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Legally married in nj but ceremony abroad?
Dennise, on May 18, 2021 at 8:14 AM

Hi all ! I’m getting married in December in Cancun. I would like to hear anyone else’s experience in doing something similar where you get legally married in the states but have the ceremony abroad....

Lynnie, May 19, 2021 2 77
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Wedding Favors
Blair, on May 4, 2021 at 2:06 PM

I've read that wedding favors are unnecessary but did anyone do them anyway and if so what did you give?

G + C, May 19, 2021 18 201
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Wedding Regrets/do Overs?
Melanie, on May 14, 2021 at 7:56 PM

If you could go back and redo any decision, is there anything you wish you would have done differently for your wedding/planning process? Mine: Both my FH and I wish we only did a MOH and Best Man...

Ashlee, May 19, 2021 8 452 1
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2:30/3pm ceremony
Natalie, on April 20, 2018 at 5:52 PM

Any brides getting married between 2-3pm? Can I please see your day of timeline so I can break things down? Thanks!

Amanda, May 19, 2021 12 7,712 5
Aiyana
Awkward Save the Date Timing
Aiyana, on May 15, 2021 at 6:35 PM

Hello! I'm trying to figure out when we'll send Save the Dates. I know general etiquette is to send them around 6-8 months prior, however, there're a few factors that make me want to send them...

Sexypoodle, May 19, 2021 9 259
Soon2Bemarried
Pros & Cons of crw vs. Traditional Wedding Reception
Soon2Bemarried, on May 18, 2021 at 11:01 AM

Has anyone had a Cocktail Wedding Reception? What are the pros and cons? We’re You able to cut costs dramatically vs a traditional sit down wedding reception (with the dinner included)? Advice, tips...

Veronica, May 19, 2021 10 229
Richaelyn
Covid precautions card inside invitations?
Richaelyn, on May 12, 2021 at 2:12 PM

Should I include a covid precautions card inside my invitations? The card would look like a normal details/enclosure card and it will list the covid precautions and/or rules that will be in place at...

Richaelyn, May 19, 2021 15 249
Stephanie
Should i message guests that have not Rsvp'd?
Stephanie, on May 18, 2021 at 1:40 PM

We sent our wedding invites early April and asked guests to RSVP on our website by June 3, which is 16 days away. I'm going to be away on my bachelorette trip the week RSVP's are due and looks like 40...

Vicky, May 19, 2021 10 1,475
Chelsea
Invites out and annoyed
Chelsea, on May 18, 2021 at 1:53 PM

Getting married July 10th. Invites went out last Tuesday. Before covid we had 275 we cut down to 200 to be safe. Our hall fits 600 but told us max social distance was 250. We invited 234. Our covid...

Jaime, May 19, 2021 6 388
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Wedding Shower
MK, on May 17, 2021 at 10:11 AM

We downsized from our 200+ wedding guest list to around 80 to keep the celebration more personal and intimate -- we had to cut a ton of distant friends and family. They have all been extremely...

Leigh, May 19, 2021 6 208
CountryBride
Honest opinions on David’s bridal alterations
CountryBride, on May 17, 2021 at 2:04 PM

I am thinking of having David’s bridal do my alterations but I have heard mixed reviews from amazing to horror stories anyone please give me some opinions and or experience

Brittany, May 19, 2021 7 168 1
Liz
Wedding with Newborn
Liz, on May 18, 2021 at 5:30 PM

My husband and I are having our reception only this August due to having to reschedule because of COVID last year. We are expecting our first child in June so obviously she will be at the reception...

Elizabeth, May 19, 2021 7 223
Richaelyn
When to send out invitations
Richaelyn, on May 15, 2021 at 6:07 PM

I know the normal time is 4-6 weeks before the wedding, however I did not send out Save the Dates and my wedding is in July on a Friday evening. I’m thinking maybe I should send them out earlier due...

Jennifer, May 19, 2021 4 118
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Planning a wedding when you don’t like most of your family.. Help!
Jennifer, on May 18, 2021 at 2:13 PM

Hi, I am having the hardest time planning my wedding. I get so excited about thinking about it, but when I start to think about the people.. (family) attending I want to shut the whole thing down...

Pirate & 60s Bride, May 18, 2021 3 217
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Hilton Playa del Carmen
Samantha, on May 18, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Anyone stay at or have gotten married at what used to be The Royal, now The Hilton Playa del Carmen? Thoughts? Good and bad

Ava, May 18, 2021 3 98
Jasmine
Current thought
Jasmine, on May 17, 2021 at 8:26 PM

My biggest problem right now is that I’m over stressed .I feel like I’ve gotten nothing done and I don’t feel excited because I’m overwhelmed .Planning instead of enjoying it like I would like ,I’m...

Ashlee, May 18, 2021 6 167
Kiyome
Destination wedding travel agent
Kiyome, on May 18, 2021 at 2:08 PM

So I've been a little bit all over the place and we've gone from planning a local wedding, to eloping in Ireland, to a small wedding in Vermont, and after getting overwhelmed from trying to plan a...

Emily, May 18, 2021 1 118
Stevania
"Virtual" wedding services (planners and livestreaming options)
Stevania, on March 4, 2021 at 5:28 PM

Hi, I am wondering if anyone is using virtual wedding planning services and also if anyone is livestreaming their wedding on Zoom/Facebook Live etc. Wedding planners can be pretty pricey for a but...

Michelle, May 18, 2021 9 374 1
Destiny
Seating Chart....
Destiny, on May 17, 2021 at 4:21 PM

I didn't realize how hard it would be to do a seating chart...Do i really have too! UGH! lol

Destiny, May 18, 2021 12 238
Olga
Getting Ready at Home on day of wedding
Olga, on May 16, 2021 at 11:48 PM

I’m getting ready at my home on the day of the wedding and I also have a small bridal party of 4 bridesmaids . I don’t like how my living room looks like, where do bridesmaids and the bride usually...

Allie, May 18, 2021 5 894
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