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Etiquette when having an informal version of a bridal party
Kristen, on October 27, 2022 at 11:44 PM

So my fiance only wants his best friend as his BM and I have my cousin as my MOH. He doesn't have a lot of close friends and doesn't want to force the idea of an even wedding party. I on the other...

Jacks, Oct 29, 2022 8 688
Alexis
Average Wedding Budget for Lake Como?
Alexis, on October 28, 2022 at 4:18 PM

Hello Beautiful Brides! My fiancé and I have started our wedding planning and we’re set on villa del Balbianello in May of 2024. We plan to have a max of 20 guest attend but placed our budget around...

Michelle, Oct 28, 2022 1 1,107
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Couples getting married on September 22, 2023
Victoria, on October 25, 2022 at 2:00 AM

Hi ladies! Im from California but I currently live in Arizona. Im super excited, I ordered my save the dates. How about you?

Kayleigh, Oct 28, 2022 5 108 1
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Hotel Accomodations
Brelynn, on October 26, 2022 at 3:21 PM

How many hotel rooms should you typically block? We have invited roughly 400 guests with a good amount of family coming from out of town. I want to make sure we block enough but don't go overboard...

Mrs.evans, Oct 28, 2022 9 146
Alexandria
Vendor issues
Alexandria, on October 26, 2022 at 1:44 PM

Hi So I am currently looking to cancel my DJ due to lack of professionalism and fraud essentially, I just don't know how to approach it. Basically, I sent him the contract and the check (written by...

Jabbar, Oct 28, 2022 14 791
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Video Montage during reception???
princess buttercups, on January 25, 2010 at 12:19 PM

Hi everyone. Im interested in having a video of some pictures played along with music for the reception. But how do i go about this. Do you know who puts this together? The photographer or the DJ?...

Shawn, Oct 28, 2022 30 2,036 1
Jessica
Digital Save the Dates - yay or nay?
Jessica, on October 24, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Hi all - I've been researching save the dates (STDs) for budget reasons and came across digital save the dates. I'm aware that a number of platforms have digital STDs (and they all look really nice!)...

Taniesha, Oct 27, 2022 8 917
Victoria
Wedding planner asking for all vendor contracts
Victoria, on October 18, 2022 at 7:49 PM

Hi Ladies, I think it might be normal for the wedding planner to ask for all vendor contracts so far. I have hired full planning just in case things get busy for me at work. However, do you guys send...

Carolina, Oct 27, 2022 6 1,212 1
Arni
Planner or Venue first?
Arni, on April 1, 2022 at 10:57 PM

Newly engaged and our date is not til 10/7/23. I kinda know my vision (as I have been planning this day since I was a kid! Lol) but don’t know where to start. Should I hire a planner and then venue or...

Carolina, Oct 27, 2022 26 1,762 13
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Invitations
Kristina, on July 21, 2022 at 9:28 PM

Hey everyone. I’m getting married December of next year and I’m starting to look into invitations and save the dates. Any recommendations on websites to create these? Or where to start?

Carolina, Oct 27, 2022 14 701 2
Autumn
Honoring my dad who has passed at my wedding.
Autumn, on October 5, 2022 at 12:32 AM

I lost my dad just over 3 years ago due to COPD and I planned to honor my dad in every aspect of my wedding day but I need opinions on what my thoughts are! My brother is physically walking me down...

Autumn, Oct 27, 2022 6 630
Ruth
11/11/2022 weddings!!!
Ruth, on May 24, 2021 at 10:54 PM

Couples that are getting married on 11/11/22, how’s the planning going ?

Allisha, Oct 26, 2022 20 1,143 1
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Catholic gap..
Sunisa, on October 18, 2022 at 5:03 PM

I'm planning to have a Catholic wedding, but the churches around me only have 2pm available. If the ceremony ends at 3 and it approximately takes 20-30 mins to get to my reception venue, then my...

MrsC, Oct 26, 2022 11 830
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Florist
Grace, on October 25, 2022 at 5:14 AM

How did you choose a florist and how much was your budget for them? We aren't looking to spend $10,000.

Pat, Oct 26, 2022 4 173
futuremrsb
Venue Stress
futuremrsb, on October 25, 2022 at 9:25 PM

Hi everyone, I am at my wit's end. Our original venue fell through. Our date is 10/12/24. I am having a horrible time finding a venue for our reception. Every time I think I find something, there's an...

Nerissa, Oct 26, 2022 4 291
Mrs.evans
My spooky Halloween Boo booo
Mrs.evans, on October 24, 2022 at 7:24 PM

My Halloween Boo booo is that I lost my photographers I paid them $1,200 and they going to tell me that's not my price. I showed them this what wanted so he pulled out at the last minute do...

Imani, Oct 26, 2022 20 616
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dj for small wedding
Kelsey, on July 30, 2022 at 2:58 PM

We are having a small wedding for my daughter at our home. We are not sure what to do about music I don't want to hire a DJ since there is only going to be about 40 people. Any suggestions?

Rosa, Oct 25, 2022 11 638
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Picking between more or less expensive venue
Hmc, on October 23, 2022 at 8:38 PM

Venue of my dreams is $10k more than another site. Both are all inclusive. But the cheaper option has a few problems, some of which are major deal breakers for me. Including a loud public bar...

Mcskipper, Oct 24, 2022 8 753
Mrs.evans
Screaming so so close
Mrs.evans, on October 20, 2022 at 4:47 PM

I'm screaming that I will soon to be Mrs. Evans in a few days from today. Still have things to do but we can get it done if ppl listen to each other's. And come together it can get knocked out in no...

Mrs.evans, Oct 24, 2022 12 543
Muffin
Ceremony ONLY Photographer
Muffin, on February 11, 2009 at 11:09 AM

I was just wondering if anyone has had a professional photographer for JUST their ceremony and not at the reception. I'm on a crazy tight budget and didn't know if this would work or not. I really...

Krista, Oct 24, 2022 27 5,851 1
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