Skip to main content

Planning

Join group

Get wedding planning help, new ideas and advice from fellow Community members. Ask your planning questions and share tips about everything from staying on top of your budget to what's next on your planning checklist.

70,921
Members

Discussions

Sort by:
Last comment
  • Messages
  • Visits
  • Last comment
  • Date
  • Unanswered
Lacey
rsvp follow-up for “yes” responses
Lacey, on June 8, 2021 at 6:28 PM

We are sending invites out 10 weeks prior to the RSVP deadline, and 4.5 months prior to the wedding date. I know this is earlier than the recommended window of time, but we have SO many family members...

Lacey, Jun 15, 2021 29 856
Shaniqua
Help
Shaniqua, on June 14, 2021 at 12:16 PM

I'm getting married in 2023 and I've been looking around for literally everything and with that came incredible expenses I was planning on saving everything I have to make this happen to make sure...

Day, Jun 15, 2021 19 278
Mitra
Wedding Planner
Mitra, on June 13, 2021 at 10:41 PM

What all does a wedding planner do/help with? Feb 2022 wedding here and all I e done so far is booked my venue. Starting to panic and wondering if it’s worth spending the mo ey for a planner. Advice?

Jo, Jun 15, 2021 3 100
Janessa
Debating between traditional ceremony reception or micro wedding
Janessa, on June 14, 2021 at 11:40 PM

I’ve been engaged since 2019 and bc of timing and Covid planning to get married in 2022. I would love to have an intimate yet elegant wedding but bc of weddings being so expensive and all the minute...

Sharonda, Jun 15, 2021 4 103
Lindsay
Have people ever just showed up without Rsvping?
Lindsay, on June 15, 2021 at 7:23 AM

I have over 50 people who haven’t responded to my wedding and today is the rsvp date. Out of town people I figure aren’t going to come but I have a lot of in town that haven’t responded. I also have...

Lindsay, Jun 15, 2021 18 298
Vanessa
Question about marriage license
Vanessa, on June 14, 2021 at 4:38 PM

Hi all! I have sort of an odd question, and was wondering if any of you have been in this situation before. When I applied for my marriage license, one of the things they asked for was age (not DOB)....

Vanessa, Jun 15, 2021 7 200
J
Addressing guests with plus ones
Jennifer, on June 14, 2021 at 2:46 PM

Not sure how plus ones are usually addressed in rsvps. Only certain guests are receiving plus ones. For guests who are receiving plus ones, can I address the envelope as “person’s name and guest” and...

Ingrid, Jun 14, 2021 7 188
E
Invite Wax Seals
Erika, on June 14, 2021 at 11:05 AM

Hello! I’m thinking about using a wax seal to close the jacket on my invite and rsvp card. This would be placed inside the envelope. Is it safe to mail with a wax seal through the usps? Is there...

Molly, Jun 14, 2021 11 935
T
3 weeks left! :)
Ty, on June 13, 2021 at 4:04 PM

Three weeks left until our wedding day. So excited, any last minute things that we should have on our radar? I feel like I’m missing something and I am not quite sure what..

Ty, Jun 14, 2021 4 89
Autumn
Invitations!!
Autumn, on June 14, 2021 at 8:41 AM

Hi fellow brides, we have just received our invites in the mail, does anyone have any tips for finding addresses as quickly as possible?

Michelle, Jun 14, 2021 10 134
Tiffany
Couples getting married on February 14, 2022
Tiffany, on June 14, 2021 at 2:10 PM

Omg it's so many February 14 weddings!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗 I am so excited for mines...if I can wrap my head around planning and finding the perfect place etc🤣 Feb 14-2022❤️

Tiffany, Jun 14, 2021 2 60
J
Stressed Out 🤦🏾‍♀️
Jashante, on June 14, 2021 at 5:17 AM

I have 7 bridesmaids one of them offered to have my dress made because she knew someone she also volunteered her services for the invitations because again she knew someone and was supposed to have...

Rebelle Fleur, Jun 14, 2021 12 212
Charlene
Wedding information for my guests (long post)
Charlene, on June 14, 2021 at 11:09 AM

Good morning Bride Sisters!! I need some feedback. It's come to my attention that a great majority of my guests have never been to a wedding before. I was BOMBARDED with a million plus questions....

Charlene, Jun 14, 2021 23 562
Emily
How to handle expected rain on Wedding day?
Emily, on June 13, 2021 at 5:56 AM

My wedding is in 7 days (ahhhhh!!) Checking the forecast and it’s expected to rain 😭. Our ceremony is taking place outdoors with the reception being inside. My FH and I are trying to plan for back...

Ashlee, Jun 14, 2021 5 218
Lacey
Dealing with a groom that thinks weddings are a waste of money
Lacey, on February 18, 2018 at 2:40 PM

Can anyone give me advice on dealing with a groom that thinks that any money spent by anyone for our wedding is a complete waste of money? Background info: I am not being unreasonable or a bridezilla....

Lacey, Jun 14, 2021 19 6,926 1
Jordanne
Just sad!
Jordanne, on June 11, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Hi all. My wedding experience thus far has been, well, sad. I had four bridesmaids. Three months ago one of my bridesmaids dropped out due to money issues which is understandable. I asked another...

Mrs.a, Jun 14, 2021 25 1,059 1
Amanda
Don't mind me.
Amanda, on June 12, 2021 at 4:55 PM

Testing. I typed a WHOLE story about something I'm upset about and I don't even see it posted. See comment below for the issue!

Jm Sunshine, Jun 14, 2021 7 287
L
Caribbean Destination Wedding
Lauren, on May 10, 2021 at 10:26 PM

Who here is planning a wedding in the Caribbean? I have so many questions and would love to create a community of brides who are in the same boat. We are looking at Mexico, Aruba and DR. Anticipated...

Wendy, Jun 13, 2021 5 122
C
How did you determine a budget for your wedding?
Carissa, on June 9, 2021 at 6:56 PM

Background: FH and I are 28 & 27 (will be 30 & 28 at the time of the wedding). We've been together for 9 years and have lived together around 6. He owns his own business and I have a very...

Tammy, Jun 13, 2021 14 252
TriSARAtops
DIY Wrap Around Labels?
TriSARAtops, on January 27, 2011 at 12:52 PM

Is it even possible to do DIY wrap around labels? I love how they look, and I think they'd be a good way to print address labels, have them look good, and without using the clear labels. I've found a...

Maureen, Jun 13, 2021 8 776
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Learn more

Groups

WeddingWire article topics