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Sara
Subscription Boxes?
Sara, On June 5, 2018 at 16:54

Has anyone subscribed to any wedding themed boxes? I'm just trying to decide if I want to get the Miss to Mrs. or The Bride Box. Does anyone have any experience with either? both? Are there others out...

Andre, wednesday 12-Mar-25 26 2,261
Samantha
Shower Hostess Gifts
Samantha, On March 3, 2025 at 11:59

My mother’s best friends are hosting me a shower. These two women also raised me as much as my own parents did. What should I do as a thank you for them for hosting and planning it for me?

Samantha, monday 3-Mar-25 18
Faith
Wedding Raffle
Faith, On January 20, 2023 at 12:29

So my wedding is in July and we are thinking of doing a raffle and a 50/50 in place of a Jack and Jill. I know absolutely nothing about how to go about this, and my wedding party isn't all that...

Hank, sunday 23-Feb-25 14 4,673 1
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Buck and doe question?
Jamie, On February 3, 2025 at 11:36

We are planning on having a buck and doe. But I was wondering the banquet hall we chose to do it at has a fully stocked bar, how does this work when it comes to making money off the drinks? Do we do...

Alex, wednesday 12-Feb-25 154
Jocelyn
What do i put on my Bridal Shower Registry?
Jocelyn, On November 6, 2024 at 23:16

My fiancé and I don't have a place of our own just yet and I just don't know what to put on a list... any suggestions?

Alex, friday 10-Jan-25 1 96
Gabrielle
Online or Paper Invites?
Gabrielle, On August 29, 2018 at 10:47

My mother has been nagging me to do paper invites for all my guests. I was ready to compromise and send paper invites to all, and then do online RSVP (for the younger crowd) and still have response...

Michael, friday 27-Dec-24 20 753
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Bridal Party Gifts
Amanda, On April 29, 2021 at 16:48

Hey Everyone! Are you giving your bridal party gifts for the big day?! If so, let's show them off and possibly give ideas to other brides! For my fiance and I since we're getting married in a...

Hiba, thursday 26-Dec-24 27 587
Jessica
Stag and Doe - prizes
Jessica, On October 16, 2018 at 12:55

Hi everyone! We are having our stag and doe next March 2019 on st. patty's day weekend. We are expected at least a couple of hundred people. I'm so stumped on how to start planning for prizes. I.e......

Hiba, thursday 26-Dec-24 12 24,550 1
Joey
Gifts for your wedding party
Joey, On April 20, 2019 at 14:05

Are you giving gifts to the people participating in your wedding? Are they all getting the same gift, or will they be unique to each person? When are you giving them out? Photo by Scade Photography in...

Hiba, thursday 26-Dec-24 15 642
Pierre
Lab grown or in ground diamond and apporopiate size?
Pierre, On December 11, 2019 at 16:27

I'm struggling a bit in my decision in what kind of diamond I want; lab or ground. Then if I want a in ground diamond; I would like a conflict free diamond or possibly a refurbished. My girlfriend is...

Backlink, wednesday 18-Dec-24 13 938
Davmel97
Bridal Shower questions
Davmel97, On December 2, 2024 at 03:09

Hey guys!! How do I go about planning a bridal shower and who do I invite?

Sonoe, wednesday 11-Dec-24 1 160
Cassie
Engagement rings
Cassie, On May 3, 2019 at 14:17

Hello lovelies! I just got engaged April 10, 2019 and wanted to share this beauty-Vera Wang say whaaaat-he got me with everyone. It’s off getting sized and I naturally miss it haha. I want to see your...

Marc, monday 9-Dec-24 52 1,667
Jackie
What kind of bride are you?
Jackie, On April 12, 2023 at 12:31

I have some friends planning their wedding, it is a month before mine takes place; my planning is done, and they have barely started. Got me curious to know, where do you lie on the bride spectrum?...

Ana, saturday 5-Oct-24 28 390
Casey
Gifts!!
Casey, On July 16, 2019 at 15:14

I am at that stage where I want to start looking at gifts for our wedding party, parents and each other so there is not this huge rush closer to the day. I already have the gifts for my bridesmaids. I...

Sebo, wednesday 2-Oct-24 5 183
Lisa
Gifts for Bridal Party
Lisa, On May 9, 2018 at 22:15

I just had to share these! They are so cute! My future MIL just loves hers! She couldn't until the wedding day to get it! My gifts so far include these cup cozies, champagne glasses and robes (MOH is...

Sebo, wednesday 25-Sep-24 28 396
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Gifts For Your Wedding Party!
Amanda, On March 6, 2022 at 12:06

Are you giving gifts to the members of your wedding party? If so, what will you be gifting? Let's so them off so other brides can get ideas!! Since we only have one person standing up for each of us,...

Sebo, wednesday 25-Sep-24 26 651
Cassandra
Weight Loss/gain before Wedding
Cassandra, On January 6, 2020 at 13:31

I had my daughter Dec 2018 and our wedding is planned for May 2020. My weight has never been the same since having a baby which I'm fine with but I'd also like to fit into the size I ordered (my...

Rosal, tuesday 3-Sep-24 6 310
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Help! My husband tweaked his back 2 weeks before our wedding!
Brianne, On August 11, 2024 at 07:57

Does anyone have any quick solutions for him so he canenjoy our day instead of being in pain??

Hank, thursday 15-Aug-24 1 88
Louise
moh no longer wants to give a speech- 10 days before the wedding
Louise, On June 4, 2024 at 23:02

Just venting here. My MOH is a friend I’ve known since childhood. I also have 3 sisters, who are BMs. I thought about having one of my sisters as MOH but had a hard time choosing between them so I...

Hank, saturday 8-Jun-24 2 88
T D
Wedding hashtag
T D, On June 2, 2024 at 07:57

Hi, Since I'm not good with these things can please suggest a hashtag using bride and groom's name Rishabh and Yasmin. Thanks

T D, sunday 2-Jun-24 25
S
Funny last name Pun
Stephanie, On May 6, 2024 at 15:10

Hi ! I am making my wedding website and trying to find a good pun For us. Our names are Steph and Joe and the last name is Farco. We are getting married during Christmas time so maybe if you can...

Lynnie, monday 13-May-24 1 332
thank10stars
Teeth Braces - on or off?
thank10stars, On May 2, 2024 at 19:27

Hello Community I was wondering if you could recommend that I remove my braces for my wedding. Personally, I think it's cute but could be something weird when I look back someday.

Kate, monday 6-May-24 2 102
J
Stag and Doe/jack and Jill Options
Jessica, On January 26, 2024 at 10:59

Hello friends, I am trying to decide if we should host a stag and doe/jack and jill. I know that door sales and alcohol tend to be one of the largest contributors to the profit of the event, and my...

Tunisha, sunday 14-Apr-24 3 459
K
Please help! How do i respectfully remove bridesmaid?
k_4i_04, On January 16, 2024 at 17:32

Hi all, I was not sure if this was the right forum to post this in but I need help from members with outside perspective. I am a very anxious and non-confrontational person, but I have recently had to...

Kate, wednesday 10-Apr-24 3 283 1
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Meeting with the pastor
Amanda, On April 2, 2024 at 10:39

If anyone can relate to this, please tell me what this means. I’m getting married in June and I reached out to the pastor who will be marrying us. I’m Catholic but my fiancée isn’t. We are getting...

Amanda, sunday 7-Apr-24 1 130
Josephine
Engagement pictures outfit
Josephine, On March 22, 2024 at 18:22

What does one typically where for the engagement pictures? My fiancé and I are getting ours taken on May 4th

Kate, tuesday 26-Mar-24 2 174
Danika
Bachelorette Party Planning Shirts
Danika, On March 24, 2024 at 14:58

I'm planning a Bachelorette party for my sister & the bridal party is going to make the shirts for it ourselves as one of the bridesmaids has a cricut. We're looking for 4 matching tank tops (3...

Danika, sunday 24-Mar-24 56
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Wedding Hashtag!
Celena, On March 13, 2024 at 11:33

Hello! I am currently planning my 2025 wedding, and I’m really struggling with our wedding hashtags. HELP!! My name is Celena, my fiancé name is Charbel and his last name is Mefleh. Not a typical last...

Celena, wednesday 13-Mar-24 2 197
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Wedding hashtag##
Linda, On February 10, 2024 at 20:46

Hello guys I’m really struggling with our wedding hashtags . my name is Lynda, my fiancé name is Kyle and his last name is Langas, please can anyone help with a nice hashtag?

Lynnie, friday 1-Mar-24 2 158
Hayley
Looking for wedding hashtags!
Hayley, On January 26, 2024 at 10:23

Hello! I’m struggling to come up for a wedding hashtag for myself and fiancé. First names are Hayley and Tyler, I’ll be changing my last name from Morrison to Isenor. Help please!

Hayley, friday 26-Jan-24 2 404
Kendall
Buck and doe
Kendall, On January 21, 2024 at 10:43

We are doing a stag and doe ! And I was just curious how people ran their bucks does . Do people use tickets for games or people just pay at each game ? Just looking for tips/ advice.

Kendall, sunday 21-Jan-24 154
Julie
Was your proposal caught on camera? Share your proposal pic!
Julie, On January 9, 2024 at 09:36

Happy New Year & Congrats to all you newly engaged people! My hubby proposed just before we went out for my planned birthday dinner with my family & our friends. Since it was private, no one...

Keisha, thursday 18-Jan-24 7 220

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