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Emily
Kids at Wedding
Emily, on February 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM

So originally I didn’t mind the idea of having kids at our wedding - possibly unpopular opinion but I think it’s a fun addition to have kids running and dancing around! We addressed save the dates...

Ceil, Feb 23, 2022 17 934 1
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Who pays for wedding party attire?
katiekies, on February 20, 2022 at 12:02 AM

I've read some books/website that say it is up to the bride/groom to pay for the dresses/tuxes of the wedding party, but other sources say it's up to each individual to pay for their own attire ... I...

Josie, Feb 22, 2022 25 1,373
Shannon
Bachelorette invites help
Shannon, on February 21, 2022 at 8:57 AM

Hi All. So I want to have a simple bachelorette at a winery including my closest friends. The thing is that I know my future sister in law will be offended if she’s not invited. I really like her so...

Shannon, Feb 21, 2022 6 570
ChewBekka
Going OFF the registry.
ChewBekka, on November 3, 2014 at 10:11 AM

I'm a little frustrated. Our shower is this Saturday and we just had an aunt that is coming to the wedding ask what our current address is because she wanted to send a gift. I told her our registries...

Amelia, Feb 21, 2022 11 654
Brianna
dv 23m 23f
Brianna, on February 21, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Should I wait to unfriend the bride before or after the wedding? I’m the maid of honor for my best friend of 10 years. The wedding is in 6 months. Super quick engagement and even quicker wedding...

Brianna, Feb 21, 2022 2 581
Christina
Stepdad vows to stepdaughter...
Christina, on May 18, 2016 at 1:53 PM

Hi, ladies. My FH will be making vows to my 8 yr old daughter(his stepdaughter), but we are having a hard time trying to find examles of wording to work with. These two are very close, as we have been...

Vlada, Feb 21, 2022 28 5,833
Nic
Do brides carry purses on their wedding day?
Nic, on October 29, 2015 at 8:47 AM

What is everyone using to carry all their stuff in on the day of the wedding (if anything) ? I am thinking that I will want a small clutch or something to carry my phone, makeup for touch ups, wallet...

Dottie, Feb 21, 2022 32 11,085
Josi
Heirloom Wedding Band
Josi, on February 19, 2022 at 3:16 PM

My grandmother decided she wanted to give me her wedding band after we got engaged. I come from a large family and I feel very honored that she is giving it to me. I love my engagement ring and the...

Josi, Feb 21, 2022 7 609
Rachael
Not excited for my bridal shower & i want to cancel asap….
Rachael, on February 18, 2022 at 11:10 PM

Hey everyone, Bride-to-be here. My wedding is next month (March 26th, 2022). Long story short, my fiancé & I previously postponed our wedding twice due to Covid. Plus, for months I have made it...

Rachael, Feb 20, 2022 12 1,062
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1 bridal shower - 2 brides
Brooke, on January 11, 2012 at 8:55 PM

I got engaged last summer. My fiance's brother got engaged to his gf 2 months after. My FMIL has decided to plan a 'combined bridal shower' for the 2 of us girls. It will be in April ... my wedding is...

Alexis, Feb 20, 2022 18 3,423
Lauren
When to give out welcome bags
Lauren, on February 19, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Hello! We having a destination wedding in Savannah, Ga. Initially I wanted to do welcome bags and we had three suggested hotels. As time has passed, guests are coming in various days leading to the...

Erin, Feb 20, 2022 4 538
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Tacky or fun to include a qr code with wedding invitation?
, on May 10, 2021 at 2:40 PM

Thinking about including a RSVP enclosure card with a QR code, or including it on the back of the invitation. The code would take you to either the wedding website or to the rsvp page within the...

Jacks, Feb 19, 2022 12 11,927 7
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Details card
Kelsey, on February 18, 2022 at 7:22 PM

If I include a wedding website URL card with the invitation, should I also include a “details” card? Our wedding website has all of our details on it, so I’m not sure if this would be necessary.

Pat, Feb 19, 2022 5 289 1
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Seriously Need Help Telling My Friends My Wedding is Adults Only
Maggie, on February 18, 2022 at 12:41 PM

I just started getting RSVPs for my wedding, and I was super excited...until I opened one from my married friends. Long story short, they're raising their niece, who is in elementary school, and they...

Sloane, Feb 19, 2022 6 699 1
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Photographer/videographer wont respond post wedding
Karina, on February 25, 2021 at 4:48 PM

Here's the deets: We had our wedding on October 17th 2020 the photographer said that it would be about 8 weeks for the photos since they were really busy (Contract says up to 6 weeks, but what is...

Jay, Feb 18, 2022 7 588
Erin
Awkward situation: Groomsman possibly sent shower gift to my parents' house
Erin, on February 17, 2022 at 11:52 PM

One of my FH's groomsmen bought a few gifts off of our registry shortly after confirming to us that he had received the invitation to our couples shower that is happening next week. It seems he had...

Hannah, Feb 18, 2022 4 521
DanteNicole
My Bridesmaid gained 20 lbs and cannot fit her dress my wedding is in 6 weeks
DanteNicole, on February 12, 2022 at 3:10 PM

So like the title said my bridesmaids gained at least 20lbs. The tailors in Davids Bridal said they cannot let it out. The dress is White by Vera Wang and the color is Ballet Pink I'll send show a pic...

Elycia, Feb 18, 2022 20 1,577 1
Shani
Vendor meals
Shani, on February 18, 2022 at 7:03 AM

I’m in the process of hiring a brass band to play at my wedding. They are doing a New Orleans second line for a half an hour. I just received my contract, that asked if they can eat and drink alcohol....

Michelle, Feb 18, 2022 4 529
Amanda
Tipping vendors through all inclusive wedding planner?
Amanda, on February 18, 2022 at 10:42 AM

Hey y'all!! I hired a wedding planner that provides their own vendors. They are only handling the ceremony since we aren't doing much of a reception. Do I need to set aside money to tip the vendors...

Amanda, Feb 18, 2022 2 469
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Family drama
So Stressed, on February 13, 2022 at 10:03 PM

Advice welcome but mostly needing support. We've been planning the wedding for a while and I thought doing a good job of keeping people informed. Clearly that has not been the case as it seems like...

Jacks, Feb 17, 2022 6 746
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