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Photographer tip?
Linda, on October 9, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Hello, I have a photographer coming from a city 5 hours away. She does not charge a travel fee. She's going to come twice, first for engagement and second day of wedding. Should I be expected to pay...

Lauren, Oct 12, 2023 3 430
Angelica
Couples getting married on December 22, 2023
Angelica, on October 11, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Hello everyone! Looks like we share the same wedding date! How's the wedding planning going so far? What still needs to be done?

Angelica, Oct 11, 2023 25
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Wedding planning advice while dealing with fiancee who is ill and disabled
JARF, on October 10, 2023 at 4:49 PM

My fiancee and I are set to get married next March. She has ALS and she is still walking but uses a cane. We were together pre-diagnosis and I proposed in late 2020. Due to other issues and her...

CM, Oct 11, 2023 5 201
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Should i still have a wedding shower?
Countryangel707, on October 2, 2023 at 8:02 AM

So my grandma and stepmom are wanting to throw us a wedding shower. The only problem is that I really don't have anyone to come. I would only have them and maybe my stepmom's parents and sister. I...

Veronica, Oct 10, 2023 3 372
Luiza
If you had a destination wedding, how many invited people did not attend?
Luiza, on October 8, 2023 at 11:57 PM

We are considering a wedding in another state (which would require a 1.5 hour flight or a 10+ hour drive for someone who didn't want to fly). I'm aware that this will likely weed out quite a few...

LM, Oct 10, 2023 15 905
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Best silk flowers for the money?
Alexandra, on October 5, 2023 at 4:50 PM

For those of you who did your own decorations with silk/fake flowers, where did you get them from? Everything seems so expensive. Which ones would be best value for money?

Amber, Oct 10, 2023 2 549 1
Teresa
Hired Wedding Planner
Teresa, on October 9, 2023 at 1:45 AM

I am so happy... FH & I met with a wedding planner on Sunday. Now I can breath a little because we hired her and it was like a big ton of bricks lifted off my shoulders. I had been stressing...

Teresa, Oct 9, 2023 2 454 1
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What about other people's weddings have left a bad impression on you?
Jenny, on April 18, 2017 at 3:36 PM

As I'm going through the nitty-gritty of wedding planning details in preparation for the perfect day, I found myself wondering what mistakes or oversights my guests will really notice or remember...

Jaelyn, Oct 9, 2023 183 8,125 1
MrsO
Scratch off lottery tickets as wedding favors...
MrsO, on March 31, 2012 at 9:49 AM

I THINK I caught a glimpse of this on four weddings yesterday in passing and it sparked the idea in my head and I really want to do it. I'm kinda in love with scratch offs. However only when it is...

Madelyn, Oct 9, 2023 37 8,071
Lovelyl
Ceremony and Dinner Party
Lovelyl, on September 11, 2023 at 3:46 PM

My fiancé and I are currently discussing our options for a wedding. Neither of us wants a huge wedding so I mentioned having a ceremony and dinner party at a restaurant. Has anyone done this? If so,...

Mary, Oct 9, 2023 9 945 2
Tricia
St Regis Bahia Beach? Destination wedding
Tricia, on October 5, 2023 at 3:25 PM

Hi, has anyone here gotten married at Saint Regis Bahia beach or know anyone who has? I have all the information I need but I can’t get a formal quote until 12 months in advance, but I would like to...

Caitlin, Oct 9, 2023 4 930
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When to involve wedding planner
Vana, on October 8, 2023 at 1:03 AM

Hi All! Planning our wedding for 2024 here and wondering when’s the best time to involve a wedding planner? I know they’re expensive so trying to do what I can before involving them. I’ve already...

Michelle, Oct 8, 2023 1 539
Misha
Newly Engaged
Misha, on October 7, 2023 at 12:30 AM

Any suggestions ? Or where to start at ? Planning a wedding is not for the weak but I have been consistent with reaching out to multiple venues etc

Misha, Oct 7, 2023 6 460
Coll
Venue wants all guest's names
Coll, on May 16, 2023 at 4:48 AM

Our wedding venue requires an alphabetized list of every guest's name one month in advance. Is this normal? My brother and sister both recently had weddings and said they have never heard of this.

Joan, Oct 7, 2023 21 1,479
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Help with a hashtag please
Brittany, on October 7, 2023 at 12:57 PM

Hello everyone! I will be changing my last name to McMahan. My first name is Brittany and his is Brayden. Any ideas for a hashtag? Thanks

Lisa, Oct 7, 2023 2 31
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Just found out I'm pregnant- The baby will be due June 2024, the wedding is in 2025
Adia, on September 29, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Yesterday I found out I'm pregnant and now im unsure of what to do. I've been saving up and planning for my wedding but now I also have to plan for my baby. I'm over the moon! But I'm anxious because...

Crystal, Oct 7, 2023 8 759
Kathryn
Venue Won’t Let Us Move Furniture
Kathryn, on October 5, 2023 at 8:16 PM

I recently learned that in the venue we rented they will not allow us to move the furniture that existing in a space. This was never written in our contract or clarified prior to booking the venue....

Andrea, Oct 6, 2023 4 428
Tambam1119
Small wedding. Doc?
Tambam1119, on October 1, 2023 at 8:19 AM

Hello! I have just now joined the craziness of wedding planning 😅. I will be getting married on 10/19/2024. We’re having a smaller wedding of approximately 30 to 40 guests. I plan on making my own...

Zoran, Oct 6, 2023 13 841
Mz.Bolden3
what to do if guests don't RSVP but show up anyway????
Mz.Bolden3, on May 11, 2009 at 8:17 AM

Our RSVP date is coming up this week but we have only received about 75% of our RSVP cards. We want to wait another week or so for late comers, then we want to use the available seats to invite other...

Karina, Oct 6, 2023 35 48,059 2
Marquita
You are not alone
Marquita, on October 2, 2023 at 2:19 PM

This has been one of the hardest things that I have ever done. It is confusing and hectic and my head is constantly spinning. But the satisfaction that I know is coming. Having planned everything...

Alika, Oct 5, 2023 2 250 1
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