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Second time brides and wedding choices
Irene, on December 22, 2023 at 12:30 PM

I'm getting married for the second time and I'm having a hard time making it different from my first. my first wedding was 13 years ago and honestly I had everything I wanted. A gorgeous venue, dream...

Jaci, Jan 1, 2024 5 196
Elisa
Guest list is more than expected
Elisa, on December 8, 2023 at 12:03 PM

So we sent out our save the dates recently and it was after the fact that we input any guests we didn't have on a list we have going only to realize we are well over what we were anticipating and over...

Jacks, Jan 1, 2024 17 1,078
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How much food should i have at cocktail hour?
Sunisa, on December 29, 2023 at 5:27 AM

I'm planning to do a Vietnamese style dinner, which is 8-10 courses and a boba bar later in the night. I'm not really sure how much food I should do for cocktail hour if dinner is heavy..

Michelle, Dec 31, 2023 1 712
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Date set for April, Grandmother dying, tempted to elope?
Chloe, on December 28, 2023 at 11:37 AM

Hi there So we have our date planned in April of next year, and I had only a couple months after we got engaged to get excited and plan before we learned my Grandma who I am very close with, her...

Jasmine, Dec 31, 2023 1 439
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Newly engaged!! Wedding will be 2/8/2025
Regina, on December 29, 2023 at 6:37 PM

What are some tips to make a wedding budget friendly? We are working with a 10K budget in addition to my dress which will be completely out of my pocket. What is worth splurging versus saving on?

Sabrina, Dec 31, 2023 1 487
Victoria
No Family Support!
Victoria, on February 6, 2017 at 2:44 PM

I've been planning my wedding all by myself (fh too), with no help from my family! I don't need their support financially, but just having them there to share this experience with is very important to...

Sabrina, Dec 31, 2023 16 3,042
Chi-Chi
Nigerian / American Wedding on a budget?
Chi-Chi, on September 19, 2016 at 11:08 PM

Hi All, I just got engaged on Labor Day! I'm happy to be getting hitched! I'm trying to host 150 people with a $15K budget. My FH only wants Saturdays. Oh and by the way I'm going to...

Taiwo, Dec 30, 2023 20 3,453 1
Teresa
Invitations.....
Teresa, on December 25, 2023 at 11:55 PM

Finally got our invitations ordered Friday night. That was a small weight lifted off my shoulders. Glad to get that marked off my list. We didn't choose anything over the top. Just cute but nice and...

Teresa, Dec 29, 2023 3 577
Teresa
My Girls (Bridesmaids)
Teresa, on December 26, 2023 at 12:51 AM

Just wanted to share a few pics of some stuff that I put together for my MOH and Bridesmaids. I think they turned out cute. Now We got to put together the guys stuff. Going to start working on that...

Teresa, Dec 29, 2023 5 638
Jennifer
Couples getting married on June 29, 2024
Jennifer, on March 27, 2022 at 7:07 PM

What have you guys started already ? My fiancé and I are scrambling

Laronda, Dec 29, 2023 4 159
Ashlynn
Couples getting married on June 21, 2026
Ashlynn, on December 28, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Hi, I guess we are all getting married in the same day!

Ashlynn, Dec 28, 2023 22
ashlee
Airline Discounts ? ?
ashlee, on February 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM

I was wondering if any of you have looked into or negotiated a discount with any airlines for your guests to utilize? Appreciate any of your experiences! thank you *ashlee

Felicia, Dec 28, 2023 10 2,328
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Unity cermonies
Rose, on December 28, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Hey guys! So I looked up different ceremonies and found a few that I really loved and I was wondering if any other couples have or are going to do multiple unity ceremonies. My fiancé and I want to do...

Rose, Dec 28, 2023 30
Shay
R♡s wedding.
Shay, on December 28, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Hi! 2025 bride! I’m from Miami, Florida, but we are looking into Palma De Mallorca, Spain. Any info or insight you guys may have would be great.

Shay, Dec 28, 2023 538
Rachel
Couples getting married on August 8, 2024
Rachel, on December 21, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Hello I’m getting married on August 9/24

Abigail, Dec 28, 2023 1 50
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October 25, 2025 Bride!
Alexis, on December 27, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Hey there. My name is Alexis, and I’m a 2025 bride. I was reaching out to see if there are any other couples with the same or similar date. If so what have you done to plan, or when will you start...

Lynnie, Dec 28, 2023 1 1,297
Gina
Cheaper to buy or pay someone?
Gina, on December 26, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Wondering if you think it is more affordable to buy your own decorations and flowers? Or if it’s best to hire a florist/ someone who decorates?

Andrea, Dec 27, 2023 8 105
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Is there a limit
Rachel, on December 24, 2023 at 8:10 AM

How many dress code options is too many? We're really wanting a formal event and we know some of our guests would love to go all out so we were thinking black tie/black tie optional. However we also...

CM, Dec 27, 2023 6 2,652
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Anyone else eloping?
Nichoal, on December 14, 2023 at 11:35 AM

We're eloping. Anyone else eloping?

Robin, Dec 27, 2023 11 741
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Make your own sub station or sub platters
Rachel, on April 19, 2018 at 4:55 PM

So my Mom and Aunt volunteered to make my food for my wedding. So I came up with the idea for a make your own sub station, simple but something everybody likes. But then was thinking would the cost...

Sophia, Dec 25, 2023 45 3,236
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