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Frankie
not inviting guests by circles.
Frankie, on October 17, 2021 at 10:41 AM

An etiquette states that if you're planning to invite one aunt/uncle, you should invite all of them, and so on with other "circles". However: my fiancé and I DON'T have an all-or-nothing approach on...

Holly, Jan 10, 2022 18 1,246
Rebecca
Only 2 Bridesmaids
Rebecca, on May 1, 2019 at 6:07 PM

I have an good idea of how I want everything to go for my wedding. Although one thing keeps coming to my mind and bothering me. I have 2 best friends who I asked to be my bridesmaids. I'm so happy to...

Rebecca, Jan 9, 2022 60 8,832
Sada
Guest colors
Sada, on October 28, 2020 at 11:31 PM

Do you all think it’s ok to put on the invitations only wear certain colors??? I was told it was a bit much!!! That’s what I want though...

Jacks, Jan 9, 2022 174 8,821 2
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Help whether to invite these colleagues!
Marie, on January 9, 2022 at 7:12 AM

Firstly a huge thanks in advance for any answers I receive!! My wedding is in July 2022, it was originally July 2021 and I sent the save the dates to original guest list 2 years ago. It’s on a Sunday...

Jacks, Jan 9, 2022 8 503
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Adding a Co-moh?
Maya, on January 8, 2022 at 3:40 PM

Help! I have a bit of a unique situation that I’m hoping y’all have some insight into! I have a best friend from middle school who I asked to be my Maid of Honor already, she accepted back in like...

Jacks, Jan 9, 2022 8 432
Allie
How early is too early for invites?
Allie, on January 8, 2022 at 2:12 PM

Hey everyone! So our wedding is September 30th 2022. We’re getting married in Tennessee. His family is traveling from Tampa FL, mine from VA, and some of our guests are traveling from Chicago. I want...

Kayla, Jan 9, 2022 13 1,111
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Covid Test Requirement Phrasing
JA, on December 9, 2021 at 6:13 AM

So FH and I are going to require proof of a negative covid test for our wedding. (Guests will be able to email results or show at the door) We are looking for ideas on how to notify people, and also...

JA, Jan 9, 2022 14 648 2
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Wedding party gifting etiquette
Cassie, on January 3, 2022 at 9:44 PM

Hi ladies! Would it be rude to give out our wedding party gifts at the rehearsal dinner? Our dinner is going to be the wedding party (and their plus ones) along with family and close friends who are...

Jacks, Jan 9, 2022 5 560
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Bridal suite Drop in bagel & coffee goodbye breakfast?
Brittany, on January 3, 2022 at 5:01 PM

We’re on a tight budget So a full out brunch the next day is out of the question. But my family is all coming from out of town while grooms is all local (but not bug enough to invite the entire...

Jacks, Jan 9, 2022 6 912
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Etiquette on announcing elopement style wedding?
E for Eloping, on May 15, 2016 at 12:03 PM

Hey lovelies! We're having an elopement style out-of-state wedding this Friday. Only our parents and very close / intimate friends know. Only parents will be there. We're planning on sending out...

Breana, Jan 8, 2022 10 1,747
Andrea
Changing venue and date by a day, need advice
Andrea, on January 8, 2022 at 5:25 AM

Literally got engaged a month ago and decided we wanted the date 2/22/22, i eagerly chose a venue for the ceremony that i forced myself to like but it had very beautiful and unique back drops, but the...

Jacks, Jan 8, 2022 10 878
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Guest list change after change the dates sent
Emma, on January 3, 2022 at 12:51 AM

So I’ve currently moved my wedding three times because of COVID. Our original wedding date was 05/02/2020, then 09/20/2020, then 06/20/2021, and now finally 09/10/2022. I’ve sent out save the dates,...

Jacks, Jan 8, 2022 4 283
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Older bride
Janice, on December 9, 2021 at 3:29 PM

my wedding is in March 2022

Kari, Jan 8, 2022 11 436
Elizabeth
Wedding Invites
Elizabeth, on December 28, 2021 at 10:40 PM

Is it rude to put “no children under 5” on my wedding invitations?

Jacks, Jan 7, 2022 14 412 2
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Chooosing bridesmaids
Jane, on January 6, 2022 at 10:46 PM

Hello, I am getting married this year and have started planning on choosing the bridal party. My FH is planning to ask my brother to be a groomsmen so I feel it is only appropriate to ask his two...

Jacks, Jan 7, 2022 7 641
Jennifer
Getting Fiance to Hunt Guest Info Is Exhausting
Jennifer, on January 5, 2022 at 9:10 AM

I have been asking my fiancé for info for his guests since November and it's honestly getting exhausting having to remind him every week. That and coming up with his side of the wedding party is all...

Polly, Jan 7, 2022 12 353
Rachel
Hiring security?!
Rachel, on June 27, 2011 at 10:04 AM

Is anyone else considering hiring security just because of family drama? I honestly think I may have to. 47 days can not happen soon enough.

C.j., Jan 7, 2022 26 6,814 3
Shirley
The coordinator quit & canceled the wedding
Shirley, on January 1, 2022 at 5:26 PM

Kyle, The pastor is the groom, and I am the bride. We trusted a church member who decorates for church activities to be the coordinator.

Shirley, Jan 6, 2022 25 1,622
Brooke
Friend Wants To Get Together Right Before My Wedding
Brooke, on January 6, 2022 at 11:53 AM

Okay ladies- I need some advice here. A friend of mine and formerly college roommate is coming into town for my wedding which is next weekend (Jan 16). At the moment, I'm going a million miles a...

Mcskipper, Jan 6, 2022 7 1,071
Allison
Wedding Invitations
Allison, on January 5, 2022 at 10:28 PM

So I just ordered our wedding invitations and it includes my parents’ and my fiancé’s parents’ names and I put both of our full names on there. Apparently I was supposed to omit our last names🤦🏼‍♀️...

Rosebud, Jan 6, 2022 6 612
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