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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 2,573
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 2,423
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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 5,907 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 10 859 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 24 675 1
Diana
No Alcohol @ Reception
Diana, on March 11, 2015 at 2:53 AM

Ok so my fiance and i have decided not to have alcohol at our wedding... i can see this to be a small glitched with some people from both sides... my biggest worry is someone will try to bring their...

Leah, Mar 18, 2022 63 6,147
Dawn
Should i feel bad?
Dawn, on March 16, 2022 at 12:39 PM

I have a huge bridal party and everyone essentially wants to come with when I pick out my wedding dress as well as my mother and two sisters and his mother and two sisters, so in total I would have...

Sloane, Mar 18, 2022 14 618
Rachel
Inviting people you’ve never met?
Rachel, on September 23, 2018 at 10:13 PM

Hi all! The husband and I were getting our guest list together earlier today and it was a CHORE. Once we pretty much had it finalized we called his mom to make sure we didn’t miss anyone...and that...

Jessica, Mar 17, 2022 25 5,621
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Sister's Baby & Etiquette
123456mb, on March 16, 2022 at 2:55 PM

Hi everyone! Wanted some feedback on what you would do in this situation. We are having a no-kids wedding aside from my 6 nephews who are all 8 years old and up. There are SO many children in my...

S, Mar 16, 2022 5 803
Alessandra
Bar opens before ceremony... how to work that?
Alessandra, on March 15, 2022 at 11:52 AM

Hello! My ceremony is starting at 4:30 but we are having the bar open at 4 so guests can grab a drink before sitting down. I'm struggling how to word this on our invitations? I don't want to put 4 as...

Gabby R, Mar 16, 2022 5 671
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Inviting One Cousin but Not the Others?
Lindsay, on February 6, 2022 at 3:46 PM

So I know the typical rule is that if you invite one cousin/aunt/etc, then you should invite them all. I was not planning to invite any of my cousins to my wedding - we are not close and I haven’t...

Kelly, Mar 16, 2022 8 3,537
Joi
faq suggestions on couples website
Joi, on March 15, 2022 at 5:05 PM

Hello, What type of questions do you generally put in the FAQ section on the wedding website? I saw the great idea to have one on the site as a way to notify individuals that our wedding is an "Adult...

Joi, Mar 16, 2022 7 586 3
Weston
Plus Ones for Destination Wedding?
Weston, on March 15, 2022 at 11:45 AM

Hello team Wedding Wire I am totally loving this site, it has been so helpful!! So I'd really love to lean on my fellow wedding planners to get your take on this subject! My fiance and I have been...

S, Mar 16, 2022 14 1,373
Yinet
Gift for the Groom
Yinet, on March 16, 2022 at 10:05 AM

Hi ladies, I am getting married next month and i did a boudoir shoot, I will be ordering an album to gift to him but i don't know if to give it to him the night before after the rehearsal dinner or...

Samantha, Mar 16, 2022 3 643
Bethne
Inviting previous co-workers
Bethne, on March 15, 2022 at 8:19 PM

So my fiancé and I had to relocate to another state before our wedding and I left my job I was at for quite a while. I was absolutely heartbroken when I left my work family because I was so close with...

Candace, Mar 15, 2022 5 452
Imani
No Kids Allowed?
Imani, on March 13, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Is it rude to put ‘No Kids Allowed’ on the wedding website? Invitations have not been sent out yet, but we are asking everyone to RSVP on the website. This way when they do RSVP they are aware of the...

Imani, Mar 15, 2022 18 309 1
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Too pushy with photographer?
Smarie1993, on March 14, 2022 at 1:22 PM

My photographer said last week they'd look at their schedule for an engagement shoot. It's been 7 days and I still haven't heard from them. We already paid a huge chunk of the cost (more than the...

Lynnie, Mar 15, 2022 1 512
Kate
Tough Bridesmaids situation need advice
Kate, on March 14, 2022 at 1:29 AM

I’m a senior in college and getting married in May. Getting married after senior year is tricky cuz I felt obligated to include all of my roommates in my bridal party. I am super close to all but one...

Dawn, Mar 15, 2022 4 680
Alyssa
Caterer Tips?
Alyssa, on March 14, 2022 at 8:35 PM

We’re having a local restaurant cater our wedding. We’re picking up all the food from them on the day of and having a buffet. How much would I tip the actual restaurant?

Michelle, Mar 15, 2022 6 164
Imani
Maid of Honor Gift
Imani, on March 12, 2022 at 1:18 AM

I only have a maid of honor for my wedding party. So far the gifts I have gotten are the maid of honor robe, a personalized tote bag, wine glass and socks. Any ideas of an additional gift?

Imani, Mar 14, 2022 18 1,109 1
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