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![Ashley](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/0/9/0/utbp_6985090.jpg?r=13953849)
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...
![Yvette](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/8/7/7/utbp_37782877.jpg?r=42710)
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...
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....
![Mackenzie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/5/3/6/utbp_40459536.jpg?r=45464)
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...
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..
What has been your best way to keep your costs down for your wedding?
![Emily](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/8/2/5/utbp_39941825.jpg?r=87605)
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...
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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...
![Jennifer](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/4/7/9/utbp_40961479.jpg?r=67507)
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?
![Ashley](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/0/6/7/utbp_41391067.jpg?r=24125)
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...
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![Buckets05](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/9/6/5/utbp_8122965.jpg?r=77856)
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...
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...
![Thelanes](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/9/1/5/utbp_41407915.jpg?r=31105)
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
![Marilynne](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/8/2/3/utbp_39215823.jpg?r=65396)
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...
![Michelle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/0/4/7/utbp_35478047.jpg?r=21629)
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.
![Future Mrs. Voso](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/7/5/5/utbp_5049755.jpg?r=10650942)
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...
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)...
![Carla](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/5/8/3/utbp_30802583.jpg?r=23393)
We enjoyed planning our wedding and would love to share our experienc with you.
![Chantel](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/2/5/7/utbp_35476257.jpg?r=54300)