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Ashley
Preacher/Dad/Officiant
Ashley, on August 5, 2016 at 1:08 AM

So question. I went to a wedding recently and the bride's dad is a pastor. So he walked her down the aisle gave her away and then did the ceremony himself. It was kind of different to me but to each...

Marianna, Nov 27, 2023 17 8,203
Yvette
Waiting on Rsvp. What to do when it’s a future in law
Yvette, on November 23, 2023 at 12:40 PM

Hi All, I am in need of advice. Our wedding rsvp is coming up on Saturday and my fiancé’s father and wife and brother and wife have not rsvp’d. I sent a reminder on Tuesday. When I asked my fiancé...

Andrea, Nov 27, 2023 15 425
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2024 Small Wedding without a Wedding Party
Jennifer, on October 3, 2023 at 10:28 AM

Hi! Has anyone had any experience or have gone to a wedding where there was not a wedding/bridal party? I’m planning my wedding for 60 people or less and don’t feel the need to have a wedding party....

Gina, Nov 27, 2023 15 320
Mackenzie
Both parents walking you down the aisle
Mackenzie, on November 27, 2023 at 2:49 PM

My parents got divorced about 4 yrs ago. Things ended on bad terms between them. I said then that I didn’t want my dad walking me down the aisle because I thought he didn’t want to be part of the...

Andrea, Nov 27, 2023 4 143
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Guests paying for their plates
Samira , on September 18, 2018 at 6:23 PM

I was invited to a wedding where the guest pays for their plates? I was thinking about doing this just to cut down who is coming..

Daneen, Nov 27, 2023 29 2,229
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Cutting Costs
Addie, on October 24, 2023 at 1:16 PM

What has been your best way to keep your costs down for your wedding?

Roni, Nov 26, 2023 16 681 1
Emily
Wedding Binder
Emily, on October 16, 2023 at 11:18 AM

Do I really need a wedding binder? I am having a 90 person wedding and feel like I have a fine grasp on stuff, as does the day-of coordinator at the venue. I see all these social media posts about...

Roni, Nov 26, 2023 9 775
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Heather and jimbo
Heather, on November 26, 2023 at 12:35 AM

I I am get married on Christmas day

Andrea, Nov 26, 2023 1 46
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Wedding buffet timing
Dani, on November 17, 2023 at 11:34 AM

We will have approximately 220 guests, and might choose a buffet dinner rather than plated. If we choose a buffet, we plan on two buffet tables with a line on each side, for a total of four lines. One...

Michelle, Nov 25, 2023 9 425 1
Jennifer
Hashtag Ideas? ❤️
Jennifer, on November 24, 2023 at 6:22 AM

My name is Jennifer (or Jenn) Carranza and his is Zachary or (Zach) Hoffman. I’m taking his last name so the easy option is #MeetTheHoffmans. Anyone got anything better?

Jennifer, Nov 25, 2023 2 117
Ashley
We just got Engaged!
Ashley, on November 18, 2023 at 1:32 PM

It’s been officially 1 week since I said I Do!!! What should I start with when planning? When do I send the “Save the Dates” and Invitations? First time bride, so just confused and need some...

Anjali, Nov 25, 2023 8 372 3
Buckets05
Average cost for photographer/videographer.
Buckets05, on July 17, 2017 at 5:53 AM

Please help! What is a reasonable cost for a photographer? I was quoted from $1500-$2800. To me that's a lot...to others, that's reasonable. And that's not including a videographer. At...

Farrah, Nov 24, 2023 54 18,692
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Save the dates
Laura, on November 12, 2023 at 9:35 AM

How did y’all deal with few people telling you that they never received the STD’s ? Should I send them again to those people or should I just go straight to the invitation when the time comes ? I have...

Michelle, Nov 24, 2023 9 161
Thelanes
Help.. New planner
Thelanes, on November 24, 2023 at 10:22 AM

Tbh .. I barely have any help my budget is **** total. I'm not worried about a honey moon I just want a day to celebrate and bring our family's together

Michelle, Nov 24, 2023 1 96
Marilynne
Public or Confidential Marriage license?
Marilynne, on November 16, 2023 at 12:51 PM

Hey everyone! I am getting married in January here in the state of CA and was wondering if it mattered to the church whether i needed to obtain a public or confidential marriage license? does it...

Angelina, Nov 23, 2023 6 414
Michelle
Most helpful tips and advice?
Michelle, on November 21, 2023 at 10:12 PM

What tips and tricks have been the most helpful in your planning? Whether it’s someone else’s experience that may not have occurred to you or something that worked at your own wedding.

Brenda, Nov 22, 2023 3 90
Future Mrs. Voso
Church Wedding...Music Restrictions...HELP
Future Mrs. Voso, on March 22, 2016 at 12:26 PM

The church I am getting married at (Catholic) refuses to let us play any other music than live, sacred songs. I would have started planning earlier but the church said they were "working on their...

Catherine, Nov 21, 2023 19 3,782 1
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Weird clause in dj contract
Alexandra, on September 20, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Has anyone encountered a clause in their DJ contract that basically states if a guest is injured due to the DJ's error or misconduct (ex: someone trips over an electric wire and injures themselves)...

JB, Nov 21, 2023 4 125
Carla
Love to help anyone trying to do their wedding in Puerto Rico, can we help?
Carla, on April 6, 2023 at 12:02 AM

We enjoyed planning our wedding and would love to share our experienc with you.

Calvin, Nov 21, 2023 3 85 1
Chantel
Couples getting married on July 25, 2026
Chantel, on November 19, 2020 at 11:44 PM

Heo everyone

chantel, Nov 21, 2023 4 170 1
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