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Reception before the wedding?
Kristina, on January 18, 2021 at 11:43 AM

Hi all! I was watching Jim and Pam's wedding on The Office yesterday and it seemed like they had a big dinner with their friends/family the day before their wedding, had the wedding, and that was it!...

Kristina, Jan 25, 2021 20 915
Katie
Photographer moved 4 states away
Katie, on January 25, 2021 at 12:07 AM

So I took a chance on a new photographer whom I know their significant other. The photographer told us they had never taken wedding pictures before but would be glad to do it. I figured it would work...

Katie, Jan 25, 2021 12 203
Jamie
October 2021 Brides!
Jamie, on January 13, 2021 at 5:41 PM

My wedding is scheduled for October 2021 in Bucks County PA. Up until a week ago I was pretty certain we were going to have the normal-ish wedding we had been planning. I was reading articles that...

Gbees4121, Jan 25, 2021 22 683 4
Briana
Day of Coordinator - Yes or No
Briana, on January 23, 2021 at 7:43 AM

So I’m going back and forth on this. I don’t need a planner and even a coordinator feels unnecessary. But I have a lot of DIY that I’ll need help setting up and the event venue only does so much. Can...

SLY, Jan 25, 2021 26 463
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Disappointing and unsure of fh
Rachel, on January 24, 2021 at 8:42 AM

Idk if I can over this. After the new year FH and I started to talk about wedding plans - well I didn’t know he had a few drinks at first and we were talking. So I mentioned a small chapel ceremony...

Samantha, Jan 25, 2021 36 886
Weddingadvice
Engagement shoot
Weddingadvice, on January 24, 2021 at 10:44 AM

Our engagement shoot was originally January 30th and I scheduled this mid-December with our photographer. She emailed me Thursday asking how I was and I responded and asked if we were still on for the...

Weddingadvice, Jan 25, 2021 7 188
Jessica
Vow renewal - shower gift ideas?
Jessica, on January 23, 2021 at 11:07 PM

My husband and I are renewing our vows on our 10 year anniversary in December. My matron of honor and some other family members want to throw us a bridal shower (we didn't have a "wedding", just a...

Yasmine, Jan 25, 2021 11 487
Michelle
Planning
Michelle, on January 23, 2021 at 8:27 PM

We got soo much accomplished in 18 hours! First round of dress alterations (BIG sticker shock) but kept to our $1500 budget for everything (dress & alterations), flowers & cake...

Yasmine, Jan 25, 2021 14 328
Sexypoodle
October 30, 2021 brides???
Sexypoodle, on September 27, 2020 at 6:55 PM

Hey heyyy and congrats!! Just looking for my (new) date twins 👀. We originally selected the popular date of 10/10/20. So, I had lots (and lots) of date twins. But we postponed and I’ve excitedly...

Sexypoodle, Jan 25, 2021 9 273
Laura
Wedding Photographer Stopped Responding, Hasn't Delivered Engagement Photos
Laura, on January 19, 2021 at 2:12 PM

Would anyone have some advice? A few months back, we signed a contract with our wedding photographer and paid a deposit. This was someone who came highly recommended by our venue. We had our...

Taylor, Jan 24, 2021 5 916
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Sunday wedding
Lynne, on January 24, 2021 at 1:10 PM

Hi all - we’re going to have a Sunday wedding in 2022 (rescheduling from this year). There were literally no Saturdays in the spring/summer available at our venue even over a year out. My FH and I...

Kerin, Jan 24, 2021 17 327
Mrs.Matthews
For those of you who have had/are planning a Courthouse wedding before your ceremony.
Mrs.Matthews, on April 30, 2014 at 8:49 PM

So due to many financial and personal reasons (too many to list actually) FH and I are planning on getting married this week at the courthouse. So sudden! Yes we are still having our Disney World...

Andrea, Jan 24, 2021 46 32,932 2
Kendall
Legally Married but Officiant for our Wedding Day Question
Kendall, on January 6, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Yeah, as if that title isn't already confusing enough. My boo and I are legally married. We are military, so we went to a courthouse on a random day to tie the knot. I don't remember the date, as I am...

Andrea, Jan 24, 2021 38 4,953
CountryBride
Very busy day yesterday
CountryBride, on January 24, 2021 at 12:38 PM

Yesterday marked 15 months until I get married to celebrate my fiancé and I got out and went to David's bridal I got my veils we hired, the bar tender, and paid a little on photography it was a...

Michelle, Jan 24, 2021 3 133
Me
Wedding Officiant- Santa Rosa only
Me, on January 24, 2021 at 7:00 AM

Looking for wedding officiant only

Michelle, Jan 24, 2021 5 39
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Making a childhood friend honorary bridesmaid
Bri, on January 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Okay, so my childhood friend is in and out of the hospital with a permanent illness. I wanted to make her a bridesmaid, but I don’t want her feeling pressured that she absolutely has to plan stuff if...

J W, Jan 24, 2021 9 277
Allison
Not wanting my Dad to walk me down the aisle?
Allison, on January 23, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Hi everyone! So this has been a really hard topic of discussion within my family while planning my wedding and I’m looking for some advice because I know that it is my day but I’m trying really hard...

Allison, Jan 24, 2021 8 360
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Inexpensive Rehearsal Dinner Ideas .. New York City/Brooklyn
Amanda, on January 19, 2016 at 4:53 PM

Hi! I'm looking for options for my rehearsal dinner. We will have about 50 guests, but do not have a large budget. We are looking for any options as unconventional as they might be that would allow us...

Morgan, Jan 24, 2021 6 1,650
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Limo costs??
Adriana, on January 22, 2021 at 5:53 PM

Is it normal for a limo company to charge you for four hours for your limo when you’re only using it for one hour on your wedding day? It is on a Saturday

Ashley, Jan 24, 2021 7 247
Kristyn
Can't get Marriage License (la county)? Help!
Kristyn, on January 22, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Hi ladies, My fiancé and I are planning a micro wedding on February 27th and having our big ceremony/party in 2022. I just tried to make an appt online for our virtual marriage license appt and it is...

Veronica, Jan 24, 2021 9 1,793
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