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Emily
Night before the wedding
Emily, On July 29, 2018 at 09:53

What did you do for the night before you wedding/what are you planning on doing? I’m undecided on where I want to sleep, who I want to be with etc. Any input would be helpful.

Kay, friday 31-Aug-18 44 488
Michelle
moh has "prior engagements"
Michelle, On August 29, 2018 at 13:57

So I received a text from my MOH of this morning about skipping my bridal shower. So she goes to the LGBT Pride Parade every year with a good friend of hers. This year my bridal shower happens to land...

Peggy, wednesday 29-Aug-18 21 312
Kaye
Nobody using registry
Kaye, On August 22, 2018 at 10:35

I am getting married in 9 days and nobody has used my registry except my grandma. Is this normal? We are doing a destination wedding and really don't want gifts the day-of because we will have to pay...

Holly, wednesday 29-Aug-18 20 298
Zoë
Sweetheart Table Inspiration
Zoë, On May 30, 2017 at 10:10

Hi future brides, Who is going for a sweetheart table at their wedding? Which one would you choose? A. B. C. D. *** pinterest

Brittany, tuesday 28-Aug-18 11 130
Courtney
Just a bit sad.
Courtney, On February 17, 2018 at 21:23

Really bad title, I know. I'm feeling very.. sad for my wedding right now and was just hoping to get some words of encouragement. It's been a bit of a difficult road as my FH's family hasn't been...

Jeannette, monday 27-Aug-18 8 240
Susy
august 25
Susy, On August 17, 2018 at 11:11

Cant believe it! Tomorrow will be officially one week til my wedding day Soo excited Hope everyone is having a blast with planning. Need advice? I have been through most of it all at this point so if...

Holly, monday 27-Aug-18 10 109
Momofbride(Kim)
Wedding Decor Nightmare
Momofbride(Kim), On August 25, 2018 at 19:22

I swear that the decor for my daughter's wedding is the WORST part of planning I have come across. Everyone seems to want chair sashes, and organza, crystal dangling ceilings and the "pretty things"...

Emma, sunday 26-Aug-18 5 172
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Wedding hashtag!
Cassie, On August 24, 2018 at 14:46

I was going to use #osbornetobeyours as Osborne is my fiancé’s last name but it’s been taken already! i would really like a unique hashtag for my guest to use at the wedding! Any ideas?! my last name...

Cassie, saturday 25-Aug-18 3 444
Breanne
Engagement Photos = Anxiety
Breanne, On August 23, 2018 at 22:57

Hey Everyone! So my engagement photos are less than a month away and I’m starting to panic! I’m a bigger gal, so having my photo taken has always caused me a bit of anxiety, but knowing these are...

Jennifer, friday 24-Aug-18 6 206
Michelle
Bridesmaid Gifts
Michelle, On August 23, 2018 at 16:04

Hi all, just curious when everyone gave their thank you gifts to the bridal party? Morning of the wedding? Bachelorette/Bridal Party?

Courtney, friday 24-Aug-18 6 126
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My Bridesmaid wont communicate with me
Aranka, On August 21, 2018 at 14:04

I need advice from an outside source! I have a total of 6 bridesmaids, two of them is a MOH (well Matron Of Honor). There is one bridesmaid I didnt ask to be a MOH, I didn't ask her to be one because...

Gabbie, thursday 23-Aug-18 5 237
Megann
rsvp dream!
Megann, On August 17, 2018 at 10:04

I constantly read posts about the nightmares. Past rsvp dates etc...Well Ladies & Gentleman, the Gods must have been smiling down on me...Rsvp date is August 22nd...& guess what...EVERYONE HAS...

Erin, thursday 23-Aug-18 14 148
Alie
Engagement party
Alie, On August 21, 2018 at 19:05

Who is typically invited to the engagement party?? And who sets it up?

Alie, wednesday 22-Aug-18 12 136
Holly
Rehearsal Dinner
Holly, On August 20, 2018 at 14:34

Hi all, how important is a rehearsal dinner? Our venue does a rehearsal 2 weeks before on the Friday. We don't live close to the venue or the area and am not sure whether we should speak to a...

Bianca, wednesday 22-Aug-18 8 136
Bianca
One Year Away!
Bianca, On August 4, 2018 at 00:15

I'm so excited and a little nervous that my wedding is officially under a year away as of 15 minutes ago! Where has the time gone?! Has anyone else had that "ah ha!" moment when they realized that...

Bianca, wednesday 22-Aug-18 61 417
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Maid of honor feels like a total stranger and wedding is in 2 months.... this is super long
Jessica, On August 20, 2018 at 21:04

Let me preface by saying I've been reading these boards for MONTHS trying to find advice about my situation and I've seen a lot of good posts. I've read enough to know your Maid of Honor and...

Jessica, tuesday 21-Aug-18 15 311
Melissa
Rehearsal Dinner Alternatives
Melissa, On August 20, 2018 at 14:27

What are some alternatives to a rehearsal dinner? FH and I want to do something small, but unfortunately we don’t have a backyard and our parents aren’t open to the idea of hosting. We are considering...

Vinod, monday 20-Aug-18 7 186
Emilie
Brides of 2018! Show us your ring!
Emilie, On January 11, 2017 at 10:05

Hi wonderful brides-to-be! This year is a new beginning! Your wedding date is getting closer and we're going to have so much fun and get a lot done this year! So let's start with the best part... Show...

Camila, sunday 19-Aug-18 192 6,025
Rhea
Asking for cash instead of physical gifts.
Rhea, On April 2, 2018 at 01:19

My fiancé and I have been together for almost 4 years and have no need for any household items. We want to ask for cash instead of physical gifts, or no gift at all if people aren't comfortable with...

Vinod, sunday 19-Aug-18 19 253
AJ Juras
Bridal shower?
AJ Juras, On August 14, 2018 at 16:02

Who’s had a bridal shower? What is the point in the bridal shower? Do you recommend having one?

Holly, sunday 19-Aug-18 14 224
Tiara
Bridesmaid Bash
Tiara, On August 13, 2018 at 20:43

So, I chose my bridal party based on who was active and relevant in my life. One of the ladies I have chosen to ask is now being very distant, blowing me off and seems to be cancelling and changing...

Tiara, sunday 19-Aug-18 16 288
Jessica
What were your favorite things about your wedding or biggest wedding regrets?
Jessica, On August 18, 2018 at 19:59

Curious about what I might end up regret doing or not doing at my wedding! Any advice appreciated 💕

Vinod, sunday 19-Aug-18 1 112
Joey
Did you include your kids in your engagement photos?
Joey, On August 15, 2018 at 08:05

Did you bring your kids along to your engagement photo session? Did they get in on the photo fun? If your engagement shoot was a family affair, show them off! Photo by Natalia Zuk Photography in...

Amanda, wednesday 15-Aug-18 7 549
Rosalyn
Rehersal dinner/event-9 days!!!!
Rosalyn, On August 9, 2018 at 01:34

Who’s having a rehersal? Who’s invited to your rehersal? Whos dreading there’s? All I foresee is a night full of “why didn’t you invite so and so?” “Why didn’t you this/why didn’t you that?” My in...

Bianca, tuesday 14-Aug-18 23 224
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shower venue help
Michelle, On August 14, 2018 at 12:02

Hello, ive had some shower drama to say the least. I wanted something low key, my family member was planning an at home bridal shower high tea themed. Seemed perfect to me. My my mother in law to be...

Clarissa, tuesday 14-Aug-18 5 97
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Where to get cool, trendy, hipster Bridal Supplies?
Jess, On August 8, 2018 at 22:20

Hi All,I just got engaged so I have to prepare for bridal shower and wedding day supplied. Does any one have any recommendations as to where to get more customized/ cool party supplies? I don't want...

Julia, tuesday 14-Aug-18 3 81
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Registry
Taylor, On August 6, 2018 at 12:32

Does anyone have any ideas for places to register that aren’t Home outfitters or the bay?

Bianca, monday 13-Aug-18 7 86
Alexandria
Emailing Invitations
Alexandria, On August 10, 2018 at 07:05

Hello everyone! I had a discussion with my mom this summer about what to splurge on and what to spend little/no money on...haha. One of the things that she voted for me to be thrifty with is...

Bianca, monday 13-Aug-18 20 272
Teresa
Legal stuff
Teresa, On August 12, 2018 at 23:20

Hello ladies! My fiancé and are getting married in a church and I'm wondering if we have to get any legal papers or if the church does that for us. If anyone know, please let me know as we have 88...

Brittany, monday 13-Aug-18 3 81
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Who buys groom's ring
Mary, On August 11, 2018 at 17:48

Hi gals, Must the bride buy grooms band? Any exception?

Erin, monday 13-Aug-18 13 411
Lisa
How to honor my best friend?
Lisa, On August 9, 2018 at 13:43

Hi all, Looking for some advice and ideas. My adult children will be standing up with me on our wedding day (moh and bridesman), and my fh is having his best buddy and daughter stand with him. I'm...

Lisa, sunday 12-Aug-18 6 120
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Destination Wedding Items
Miranda, On August 11, 2018 at 10:01

For anyone that has gotten married in Cuba or been to a wedding in Cuba, what is some items you needed that they didn’t provide?

Miranda, saturday 11-Aug-18 43

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