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Michelle
What things did you not think about during planning?
Michelle, on May 22, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Little costs that add up or details that people don’t tell you about such as who is collecting gifts/cards or arranging delivery of getting ready food, as examples.

LM, May 23, 2023 3 306
Nasia
Need bridesmaids, no friends.
Nasia, on May 18, 2023 at 1:48 PM

I recently got engaged, and we are looking at dates in 2025. However, when choosing our wedding party, my fiancé and I ran into a dilemma, of sorts. I really do not have many friends besides my...

Lara, May 22, 2023 12 988
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Contribution Problems
Ashlyn, on May 20, 2023 at 12:38 PM

Me and my finances wedding is in less than two months and the biggest problem has been that my family has paid for a big chunk of the wedding and his has not. I don't expect either of our families to...

LM, May 22, 2023 6 784 1
Kathleen
Flower resin preservation
Kathleen, on December 29, 2022 at 8:24 AM

Has one already gotten married and preserved their flowers in resin? Who did you use what did you think? Is it worth it?

Andrea, May 22, 2023 4 1,101
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New Brides Planning Wedding
Bonnie, on May 5, 2023 at 11:26 AM

Hello new brides! I get married in 29 days I must say it’s been a rollercoaster! This whole planning has stressful and should not be. This is a learning experience but I would say always trust your...

MrsC, May 22, 2023 3 604
Future Mrs. P
Is anyone NOT having a cocktail hour?
Future Mrs. P, on January 10, 2012 at 2:32 PM

In changing venues it's possible cocktail hour may be eliminated all together BUT I have no idea what I'm suppose to do with my guest in between ceremony and reception? All suggestions welcome

Monica, May 21, 2023 16 3,992 1
Dominika
Getting married in one state but residing in a different state?
Dominika , on November 1, 2017 at 9:15 AM

Hi so I am a little confused and I'm hoping someone can help me out. My fiance and I live in Maryland but we will be having our ceremony in NJ because that's where we are from. I was doing some...

MrsC, May 19, 2023 14 63,831 4
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Budget
Robin, on May 19, 2023 at 8:45 AM

I need to change my burger to 3,500

Robin, May 19, 2023 35 1
STB Mrs. Potts
Help! Ring Enhancers/wraps
STB Mrs. Potts, on September 16, 2010 at 3:17 AM

I am thinking about ordering my enhancer off the internet, but I dont know exactly how they work. Does every enhancer fit every ring? I know I went into a few shops and If i remember correctly every...

Carol, May 19, 2023 14 7,978
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Destination wedding in Florida on a budget?
Jessica, on July 1, 2017 at 11:28 AM

Hey everyone! So we are looking into the idea of having a beach wedding. We are wanting to have a "smaller" wedding...probably around 50 people. Does anyone know any great places in Florida maybe...

Mask-luis, May 18, 2023 49 6,661 2
Lindsaylee
Couples getting married on August 12, 2023
Lindsaylee, on November 16, 2021 at 1:20 PM

Hello Everyone, I am so excited to be getting married. I know we have plenty of time to plan but, IM STRESSED! We plan to get married out of town. About 12 hours away from where we live. I was...

Catherine, May 18, 2023 7 180 1
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Just feel like hearing everyone’s wedding plans!
Ggreer14, on September 14, 2022 at 3:18 PM

Hi all! I could talk about weddings all day long lol I love hearing the different ideas and settings and overall vibe people are going for. I’m curious to hear what everyone is doing for their...

MrsC, May 17, 2023 55 1,947 1
Alysha
Save the dates
Alysha, on May 17, 2023 at 12:40 PM

Hello everyone, how did you all do your save the dates? Is it different from the actual invitation? How do the engagement pictures work? Are they for the actual invite or the save the dates?

CM, May 17, 2023 3 585
Paige
Photography contract term length?
Paige, on May 15, 2023 at 10:39 PM

Does anyone know why a wedding photographer would say that the term of the contract lasts 3 years? Is it so they can post your photos on their site of social media? “The term of this agreement shall...

Lisa, May 17, 2023 5 213
marryingmyknight
Wedding party intros on website???
marryingmyknight, on August 11, 2016 at 2:16 PM

Our wedding website is about a day from being done (besides my BM bios I just need to look it over with fresh eyes a few more times to make sure everything is good- Yay!). But I am struggling with...

Natalie, May 16, 2023 16 2,343 1
Bridget
Anyone having multiple weddings?
Bridget, on April 10, 2022 at 5:10 AM

I am having one traditional/cultural wedding and one American. Two different wedding budgets and two different locations. Yikes!

Onome, May 15, 2023 13 625
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Glow sticks - yay or nay?
Rosie9615, on June 15, 2015 at 3:52 PM

I'm debating on ordering glow sticks for my wedding. I personally freaking love them, but am worried an overzealous dancer might smack someone in the face with one. Did you use them? How did it go?...

Michelle, May 15, 2023 22 10,334
Raveen
Wedding Venue searching
Raveen, on May 8, 2023 at 5:52 PM

Hi, I just got engaged and I really don’t know where to start. I booked a appointment to see a venue to get a idea of what I like what I need to prepare for and if I’ll like this place. My FH is a...

Raveen, May 13, 2023 4 600
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Planner Books
Teresa, on May 12, 2023 at 12:40 PM

Can someone recommend a Wedding Planner Book? I know I have Weddingwire, but I am old school and have to write things down too.

Rachel, May 13, 2023 8 1,126
Amanda
Gifts for step sons
Amanda, on May 9, 2023 at 12:53 PM

Wondering if you ladies had any recommendations for me. I have one son of my own, and now going to have two bonus sons also. but i was wanting to get all three of them something special for gifts...

Rosebud, May 13, 2023 5 714
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