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Wedding planning
Ashley, on September 9, 2021 at 6:44 PM

My husband & myself didn’t get to have a real wedding due to being pregnant with our son. We are having a 5 year vow renewal but it will be our actual big day. White dress, suit. Is it dumb to...

Heather, Sep 10, 2021 21 717
weliz
Wedding cake favor boxes?
weliz, on August 13, 2009 at 8:40 AM

I've seen these on a few sites, are you supposed to get boxes so guests can take leftover cake with them? Is anyone doing this? How do you know how many to buy?

The, Sep 10, 2021 14 1,558
Madelayna
Tip jar on bar???
Madelayna, on September 13, 2017 at 4:35 PM

Hello everyone! I haven't posted a bam yet since we just got back from our mini moon but I had a question for you all- do you think it was okay for our bartender to have a tip jar on the bar at our...

Cali, Sep 10, 2021 25 514
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Mandatory vaccines
Sonia, on September 9, 2021 at 11:48 AM

For those that are requiring vaccines to attend, are you going off the honor system, or are you requiring people to submit proof?

mrswinteriscoming, Sep 9, 2021 4 219
Laura
Greenvelope
Laura, on September 8, 2021 at 8:54 PM

I'm getting ready to pull the trigger and invite our guests with online invites. Can you tell me when you think they should go out? Everything is virtual. Has anyone else used them? Did you like them?...

Rosie, Sep 9, 2021 4 112
Katie
covid Safety Wedding Tips
Katie, on September 5, 2021 at 10:13 AM

Hello my fellow covid brides and grooms! Last year we married during covid and created many subtle changes that protected our guests. Like many of you, we didn’t want our wedding to look...

Ingrid, Sep 9, 2021 3 711 1
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Couples getting married on October 23, 2023
Cierrah, on September 7, 2021 at 3:44 PM

Anyone getting married in Michigan and if so, where at?

Erica, Sep 9, 2021 3 81 2
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Food for day of wedding?
Sierra, on September 5, 2021 at 10:01 AM

I’ve seen several posts on here regarding what to provide for bridal party for food while getting ready. I know I don’t want to do bagels or anything too expensive! Thoughts? And brides what did you...

Megan, Sep 9, 2021 18 923 2
Taylor
Wedding Day Packing List
Taylor, on September 7, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Hi all! What are you all packing or how are you making your packing list for the wedding day to make sure you aren’t forgetting anything and are prepared for your big day? Struggling to find a good...

Lynnie, Sep 9, 2021 2 972 1
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Having a hard time on choosing venue
Deibeliz, on September 7, 2021 at 11:42 AM

Heyyy!!! So we have decided to do a destination wedding in Puerto Rico, however, we are having a hard time choosing a venue. Has anybody done a destination wedding in Puerto Rico that can recommend...

Lynnie, Sep 9, 2021 1 73
Vicky
Wedding day timeline
Vicky, on September 8, 2021 at 3:07 PM

I need some help, I am extremely overwhelmed at this point, my wedding is October 2nd. I've never been to a real wedding so I don't have a clue of what to plan at what times. When do you do the cake...

Vicky, Sep 9, 2021 8 679 1
Candace
Band practice time - timing issue
Candace, on September 9, 2021 at 11:14 AM

The ceremony is outside under shade trees about 50 yards from reception building (dance hall) Mariachis begin ceremony music outside at ceremony site at 5:30 when guests start arriving. Procession to...

Candace, Sep 9, 2021 4 511
Laura
Asking band about vaccine status
Laura, on September 7, 2021 at 3:11 PM

So my mother wants me to ask the band (Its a large band that picks individuals your event based on the music we want) if they could have vaccinated members only for our reception. I feel like this is...

Dizzy, Sep 9, 2021 6 172
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Small Wedding Is it Possible???
Lisa, on September 8, 2021 at 6:37 PM

So my fiance and I have both been married before and don't want a huge expensive wedding. We are only planning on having family and very close friends attend. We don't want to spend a lot of money,...

W-K, Sep 9, 2021 11 687
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October 23 wedding
Janae, on September 7, 2021 at 6:58 PM

Any advice from brides who already got married? What regrets did you have? What details should I think about? Brides getting married next month are you still planning like me or are you done?

Janae, Sep 8, 2021 16 621 1
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Is This Too Risky of a Wedding Gift for my Groom?
AT, on September 8, 2021 at 12:37 PM

Hi! My fiance and I are getting married at the end of the month, and his dad will not be attending. Backstory: My SO's father is an alcoholic, and unfortunately cannot attend the wedding without...

AT, Sep 8, 2021 7 623
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Vendor tips
Sierra, on September 7, 2021 at 2:48 PM

How much did you tip your vendors? I read so many different things and just want to make sure I’m tipping appropriately. Hair/makeup? Photographer? Bartender? DJ? Florist? Etc?

Lynnie, Sep 8, 2021 3 507
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How to plan Successful wedding ceremony
Nelson, on September 8, 2021 at 1:59 PM

I want an enlightenment concerning the roles of the bridge maid and men of the groom impact in every successful weeding ceremony.

Jacks, Sep 8, 2021 1 331
Courtney
Pushing the date.
Courtney, on September 6, 2021 at 11:55 PM

Our wedding was going to be in 3 months. But finances, time and budget are not in our favor. So, looks like It is best to push it back another year.

Lynnie, Sep 8, 2021 2 158
Rebecca
Party favor help!
Rebecca, on September 6, 2021 at 12:28 PM

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are getting married next May and we decided that we want to give out koozies as our party favor. I’m having a hard time finding ones that aren’t terribly experience, but...

Rebecca, Sep 8, 2021 8 155 1
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