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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 5 193
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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 13 685
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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 18 768
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 1,161
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 13 236
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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 15 999
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 12 800
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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 10 767
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 6 236 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 16 735
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 1,054
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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 14 309 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 16 931 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 5 719
Sarah
Bridesmaid the weekend before my Wedding
Sarah, on April 1, 2022 at 12:59 PM

I'm in a bit of a pickle. I booked my wedding for 9/10/22 back in January of 2021, while my good friend and I were closely monitoring our potential wedding dates. I thought our date would be 9/17 but...

S, Apr 5, 2022 8 510
Cameron
Bridesmaid Is a Horrible Friend
Cameron, on March 31, 2022 at 10:32 AM

I got married this past weekend. My wedding day was absolutely amazing. My husband and I and all of our guests had the best time ever. I had 1 MOH and 2 Bridesmaids. MOH & Bridesmaid A were...

Casey, Apr 5, 2022 5 813
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Travel week before sister’s wedding?
Anna, on April 5, 2022 at 11:03 AM

My older sister’s wedding is coming up and I’m one of her bridesmaids. My husband and I have a week-long trip planned to Greece which would have us back in the US six days before her wedding. Then...

S, Apr 5, 2022 7 938
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How do i request refund from my wedding planner, after my wedding?
Scottie, on December 3, 2020 at 1:18 AM

We hired a wedding planner from wedding wire 6-8 months before our wedding date. We interviewed several from the app that had responded to our inquiry. This one stood out particularly because it...

Bubby, Apr 5, 2022 14 3,748
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Questions about bridal party proposals
Sam, on March 29, 2022 at 3:23 PM

Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum/discussion part of the website so please be patient with me! I have seen people give gifts to their bridal party, somewhere along the lines of "will you be my...

Kelly, Apr 5, 2022 2 580
K_Sr_Love
My jealous and vindictive sister chooses to marry in same month as i did
K_Sr_Love, on February 20, 2022 at 10:18 AM

My jealous sister has chosen to get married exactly eight days apart from my wedding anniversary day and in the same month!!! I’m trying not to get too upset but this is her pattern for years to...

K_Sr_Love, Apr 4, 2022 13 1,340 1
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