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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 4 526
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 1,588 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 4 530
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 6 747
Kristen
Photographer gratuity question
Kristen, on February 16, 2022 at 7:28 AM

I know it’s typical to tip your photographer for the wedding, but how about for the engagement shoot? The engagement shoot is part of our wedding photography package.

Carissa, Feb 16, 2022 7 235
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If you became pregnant before your wedding....
Miss S., on November 3, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Lets assume you got pregnant in time to be saying "I do" with an enormous belly, what would you do? Would you still get married like planned, maybe a new dress to look better with a big belly? Or...

Emily, Feb 16, 2022 69 23,752
James
My best friend of over 20 years....
James, on February 14, 2022 at 9:40 PM

My best friend of over 20 years is getting married in the summer and I don't feel like I can go and haven't felt like I can go since the invitations were given out. I suffer with really bad depression...

tania, Feb 16, 2022 5 794
Samie
Bridesmaid will not compromise. i need help.
Samie, on February 14, 2022 at 9:47 PM

Hi, I am in need of some help. One of my bridesmaids is making me compromise more than she is willing to. I changed the style of the shoe we will all wear because she said she would absolutely not...

tania, Feb 16, 2022 28 2,013
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Wedding Photos Over a Month Late
Cami, on February 8, 2022 at 8:44 PM

I got married over Columbus Day weekend in 2021, my photographer told me I would have wedding photos 3 months after. At the 3 month mark, she asked for an extension due to numerous weddings, holidays...

Pam, Feb 16, 2022 13 3,361
Kim
How to tell guest their SO isn't invited?
Kim, on September 30, 2013 at 6:48 PM

We are getting our RSVPs back in and have run into a problem. My fiance's friend has RSVPed for both her and her boyfriend, who was not specified as invited on the invitation. We only put her name....

Pam, Feb 16, 2022 26 9,210
Destanee
Co-worker invited to wedding
Destanee, on February 14, 2022 at 9:47 AM

Hello! I just wanted a little help here. I work with a lot of different departments and have good relationships with a lot of my co-workers. There is one department in particular I am very close with...

Tina, Feb 15, 2022 7 726
Alison
Gratuity
Alison, on February 14, 2022 at 5:54 PM

I was wondering who do you tip and how much? You know like photographer,DJ and etc

Michelle, Feb 15, 2022 2 198
sandpiper
Bunch of groomsmen and no bridesmaids?
sandpiper, on February 22, 2015 at 3:05 PM

Hi all! I'm new to the forum and look forward to hearing your advice. I always pictured just having my sister as my Maid of Honor, with no bridesmaids. My fiancé has already chosen 7 groomsmen (well,...

Kristen Hajassadolla, Feb 15, 2022 19 7,361 2
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Bridesmaids not participating
Veronica, on February 13, 2022 at 3:48 PM

Help, not sure how to handle this situation Let’s start by mentioning that my wedding is in 4 months.Two weeks ago I scheduled an appointment for my bridesmaids to go look at dresses. I told them the...

Jacks, Feb 15, 2022 11 1,026
Rebecca
Social media question: Did you post about your wedding close to the day?
Rebecca, on December 20, 2016 at 11:41 AM

Ok, a little background: I'm a bit reserved on social media when it comes to personal things. I don't post much on relationships--only when we got engaged, and when my girlfriends helped me find The...

Welch, Feb 15, 2022 72 2,211
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Do you think it’s rude to ask who is in the bridal party
alohawedding1119, on August 9, 2018 at 5:16 PM

Hello! I recently had had a friend ask if we knew who will be in our wedding party. (This was a week after we got engaged.) I was taken aback. What’s your thoughts? Do you think it’s rude to ask who...

James, Feb 14, 2022 17 2,270
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Can we invite some guests to a virtual ceremony, then to an in-person reception?
Nomijoy, on February 12, 2022 at 4:40 AM

Hey all! So, my fiancé would prefer to keep the ceremony as small as possible, but I have people I’d love to be a part of it in some way. We were already talking about having a virtual ceremony...

Tiger Bride, Feb 14, 2022 9 784
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Monday Wedding
Crystal, on February 12, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Is it rude or inconvenient to others to choose a Monday date for a wedding? I’ve gotten a lot of push back on the idea of deciding on a Monday making me second guess

Mrs. Coakley, Feb 13, 2022 20 914
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Late adds to bridal party
Alicemull, on February 13, 2022 at 11:34 AM

We got engaged in August and asked our bridal party in the fall. Now we want to add two more bridesmaids and groomsmen. Is it too late?

Michelle, Feb 13, 2022 3 150
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