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Ring bearer and flower girl
Madeline, on February 4, 2022 at 12:01 PM

Hello! I really am not sure how this will plan out. I have a flower girl whom is about 2, and a ring bearer who’s about 20. I don’t really know other kids, or adult for a flower girl, and the ring...

Madeline, Feb 4, 2022 6 603 1
Caitlin
Is this appropriate to ask?
Caitlin, on January 31, 2022 at 1:17 PM

Okay so I am worried this is borderline invasive to ask my MOH so I am asking you guys thoughts. I want to ask my MOH if she plans on getting pregnant around the time of the wedding. I know, sounds...

Tamara, Feb 4, 2022 38 2,035
Wess
I’m 25 and i no longer think i want a wedding anymore.
Wess, on February 3, 2022 at 1:02 PM

We’ve set a date and started the process. Growing up I’ve never been the type to imagine my wedding . Now that I’m here the more and more we do I no longer want a wedding. I realized I only want a...

Kristen, Feb 4, 2022 5 751
Stephanie
Child age limit
Stephanie, on January 26, 2019 at 7:50 AM

I need some advice on how to let guests know and/or how to word that no children under the age of either 8 will be allowed to attend the wedding, aside from those that are apart of the wedding party,...

dani569, Feb 3, 2022 10 4,594
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Wording on invitation
Kris, on February 2, 2022 at 4:42 PM

My husbands daughter is getting married. very small ceremony with immediate family followed by a reception. My husband and I have taken over the planning to pay for everything, even though her mother...

Lily, Feb 2, 2022 3 720 2
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Rural wedding do i need a shuttle for all guests?
Daniel, on February 1, 2022 at 9:01 PM

We are having our wedding in Park City, UT. The ceremony is taking place at the top of the resort easily accessed by car 11 miles from the suggested hotel or just 5 miles if they stay in town. The...

Daniel, Feb 2, 2022 8 765
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No bridal party
Emily, on February 1, 2022 at 7:52 AM

I’m thinking about not having a formal bridal party, but would still like to honor what would be my bridesmaids in some way. What are some things you’ve seen/done that you’ve liked? TIA!!

Sloane, Feb 2, 2022 5 674 1
Abigail
Maid of honor choosing
Abigail, on February 1, 2022 at 11:43 PM

Do you guys think it is too much to have a bride team of 6 and 2 of them be the maid of honor and 1 is the Matron of honor ??

Allison, Feb 2, 2022 7 682 2
Maryam
Bridesmaids dresses different colors & styles
Maryam, on January 28, 2022 at 12:22 PM

Hello! I'm considering having my bridesmaids be in different colors and different fabrics as you can see below. All will be long floor length dresses to keep that consistent. MOH in sparkle and...

Kourtney, Feb 1, 2022 15 907 1
Kelly
Children of Family Only: Proper etiquette and wording on invitation?
Kelly, on September 14, 2016 at 4:55 PM

I am sure this is a repeat question, but how do you go about limiting the number of children invited to your wedding? We love our niece and my fiance's uncle has two younger girls that we are glad to...

Malissa, Feb 1, 2022 11 4,016 1
Nancy
Rsvp??
Nancy, on January 29, 2022 at 12:15 PM

Do guest really wait till the last minute to send over the RSVP? ours are due in the next couple of days and there are more than half missing. I am thinking that they will send them out the day that...

Elycia, Jan 31, 2022 8 672
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Bridal Shower Invites
Stella, on January 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM

I’m preparing my bridal shower invitations and I’m up to the part where I’m supposed to enter my registry. I don’t like registries or asking to donate to honeymoon funds, so I’m really stuck on what...

Elycia, Jan 31, 2022 8 895 1
Gettingmarriedin2016
Do any of your parents have Alzheimer's Disease?
Gettingmarriedin2016, on May 15, 2016 at 7:24 PM

My dad has Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Lately, his shaking and memory have gotten worse. His hands can not stop shaking and he limps when he walks (he refuses to use a cane). Sometimes he...

Barbara, Jan 29, 2022 17 1,320
Jessica
Tipping Vendors in unique situations - Help!
Jessica, on January 28, 2022 at 11:39 PM

Venue - we are getting married at a venue that is owned by a friend of mine and her husband. She has been amazing with guidance and she also acts as a day of planner - what would be an appropriate...

Jessica, Jan 29, 2022 2 346
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Black-tie Dinner Questions
Lauren, on January 28, 2022 at 12:46 AM

My fiancé and I decided to have our wedding as "black-tie preferred". The problem is that we hateeeeee traditional plated wedding food! Surf and turf is never cooked to everyone's preferences no...

Sloane, Jan 29, 2022 10 1,436 2
Emily
Post wedding shower 2 years later…
Emily, on January 27, 2022 at 2:20 AM

Hi all, my sister got married in 2019 to a man from another country. They got married at the courthouse in order for them to live together and start a life. We had a really nice luncheon for them with...

Jacks, Jan 28, 2022 9 948
Mrs. Mills
Open Bar/Cash Bar Invitation Wording
Mrs. Mills, on July 6, 2013 at 9:57 AM

Hello my beautiful brides to be, I would like to order my wedding invitations but had a question regarding the reception card wording. I think I want to go with this: PLEASE JOIN US FOR Dinner,...

Jacks, Jan 28, 2022 30 20,529 1
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Advice: "save the dates have gone out and someone should be added" debacle
Amy, on January 27, 2022 at 3:48 PM

A little back story...My FH and I had a difficult time when were deciding our guest lists because we have fairly large families with lots of kids and lots of friends (we have been dating for over 8...

Jacks, Jan 27, 2022 5 212
bride123
Do guests bring gifts to Bridal Shower and Wedding?
bride123, on January 23, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Hi Everyone, I am just curious. Me and my fiancé are the first out of our friends to get married. We all just graduated college 1.5 years ago. Do guests usually buy gifts for bridal shower and...

Tiger Bride, Jan 27, 2022 8 6,256
Shannon
Guests not putting pics out
Shannon, on January 26, 2022 at 9:22 AM

So I’m not a big social media person. I have Facebook and keep it so a smaller number of friends. I see you can ask guests not to use their phones during the ceremony and have it “unplugged”. During...

Natalie, Jan 26, 2022 11 750 1
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