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Lots of Bridesmaids
Amanda, on March 30, 2021 at 10:22 PM

Hi all! Did you hint to your bridesmaids that they were going to be bridesmaids prior to the bridesmaid proposal? So it’s not a total surprise? The reason I’m asking is because I have two college...

Maggie, Mar 31, 2021 13 172
Alexis
Instrumental prelude? Or vocals included?
Alexis, on March 31, 2021 at 10:54 AM

Hello, Just curious what everyone thinks, should the songs playing while guests arrive to the ceremony be instrumental? We’re doing a slideshow of us from infants to now (our church has screens at h...

Melle, Mar 31, 2021 5 204
Samantha
Oh hey
Samantha, on March 31, 2021 at 11:11 AM

Oh hey girl hey

Dj Tanner, Mar 31, 2021 1 123 2
FutureMrsHadi
Vendors that don't email you back?
FutureMrsHadi, on March 30, 2021 at 8:07 PM

I'm just frustrated and need to rant a bit. But does anyone else have this problem? We booked our bartender a long time ago and she came highly recommended, and when we booked her she was great, no...

SLY, Mar 31, 2021 8 194
Aliimarieesmith
Lowering amount of bridesmaids & groomsmen.
Aliimarieesmith, on March 30, 2021 at 6:59 PM

*advice needed for a panicked bride*Just want to say this! Planning a wedding during this pandemic is the worst and I salute all brides that are going through the same thing as I am. Our wedding date...

Lady, Mar 31, 2021 7 146
Corrin
Appropriate time to reach out to Vendors
Corrin, on March 30, 2021 at 7:52 PM

Our wedding is October 30th, 2021 (pushed from May due to covid) and we got all our contracts redone/resigned months ago. I still have 7 months until my wedding, but I guess because I've never...

Yasmine, Mar 31, 2021 5 229
outdoor wedding nerves
, on March 27, 2021 at 9:02 AM

How was your outdoor wedding? We were planning an indoor reception but covid happened and we postponed twice. This year we have decided to have it with lesser people and outdoors. It makes me really...

JM Sunshine, Mar 31, 2021 10 313 1
Gabriel
Lgbt weddings
Gabriel, on March 2, 2021 at 4:27 AM

Anybody with any idea on lgbt weddings. We are having it pretty fast

Victoria, Mar 30, 2021 5 124
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Using Dry Ice to Keep Desserts/Cake Cold
Nicole, on June 24, 2016 at 9:17 AM

My venue doesn't have a refrigerator & I am doing a dessert table & a small cake (10" bottom, 6" top). I am trying to figure out the best way to keep everything cold for about 3 hours. I am planning...

Connie, Mar 30, 2021 19 6,992
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Welcome sign
Janae, on March 30, 2021 at 6:18 PM

Got this at a local thrift shop for $10, plan on using it for my welcome sign. Didn't want to spend $100+ for the one I saw in etsy. Not sure if I'm going to just use the glass or use...

Janae, Mar 30, 2021 6 191
Michelle
Planning without Facebook
Michelle, on January 12, 2021 at 7:16 PM

Anyone else doing this? While I have noticed that some vendors have an Instagram/Facebook only presence, not all do. Also we don't intend to buy anything just to resell later (linens, decor, etc)...

MK, Mar 30, 2021 22 207 1
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Invitations
Amber, on December 2, 2020 at 11:45 AM

We’re getting married in June 2021 🤞 and we just started looking for wedding invitations, so tell me...who did you go with, likes/dislikes, would you use them again? Bonus points for pics! TIA!

Jasmine, Mar 30, 2021 15 286 1
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Inviting guests to reception and not ceremony
Samantha, on March 30, 2021 at 9:38 AM

I’m freshly engaged and just trying to do some research before we decide on things. We were thinking of doing a small ceremony at a church only close family invited and then everyone else invited to...

Michelle, Mar 30, 2021 13 279
Sydney
Trouble
Sydney, on March 30, 2021 at 2:44 AM

I'm having a really hard time trying to find somewhere to start and get on a role.. any ideas?

Michelle, Mar 30, 2021 10 101
Elizabeth
Seating issue--difficult guest
Elizabeth, on March 29, 2021 at 2:42 PM

I just posted another seating question, but this one popped into my mind and is pretty personal. I have one cousin who has had substance abuse issues in the past. She is now recovering, but when she...

Eniale, Mar 30, 2021 10 245
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Florists
Sarah, on March 29, 2021 at 10:50 PM

So I just had my first florist consultation and I have no idea if I'm getting a good deal or if I'm being ripped off. I AM having a greenery heavy wedding so I gave the budget of $3000, but I...

Stephanie, Mar 30, 2021 15 329
Joselyn
How long after i get engaged should i get married?
Joselyn, on March 27, 2021 at 6:02 AM

What’s the normal time period it takes to plan a wedding ?

Ty, Mar 30, 2021 21 339
Kristin
Stressed out bride
Kristin, on March 28, 2021 at 7:23 PM

Any other future brides that are also students? Between working full time, 3 classes, a sports league, general life, and wedding planning I’m ready to pull my hair out. How is everyone else dealing...

Melle, Mar 29, 2021 6 115
Veronica
Venue Out of business! Now what?!? 😩
Veronica, on March 9, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Need advice! Our all inclusive wedding venue just sent me a letter saying they are out of business is of February 2021 😭. The company was called “The Rustic Lace Barn” located in Colorado Springs. We...

Grace, Mar 29, 2021 9 1,204
Brandie
Where to start 😬
Brandie, on March 28, 2021 at 9:41 PM

I need help I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm a young bride to be with a very tight budget. Where do I begin and what are some big dos and don'ts.

LeeAnn, Mar 29, 2021 11 205
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