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Plus Ones - Do i need to use names?
Anna, on February 5, 2023 at 7:07 PM

Hello! So we are finally getting our invite list set in stone. We are only extending plus ones to guests who are currently in known relationships (dating for several months or longer or married, etc.)...

K. Vanessa, Apr 12, 2025 14 1,147 2
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Including Future Sister-in-laws
Claire, on March 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM

So my fiancé has two sisters, one of which got married last year. There was big drama in their family because the sister getting married did not include the other sister in her bridesmaids, but...

Rosebud, Apr 12, 2025 5 704 1
Leasa
Father Keeps Insisting to talk to Fiance's parents
Leasa, on April 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Hello! Getting married in October and very excited. My dad is very happy I am finally tying the knot and has offered us a generous sum to help pay for the wedding in return for a few requests. Future...

Maura, Apr 10, 2025 3 598
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Can't afford a wedding dress?
denise, on April 17, 2013 at 4:42 AM

Hi, My wedding date is getting closer and I am worried I won't be able to afford my own wedding dress! My fiance and I are from different cultures (countries) and in my country groom's parents and the...

Erika, Apr 9, 2025 24 2,379
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Family invites- cousins specifically
Emily, on April 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM

I need feedback (maybe not brutally honest feedback) but feedback. I’ve been engaged for (almost) 2 years now. We’ve been back and forth between big wedding/ elope/ courthouse and finally made a...

LM, Apr 9, 2025 2 661
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Tobacco-free wedding request/etiquette??
Stephanie, on September 9, 2022 at 12:09 PM

Hello wedding wire! Our wedding is just a few months away, and after updating our website and creating our invitations, it occurred to me— how can I kindly request guests do not smoke/chew tobacco?...

Christy, Apr 9, 2025 18 836 1
Iris
The "it's my day" phrase
Iris, on May 30, 2012 at 7:44 PM

So I hear this phrase alot, hell I've used this phrase. Im curious on how people feel about declaring it's all about you, or you & FH...Here's some things I've been told or read on other websites.....

finallyforever24, Apr 5, 2025 39 1,395 1
Maria
2 dads, 1 Father/daughter dance....help!
Maria, on February 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

I was raised by my step father.. and at 17 I met my biological father. he had no idea I even existed, so I don't fault him. He's a rigid man, and very serious, but he's helping a ton with my wedding...

Jessie, Mar 22, 2025 28 11,389
MrsBest2B
Post wedding anxiety?
MrsBest2B, on July 5, 2016 at 10:38 AM

Has anyone else experienced this, because I feel like I'm freaking out a bit... for likely no reason. The day was beautiful and multiple people have told me I looked beautiful, the food was amazing...

Zuuz, Mar 18, 2025 25 11,167
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Sister in law
Jessica, on March 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM

I am 46 and getting married this year. It is both of ours first wedding. Because I’m a little older I don’t want to have a big fancy wedding and a bridal party. I just don’t need that. My fiancé wants...

Jessica, Mar 17, 2025 3 725
Anonymous
Hosting 2 days before the wedding
Anonymous, on March 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM

My fiancé and I just bought a new house last Dec! Our wedding is in Nashville with almost all guest traveling. The wedding is Saturday and rehearsal dinner Friday for the bridal party. My mom’s...

LM, Mar 16, 2025 3 670
Justine
Colorado Elopement
Justine, on December 8, 2020 at 4:50 PM

Hello!! September wedding here we’re from Iowa but due to Covid have decided to “elope” and have an outdoor mountain top wedding. Has anyone ever planned for that? Any tips or tricks?

Austin, Mar 15, 2025 6 769 1
MrsBeetoBe
Menu cards, pre-set salad or no - poll!
MrsBeetoBe, on September 5, 2017 at 10:14 AM

I had planned to do a menu card tucked into the napkin at each place setting, but my caterer is doing a pre-set salad. Should I: A) Ask my caterer to serve the salads to guests instead of having them...

Joneka, Mar 14, 2025 36 5,760 1
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Need Support: Can’t wait to see my ring!
Emma, on March 2, 2025 at 9:09 AM

Hi all! My boyfriend just got my ring this week!!!! He and I designed it together, but I am dying to see the real thing and it’s killing me knowing it’s somewhere in our apartment. He’s not proposing...

Joneka, Mar 14, 2025 2 589 1
Simone
Remarrying the Same Person and Invitation Wording
Simone, on October 17, 2019 at 12:02 AM

So, I'm remarrying my ex-husband. It's almost time to order invites and we're needing help with wording. Everyone coming knows we are being remarried so I guess we don't have to spell it out on the...

Cynthia, Mar 13, 2025 12 3,633 3
Leighann
Adults only- On website vs invitations
Leighann, on February 24, 2021 at 7:50 AM

Hi all, I've read over and over again not to add that your wedding/reception is adults only onto the invitations. I'm wondering if anyone has actually done this and what the feedback was. I ask...

Sophie, Mar 11, 2025 26 1,389
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What gift to bring to a bridal shower?
QB, on January 23, 2017 at 5:27 PM

My MOH, SIL and I were having a discussion about the invitations to my bridal shower and the type of message it would send to the guest as of what kind of gift to bring. My MOH and I came to the...

Litter, Mar 8, 2025 27 60,180 2
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Can't make it to my best friend's wedding
Evelyne, on June 20, 2018 at 10:03 AM

Hello there, I'm having a hard time with this and would like advice. So my husband and I got married in April this year, and I asked my best friend to be my maid of honor. She lives in New Jersey...

Sagan, Mar 5, 2025 38 9,757
The O-fficial MrsJoseph!
Printing on A2 Envelopes!!
The O-fficial MrsJoseph!, on January 21, 2010 at 10:48 AM

Does anyone know how to print A2 envelopes? The envelope is too small for MS Word and I don't want to write these by hand nor use labels...

Jennifer, Mar 4, 2025 47 8,699 1
Reagan
Names of wedding party
Reagan, on February 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM

I have a best friend that I want to be my maid of honor and a married best friend that I would like to be my matron of honor. My sister (who I am not close with) assumes she is my maid of honor and I...

Sagan, Mar 4, 2025 2 581
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