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Brittany
Non responsive photographer/ No cancellation clause.
Brittany, Yesterday at 9:49 PM

I booked a photographer/videographer for our upcoming wedding. At first she was super responsive and great to talk to. We have engagement photos coming up with her and I had to reach out with less...

Michael, 31 minutes ago 1 7
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Has Anyone Tried Sending Their Wedding Invites to Celebrities or Brands?
Timothy, on April 8, 2024 at 7:22 PM

Hey everyone! I stumbled upon a trend where couples send wedding invitations to celebrities, brands, and companies, potentially receiving autographs, freebies, or even personal messages in return. I'm...

Heather, Yesterday at 10:18 PM 10 1,236
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Happily Ever After Party(post destination)- requesting advice on gifts
Erin, on April 17, 2024 at 2:06 PM

My husband and I got married in December 2023 with 10 guests in Key West, FL and it was a dream! Now my mom is forcing us to do a reception at home for everyone who didn't get to come to the real...

Heather, Yesterday at 9:05 PM 8 195
Tori
Should you Marry before Boot Camp?
Tori, on August 23, 2019 at 12:47 PM

I am looking for a little advice. I have been with my FH for the last 7+ years and have been engaged for almost 3. I am 25 working with a manufacturing plant as an engineer and have held this job for...

Emma, Yesterday at 3:15 PM 10 5,338
Dalia
"sorry you are not invited" cards
Dalia, on February 12, 2019 at 11:33 AM

Hi. My wedding is in June and only planning to have 40 guests, even though my fiance has a big family. His dad came up with the idea of sending out "we apologize for not being able to extend an...

CM, Yesterday at 12:48 PM 26 2,419
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Do local guests stay overnight at B&b elopement?
Elizabeth, on April 21, 2024 at 9:02 AM

We are planning an elopement at a local bed and breakfast, which is a beautiful Victorian mansion in our hometown. I want to do it here because I love this background for photos. We are inviting...

Cece, Yesterday at 9:18 AM 7 136
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Bride with social anxiety has questions
Alexandra, on April 19, 2024 at 12:06 PM

I have pretty bad social anxiety, so a lot of the elements of the wedding will be stressful for me. One of the things that helps with my anxiety is knowing what to expect/having a plan for what to do...

Michelle, Apr 21, 2024 6 108
Holly
Honoring Deceased Sister on Wedding Website/program
Holly, on August 9, 2019 at 10:56 PM

Hello! I am trying to get a feel for whether or not this would be a good idea. My best friend/sister passed away and I’m trying to figure out the best way to honor her at my wedding. I’ve decided not...

CM, Apr 20, 2024 10 969
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Appropriate wedding present from poor college student?
s, on June 24, 2013 at 5:05 AM

I didn't find anything against forum rules, but this was the only place I could find to get advice! A good friend of mine invited me to her wedding which is happening in a few short months. I will be...

Vitto, Apr 20, 2024 13 6,194
Michelle
Determining your guest list plan
Michelle, on April 19, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Because the guest list is vital to have set in stone before you can find a venue, how did you decide on who to invite? Did you decide to have adults only with no kids, a set group with kids invited or...

Michelle, Apr 19, 2024 11
Maria
How to allow guests to only rsvp for the wedding
Maria, on July 11, 2019 at 1:44 PM

So I have a few guests lists I'm keeping track of like our Wedding of course, Bridal Shower, and Rehearsal Dinner. I am mainly using the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner guest list as a reference...

Jalissia, Apr 18, 2024 13 869
Hoiping
Not invited to bachelorette party
Hoiping, on April 17, 2024 at 5:08 AM

My friend is getting married in about a month and a few months ago, she mentioned that she was having a bachelorette party this month and and said her MOH will email people more info. I never got any...

CM, Apr 17, 2024 3 154
Christina
RSVP declines make me feel unloved...
Christina, on September 15, 2015 at 1:54 PM

I'm aware it is a bit irrational but I can't help but feeling unloved and hurt that we've had so many people decline to attend our wedding. I realize that nobody will care as much about our wedding as...

GoldenJoy24, Apr 17, 2024 32 2,405
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Re asking my friends??
Ana, on April 16, 2024 at 8:55 AM

I just got engaged last month and my wedding would be on April next year. I was engaged with my ex back in 2017 but he cancelled the wedding. I felt so embarrassed for the people that was in the...

Ana, Apr 17, 2024 16 177
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Dealing with late rsvp responses
Gabriella, on April 14, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Hello! My RSVP deadline has recently passed. I reached out to multiple people one week in advance to let them know the deadline was approaching, specifically putting the rsvp date. Many people did not...

Lauren, Apr 17, 2024 6 121
Dana993
Seating those who do not RSVP
Dana993, on June 21, 2016 at 9:25 AM

I am working on my seating arrangements for the reception. I am having a buffet style and per advice I have seen given by WW, I have decided to assign tables and not specific seats. Now my problem is...

Theresa, Apr 16, 2024 46 2,710
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Dinner 4 Two a scam?
Ashley, on July 11, 2016 at 1:45 PM

Hello I attended a bridal expo yesterday, and I got a call from this company called dinner 4 two saying we won this trip or two wedding bands. I was wondering if anyone else has had this experience. I...

Ashley, Apr 16, 2024 32 28,181 6
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i don't want to invite my bridesmaid's boyfriend to our wedding
Samantha, on April 14, 2024 at 4:26 AM

My bridesmaid has been with her boyfriend around 18 months. I already thought he wasn't right for her as his mental health problems was making her anxiety worse. However, he recently crashed her car...

Jasmine S., Apr 15, 2024 6 128
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Bridesmaids paying for their dresses
Gina, on April 15, 2024 at 12:12 AM

How do I politely word telling the bridesmaids that they will be buying their dresses? I know that you may think they should already know that they’re paying for them, but I want to be very clear from...

Jacks, Apr 15, 2024 7 114
Heather
Chat gpt is giving me the runaround
Heather, on April 11, 2024 at 10:39 PM

I know I have a strange situation for invitations, but AI didn't seem to understand the parameters I gave it. Stupid AI! My mother will be the host of the wedding, financially. My dad passed away last...

Rae, Apr 15, 2024 15 336
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