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Michelle
Do you need a dj for a park ceremony/reception?
Michelle, on November 16, 2021 at 4:15 PM

Hi! I am getting married in a picnic shelter at a local park May 2022. My vision is a very casual vibe (it's an "I Do BBQ"). We weren't planning on hiring a DJ because our budget is tight and were...

Lynnie, Nov 17, 2021 2 528
Haley
Cake and dessert quantities?
Haley, on November 16, 2021 at 8:16 PM

Hi Friends! I'm getting married in August of 2022, and we're starting to look into dessert options. I know that I want a small-ish cake, along with a couple mini desserts like cookies and mini cakes....

Haley, Nov 17, 2021 5 1,533
K
Wax seals on inside of envelope?
Kyna, on February 21, 2021 at 7:07 PM

I am curious if anyone has ever sent their invitations with the "hot glue gun" wax seals and if they ran into issues with the post office or them adding weight. We are doing a chiffon band around our...

Kimberly, Nov 17, 2021 8 6,657 1
Beth
Favors
Beth, on November 16, 2021 at 2:27 PM

I am trying to figure out how much I need to fill my guests mason jars with Hershey kisses. The gifts were going to be mason jars to use while at the venue however my venue doesn't want glasses to be...

Beth, Nov 17, 2021 8 517
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Wedding out of state, where to have it?
Anita, on November 17, 2021 at 12:02 PM

I’m so lost about where to have our wedding. I guess I’m just thinking about guests and their comfort. We currently live in California and already found an all inclusive venue here we like and put a...

Marianne, Nov 17, 2021 4 585
Asenet
Bridal party after 40?
Asenet, on November 15, 2021 at 7:52 AM

Hello everyone! So happy to have found this discussion board. I am newly engaged and starting to plan the big day. I have been your typical 27 Dresses bridesmaid for years and now that it is my turn...

Bird, Nov 17, 2021 17 2,439
Samantha
School Bus or Charter Bus???
Samantha, on March 11, 2019 at 9:19 PM

I've been encouraged to find guest transportation to our wedding due to the number of out-of-town guests and the parking situation in downtown (there are only garages- the nearest garage is a 2 minute...

Eliza, Nov 17, 2021 14 1,556
Amber
Alexis’s wedding
Amber, on November 17, 2021 at 12:02 AM

Let’s discuss wedding attire here!

Amber, Nov 17, 2021 65
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Timeline Advice
Sandy, on November 15, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Hi everyone! We’re having a microwedding in October next year and I have almost everything booked with the exception of hair and makeup. A lot of hair/makeup places I’ve reached out to require a...

Sandy, Nov 16, 2021 4 440
Bonnie
Getting ready at a hotel?
Bonnie, on January 3, 2021 at 7:29 PM

The venue I picked doesn’t have a spacious bridal suite, so my bridal party & I will need to do hair & makeup at the hotel prior to (it’s an out of town wedding). There is probably just enough...

Bonnie, Nov 16, 2021 13 6,076 1
Caroline
Couples getting married on June 21, 2024
Caroline, on November 15, 2021 at 4:22 PM

Hello how’s everything going

Caroline, Nov 16, 2021 2 64 1
Alexandra
Help!! i am little bit addicted to wedding planning. Any tips to calm down? And to stop my future in-laws from taking over the wedding?
Alexandra, on November 15, 2021 at 11:08 PM

I am a Junior college student who got engaged on August 21st, 2021. Before I got engaged I just dreamed of having a wedding so when I got engaged. I didn't want to start planning until later on. But,...

Heather, Nov 16, 2021 8 623
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The Bachelor Party- strippers allowed?
Stephanie, on October 27, 2009 at 8:17 AM

So finally the topic of Bachelor party has come into existence. I think it would be nice for my fiance and his friends to go on a camping trip or out to a bar together. When I mentioned the "no...

Tina, Nov 16, 2021 113 7,869
Kate
Couples getting married on September 30, 2022
Kate, on July 13, 2021 at 1:27 AM

Hi September 2022 bride did you guys start or do pre prep? If not when do you guys plan to start looking around vendor or start preparing your wedding? I feel like I'm getting crazy as every one said...

Tavia, Nov 16, 2021 27 431 1
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Military Discounts (Puerto Rico)
Carla, on November 5, 2021 at 3:38 AM

Hi everyone! Two questions: 1. My husband and I are dual military, for those who are service members or are military spouses - how do you go about ask if a vendor has a military discount? Sometimes I...

P.t., Nov 16, 2021 7 364
mrswinteriscoming
Less than 1 month to go - what am i forgetting?
mrswinteriscoming, on November 15, 2021 at 7:52 PM

We are now 26 days away from the wedding. Most things are done save for sending out our vendor contacts and ‘day of’ timeline to vendors (waiting on one vendor to confirm details before I send this...

Rebelle Fleur, Nov 15, 2021 3 131
Veronica
Just Curious
Veronica, on November 9, 2021 at 11:15 AM

My wedding is in 4 weeks and I’m getting super excited! Just wondering who else is having a small wedding ? I’m having around 35 guests, and I’m having friends and family help me with a lot, except...

Gina, Nov 15, 2021 12 196
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Couples getting married on December 18, 2022
Carla, on November 13, 2021 at 7:40 PM

Hi everyone! I’ve just recently changed my date from October 9th 2022 to December 18th 2022. Destination wedding in Puerto Rico to have it closer to older family members!

P.t., Nov 15, 2021 9 84
Layla
Self-conscious about my dress
Layla, on November 12, 2021 at 11:27 AM

I love my dress, but my mom keeps making comments about how big it is and it's making me feel self-conscious that I'm going to look ridiculous at my wedding. I've always wanted to wear a ball gown at...

Courtney, Nov 15, 2021 8 626
Amyjo
4/30/22 Brides!
Amyjo, on October 6, 2021 at 12:16 PM

I feel like I'm behind on just about everything! I have only made deposits for things and nothing is fully paid off. I have the venue, dress, officiant, rental tables/chairs, band, tuxes & cake....

Jessica, Nov 15, 2021 23 981 3
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