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mrswinteriscoming
Is anyone else being incorrectly labelled a bridezilla over things that don’t even come close to it?
mrswinteriscoming, on December 5, 2021 at 6:45 PM

(I am going to preface this by saying that I don’t agree with the label ‘bridezilla’, and I think where a bride is being a bit unreasonable or out of line, it should be dealt with more delicately...

Kelly, Jan 17, 2022 22 1,939
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Did anyone bring any children to your adult-only wedding?
Peach, on January 11, 2022 at 4:33 PM

I've listed on both my website and invitations addressed to those with children and grandchildren that we are having an adult-only wedding. Outer envelopes were addressed explicitly only to those...

Peach, Jan 17, 2022 7 598
Nancy
Bridesmaids not getting ready with me?
Nancy, on January 8, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Wondering if this is normal. I've asked all my bridesmaids if they will be needing any makeup and hair services, which I will paying for. They all told me that they will not be getting ready with me....

Kelly, Jan 17, 2022 15 2,342
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Feet Washing at Ceremony
Erin, on March 21, 2016 at 12:30 AM

I've seen such beautiful pictures at Christian weddings where there is a moment when the groom washes his bride's feet (and I assume visa versa). I know the action is a depiction of the love and honor...

Katherine, Jan 17, 2022 40 47,552 5
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Reading each other’s vows?
Bcpatterson, on January 17, 2022 at 1:11 AM

Is that a thing? I was reading an article about vows and just thought about it and thought it would be kind of cool/romantic.

Sarah, Jan 17, 2022 6 168
Ricky & Jazmine Johnson
Asking for tip before service?
Ricky & Jazmine Johnson, on January 16, 2022 at 12:52 AM

I got a text from our wedding photographer tonight that said “our team would appreciate any tips/gratuity you can give 😁”. Is it common for vendors to ask for tips beforehand? Our wedding is tomorrow...

Ms., Jan 16, 2022 11 1,268
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Best Friends Wedding
Melissa, on January 15, 2022 at 6:14 AM

I'm in my best friends wedding but she told me yesterday that I won't get a plus 1 for my fiance because they don't particularly care for him. Buttt my kids are invited. First I obviously can't bring...

Ms., Jan 16, 2022 17 869
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i was not included in my boyfriend's wedding invitation
Sarah, on January 13, 2022 at 10:48 PM

Hi ladies! I could use your opinion and advice. My boyfriend is the best man at his friend's wedding. I've met the couple a handful of times and been with my boyfriend for over a year and a half. The...

Caitlin, Jan 16, 2022 15 1,167
Brennaa
Hotel room booking for guests!?
Brennaa, on January 13, 2022 at 10:59 PM

Hi! My fiancé and I are getting married May of 2023. We are having our ceremony and reception at the same place. The venue is almost exactly 1 hour from our home (and the majority of the guests). Our...

Ashlee, Jan 16, 2022 8 903 1
Ali
i don’t want to have a wedding anymore.
Ali, on January 14, 2022 at 12:39 PM

I’ve always envisioned having an amazing wedding day with the one I love, surrounded by our friends and family who would ideally be genuinely happy for us. Since getting engaged, I’ve had to detach...

Helen, Jan 16, 2022 12 2,223 2
Kerri
Parents not meeting before wedding
Kerri, on June 6, 2014 at 3:53 PM

I was wondering if any of you are in the same boat as me. My FH and I live in San Diego. His parents are in northern Minnesota and mine are in Florida. Our wedding is next April, and at this point...

Leah, Jan 16, 2022 40 1,612
Amber
Stag n' Drag
Amber, on April 9, 2017 at 9:11 PM

So ladies, I have another question for ya. What is a Stag n' Drag? I have never heard of it, but the MIL wants to throw one for the FH and I. I'm guessing it's more of a northern thing, as I have...

Alyse, Jan 16, 2022 22 4,347
Tara
Bridesmaids I've Never Actually Met
Tara, on January 9, 2022 at 2:04 PM

My FH has two cousins that he is close with that he would like to have in our wedding (I'm fine with that). He's already informally asked them and they will be bridesmaids standing on my side. I...

Pegah, Jan 15, 2022 24 1,343
Stephanie
Change of wedding plans…
Stephanie, on January 5, 2022 at 12:00 AM

So me and my fiancé decided to keep our wedding smaller (due to covid) than what we had planned and we already sent out our save the dates which some of those people won’t be invited anymore. How am I...

Michelle, Jan 15, 2022 12 606 1
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Hens Weekend- not attending
Mrs_H, on January 11, 2022 at 5:20 AM

I have been invited to a close friend’s hens weekend. I would love to be there to celebrate this special occasion with her. However, she has planned it in a city that is classed as a major hotspot for...

Sydney, Jan 15, 2022 9 477
Miranda
Wedding invitations
Miranda, on January 12, 2022 at 7:31 AM

We are having our 'wedding' on August 20th. I say it that way because we have decided for insurance reasons that we are going to the courthouse to get married in March or April. But we still want to...

Sydney, Jan 15, 2022 8 632
Hannah
Would you take this personally?
Hannah, on January 10, 2022 at 1:36 PM

Hi all - just got married back in October and it was such a wonderful wedding! So many things went right and it was truly the best night of my life. Only one thing really bothered me though. My best...

Sydney, Jan 15, 2022 21 1,444
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How to tip when your wedding venue is part of a package?
Chelsea, on January 12, 2022 at 8:47 PM

I'm trying to figure out how much to tip all of our vendors, but I'm not sure how to handle the caterers, wait staff, bartenders, and coordinators. Our wedding came as a package at our venue that...

Sydney, Jan 15, 2022 3 296
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How would you react to this vow renewal?
Sam, on January 12, 2022 at 5:59 PM

I feel like every vow renewal is different, so it's difficult to measure if ours fits common etiquette. Can I ask your honest opinion? We'll be celebrating 5 years of marriage. Our original wedding...

Sydney, Jan 15, 2022 8 646
Larissa
Plus Ones for Single People?
Larissa, on May 14, 2021 at 9:36 AM

There are a few people on my guest list that are not dating. We are having a pretty small wedding (70 people max). Do I waste seats on dates that they don’t have/random people that I don’t know ? What...

Sydney, Jan 15, 2022 24 2,333
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