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Wedding invitation printing etiquette
Mother of the Bride, on February 5, 2022 at 3:04 PM

Is it ok to have a letterpresses invitation and RSVP card but include a printed details card as long as all is in the same font styles and color schemes?

Abigail, Apr 13, 2022 3 266
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Tip via check - Who do we write it out to???
Nicole, on April 12, 2022 at 11:29 AM

We have a to mail a check to our planners for a tip because we had to use the cash reserved for their tip on the wedding day for makeup instead because (surprise!) they wouldn't take a credit card. So...

Hannah, Apr 13, 2022 7 247 1
Casey
Guests wanting to attend last minute
Casey, on April 12, 2022 at 1:46 PM

I have been trying to think of the best way to handle when invited guests do not rsvp and last minute say they can make it? I really don’t want to allow them to come with almost no warning or...

Stacey, Apr 12, 2022 7 1,361 1
Jessica
Third Time is not the Charm for Postponed Wedding
Jessica, on April 11, 2022 at 10:02 PM

Need opinions: My Bff’s wedding was postponed during the pandemic and I am a bridesmaid She ultimately decided to split her events up. She held a smaller religious ceremony this past fall (bridesmaids...

Jessica, Apr 12, 2022 7 503
Michelle
Thank you Notes for Wedding Party Gifts
Michelle, on April 11, 2022 at 3:42 PM

I wrote thank you notes to my bridesmaids (For being in the Wedding and all their help with everything) and gave them to them on my wedding day. I ended up receiving gifts from each of them that we...

Emily, Apr 11, 2022 4 632 1
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Is an engagement party and bachelorette (no gifts, just fun) ok when eloping?
Priya, on April 10, 2022 at 10:52 AM

I'm SO excited to essentially be eloping (having a small ceremony with our immediate families) with my FH! It suits us so well to have an intimate ceremony and we can't wait. We've been together for...

Priya, Apr 11, 2022 7 787
Suzanne
Help with Wording for Website
Suzanne, on April 9, 2022 at 4:27 PM

Hey everyone, what is a good way to say that we do not want invited guests to share information about our wedding on social media? I thought that was a given thing and I didn't think I needed to...

Suzanne, Apr 11, 2022 5 190
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Formal Invitation Question
Emily, on April 9, 2022 at 5:06 PM

My parents and extended family are quite traditional, and I'm having issues deciding how to word the invitation and the addressing. My sister got married a couple years ago, and her initiation said...

Emily, Apr 11, 2022 13 677
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Wedding Pictures
Amanda, on April 10, 2022 at 9:35 AM

Is it common or expected to send your entire digital wedding album that the photographer sends you to the entire guest list? I have never heard of that and my MIL has forwarded it to everyone. I am...

Melle, Apr 11, 2022 18 723
Imani
Mom to Officiate?
Imani, on April 9, 2022 at 12:06 PM

Question - we have a friend of the family who is willing to officiant our wedding. I asked him and he was SUPER excited. He did the online certification to get ordained in which be paid $8 for...

Imani, Apr 10, 2022 17 1,150
Lorna
i don't have a Moh.
Lorna, on April 4, 2022 at 12:46 AM

Hi all! I don't have close friends in town and my close friends from school live back home and so we don't keep in touch as much as I would like (busy lives). I'm kinda scared to ask anyone to be a...

Lorna, Apr 10, 2022 13 231
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Can a bride tell you no to certain people as the plus 1?
Amanda, on April 9, 2022 at 10:45 AM

I was invited to a wedding and asked the bride if I could bring X guy as my date and she said no. Can the bride really pick and choose who is your plus 1? I think being in the bridal party it is nice...

Amanda, Apr 9, 2022 15 982
Melonie
No Dog Allowed?
Melonie, on April 7, 2022 at 11:28 AM

My fiancé and I decided to have our small wedding ceremony and reception at a vacation home rental. The home rental we picked is dog friendly and we intended to bring ours. My dad and stepmom have...

Amanda, Apr 9, 2022 12 797
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Save the Dates timing
Danelle, on April 6, 2022 at 9:57 AM

We are getting married September 2023 and I am trying to figure out the best timing to send out save the dates. I was thinking 8-9 months before, but that puts it right around the holiday season when...

Amanda, Apr 9, 2022 10 727
Imani
Mother and Mother in Law
Imani, on April 7, 2022 at 10:20 AM

Hey ladies! My youngest sister recently got engaged (i told her to download this app) however, she has a question about etiquette. She has invited our mother and her future mother in law to a painting...

Imani, Apr 7, 2022 6 235 1
Kelly
Public Speaking Issues
Kelly, on April 6, 2022 at 11:22 AM

My MOH recently informed me that she's terrified of public speaking but will do whatever I want her to do. What are alternatives to having her do a toast at the reception? I was thinking the rehearsal...

Elizabeth, Apr 7, 2022 16 728
Katherine
Maid of Honor for 2nd Wedding
Katherine, on April 3, 2022 at 12:51 PM

I am a 35 F getting married for the second time in Feb. my first marriage was a complete disaster that happed over 13 years ago and I’m really viewing this wedding as the first and last real time I’m...

Fiona, Apr 7, 2022 17 1,028
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Bridal Party
Rosalyn, on April 2, 2022 at 7:20 PM

So, my God-Sister told me that she was going to be in my wedding, however, I never asked her to be in the wedding and I don't plan on it. I know her feelings will be hurt but I have 6 other ladies in...

Rosalyn, Apr 6, 2022 14 307 1
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Destination wedding etiquette
Ruth, on March 30, 2022 at 11:53 PM

Just wanted to get some opinions here So I'm having a destination wedding in Jackson hole this September. I've already sent out my invites. I wanted an intimate weekend with close friends and family...

S, Apr 6, 2022 16 904 1
Daysi
Wedding horrors!!
Daysi, on March 11, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Hello beautiful ladies My wedding day is coming soon and I would like to be aware of any bad or inconvenient situation that we might go Through the wedding day Not saying that something is going to...

Kristen, Apr 6, 2022 5 717
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