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Christina
Frequently forgotten wedding aspects
Christina, on July 21, 2021 at 12:17 PM

Hi all, My fiancee and I have been engaged since Spring 2019 and planned to be married in Spring of 2020 but COVID-19 had other plans. We have just commenced planning again within the at few months...

Lynnie, Jul 22, 2021 2 131 1
Becky
Wedding photos developed
Becky, on July 20, 2021 at 7:58 AM

Does anyone have any tips on where to get my wedding photos developed. My photographer gave me all 358 on a flash drive so I can do whatever I want with them. I have tried Walmart & CVS & both...

Bird, Jul 22, 2021 21 753 1
Mona
Couples getting married on August 18, 2021
Mona, on July 21, 2021 at 1:33 PM

Hi Date Twin Brides, How is everyone doing? Just want to get a feeling of how the wedding prep is and check on everyone's nerves. On my end, we had to reschedule multiple times and finally just made...

Lynnie, Jul 22, 2021 1 53 1
Carissa
diy Dj/music?
Carissa, on July 21, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Did any other brides not hire a DJ or any sort of band or anything? I’m wanting to find out if it’s something I could get away with just renting speakers and doing it myself or if it’s worth the cost....

Bonnie, Jul 22, 2021 10 148
Suarez
Wedding in general
Suarez, on June 30, 2021 at 1:49 AM

Hello everyone I just got engaged super excited for this planning stuff but I would like to know how do I start planning for a wedding because first of all I’ve never been to a wedding or neither...

Lynnie, Jul 22, 2021 8 113
Ayla
Mailing Save the Dates
Ayla, on July 21, 2021 at 2:57 PM

We have our save the dates addressed, stamped, and ready to go out. I'm trying to determine if I can/should just drop them in a mail pick-up box, or bring them straight to the post office? I live in a...

SLY, Jul 22, 2021 8 605
Richaelyn
July 2021 Brides! How’s the planning going? What’s on your to do list?
Richaelyn, on June 13, 2021 at 10:26 AM

Where are the July 2021 brides? How are y’all feeling and what else do y’all have to do for the wedding? My wedding is July 23rd and I honestly can’t believe that it’s next month!! I’m so excited and...

Elisheba, Jul 22, 2021 109 1,343 8
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Child care - opinions?
Eniale, on March 11, 2021 at 2:43 PM

Of course this question is open to everyone, but I hope some parents will be inclined to chime in especially. Sorry, this will be a kind of long post. I want to have a "no children" policy for a...

SamyilLoset, Jul 22, 2021 15 386
Michelle
Childcare options for guests who have to travel?
Michelle, on March 24, 2021 at 3:11 PM

Are the kids left at home with grandparents while the parents hop on a plane? What happens when you have an entire family group that needs to travel and no available sitters at home? How are you...

GeorgeWilson, Jul 22, 2021 16 561
Charlotte
Venue Minimums
Charlotte, on July 20, 2021 at 12:41 PM

When we booked our venue, they told us they had a minimum of 80 guests. With our current rsvps, I highly doubt we'll reach 80 guests. We'll honestly be lucky if we get 60... Those who have done venues...

, Jul 21, 2021 12 406
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Doing something unconventional - Destination Reception. Breaking from tradition.
Nicole, on July 21, 2021 at 1:52 PM

Hello! So, I'm having a slight issue planning my wedding dated for 2022. Little backstory... I have been engaged for 4 years (I'm a very busy lady!) and now that my life is right where I need it to be...

Ingrid, Jul 21, 2021 4 278
Dixie
i don't know what Im doing.
Dixie, on July 21, 2021 at 3:29 PM

So I have no idea fully what I'm doing but I know I started late. I don't know if I need to change my date or try to plan everything as I can. I'm starting to worry if it'll be okay and I'm just...

Nisha, Jul 21, 2021 9 167
K
Bridesmaids gifts
Katy, on July 20, 2021 at 2:43 PM

Hello! I am looking for my gifts for my bridesmaids. I am trying to find something unique, not the typical monogrammed item or robes. What are some fun ideas you have done?

Heather, Jul 21, 2021 6 185
Kamilah
hashtag Help! 😅
Kamilah, on July 21, 2021 at 8:38 AM

Soooo, my FH and I have unique names. Especially his! Anyone wanna help us come up with a hashtag? Warning: ITS A TOUGH ONE! 🤪😂 My name: Kamilah Benjamin His name: Yaphet Ghebreyohannes

Lynnie, Jul 21, 2021 4 169
Aniesa
2 years and a month out. What Should i do?
Aniesa, on July 21, 2021 at 12:17 PM

Hello, my FH and i have been engaged for 6 months now and have planned our wedding to be October 21st of 2023. We already started touring venues (Have another coming on sunday) and Dj hunting. We have...

Mayene, Jul 21, 2021 3 101
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Guest list - when did you assemble yours?
Debbie, on July 19, 2021 at 7:05 AM

When did everyone assemble their guest list? I am the mother of the bride and we have been asking (without luck) for some time for the mother of the grooms guest list. I’m getting a little impatient...

Erin, Jul 21, 2021 20 353
Jasmine S.
Online/phone Rsvps (no reply cards)
Jasmine S., on July 21, 2021 at 9:16 AM

Hello all, my family and I are working out how we want our invitations to go. To save on postage, I would like to give guests the option of RSVPing through our wedding website or phone call. This...

Liz W, Jul 21, 2021 8 135
Hannah
Dream Photog vs Affordable Photog
Hannah, on July 21, 2021 at 8:50 AM

I am debating on whether to go with my dream photographer or one who is cheaper. My dream photog is absolutely wonderful and can make the max end of my budget work, however, I would not be getting an...

anna, Jul 21, 2021 12 172
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Ceremony for "sequel Wedding"
Arielle, on July 20, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Hi everyone! My husband and I were supposed to get married on June 14th last year in Sonoma, CA, but, like everyone else, we had to cancel our plans. We initially tried moving the wedding to November...

Tee, Jul 21, 2021 6 610
FutureMrsAAA
How much is too much for a wedding
FutureMrsAAA, on January 11, 2017 at 11:54 PM

FH and I (mainly me) decided to have a big wedding because we have lots of family and friends. Our initial budget was max 40K. We found a gorgeous location that cost almost 28K which caused us to...

Abby, Jul 21, 2021 96 9,029 1
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