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Invitations
Rosemarie, on September 6, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Hello, Where did you all go to get addresses printed on invitation envelopes?

Bailey, Sep 7, 2022 7 263
Kelly
Songs to play
Kelly, on September 5, 2022 at 10:12 PM

What were some of your songs you played for things like bridal party walking down the aisle, parents walking down the aisle, walking down the aisle after saying I do, entering the reception, mom/son,...

Kelly, Sep 7, 2022 8 271 1
Caeli
Memorial Day weekend wedding
Caeli, on September 5, 2022 at 9:29 PM

Currently trying to decide on our date - Sunday 5/28/23 which is the day before Memorial Day or Saturday 6/3. We agreed that we would only do a Sunday if it was a holiday weekend but we are having it...

Laura, Sep 7, 2022 11 987 1
Talia
First Look or Wait until you walk down the aisle?
Talia, on December 4, 2018 at 2:50 PM

I'm very conflicted on this. I always dreamed of my husband seeing me for the first time walking down the aisle instead of before. I'm just worried about timing. Our wedding coordinator gave us a time...

Michael, Sep 7, 2022 64 3,569 1
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Wedding reception at home?
Casey, on September 6, 2022 at 11:38 AM

Hi guys! I was wondering your thoughts on having a ceremony at a wedding chapel and then the reception back at home? The two locations are about 5 minutes from each other. Also how would you word this...

Pat, Sep 6, 2022 8 771
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Private ceremony Am, Cocktail Reception in pm (open activity in between)
Kristi, on August 31, 2022 at 3:12 PM

I am just starting to plan for our wedding. It is overwhelming. We don't have a TON of close friends, but a lot of distant relatives and a lot of work friends (<50). Each of our parents was...

Kylie, Sep 6, 2022 10 680 1
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Wedding party standing during first dance?
Zanetah, on August 26, 2022 at 6:35 AM

Hi! I’m wondering does the wedding party have to stand for the first dance? I’m asking 1. Cause my parents are older and I want to minimize their time spent standing..and 2. We have 14 in our bridal...

Jackben169, Sep 6, 2022 8 1,082
Rebecca
Script
Rebecca, on September 5, 2022 at 2:36 PM

Those that are not getting a dj and choosing Spotify, DIY, etc. How are you transitioning from ceremony to reception, etc.? Do you have a script? Did you get mics for the officiant? Bluetooth...

Mrs.evans, Sep 6, 2022 15 705 2
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How do i set a date?
Sierra, on September 4, 2022 at 6:19 PM

I know this probably sounds like a silly question, but how do you set the date? I know we want to have a wedding in 2024 due to cash constraints. It has to be in the fall for the venue that we want to...

Andrea, Sep 6, 2022 17 811 2
matmanda
Getting married at a court house, an having a real wedding in 2012 is it possable?
matmanda, on January 5, 2010 at 7:36 PM

My fiance and I were thinking about getting married at a court house just for insurance reasons and a lot of things are cheaper when you are married anyone know how to go about doing that? Know one...

Kayla, Sep 6, 2022 36 42,097 1
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Couples getting married on June 30, 2023
SAGAR, on September 6, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Congratulations and excited to know more about the wedding that is being planned.

SAGAR, Sep 6, 2022 64
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Planning while grieving
Zanetah, on September 4, 2022 at 1:07 PM

Hi, I am getting married in 18 days and my older brother passed away unexpectedly a week ago… I am having a hard time feeling excited about the wedding. I feel so guilty and in pain. I don’t know how...

Nicolle, Sep 6, 2022 7 250
Makeba
September Brides!!!
Makeba, on September 2, 2022 at 2:24 PM

Where are my September Brides? I am 9/25/22, are you ready??? I am excited 🤩❤️❤️‍🩹😘!

Makeba, Sep 5, 2022 12 693
KMG
DJ says I need to hire an emcee??
KMG, on June 9, 2015 at 7:07 AM

Morning ladies! I was speaking with our DJ last night and he informed me that I need to hire an emcee for the wedding. We already have one of our friends emceeing the reception but our DJ said that...

Rebecca, Sep 5, 2022 40 239
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Grandson Grandmother Songs
Amanda, on January 4, 2012 at 4:53 PM

My fiance wants to dance with his grandmother since he does not have a mother ...does anyone kno any songs other then country ...thank you

Bettyolden, Sep 5, 2022 4 18,927
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I need help please
Erica , on September 5, 2022 at 12:22 AM

I have 5 nephews (7,4,4,3 and a 11month old) then I have 4 nieces (12,11,4 and 2) and I want them all to have a part in my wedding but I don’t know what to do I need help

Rosebud, Sep 5, 2022 5 289 1
Cristina
What would you buy with 500 bucks?!
Cristina, on September 3, 2022 at 11:01 AM

I have 500 bucks to spend on Amazon and I want to use it for the wedding. Problem is we don’t exactly have a clear vision for the day yet so I can’t be too specific. Example: I can’t buy centerpiece...

Mrs.evans, Sep 4, 2022 8 532
Heather
Wedding Transportation??
Heather, on August 31, 2022 at 2:21 PM

I am getting married next year on a Friday night in Miami at a relatively remote venue (Homestead area). The Venue does not have onsite accommodation so we have blocked rooms at a hotel 15 minutes...

Ashlee, Sep 3, 2022 3 340 1
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Should we invite my fiancé’s ex crush?
Nh, on September 1, 2022 at 6:38 PM

Hi guys. I’ve been so busy with wedding planning but I’ve also been feeling guilty because I struggled with retroactive jealousy about my fiancé’s old crush from high school who he never dated but...

Mrs.evans, Sep 2, 2022 8 1,409
Michelle
Greeting guests
Michelle, on August 11, 2022 at 4:39 PM

When are you doing this? Are you dismissing the rows after the ceremony or greeting them at the cocktail hour or a pre ceremony cocktail hour? Those who did the pre- or post- ceremony cocktail hour...

Jasmine S., Sep 1, 2022 15 652 1
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