1, 2022 3 641
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Kicked off as bridesmaid should i still attend the wedding?
Lima, on May 15, 2018 at 11:59 AM

(Apologies for the long story) First time being a bridesmaid to my best friend, I call sister. I’m at a lost for words and deeply hurt. I dont have much family or rarely ever attend weddings for the...

Alo, May 1, 2022 23 4,365
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Bridesmaid Drama
February Bride, on April 26, 2022 at 3:13 PM

I am truly torn, and I need unbiased opinions. I have asked several girls to be my bridesmaids. Many have been so excited and joyful and totally up for the task. My future sister in laws, however, are...

Ashlee, Apr 30, 2022 15 1,025
mrswinteriscoming
Would you be hesitant to share your wedding information in advance?
mrswinteriscoming, on April 28, 2022 at 2:22 AM

My husband and I will be invited to a friend's interstate wedding in August - invitations haven't gone out yet but we've received a save-the-date. Due to my husband being terrified of flying we will...

Amanda, Apr 29, 2022 16 695
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If we're paying for everything else, do we need an open bar?
Jack, on April 25, 2022 at 5:05 PM

We have two guests on the list that will have to fly in, so they have that expense (and one of them is religiously sober) but otherwise, we're covering everything. We're paying for rooms for all of...

Kelly, Apr 29, 2022 26 1,181 1
Chelsea
Thoughts on Stock the Bar parties?
Chelsea, on January 26, 2020 at 4:28 PM

I just recently heard about stock the bar parties. I friend of mine mentioned they went to one where, instead of a traditional bridal or wedding shower, they did a co-ed party where they received...

Kaylen, Apr 29, 2022 24 4,534
Geralynn
Advice needed
Geralynn, on April 27, 2022 at 2:41 PM

I don’t even know where to start. Partner and I got engaged in December 2019 after being together for 6 years. Didn’t have any plans of a wedding right away because why the rush. Then the pandemic...

Jacks, Apr 27, 2022 9 870
Natalie
Maid of Honor Dress Drama
Natalie, on April 27, 2016 at 9:23 PM

So I know I've posted about this previously but it strikes again. I told my MOH tonight that I want her to wear the same dresses as the other two BMs (initially I was okay with her having her own...

Deedee, Apr 27, 2022 34 1,825
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