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Ceremony and reception in coffee shop
Cara, on November 28, 2022 at 12:11 AM

Please let me know if this is tacky. I am thinking about having our wedding and reception at a coffee shop. We would pay for everyone’s coffee, provide cake and lite apps. Please let me know your...

Anna, Jan 18, 2023 17 779 1
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Finding a Rental House for Wedding and Reception
Alicia, on February 26, 2014 at 11:11 PM

My fiance and I are looking for a place to rent where we can have the ceremony, reception and stay for about a week. We would like some of our closest friends to stay with us as well. We would really...

DylanBrown, Jan 18, 2023 5 1,330
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Need Help with Trip Ideas!
SandyZV, on January 17, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Good Afternoon Brides! I am not a bride but I figured this may be a great place to get some ideas. My H and I will be celebrating our 30th (YIKES!) anniversary next year and I have been thinking of...

Caitlin, Jan 18, 2023 11 641
Nicole
This is my second marriage so I'm trying to keep everything low key
Nicole, on January 17, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Hi my name is Nicole. This is my second wedding so I'm trying to keep everything simple.

FilmibizTP, Jan 18, 2023 7 234
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How do i word "no reception to follow" more formally?
Savannah, on January 12, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Now before the comments roll in, I know it is rude to not host a reception for guests. Let me explain... My dad has asked that I invite some of his family to my wedding and I do not want them there. I...

Michelle, Jan 17, 2023 11 814 1
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Creating Bridal Show Labels
Jenni, on January 5, 2016 at 1:42 PM

I'm taking advice I've read here and am making some address labels to bring with me to a wedding show this weekend. For those who have experienced these shows, what do I need to include on the label?...

Suzan, Jan 17, 2023 21 4,833
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Wedding Envelopes - address by hand or printed?
Sara, on January 12, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Hi! I'm having a hard time finding somewhere to print the addresses on the envelopes for my wedding invites! I can only find minted. I'm surprised Zazzle or Vistaprint can't do this! Do most people...

Michelle, Jan 17, 2023 10 2,176
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“Day of Coordinator” To hire or not to hire!
Angelina, on January 11, 2023 at 2:29 PM

Hi All! My question is: How necessary is a day of coordinator?? I’ve heard good things about them and how much they helped with the flow and timeline of events. And I’ve heard some aren’t so good and...

Paige, Jan 17, 2023 10 1,046
Jennifer
Budget Transportation Advice
Jennifer, on January 14, 2023 at 11:41 AM

Hi All! Our venue and hotel around about 15 mins apart, due to the open bar and a lot of out of town guests, we want to provide transportation to and from venue - hotel. We are looking at probably 50...

Sloane, Jan 17, 2023 6 565
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Videographer?
Lauren, on January 14, 2023 at 5:57 AM

We made definitely having a photographer to captured our big day! Is a videographer necessary or worth it as well?

Paige, Jan 17, 2023 3 87
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Marriage license
Bhrugu, on January 15, 2023 at 3:18 PM

Hi, I am getting married in Kingwood, Houston, Tx in April. My fiance and I live in Georgia. Where should we get marriage license from?

Paige, Jan 17, 2023 4 706
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Venue Signing Fee Negotation
Jacqueline, on January 16, 2023 at 9:48 PM

How can I negotiate a 30% due at signing for a venue?! The venue is asking 30% at signing, 25% 6 months prior and 25% 3 months prior and then the remaining balance 10 days before the wedding. For...

Kimberly, Jan 17, 2023 6 580
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Someone i don’t want asked to be a bridesmaid!
Marcy, on January 10, 2023 at 12:49 AM

I currently have 4 bridesmaid with the possibility of a 5th one. One of them has a sister and growing up I was close to both of them though we lost touch over the years. I met up with one of them...

Michelle, Jan 16, 2023 10 632
T'riee
my wedding is in 10 monthssss help
T'riee, on January 14, 2023 at 4:47 AM

So I'm engaged!!! I am so happy but have no idea where to start, any planners or married women that can help ??!

T'riee, Jan 16, 2023 4 260
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Destination wedding planner?
Qsimmons, on January 16, 2023 at 2:31 PM

I still haven't found one. Where do I began my search for one?

Lisa, Jan 16, 2023 1 99
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Wedding loan - no credit
Beth, on February 24, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Has anyone gotten a wedding loan for less then $4,000 with no credit? I am just needing at max $2,500 and cant seem to find one with no credit. Any advice?

Arely, Jan 16, 2023 13 1,470 4
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No wedding party?? Thoughts??
Jamie, on December 29, 2022 at 11:50 PM

Hi everyone! I was thinking about not having a wedding party meaning bridesmaids and groomsmen. Honestly, we don’t have many close friends to even stand by our side. I also feel like it is more costly...

Nancy, Jan 15, 2023 9 644
Nicolle
Andrew Mcmahon
Nicolle, on January 15, 2023 at 9:47 PM

Hi! I am a HUGE fan of Andrew McMahon and I would like to incorporate a song of his into my wedding. Unsure if I want a first dance song or a song to walk down the aisle to. I love all his songs and...

Nicolle, Jan 15, 2023 123
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Early!?!
Cher, on January 11, 2023 at 6:38 AM

Hi! Am I too really too start planning my wedding?? I plan on getting married in 2027... And it is only 2023...

Traci, Jan 15, 2023 8 752 1
Gina & Dale
Best friend is another maid of honor the same year we plan on getting married!
Gina & Dale, on January 3, 2023 at 9:43 PM

So, i have a childhood best friend since before birth! Our mothers went to highschool together. She moved 4 hours away for school and ended up staying out there. My issue is that i always planned on...

Michelle, Jan 15, 2023 14 1,419
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