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Co-Ed Bachelor/Bachelorette Party
Cassie, on January 13, 2017 at 11:42 AM

My sister is getting married & I am her Maid of Honor. She has been VERY difficult with everyone throughout the planning. She is having a combined bachelor/ette party in Nashville, where bridal...

Porkchop20, Mar 11, 2022 26 4,266
Allison
Bridal Shower
Allison, on March 11, 2022 at 9:13 AM

My bridal shower is on the 26th and my matron of honor hasn’t heard back from a few people. Should I text them to find out if they’re planning to come or take their lack of response as a no? What...

Candace, Mar 11, 2022 4 179
Michelle
Plus one vs significant other
Michelle, on March 6, 2022 at 9:01 PM

How are you personally determining what the difference is? Are you doing the “no ring no bring” that cuts out significant others who aren’t officially married or are you allowing anyone who consider...

Kelly, Mar 11, 2022 15 1,231
Brooke
i want to express my love to my dear wife, which gift could i choose?
Brooke, on March 10, 2022 at 9:56 AM

I have been in love with my love for 3 years and our anniversary is upcoming, I want to give her a surprise!

Griswold, Mar 11, 2022 4 281
Kelly
Guestbook Scrapbook
Kelly, on March 9, 2022 at 2:55 PM

I need some advice/suggestions. We'd like to have a scrapbook as our guestbook with one page for each guests. Guests will take pictures of themselves (we'll have a photo printer) and design the page....

devotedlydavis, Mar 11, 2022 4 106
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Micro Wedding-no siblings
Rachel, on March 10, 2022 at 10:18 AM

Hi! We’re getting married in September and I am struggling not inviting siblings. So far we are inviting parents only and one best friend each. I only have one sister and her husband, but he has 4...

Candace, Mar 10, 2022 7 313
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Wedding dilemma
Logan, on March 9, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Hi everyone I am in need of some advice. For some background, my fh and I have been together for almost five years now. He enlisted in the military and has been serving for two years now. We recently...

Logan, Mar 10, 2022 5 672 1
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Need your opinions about a guest..
Lydia, on March 9, 2022 at 6:48 AM

Hi everyone, So my fiancé invited a guy to our wedding. They are not that close, but knew each other from years ago when my fiancé was growing up. They haven't seen each other in years though and...

Becky, Mar 9, 2022 18 841
JRA12216
Rehearsal Dinner & Booze Question
JRA12216, on November 11, 2016 at 12:07 PM

Is it in bad taste to not include alcohol for the rehearsal dinner? We are planning on including soft drinks & water, but not alcohol. However, guests are welcome to purchase on their own if they...

Erin, Mar 9, 2022 60 3,896
Tagen
i feel like no one is helping me
Tagen, on March 7, 2022 at 2:23 PM

Hi everyone! I don't know where else to go so I figured I would come to the WW ladies for advice. I got engaged in October 2021 and my wedding is coming up this September 2022. Everyone was happy for...

Kaylie, Mar 9, 2022 13 1,092
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Invited to the shower but not the wedding, part 2
Shannon, on March 7, 2022 at 6:02 PM

My cousin has two daughter, one got married last year and invited my mother and I to the bridal shower with invitations. We both bought and sent gifts, however we could not make the actual shower. We...

Hanna, Mar 8, 2022 15 804
Pat
Another "how does this sound" question
Pat, on March 6, 2022 at 11:24 AM

Since ya'll have been super helpful with reviewing my wording, I figured I would have you check out another item I have up on my website under the FAQ section!! Now, I think most people in my crowd...

Samantha, Mar 7, 2022 6 459
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How to ask a bridesmaid to reconsider her role?
Hannah, on March 4, 2022 at 1:12 PM

Please help! I asked one of my friends I have known for a couple years to be my bridesmaid. She said yes, and that this was her first time ever being one. I didn't know at the time she was considering...

Theresa, Mar 7, 2022 16 1,324
LittleLisa74
Plus Ones and Showers
LittleLisa74, on March 6, 2022 at 2:33 PM

I was invited to a small, intimate wedding later this month. As background: the bride and I have been friends since high school, but as close as we once were. This is her second marriage; it's also...

Brittany, Mar 7, 2022 8 663 1
Mrs.Becca
The Jealous bridesmaid :(
Mrs.Becca, on March 4, 2022 at 1:03 AM

My wedding is next month! I am marrying my soulmate and I chose a small circle of close friends as my wedding party. All of my friends have been supportive and then there’s one! From the beginning...

Jacks, Mar 7, 2022 4 875
Natalie
Boyfriends Ex Fiancé is the Grooms Step Sister
Natalie, on March 7, 2022 at 8:01 AM

My boyfriend of six months is invited to be in his friends wedding. This friend and the friends fiancé have openly stated they do not like me, for no other reason except that they “don’t know me” but...

Natalie, Mar 7, 2022 4 749
Jrobynm
Should i ask my fiancés best man's wife to be a bridesmaid?
Jrobynm, on March 5, 2022 at 10:23 PM

Hi all, just seeking advice... should I ask my fiance's best man's wife to be a bridesmaid? My fiancé has a best friend from elementary school that will be his best man at the wedding. He and his...

Michelle, Mar 6, 2022 13 1,399 1
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Need advice at possibly kicking my future sil out of my bridal party
Karena, on March 6, 2022 at 1:56 AM

Soooo i need some advice! my future sister in law has always been pretty hard to get along with. i got engaged over a year and a half ago and i asked her to be in the bridal party because i felt like...

Jacks, Mar 6, 2022 8 599
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Family Issue
Ashley, on February 26, 2022 at 9:01 PM

I have a HUGE family...my Great Grandmother had 7 children so I have a TON of cousins etc. I haven't stayed close with many of my family because of the pandemic and would rather cut down on...

Sherry, Mar 6, 2022 14 794
CountryGal
When do you usually give your bridesmaid their gifts?
CountryGal, on May 11, 2014 at 8:40 PM

When is it customary to give the gifts to your bridesmaids? Is it at the rehearsal dinner? Thanks!!

April, Mar 6, 2022 20 866
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