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Rescheduling in nj
Virginia in New Jersey Planning, on February 11, 2021 at 11:46 AM

Has anyone had any issues with their venue about rescheduling during the current restrictions? We have rescheduled a few times from April 2020 to August 2020 and now April 2021. Even tho we are...

Alycia, Jul 13, 2021 22 359
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i need to vent
Virginia in Family and Relationships, on May 22, 2021 at 3:21 PM

My 21 year old niece is my one and only bridesmaid. She gained quite a bit of weight during quarantine and our dresses went thru final alterations last March (wedding was supposed to be April 2020)....

Peyton, May 23, 2021 21 407
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Getting ready attire
Virginia in Planning, on May 15, 2021 at 12:27 PM

Hi everyone. I am torn between a robe or pajama set while getting ready. For those who wore robes, did u just wear your wedding undergarments underneath?

Ingrid, May 15, 2021 3 164
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Evening start time
Virginia in Planning, on April 22, 2021 at 8:29 PM

Hi everyone. We originally planned our wedding to begin at 6pm, however, we just learned one of our son’s will be in a mandatory training program the week of our wedding that ends at 5pm. He needs...

KYLIE, Apr 23, 2021 12 195
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No first dance
Virginia in Wedding Reception, on April 19, 2021 at 6:50 PM

We were supposed to get married April 9, 2020 but covid obviously shut that down. We got married in our living room and rescheduled the reception to June. At this point, I feel like a first dance is...

Erin, Apr 19, 2021 5 152
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No dance floors in Nj? Reception no more then 10 people??
Virginia in New Jersey Planning, on December 22, 2020 at 1:19 PM

So, I was recently looking thru the law and guidelines and it specifically states that you can have 150 people or 25% capacity for indoor ceremonies BUT only 10 for indoor RECEPTIONS. It also states...

Rochellex7, Feb 22, 2021 23 1,814
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Hair and makeup starting hours before ceremony
Virginia in Hair and Makeup, on January 22, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Hi Ladies. There are 3 artists and many of us getting ready. With that being said, we have to start services at 1:30pm for a 6pm wedding. Is that normal?? I really don't feel like sitting around for...

Michelle, Jan 26, 2021 17 327
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Colored pillar candles
Virginia in Style and Décor, on January 23, 2021 at 10:57 AM

Does anyone know where I can get colored pillar candles like these?

Michelle, Jan 25, 2021 6 432
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Thursday wedding start time
Virginia in Wedding Reception, on January 21, 2021 at 9:56 AM

What time would u want a Thursday night wedding to start if you were a guest? 5pm-1030pm, 5:30pm-11pm, or 6pm-11:30pm. I want to do what is most convenient for people who are working on Thursday to...

CountryBride, Jan 21, 2021 12 177
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David’s Bridal appt during covid
Virginia in Wedding Attire, on July 18, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Anyone else have an appt with David’s Bridal during the pandemic? Their confirmation message said I’d be allowed to try on 5 dresses. Has anyone been able to try on more? I am driving 90 mins to get...

Laura McPhee, Jul 19, 2020 14 974 1
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Veil width
Virginia in Wedding Attire, on July 10, 2020 at 9:11 AM

Hi ladies. How wide is everyone’s veils? Not talking length but how wide it is. I’m not a fan of the thinner veils and looking to have it wider then my train. I’m seeing widths of 54” 72” and 108”....

Kaysey, Jul 12, 2020 7 107
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Private ceremony attire
Virginia in Planning, on March 26, 2020 at 11:47 AM

Our wedding has been postponed til August due to COVID-19 but we still plan to marry privately on our original wedding date. I bought a simpler white dress from Lulu's for this, however, I am unsure...

Tera, May 12, 2020 7 177
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Low back waist cincher?
Virginia in Wedding Attire, on December 30, 2019 at 6:51 PM

Is there any kind of waist cincher that would work w this dress??? I’ve got a mom pooch from a c section I’d rather not show off!

Dynesha, May 1, 2020 5 167 1
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Re-purchasing items with dates after postponing wedding
Virginia in Style and Décor, on March 24, 2020 at 7:32 AM

So I had to postpone my wedding from 04/09 to 08/27. I really do NOT want to to reorder my items that are personalized with the original date. We plan to still marry 04/09 in a private ceremony. What...

Courtney, Mar 24, 2020 13 202
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Coronavirus shut down my wedding :(
Virginia in Planning, on March 16, 2020 at 2:41 PM

I just want to say how unbelievably sad I am that my wedding is now canceled. Here in NJ, any gatherings over 49 people have been banned. At this point, I don't want to even reschedule. Just want my...

Nefetera, Mar 16, 2020 9 366
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Show me your veil photos!!
Virginia in Wedding Attire, on March 6, 2020 at 12:09 PM

Hi everyone! I am finalizing some customizations on my veil and would LOVE to see photos of you ladies wearing your veil...especially from the back. HELP!

Nicole, Mar 7, 2020 15 196 1
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Well.....it’s begun....fighting over Rsvps
Virginia in Planning, on February 24, 2020 at 7:34 PM

I specifically invited my fiancé’s cousin....just my fiancé’s cousin. Not a plus one. Nowhere did it say “and guest”. Even the inner envelope was just marked “Denise”. Well, she sends back her...

Byrd, Mar 7, 2020 24 513
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Silk vs satin
Virginia in Wedding Attire, on February 25, 2020 at 2:27 PM

I want to order a long bridal robe for getting ready and I am torn between silk and satin. What is everyone else doing? I worry about static and how a robe hangs. Don't want it to cling and emphasize...

Clíodhna, Mar 3, 2020 3 87
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Ceremony music...instrumental or words?
Virginia in Wedding Ceremony, on February 20, 2020 at 9:28 AM

So...I had originally planned to walk down the aisle to a song with words but I am seeing soooo many of you choosing to do instrumental versions. Is there a reason? Is it better to walk to no words? ...

Monica, Feb 20, 2020 11 139
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Gift for 11 year old son
Virginia in Planning, on February 17, 2020 at 3:03 PM

My 11 year old will be walking me down the aisle and I would like to get him something special. Obviously he is 11 and pretty much ONLY into video games but there must be something?? Any ideas?

Jennifer, Feb 17, 2020 8 83
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