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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.
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...
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...
Hi future brides, Who is going for a sweetheart table at their wedding? Which one would you choose? A. B. C. D. *** pinterest
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...
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...
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"...
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...
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...
Hi all, just curious when everyone gave their thank you gifts to the bridal party? Morning of the wedding? Bachelorette/Bridal Party?
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...
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...
Who is typically invited to the engagement party?? And who sets it up?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Who’s had a bridal shower? What is the point in the bridal shower? Do you recommend having one?
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...
Curious about what I might end up regret doing or not doing at my wedding! Any advice appreciated 💕
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hi gals, Must the bride buy grooms band? Any exception?
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...
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?