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Ceremony and reception different days?
Catalinaa, on February 11, 2024 at 4:44 AM

I would like to have my ceremony at minimum a day before our reception or a few weeks before. I don’t want the pressure of having both the same day. If anyone else has done this, I would love to know...

Jasmine S., Apr 6, 2024 10 1,649
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Is a wedding for 8000.00 possible?
Sonia, on August 5, 2011 at 7:02 PM

I was just proposed three days ago!!! I would like a reception outdoors near a beach, music, and food. Any recommendations?

Theresa, Apr 5, 2024 29 936
Sarah
Rsvps - how to get guests to respond!
Sarah, on March 30, 2024 at 8:47 AM

Our invites have gone out and our friends and family have verbally told us their plans but have failed to "follow the directions" of RSVPing on our website. It's a pain for us to track this...

Teresa, Apr 4, 2024 10 578 2
Traci
Cake
Traci, on March 28, 2024 at 10:47 PM

Just about to start looking into our wedding cake. I really don't want a big cake. Did you guys have a lot of cake left over.I want a small cake and fondue fountain. Oh... the joys of planning 🙂...

Teresa, Apr 4, 2024 14 784
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Insurance first?
Lana, on September 24, 2023 at 2:12 AM

My fiance saw a reddit story where a couple was sued by the venue because her guest tried to sue the venue for tripping. Since then, he got worried that we need wedding and liability insurance first...

Teresa, Apr 4, 2024 5 797 2
Sue
Wedding program
Sue, on April 4, 2024 at 12:57 PM

My Daughter is getting married in September my husband is walking her down the aisle and then going to be the officiant. The best man is the grooms father. The grooms parents are separated so we are...

Sue, Apr 4, 2024 4 952
Tiquida
I'm Trying To Get Free Wedding Sample Invitation Mailed Out
Tiquida, on March 30, 2024 at 1:11 AM

Hello I'm Trying To Get Free Wedding Invitation Samples Mailed Out To Me!

Michael, Apr 4, 2024 4 318
Traci
Moving Right Along.
Traci, on March 17, 2024 at 2:08 AM

Welp. I just ordered our save the dates. We will be sending them out in November. How far in advance did you all send out your save the dates??

Traci, Apr 4, 2024 4 103 4
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Engagement party
Belinda, on March 12, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Soooo… I might be old school here, buttttt what is the purpose of an engagement party? 👀 This will be our 2nd marriage for both my fiancé and me, so not sure if it’s even necessary to have an...

Andrea, Apr 3, 2024 9 985
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father daughter dance when dad is passed way.
Chelsea, on May 29, 2017 at 1:46 PM

Hey I just wanted to share what I will be doing for the father daughter dance. my dad died last June of colon cancer, so this has been a hard thing to figure out. I didn't like the idea of totally...

Olivia, Apr 3, 2024 22 4,623
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Wedding Planning Blues
Erica, on February 28, 2024 at 12:11 PM

Am I just really impatient or has anyone else experienced feeling down after you've already planned all the main details and now it's just the waiting game?? It feels so far away, but so close at the...

Amber, Apr 3, 2024 3 375
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reception or not
Garlesha, on January 10, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Me and my fiancé been together for a year decided that we want a small micro wedding next November But idk how to go about it .

Amber, Apr 3, 2024 5 576
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Affording your dream wedding
Harpole, on March 2, 2024 at 11:12 AM

How's everyone afford to have the wedding of their dreams? We don't have family able to pitch in so all the expenses are up to us.

Amber, Apr 3, 2024 6 510
Chelsea
Cost of alterations?
Chelsea, on October 30, 2015 at 10:25 AM

I've heard the horror stories about how much wedding dress alterations cost, but I'm curious as to how much each of you paid for yours, and how much did you need done with that price? I'm trying to...

Amber, Apr 3, 2024 24 5,628
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Wedding Venue
theraineshow, on September 14, 2023 at 10:15 PM

Where are you planning to have your weddings? Ballroom, hotel, restaurant, beach, inside, outside, etc.

Amber, Apr 3, 2024 15 141
C&D
Las Vegas Wedding
C&D, on February 21, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Anyone married in Las Vegas ??

C&D, Apr 3, 2024 6 624
Grace
Title for friend who is helping plan but not in the wedding party?
Grace, on February 4, 2023 at 7:35 PM

Hi everyone, I have a friend who is very close to both the groom & I, but this friend has told us while they would LOVE to help with wedding planning, crafting, and any other support throughout...

Amber, Apr 3, 2024 23 2,319
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My fiancé doesn't want to invite any oh his family to our wedding.
noelg, on February 21, 2013 at 6:27 PM

I need some input on this. My fiancé has had some drama with his family in the last few years. We haven't seen them in over 2 years. He didn't want to go to the family Christmas this last year and...

Amber, Apr 3, 2024 14 3,007
Sarah
Vendor has gone Awol!
Sarah, on March 24, 2024 at 11:49 AM

I hired a vendor several months ago (not naming the type of vendor) but they've gone AWOL - no response to texts, phone calls or emails. He has cashed our deposit check but does not respond to any...

Amber, Apr 3, 2024 5 255
Sarah
What's more important..
Sarah, on March 26, 2024 at 8:48 AM

Hi all--I'm completely torn and not sure how to choose. I narrowed down venues to two places. Both are beautiful. I love the one venue but nearby hotels have bad reviews. The other place I really like...

Amber, Apr 3, 2024 5 1,594 2
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