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Is it weird/wrong to wear a ring on my left ring finger? Not engaged/married.
Sarah, on December 10, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Hi there I've never posted on a board before, I'm really not sure what to do. Please be gracious with me, I hope asking something like this isn't offensive. Looking for general advice/help I’m 24...

Jamie, Apr 15, 2026 24 44,887 1
Walton
Guest apparently bringing baby to wedding
Walton, on April 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM

As a breastfeeding mother myself I understand how it can be difficult to make arrangements to weddings or other events where children are not invited, but if it’s important to us then we have happily...

Booo, Apr 15, 2026 19 980
Cuddlebum09
Wedding receptions music alternatives-experiences having no dj
Cuddlebum09, on April 29, 2016 at 1:55 AM

I am not sure if I put this under the right topic but advice please? Has anyone ever had a wedding reception without a formal DJ or band??? What did you do for yours? How did it go? Sadly we did have...

Tuna, Apr 4, 2026 15 5,401
Monica
Strip Club the night before the wedding
Monica, on May 16, 2017 at 2:56 PM

Now the wedding went as planned and things are okay, but this sticks in my mind. Am I overreacting at being incredibly hurt and angry that the night before our wedding he was at a strip club with...

Jackie, Mar 30, 2026 102 7,069
Yas
Photography question:
Yas, on February 21, 2026 at 7:32 PM

Is it normal to be given a complimentary photoshoot with the expectation of money for any / all photos back? I expected prints would cost money but being invited over to a photographers studios I felt...

WeddingME, Mar 30, 2026 6 311
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Traditional things
Ivory, on March 21, 2026 at 9:48 AM

What’s your opinion on the bouquet and garter removal/tosses? Tacky or traditional? We’re on the fence!

Es.rella, Mar 23, 2026 1 156
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Garter toss
Cathy, on March 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Yay or nay?

PETER, Mar 17, 2026 3 178
Karissa_Withak
2026 save the date
Karissa_Withak, on September 22, 2024 at 4:16 PM

We’re getting married in September 2026, we’ve been engaged over a year. In the last two months two cousins have also gotten engaged. Is there a classy way to say “don’t get married on the same day”?...

Lizzy, Mar 16, 2026 8 1,038 1
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Skipping the guest book...
DanieGee, on December 10, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Did anyone skip a guest book (or item to sign, wishing tree, wishing well, etc. etc.)? FH and I were trying to come up with something other than a book when he asked me if we even need anything like...

Annie, Mar 10, 2026 25 1,089
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Brothers at war
Molly, on March 6, 2026 at 2:37 AM

Our 2 sons became engaged within months of each other. One spoke vaguely about getting married in 2028 due to finances being tight, though his fiancé was keener on 2027. The other brother got...

Annie, Mar 10, 2026 2 173
Mrs. Cohen
Guestbook signing... after the wedding?
Mrs. Cohen, on October 22, 2018 at 4:04 PM

We got married 1.5 weeks ago and upon returning from our honeymoon this past Saturday, we were SO EXCITED to go through our guestbook, but of the 47 guests that ended up attending, only about 20...

Annie, Mar 10, 2026 29 3,015
Chip
Celebration of Marriage invites
Chip, on December 13, 2017 at 11:58 AM

Can you all critique? I'm a little hung up on the wording - would it be better to insert the word "between" before our names or- "... Invites you to celebrate the marriage of" or something else? Why...

Hinza, Mar 9, 2026 5 598
Mercedes
Wedding band question
Mercedes, on January 1, 2022 at 11:39 PM

Hi, Am I supposed to not wear my engagement ring on my wedding day? My mom tells me I'm supposed to leave my engagement ring at home and only wear my band on the wedding day. However, I was thinking I...

Freya, Mar 2, 2026 20 831
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Moving after the wedding and don't want bulky gifts from guests. How do I approach this?
Elizabeth, on May 4, 2016 at 9:16 PM

My fiancé and I are moving across the country shortly after the wedding is over. Because of this, we're not doing a wedding registry and would prefer monetary gifts or even just cards. I was hoping to...

Carterreed, Feb 28, 2026 35 3,422
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Family gone
Katerina, on December 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM

I’m 30 years old and getting married. My mom passed when I was young, then my sister when I was 20, and dad. My fiancé feels bad for doing a mother son dance without doing something for me and my dad....

Olay, Feb 22, 2026 4 243
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Friendship advice
Acwedding2026, on January 27, 2026 at 6:27 PM

My friend has her wedding set for June 2026. I am a bridesmaid in her wedding. I got engaged September of 2025 and set my wedding date for September of 2026. I asked her to be a bridesmaid in my...

Vee, Feb 17, 2026 3 307
Kristal
rsvp via text?
Kristal, on July 31, 2019 at 10:50 PM

I have a small wedding (about 50-60) but will send enough invites for about 100. It’s a Fall Sunday wedding and most would have to travel so I’m not expecting many to come. I’m thinking of adding...

Sheh, Feb 16, 2026 8 2,757 1
Kelly
Cash Tips
Kelly, on May 13, 2022 at 9:58 AM

Do we need to tip in cash? I'd much prefer to write a check or Venmo. I don't want to deal with a ton of cash on my wedding day (or any day). I'm in the US, so most people don't carry cash anyway. I'm...

Hamty, Feb 14, 2026 15 762
Cary
Destination Wedding - Guest Payment Collection Question
Cary, on January 26, 2023 at 6:43 PM

Hello, My fiance and I recently settled on a small destination wedding at a Chateaux in France. The wedding weekend includes a 4 day, 3 night stay at the Chateaux (wedding day, two shoulder days, and...

Hamty, Feb 14, 2026 4 857 1
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Shower & Wedding Gift Protocal
Amanda, on May 4, 2023 at 8:13 PM

Hello all! I'm getting married this October in Vegas, and I live in Washington. I'm in the process of planning my shower, which I'm aiming for sometime this fall. Since the wedding itself is out of...

Simran, Feb 13, 2026 14 1,300 1
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