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Cora
Something Blue Help
Cora, on September 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Hi! I plan to incorporate something blue from both sides of the family, a ring that has been passed down from my fiancé’s side, and a blue live strong-type bracelet that my brother wore every day for...

Rosie, Sep 26, 2021 9 148 1
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Invite addressing for +1
Bride2Be, on September 26, 2021 at 4:15 PM

We will be sending out our save the dates right after the new year and finalizing our list in November. For the guests who have recently gotten into relationships, how do I handle their addressing on...

Jacks, Sep 26, 2021 8 285 1
Michelle
Traditional Wedding With Small Guest List
Michelle, on September 26, 2021 at 1:41 PM

Like everyone else, Covid has turned all our wedding plans upside down. We have invited around 75 people and are still waiting on quite a few RSVPs to be sent back to us, but I’m worried we will only...

A.B., Sep 26, 2021 7 183
Gabby
Time off?
Gabby, on September 20, 2021 at 8:11 AM

For those of you not going to your honeymoon after your wedding, how much time are you taking off before/after? I am a teacher. So far I'm taking off the day of my wedding (Friday) and I already don't...

A.B., Sep 26, 2021 24 272
Maddie
Are you putting the number of seats reserved on your rsvp cards?
Maddie, on September 23, 2021 at 1:50 PM

I'm planning on ordering invitations this week and I just wanted to see how many people were putting the number of spots reserved for each group of guests on their RSVP cards? I wasn't initially going...

, Sep 26, 2021 9 474 1
Laura
Asking Dad to Walk Me Down the Aisle
Laura, on September 25, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Hi All! I want to ask my dad to walk me down the aisle in a special way (not just asking or a card.) Did anyone ask their Dad (or other significant person) to walk you down the aisle in a creative way...

, Sep 26, 2021 5 94 1
Janessa
Affording your wedding
Janessa, on September 24, 2021 at 10:07 AM

How is everyone budgeting and financing their wedding; especially where I’m located it’s an arm and a leg and difficult to pay with just us .

Sarah, Sep 26, 2021 25 737 3
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Feeling unworthy because of guests declining
TERRACE, on July 22, 2021 at 10:20 AM

I’m hoping someone understands how I’m feeling right now about guests declining. I’ve been engaged for almost two years in October, and we have been planning this wedding before COVID. I’m one of...

Janae, Sep 26, 2021 20 874
Melinda
When should we mail Invites?
Melinda, on September 23, 2021 at 5:13 PM

Our wedding is 03/12/2022. We did send save the dates in June 2021. 90% of the 140 invited will be traveling in. I would like RSVPS no later that 02/10/2022 to give me time to track down the people...

Bride2Be, Sep 26, 2021 6 118 2
Laura
2 days out - any suggestions. Already tried decorating my shoes (not my best idea). Ha!
Laura, on September 26, 2021 at 9:50 AM

Ok, what should I actually do to be productive. We're just zooming the two of us. But it's the only wedding our family will see. And I have family members who may not remember any future weddings due...

Becky, Sep 26, 2021 3 122
Jennifer
Timeline Suggestions
Jennifer, on September 22, 2021 at 10:44 PM

My wedding venue and reception are in 2 different locations about 10 minutes away. I have the Thorncrown Chapel booked from 5:30-7:00PM and the Crescent Hotel from 7:00-11:00PM. The wedding is in...

Laura, Sep 26, 2021 6 122 1
Michelle
When does your wedding start?
Michelle, on September 19, 2021 at 7:42 PM

Are you doing a first look to get photos out of the way so you can go to the whole cocktail hour? Is everything at the same location? How long is your reception lasting?

Emilia, Sep 26, 2021 14 184
Cece
Small Wedding/microwedding/elopement
Cece, on September 23, 2021 at 10:11 AM

Calling all brides who’ve had a very small, intimate wedding, microwedding, or elopement…. Would you please share your experiences with this type of wedding and spam me with pictures!! We are...

Mrs.a, Sep 26, 2021 20 400
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Is it tacky to text meal options?
Patrice Nov2021, on September 12, 2021 at 6:16 PM

We are having a destination wedding in Mexico and after postponing my wedding last year we're finally 2 months away. My question is- is it tacky to text my family and friends for their meal choices?...

Laura, Sep 26, 2021 7 214
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Announce new plan or just send announcement cards?
Slrhoshi, on September 11, 2021 at 10:49 PM

Okay this got a bit complicated due to my own stressing out about financial stuff and on going Covid drama. We recently changed our plan from doing a smallish wedding locally to now doing an even...

Laura, Sep 26, 2021 4 149
Christine
Additional guest book?
Christine, on September 22, 2021 at 1:56 AM

Hey everyone! So we purchased this alternative guest book but I just realized that it has 50 spaces for guests to sign and I have an estimate of 100 people going. Do y’all think I should purchase...

Emilia, Sep 26, 2021 9 160
Cece
Going above and beyond for guests
Cece, on September 20, 2021 at 9:27 AM

I know we always hear about “properly hosting” our guests. But is anyone going beyond the minimum etiquette expectations in hosting? (Things such as extravagant favors, welcome bags, entertainment at...

Tina & Darren, Sep 25, 2021 24 492 1
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qr code
Lav, on September 25, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Has anyone used Canva QR Code generator for invitation for your Zola website?

Lav, Sep 25, 2021 61
Kyla
dj prices
Kyla, on September 10, 2021 at 4:44 PM

How much is everyone paying for a DJ? I'm trying to get an idea of different prices. The venue my husband and I have chosen has different packages for their DJ(some of the packages incluse a slide...

A.B., Sep 25, 2021 13 321
Lisa
How many times did you meet with the venue and the Doc?
Lisa, on September 23, 2021 at 10:28 PM

So, we are having a 4 day event. So, we have been to the venue 5 times with another visit tomorrow. 1st time to view, second to take fiance and FOB, 3rd to sign the contract, 4th just an overall...

Candace, Sep 25, 2021 9 200
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