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Aspen
Photos Missed! Help
Aspen, on July 29, 2021 at 3:42 PM

Hello! So I’m in a bit of a pickle. I got married just over two weeks ago. Yay!! We just got back from our honeymoon, and my mom said she was waiting until we were back to bring this up, but, the...

Maria, Dec 29, 2021 13 1,401
Eula
When to post engagement photos
Eula, on December 1, 2021 at 5:36 AM

Hi everyone, I was wondering when you all posted your engagement photos on Facebook. I have a little less than 7 months till the big day. I'm probably only posting my top favorites, but I wasn't sure...

Ann, Dec 29, 2021 11 2,643
Nay0801
WALMART RINGS.....
Nay0801, on March 26, 2015 at 7:24 PM

One of my 'friends' recently got engaged. She sent me a text with a picture and said.."this happened I love it! I'm so excited" Fast Forward to today she calls me heartbroken. She said while cleaning...

Taryn, Dec 27, 2021 171 15,856
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Rude or not to be rude
Cartina, on December 24, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Is it rude to invite people to the wedding but not all to the reception?

Cece, Dec 26, 2021 6 300
Amber
How to tell groomsman he is no longer welcome at the wedding?
Amber, on December 25, 2021 at 7:35 AM

One of FH’s friends asked if he could give a speech at the wedding right after we got engaged before groomsmen were picked and before anything was planned. He didn’t think he was serious and was like...

Theresa, Dec 25, 2021 8 1,309
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fmil wanting to invite family from Europe
Katie, on December 4, 2021 at 4:13 PM

My Future Husband (FH) and I both come from LARGE families. His mother, my Future Mother In Law (FMIL), gave an insane list and we kept 99% of them, as he asked me to. After figuring it all out, his...

Emilia, Dec 25, 2021 8 286
Brianca
Non traditional wedding
Brianca, on December 24, 2021 at 2:50 PM

Okay so we plan on having an alcohol free wedding, a kid free wedding except for the ones I have in the wedding. How do I put it on the invitations without getting a million questions? Also after the...

Brianca, Dec 24, 2021 3 591
Christina
Asking bridal Party budget
Christina, on December 22, 2021 at 8:31 AM

My MOH and I are creating a questionnaire for the Bridal party to try and get all information in one place. (Shirt Sizes, Shoe Size, etc.). Is it appropriate to ask the bridal party their budget for...

Cassi, Dec 23, 2021 9 1,127
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Setting a date etiquette
Heather, on December 21, 2021 at 6:29 AM

I have a cousin who was engaged about nine months prior to my engagement. My fiancé and I have been engaged for about a month and are ready to set a date for next August. My cousin says that she would...

Layla, Dec 22, 2021 8 911
Rebelle Fleur
How Would You Handle This Situation
Rebelle Fleur, on August 26, 2021 at 3:54 PM

I’ve seen this floating around on social media. This is an invoice from the resort (destination wedding) that a bride and groom had to pay because guests that’s RSVP’d yes , did not attend. How would...

nikki, Dec 21, 2021 20 958
Nancy
This ever happened to you
Nancy, on December 19, 2021 at 10:56 PM

So we recently attended my cousins wedding and my fiancés name was not listed on the table setting. We sent out our save the dates months ago and my cousin and wife are invited so they received one as...

Heather, Dec 21, 2021 7 602
Christina
Flowers
Christina, on December 19, 2021 at 7:13 PM

I know the bridesmaids get bouquets and the groomsmen get boutonnières. I plan on getting corsages as well for my mom and his mom (our fathers won’t be present). My question is: who all do I get...

Heather, Dec 21, 2021 8 193 1
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Changed my mind on a wedding party…
Gloria, on December 19, 2021 at 5:04 AM

Please help…. Before I asked my bridesmaids to be in my wedding, I was hesitant. I did not want a wedding party but my fiancé did. He has now also changed his mind and doesn’t want one. However I have...

Cece, Dec 20, 2021 6 719
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Bridal Shower when you live out of state
Sarah, on December 19, 2021 at 2:09 PM

Hi! So I’m having kind of a dilemma. I live out of state from most of my family (granted my family consists of 5 people) and my MOH (who lives where my family does) wants to start planning a bridal...

Michelle, Dec 19, 2021 3 1,007
HoneyBee
Friend will not stop asking who my Maid of Honor will be
HoneyBee, on July 11, 2017 at 11:34 AM

I only recently got engaged, and I have 5 wonderful friends who I plan on asking to be bridesmaids. Everyone one of them is special to me, but I do have one friend, Abby, in particular that we share...

Jacks, Dec 19, 2021 20 1,059
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i don’t want to be involved in my friends wedding because of how she’s behaved for mine
Brooke, on December 16, 2021 at 11:45 PM

I’m hesitant to post this but truly feel I need advice from people who don’t love me and know me. I have a friend who I’ve had trouble keeping connection with, none of my other friends or future...

Brooke, Dec 18, 2021 30 2,331 1
Lisa
COVID Brides: Downsizing Postponed Wedding?
Lisa, on December 9, 2021 at 1:59 PM

What is the etiquette on downsizing a wedding that has been postponed for two years? My fiance and I postponed our wedding from 2020 to 2022 due to COVID, and we're now considering downsizing from 130...

Lisa, Dec 18, 2021 15 632
mrswinteriscoming
What can i give as a thoughtful thank you gift?
mrswinteriscoming, on December 16, 2021 at 8:04 PM

Both sides of our families were really helpful in the leadup to the wedding but I felt especially grateful for my BIL and SIL over the weekend of our wedding. They live on a farm and it is very...

Elly, Dec 18, 2021 4 666
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Uh…rejected By Vendor?
Arielle, on December 15, 2021 at 1:48 AM

Mainly just wondering if this has happened to anyone else! I’ve had the vendor on a soft hold for months, and they were finally able to meet last week. I won’t lie, I definitely didn’t get the vibe...

Mrs.a, Dec 16, 2021 8 623
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moh missing bachelorette weekend
Devyn, on December 15, 2021 at 1:34 PM

Hello all, I’m in a bit of a tough spot. My BFF is getting married next summer. She’s asked me to be her MOH. We had a discussion about it. I told her that I wasn’t in a good place because my husband...

Hanna, Dec 16, 2021 18 1,272
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