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What about other people's weddings have left a bad impression on you?
Jenny, on April 18, 2017 at 3:36 PM

As I'm going through the nitty-gritty of wedding planning details in preparation for the perfect day, I found myself wondering what mistakes or oversights my guests will really notice or remember...

Jaelyn, Oct 9, 2023 183 4,070 1
MrsO
Scratch off lottery tickets as wedding favors...
MrsO, on March 31, 2012 at 9:49 AM

I THINK I caught a glimpse of this on four weddings yesterday in passing and it sparked the idea in my head and I really want to do it. I'm kinda in love with scratch offs. However only when it is...

Madelyn, Oct 9, 2023 37 5,987
Lovelyl
Ceremony and Dinner Party
Lovelyl, on September 11, 2023 at 3:46 PM

My fiancé and I are currently discussing our options for a wedding. Neither of us wants a huge wedding so I mentioned having a ceremony and dinner party at a restaurant. Has anyone done this? If so,...

Mary, Oct 9, 2023 9 215 2
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St Regis Bahia Beach? Destination wedding
Tricia, on October 5, 2023 at 3:25 PM

Hi, has anyone here gotten married at Saint Regis Bahia beach or know anyone who has? I have all the information I need but I can’t get a formal quote until 12 months in advance, but I would like to...

Caitlin, Oct 9, 2023 4 127
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When to involve wedding planner
Vana, on October 8, 2023 at 1:03 AM

Hi All! Planning our wedding for 2024 here and wondering when’s the best time to involve a wedding planner? I know they’re expensive so trying to do what I can before involving them. I’ve already...

Michelle, Oct 8, 2023 1 68
Misha
Newly Engaged
Misha, on October 7, 2023 at 12:30 AM

Any suggestions ? Or where to start at ? Planning a wedding is not for the weak but I have been consistent with reaching out to multiple venues etc

Misha, Oct 7, 2023 6 75
Coll
Venue wants all guest's names
Coll, on May 16, 2023 at 4:48 AM

Our wedding venue requires an alphabetized list of every guest's name one month in advance. Is this normal? My brother and sister both recently had weddings and said they have never heard of this.

Joan, Oct 7, 2023 21 706
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Help with a hashtag please
Brittany, on October 7, 2023 at 12:57 PM

Hello everyone! I will be changing my last name to McMahan. My first name is Brittany and his is Brayden. Any ideas for a hashtag? Thanks

Lisa, Oct 7, 2023 2 27
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Just found out I'm pregnant- The baby will be due June 2024, the wedding is in 2025
Adia, on September 29, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Yesterday I found out I'm pregnant and now im unsure of what to do. I've been saving up and planning for my wedding but now I also have to plan for my baby. I'm over the moon! But I'm anxious because...

Crystal, Oct 7, 2023 8 192
Kathryn
Venue Won’t Let Us Move Furniture
Kathryn, on October 5, 2023 at 8:16 PM

I recently learned that in the venue we rented they will not allow us to move the furniture that existing in a space. This was never written in our contract or clarified prior to booking the venue....

Andrea, Oct 6, 2023 4 294
Tambam1119
Small wedding. Doc?
Tambam1119, on October 1, 2023 at 8:19 AM

Hello! I have just now joined the craziness of wedding planning 😅. I will be getting married on 10/19/2024. We’re having a smaller wedding of approximately 30 to 40 guests. I plan on making my own...

Zoran, Oct 6, 2023 13 382
Mz.Bolden3
what to do if guests don't RSVP but show up anyway????
Mz.Bolden3, on May 11, 2009 at 8:17 AM

Our RSVP date is coming up this week but we have only received about 75% of our RSVP cards. We want to wait another week or so for late comers, then we want to use the available seats to invite other...

Karina, Oct 6, 2023 35 43,307 2
Marquita
You are not alone
Marquita, on October 2, 2023 at 2:19 PM

This has been one of the hardest things that I have ever done. It is confusing and hectic and my head is constantly spinning. But the satisfaction that I know is coming. Having planned everything...

Alika, Oct 5, 2023 2 123
Faith
Online vs Physical Invitations
Faith, on September 19, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Hello everyone! I am in the planning stages for my wedding next year. I am a very detailed oriented person so I want to get everything in order. I would like to know the pros and cons of mailing save...

Alika, Oct 5, 2023 13 349
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What's appropriate timeline for hotel venues?
Aliya, on September 29, 2023 at 2:37 AM

I'm looking for some advice. We signed our venue contract with the Westin in ka'anapali literally three weeks before the tragic fires happened. The timeline given to me of when their wedding...

Aliya, Oct 5, 2023 4 74
Delanie
Couples getting married on June 1, 2024
Delanie, on January 22, 2023 at 2:35 PM

Just saying hi and congratulations to everyone here! So excited for our upcoming wedding

Delanie, Oct 5, 2023 14 170
Jae
Couples getting married on October 22, 2023
Jae, on November 8, 2022 at 9:59 PM

Heyyyyy wedding twins #loveonacobb

Kayla, Oct 4, 2023 3 81 1
Future Mrs. Chicken
Couples getting married on October 31, 2025
Future Mrs. Chicken, on September 20, 2023 at 11:32 PM

Hey y'all! So excited to get to know our date twins! We just got engaged and we are super excited to celebrate with our friends and family on Halloween 2025. Question for all of you- are you wearing...

Future Mrs. Chicken, Oct 4, 2023 11 174 3
Emily
Day of Bag
Emily, on September 8, 2022 at 3:59 AM

Ok ladies. What are the most important things to pack in your day of bag? I started packing mine, but I want to see what all of you may have!

Mrs. Johnson, Oct 4, 2023 29 609 6
Michelle
If you could change anything
Michelle, on September 29, 2023 at 3:18 PM

Based on hindsight knowledge, different budget, or anything else, what would you do differently? Would you splurge on a specific item, not invite a specific person, run your reception a different...

Brenda, Oct 2, 2023 3 118 1
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