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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 20 273
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 13 422
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
Raposo-Teixeira
Wedding hashtag suggestions.
Raposo-Teixeira, On August 5, 2018 at 02:50

My name is Cecilia Raposo and my fiances is Derek Teixeira. We are both Portuguese and have been together for 12 years since we were teenagers. Getting married July 2020. Thanks everyone for your...

Raposo-Teixeira, thursday 9-Aug-18 6 291
Lyla
Two days away.. Last minute advice?!
Lyla, On July 26, 2018 at 09:01

My wedding is two days away, today is my last day to do everything as tomorrow will be taken entirely for setup. Any last minute advice from you wonderful ladies? From don’t forget this- to how to...

Lyla, wednesday 8-Aug-18 21 277
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i lost a Bridesmaid and my bff Help!!
Bianca, On August 6, 2018 at 15:50

I lost a Bridesmaid and My BFF before festivities even started!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I’m so sad and heartbroken... Help... 💔

Bianca, wednesday 8-Aug-18 6 165
Natasha
Stag & doe
Natasha, On December 6, 2016 at 09:53

Hello Ladies .... Just wondering how many of you are having a Stag & Doe ( Jack & JIll, Buck& Doe) to celebrate/ raise money for your weddings? My FH and I are and we have now set a date...

Petticrew, tuesday 7-Aug-18 25 886
Joey
Wedding Party Proposals - How did you ask your wedding party?
Joey, On August 1, 2018 at 17:09

How did you ask your nearest and dearest to take on a role in your wedding? Did you ask them in person, in writing, or on the phone? Was it a surprise? Did you give them a gift? How did you "propose"...

Allison, tuesday 7-Aug-18 20 246
Alissa
Bar stocking help?
Alissa, On August 7, 2018 at 12:08

We are stocking the bar for our engagement party this weekend. There are tons of alcohol calculators online but nothing that indicates how much soda/mixers to get! Can anyone help me or lend me their...

Jennifer, tuesday 7-Aug-18 5 100
Amanda
Omg... Seriously?!?!
Amanda, On August 3, 2018 at 11:43

So. I'm currently 1.5 months away from my wedding, and I figured I'd check in with my officiant to send him the modified script, make sure no action is required on my end (etc). When my email (his...

Kaye, tuesday 7-Aug-18 23 337
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Engagement Photo outfit! All sizes
Allyssa, On July 21, 2018 at 22:21

Hey guys! Okay... so engagement photos are coming up in two weeks... We are going to be doing out shoot in the city, in the old part of, think lots of brick and architecture etc. As my fiancé says,...

Maegan, tuesday 7-Aug-18 18 241
Sara
Rsvps - Shower and Wedding
Sara, On July 24, 2018 at 13:47

So this is half vent/half question. How long after you sent your invites did your guests RSVP? All my wedding invites were sent 3 weeks ago, with the deadline being August 31 (we have a lot of out of...

Rachael, tuesday 7-Aug-18 16 240
Candice
Bridal Shower
Candice, On July 24, 2018 at 09:58

Hi! I need some advice. I actually really want a bridal shower, but my bridemaids aren't really the party planning type. Unfortunetly both my Mom and my Mother in Law live out of town. Is it tacky to...

Stephanie, tuesday 7-Aug-18 13 201
Jessica
Wedding gift for the Groom
Jessica, On July 30, 2018 at 10:53

Does anyone have any ideas on what I could get my Fiancé for a wedding gift ? We originally decided not to get each other anything, but kind of changed our minds. We have been together for 6 years...

Kaisha, saturday 4-Aug-18 12 146
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Registering
Taylor, On July 31, 2018 at 23:24

My fiancé and I already live together. I mean, we don’t have a house yet, but we have a lot in our apartment. My sister is throwing me a shower, and We just feel like We don’t need anything! And If i...

Erin, thursday 2-Aug-18 6 73
Stephanie
Countdown! 2 weeks till the big day!
Stephanie, On August 1, 2018 at 00:49

Only 2 weeks left till our big day! We are so excited, everything is coming together! Any one have last minute advise for this bride to be?

Megis, thursday 2-Aug-18 15 111
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Stag and Doe
Amanda, On August 1, 2018 at 07:49

I am just curious if anyone has had a stag and doe not work out for them? I have talk to friends that recently had stag and doe's and their biggest worry is not making any money on them. To me it...

Bianca, thursday 2-Aug-18 8 187
Lynnie
Bach Party Timing - Traditional or Modern?
Lynnie, On April 9, 2018 at 11:11

When is your bachelor or bachelorette party? The old tradition was to have your bach party the night before the wedding as your true "last night as a single person"! Thankfully most bach parties are...

Kaisha, wednesday 1-Aug-18 23 133
Lynnie
Engagement Announcement - Traditional or Modern?
Lynnie, On April 9, 2018 at 11:10

How did you announce your engagement? Were you super traditional and sent out an engagement announcement in your local newspaper? Or are you more modern and broke the news on social media?...

Kaisha, wednesday 1-Aug-18 27 167
Nicole
What do i do?
Nicole, On July 30, 2018 at 14:10

My fiance and I recently got engaged (yay!) We just celebrated with our friends and family, they put together an amazing engagement party. We announced our wedding party, as well as our wedding date....

Nicole, wednesday 1-Aug-18 22 246
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Non-refundable deposit for wedding photography
Danielle, On July 13, 2018 at 03:19

I paid non-refundable deposit for wedding photography and wanted to change the photo package as we felt we don't need most of services included in the package and also wanted to use other vendors for...

Joshua, wednesday 1-Aug-18 4 234
Lindsay
Rehearsal Dinner
Lindsay, On July 23, 2018 at 14:23

Lets talk rehearsal dinner. What did you ladies do? Who did you invite?

Breanne, tuesday 31-Jul-18 14 263
Becky
Got my Engagement Photos Back!!
Becky, On July 30, 2018 at 11:14

Recently got back my engagement photo's! here are some of my favorites Engagement PhotosEngagement PhotosEngagement PhotosEngagement PhotosEngagement PhotosEngagement PhotosEngagement...

Erin, tuesday 31-Jul-18 9 132
Stephanie
Set up: flowers
Stephanie, On July 30, 2018 at 22:35

For our centerpieces we are planning on having a small vase with one rose and some babies breath (baby’s breath?). If we were to set them up the day before do you think that would be ok or would they...

Stephanie, tuesday 31-Jul-18 12 159
Natasha
Did you do a first Touch??
Natasha, On July 24, 2018 at 23:06

Hey everyone. Did you do a first touch? If so what are your thoughts and how did it work? Our photographer is recommending first look but we want our first time seeing each other down the aisle but...

Breanne, tuesday 31-Jul-18 12 141
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Who gets invited to what?!
Brittany, On July 30, 2018 at 17:54

My fiancé and I are planning our wedding together along with our families. It's the first wedding for both families, so naturally everyone wants to participate. Who do I invite to go dress shopping?...

Breanne, tuesday 31-Jul-18 8 92
Maria
Kids entertainment
Maria, On July 29, 2018 at 18:11

Looking for some fun ideas for kids entertainment at engagement party that won’t cost an arm and a leg. Most kids vary from 3 years old to 15 so it needs to be something that will be universally...

Breanne, tuesday 31-Jul-18 7 84

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