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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 11,164
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 7 614
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 1,083
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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 3,459
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 4 541
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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 12,052 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 6 703 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 7 590
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 4 528
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 1,618 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 4 532
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 6 748
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 23,758
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 5 799
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 2,027
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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 3,399
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 9,263
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