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Ashley
Save the date
Ashley, on December 20, 2021 at 11:40 PM

I’ve been debating on sending out save the date cards. I feel like they’re pointless. Is it okay to just send out invitations and skipping over save the date cards?

Emilia, Jan 3, 2022 12 184
Jasmine S.
When do we give out corsages to people not in the wedding party?
Jasmine S., on January 2, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Happy new year, all! I had a quick logistics question. We have a couple guests of honor who we want to give a wrist corsage. However, they're not in the wedding party, so they won't be getting ready...

Nichole, Jan 3, 2022 3 85
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Siblings young children at the wedding- how to manage
Brittany, on January 2, 2022 at 10:14 PM

We are only having our nieces and nephews at our wedding no other kids- but My sister will have a 6 month old and my brother will have a 1.5 year old and a 4 year old. We are having a Friday night...

Cece, Jan 3, 2022 3 134
Layla
My wedding is in a week and a half and Covid cases are soaring… some family was exposed last week, and I’m pregnant. Any advice? 🙏🏼
Layla, on December 28, 2021 at 9:08 AM

My wedding is a week and a half away, and we’re only having 20 people. My sister tested positive for Covid last week, and my mom and brother were exposed to her. They are all vaccinated so they’re...

Lisa, Jan 3, 2022 11 334 1
Shaila
Small ceremony, big reception?
Shaila, on January 2, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Small ceremony, big reception? My fiancé and I were planning for a big October golf course wedding. It was going to be around 150 people, and cost $15,000-$20,000. Over the weekend we...

Bird, Jan 3, 2022 4 192
CountryBride
We sent out invites
CountryBride, on January 1, 2022 at 11:41 PM

It made the wedding feel real, excited is an understatement. What is the rsvp no ratio ?we are inviting 100 people do people really rsvp yes and not come?

Laura, Jan 3, 2022 12 357
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10/29/2022 too close for Halloween?
B. Reilly, on January 2, 2022 at 7:18 AM

Hi y’all! My fiancé and I are in the midst of booking for 10/29/2022 (one of the only dates available) and now I have this sudden irrational fear that the date is too close for comfort for Halloween....

Sexypoodle, Jan 2, 2022 9 311
Jessica
Friday versus Saturday Wedding
Jessica, on December 29, 2021 at 10:07 AM

Hi all! Currently we’ve landed on having a Friday wedding, mostly for availability and cost. I was really surprised seeing the difference in pricing for just one day’s difference! Brides, what was...

Jessica, Jan 2, 2022 21 1,069
Michelle
Is it too late for me to send "save the Dates"?
Michelle, on December 28, 2021 at 1:04 PM

Howdy y'all! My fiancé and I are getting married on May 21, 2022 (approximately 5 months away). I am in my last year of studying chemical engineering and so I was extremely busy during the semester...

Michelle, Jan 2, 2022 18 1,453 1
Rebecca
Let’s talk wedding favors?
Rebecca, on December 10, 2021 at 9:35 AM

I’m Really on the fence about weather or not we need wedding favors. We are having a very small wedding so it wouldn’t be much of an expensive…I’m just not sure if they are relevant and if they are...

Kelly, Jan 2, 2022 33 560
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Bridesmaid robes & pj mix n match?
Bride2Be, on December 31, 2021 at 2:42 AM

I’m trying to decide whether I should do robes or pj sets for my bridesmaids and I just thought about doing a mix n match and asking what each person prefers! Has anyone done this? Any pics you could...

Bride2Be, Jan 1, 2022 11 179
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Venue contract question
Roxanne, on December 30, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Hey everyone!! I was looking at a sample contract and I have noticed that it stated, ''after a guarantee minimum of 120 guest is met, the price for children under 10 and vendors will be 1/2 price.''...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jan 1, 2022 6 204 1
Caitlin
How to Pick a Wedding Date Around my Period
Caitlin, on December 20, 2021 at 9:55 AM

Hi guys! I need some wisdom on picking a wedding date. So I just got engaged like 4 days ago and my fiancé and I are trying to figure out dates regarding school and stuff like that. The date...

Jennifer, Jan 1, 2022 18 2,195
Allison
Need advice: Shuttling guests to wedding
Allison, on January 1, 2022 at 2:36 PM

Hey everyone!! I will be shuttling guests from two different hotels which I have a room block at to our venue. This is a "must" and not a luxury because our venue does not have the ability to...

Mcskipper, Jan 1, 2022 6 357 1
Jasmine
Buffet style?? Are you putting dinnerware on table??
Jasmine, on August 29, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Anyone doing buffet style? If so, are you decorating the table with dinnerware or just centerpieces? I am trying to figure out what to do...

Shawn, Jan 1, 2022 27 2,872
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Church ceremony to appease in laws
Jim, on March 2, 2021 at 6:55 PM

Me and the fiancee are in the early planning stages. So far we have looked at an outdoor venue but there is a big rift now with her parents. Currently they want us to get married in the catholic...

LK, Jan 1, 2022 21 1,584 1
Kaycee
Couples getting married on August 22, 2022
Kaycee, on December 31, 2021 at 12:02 AM

Hi all super new to the app! We have the same date!! Think I'm a little late to the party on planning but it's only going to be a small wedding! How are your guys planning coming along?

Cassie, Jan 1, 2022 3 50
Layla
Is a day-of-coordinator necessary for a 20 person wedding?
Layla, on December 30, 2021 at 11:36 AM

We don't have an MC or DJ so I was thinking of hiring a day-of-coordinator. Our overall cost is 8k and her fee is $675 plus tip, so it's kind of a lot, especially since we've been budgeting...

Candace, Dec 31, 2021 19 362
Sara
Basic wedding?
Sara, on December 28, 2021 at 7:17 AM

Is anyone doing a basic wedding? (No reception? Or maybe just a nice dinner after the ceremony?) All the venues around us are 10,000+ dollars. We don’t have a huge family so we have no need to rent a...

Joe, Dec 31, 2021 13 470 2
Michele
Possible Change to Wedding Plans
Michele, on December 29, 2021 at 6:43 PM

I'm going to jump right in, and will try to keep this from being a book... My fiancé may be switching jobs which would entail a pay cut, so with that I feel guilty in spending tons of money on a...

Candace, Dec 31, 2021 10 295
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