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![Hannah](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/1/3/9/utbp_8907139.jpg?r=31335)
Me and my fiancé just recently got engaged and he is leaving for Army basic training this month. He will be doing his training for about a year. I am planning on medical school, taking my MCAT exam...
Hi everyone! I was thinking..would it be okay to send physical save the dates in the mail and then as the date approaches, send an online invitation? Where it leads them to the wedding website where...
So I’m having a cupcake tower with a small cake on top for my fiancé and I to cut, however my baker isn’t vegan/vegetarian friendly and wondering what I should do for my veggie/vegan guests? Should I...
![Mackenzie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/4/6/5/utbp_35618465.jpg?r=75690)
Hello brides! First off, CONGRATULATIONS! After 7 years together, we finally got engaged on January 22nd! I have been planning my wedding since I was a child, and something I always thought about was...
Whos getting married in April? How are you feeling? What is your favorite part of planning? What are your wedding colors? Tell me all about it... Its getting so close! Lets hear you brag a little...
So I originally hired a videographer at around $2200, but we had to postpone and the videographer will not return our deposit of $600 even though we haven't even met. He promised to give...
So I've been looking EVERYWHERE for a venue to let you stay a little later because I am Mexican/American and we like to throw big party like weddings (: lol but I've noticed most venues want you to...
![Caitlin](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/9/4/5/utbp_36180945.jpg?r=98160)
Hi! We are planning on getting married October 9th, 2021 in our backyard. We are expecting around 100 people, we have 11 acres so more than enough space however I just looked in the Farmers Almanac to...
![Michelle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/0/4/7/utbp_35478047.jpg?r=21629)
Certain songs? Reception styles? Gift types? Anything you have come across that is foreign to your circle.
![Meghan](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/3/2/5/utbp_30821325.jpg?r=95721)
Hello! We’re getting ready to send out save the dates and we have a higher number than what’s allowed right now. Our wedding isn’t until September so everyone’s telling me to invite everyone and if...
![Kristin](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/1/7/3/utbp_35446173.jpg?r=65997)
As stressful as planning during this time has been, I want to remember the fun parts of planning. What has been your favorite part of planning so far? Personally, I love seeing my FH light up when he...
![Michelle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/0/4/7/utbp_35478047.jpg?r=21629)
Are there any popular shots that are not important to you at all? For example, not wanting photo coverage of getting dressed or something else
![Christina](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/3/2/8/utbp_2050328.jpg?r=11198757)
Mimosas while getting ready? A shot to calm the nerves before the first look / walk down the aisle? A beer at the bar in the venue? Almost all the 'getting ready' pictures I see have some glass of...
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![Stacey](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/8/6/7/utbp_32187867.jpg?r=41926)
I am happy to say that we are finally done with the RSVP waiting game! Since I see a lot of questions on here regularly about decline rates, etc., I thought I would share our numbers. We invited 103...
![Michelle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/0/4/7/utbp_35478047.jpg?r=21629)
Is anyone greeting your guests as they arrive? Guestbook attendant, ushers, parents if any, the bride and groom, someone else?
![April](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/9/5/1/utbp_32231951.jpg?r=35229)
So I was having a discussion with my aunt who’s hosting my bridal shower and she mentioned I need to get thank you cards. I guess I didn’t think of it because I thought we weren’t supposed to use...
I'm looking into buying a bundle on etsy that has these signs: Smaller-medium sized: - unplugged ceremony (church ceremony) - save our hashtag (reception) - drinks/bar (reception) - cards/gift sign...
![Jess](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/1/5/7/utbp_31116157.jpg?r=20527)
We just got all of our RSVPs back for our May 15th wedding. I can't believe how high the turnout is... we invited 115 and 100 said yes. With our state's mandate, we are good to go with our 100 count!...
![Sarah](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/7/1/3/utbp_30950713.jpg?r=90072)
Hi ladies!! My wedding date was set for 10-24-2020. Unfortunately we decided to postpone. Now it's going to be 11-6-2021. I was reminded the other day that I have a little over six months until the...