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Sending Invitations for People Who Cannot Make It?
Sarah, on May 2, 2023 at 2:23 PM

My Save the Dates and my shower invitations are being delivered and one of the guests just texted letting me know she regrettably cannot come to either. Am I still supposed to send her the formal...

Michelle, May 2, 2023 3 605
Shakira
Start planning
Shakira, on April 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM

How should i start the wedding planing ? Any ideas what to do first ?

Alisha, May 1, 2023 3 114
Haley
Professional Photo Cloud Storage Advice
Haley, on April 27, 2023 at 5:32 PM

This question is aimed to professional photographers & past brides. What is the BEST cloud storage for wedding photos/videos that doesn’t compress files/negatively affect quality of files? Willing...

Alisha, May 1, 2023 8 617
Hannah
Do I need a guestbook?
Hannah, on August 1, 2015 at 9:51 PM

I've been looking for one but I wonder if it's worth the money? If I get one, I want it to be a nice one that lasts and fits with my decor so I can keep it in my bookcase in my living room. So I don't...

Jordan, May 1, 2023 29 6,360
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Photographer Help!!!! - Should We Just Accept the Cost?
Adrian, on April 22, 2023 at 3:38 PM

Sorry in advance for this long post, but I need some advice My fiancé and I signed a contract with a well-known photography company and were excited to work with them. This particular company requires...

Whitney, Apr 30, 2023 5 662
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May beach wedding
Jessica, on January 16, 2021 at 10:11 AM

Hey all! Due to corona my wedding of 80+ has been downgraded to parents only. Im going to have a beach wedding with us only and parents. Due to recent change I have to plan everything over. Start...

Marriam, Apr 30, 2023 12 616
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Do western people ever decorate their house when they get married?
Flora, on April 29, 2023 at 3:06 PM

I know in Indian culture they do this. It seems lovely putting flowers and balloons and stuff around your house and even keeping them up for a bit longer after the wedding 😍

KitandKaboodle, Apr 29, 2023 3 485
M&L
Looking for wedding reception
M&L, on April 28, 2023 at 1:28 AM

Open to suggestions for wedding reception for Jan 20, 2024

Jacks, Apr 28, 2023 2 233
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How to plan a vow renewal when you got married at the courthouse
Virginia, on April 22, 2023 at 1:39 PM

I've gotten so much backlash on other wedding forums and facebook groups. Being told I am sneaky and deceptive or just trying to mooch money from guests on a "fake wedding." My hubby and I married Feb...

Mrunal, Apr 28, 2023 8 601
Jennifer
Wedding Contracts - Cancellation without Cause
Jennifer, on April 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Hi everyone! Is it normal for hotel venue contracts to state that they get to keep the initial deposit if they cancel the wedding without cause? It makes sense if we were the ones to break the...

Michael, Apr 28, 2023 3 704
Destiny
Wedding Timeline
Destiny, on April 27, 2023 at 10:47 PM

Looking for a template of a rough draft for a wedding timeline. My FH and I decided that we wanted to have a more intimate wedding. We were looking to have the ceremony and reception but within a 4...

Destiny, Apr 27, 2023 52
LOVETTE
Getting nervous
LOVETTE, on April 27, 2023 at 3:35 PM

I am 9 days away from the BIG day 😊

Heather, Apr 27, 2023 3 48 2
Michelle
Unpopular opinions that worked in your favor
Michelle, on April 27, 2023 at 4:09 PM

Without inconveniencing guests or intentionally making them uncomfortable, was there anything you included that worked out well that you and guests enjoyed that was strongly discouraged by the wedding...

Michelle, Apr 27, 2023 3 141
Haley
Wedding Rsvp’s who don’t respond?
Haley, on April 25, 2023 at 12:38 PM

Hi! How do you handle guests who don’t RSVP? And what do you do if they show up despite giving no answer? My invitation stated RSVP’s were due 4/24 but the final headcount is really due on 4/28 so I...

Jacks, Apr 26, 2023 9 957
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Can't find a venue....need a rustic & elegant place
NYbride, on August 23, 2009 at 5:12 PM

Helo All - I am new to this site and excited to start planning. I currently live in Brooklyn. I am looking for an outdoor, classic and simple place to hold 80-100 people. Most of my guests are from...

Theresa, Apr 26, 2023 10 225
Lynnie
Which is more important to you: your date or your venue?
Lynnie, on July 22, 2019 at 10:05 AM

When you made those first big wedding decisions, which was more important to you? Were you set on choosing a specific date for your wedding? Or did you find the venue of your dreams first and let...

Theresa, Apr 26, 2023 545 10,159 13
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Looked at 15+ Venues and can't find anything that we like
Lauren, on September 8, 2022 at 3:46 PM

I was so excited when I got engaged earlier this summer... Until we started looking at venues. We still haven't found a venue after looking at 15 places, and at this point I'm not even interested in...

Theresa, Apr 26, 2023 9 648
Lizette
Need help
Lizette, on April 18, 2023 at 5:54 PM

Hello there, any tips on getting a venue in Puerto Rico?

Lizette, Apr 26, 2023 2 43
Thedayway
Surprise Wedding
Thedayway, on April 24, 2023 at 1:17 AM

Has anyone had or thought of having a surprise wedding. I'm thinking of doing and ideas of ways to accomplish it. Thoughts anyway?

Thedayway, Apr 26, 2023 13 1,206 2
Sarah
Looking for a Wedding Planner in Cancun, Mexico for a 2024 Wedding.
Sarah, on April 25, 2023 at 2:44 PM

Hello everyone! My fiancé and I are currently planning a destination wedding in Cancun, Mexico for March 2024. However, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the planning, especially when it comes to...

Adi, Apr 26, 2023 1 72
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