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Synnovea
Should i kick the Bridesmaid?
Synnovea, on March 22, 2022 at 8:47 PM

Hello all! I'm getting married on November 18, 2023 and am already having a bit of an issue with a bridesmaid and I'm really not sure what to do. For background I've known this friend for well over...

Tara, Mar 23, 2022 7 826
MrsThomas2U
Final headcount
MrsThomas2U, on August 22, 2017 at 12:45 PM

The initial number I gave to my caterer was 125. I have received most of all my rsvp back and I'm at 160. What in the hell? I've had people rsvp back with 14 people and 6 people. When the invite...

Tracey, Mar 22, 2022 29 1,219
Imani
rsvp Website
Imani, on March 22, 2022 at 5:12 PM

Is it rude to add ‘Please do not RSVP if you do not plan to attend’ on the wedding website? In a perfect world people who do plan to attend will RSVP and I understand if things change and something...

Jacks, Mar 22, 2022 11 254
FutureMrsAF
Do I need to put stamps on envelopes for RSVP's?
FutureMrsAF, on February 14, 2017 at 7:03 PM

I literally hadn't thought about this until my wedding binder mentioned that you don't need to put postage for RSVP's that will be mailed back to you from out of the country, so..... do I need to put...

Mrs.evans, Mar 22, 2022 38 13,014
Shannon
To send or not to send invitation?
Shannon, on March 16, 2022 at 10:13 PM

Hello WW. I sent out save the dates in January for our July wedding. Invitations will go out in May. A couple of people have texted me that they will not be able to make it. Should I send invitations...

Shannon, Mar 22, 2022 11 685 1
Alison
Golden Hour Photos Help
Alison, on March 18, 2022 at 7:50 PM

Hi brides! So recently I was discussing pictures and the overall general timeline of our wedding and the topic of golden hour photos came up. I assumed this was something only the bride and groom did...

Samantha, Mar 22, 2022 5 904 1
Jasmyn
Backyard Engagement Party
Jasmyn, on March 21, 2022 at 7:45 AM

My parents are hosting an engagement party for my fiancé and I. We’re about to order invitations, oddly every invitation template for a backyard “I Do BBQ” does not have an end time just a start time....

Jasmyn, Mar 22, 2022 8 815
Imani
How Early is Too Early to Send Invitations
Imani, on March 19, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Our wedding is 7/31/22. We recently got the invitations Wednesday. I see on the checklist it says June 4th to send out invitations - but is that too late? Is it too early to send out invitations next...

Imani, Mar 22, 2022 18 1,213
Kimberly
Trip versus wedding
Kimberly, on March 20, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Hi everyone, I need some advice. Long story short, my fiancé will be a groomsmen in one of his best friends weddings. His friend will also be his best man in our upcoming wedding too. They have not...

Mrs.evans, Mar 21, 2022 5 622
Katrina
Do i have to do save the dates?
Katrina, on March 16, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Looking for advice or insight on this. Do I need to send save the dates? My timeline is a little tight: we are getting married October 15th of this year and want our guests to be able to book their...

Renee, Mar 21, 2022 16 793 1
Sgc
Kicking bridesmaid out
Sgc, on March 19, 2022 at 12:56 AM

My wedding was booked very quickly and sporadically (only 6 months to plan). I planned a bridesmaids brunch so that I could give my 3 bridesmaids and maid of honor their proposal boxes and directly...

Mrs. Coakley, Mar 21, 2022 8 1,426
C
Invitation wording for full property buyout..
Chloe, on March 18, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Hi WW! For our FL Keys wedding, we have reserved an entire resort for 3 nights. Check-in Friday evening and checkout Monday morning. The location is gorgeous and have tons of amenities for guests to...

Chloe, Mar 21, 2022 7 744 3
Erica
I'm having total anxiety at the thought of changing my name.
Erica, on August 28, 2013 at 8:57 AM

I'm Erica ____. I've always been Erica _____. In 3 weeks, Erica _____ will cease to exist and I'll be Erica New Last Name. But I'm Erica ____!! I love my last name. I love my name. I feel like it's...

Julia, Mar 21, 2022 32 7,046 1
Taylor
Tipping etiquette
Taylor, on March 20, 2022 at 12:40 PM

What is proper etiquette for tipping vendors when they own their own business? Like we’re not using a general company for any of our services except videography. It’s all individuals who own their own...

Michelle, Mar 20, 2022 7 648
Hannah
Anxiety help needed…
Hannah, on March 20, 2022 at 2:40 PM

Does anyone suffer from extreme anxiety leading up to their big day? This is both FHs and my second marriages. We’ve both did the huge weddings the first time around and even though our guest list is...

Ashley, Mar 20, 2022 1 438
S
Should your bridesmaids be family, friends or a mix of both?
Samantha, on March 27, 2019 at 11:48 AM

So my wedding is next May so I have time but I'm stressing over how many bridesmaids I should have and who should be in it. I have two step sister and two future SIL's and I'd like for them to be in...

Rachel, Mar 20, 2022 17 2,549
BeachDreams
Celebration of the Marriage Invitation Wording
BeachDreams, on November 27, 2016 at 5:42 PM

My FH and I are having an intimate (six guests) DW and then having a fully hosted celebration of the marriage party in our home state. Most of our family and friends are aware of our plans. I am...

Amelia, Mar 19, 2022 25 2,398
J
Wedding Photos Redo?
Jessie, on April 9, 2018 at 5:28 PM

My husband and I had looked forward to our wedding and prepared ourselves for a smooth day with enough time alotted for everything, even a 4 hr tea ceremony - we have big families. As we all know, not...

Emily, Mar 19, 2022 12 5,867 3
Jiavona
Honorary Bridesmaids?
Jiavona, on March 16, 2022 at 12:07 PM

Hello! I have three people, my cousins who are sisters and my niece, who I want included in Bridesmaid stuff but not necessarily stand up at the altar with me, is that rude? I am close to all of them...

Mrs.evans, Mar 18, 2022 10 836 1
Amanda
Invitation styles, what’s everyone doing?
Amanda, on March 12, 2022 at 8:38 AM

I am getting ready to order invitations, and I can’t decide if I want a card style or a fold style. What’s everyone doing? I always just assumed I would do the fold kind and include an engagement...

Amanda, Mar 18, 2022 24 668 1
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