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Ashlee
July 2021
Ashlee, on May 17, 2019 at 7:05 PM

Anyone getting married July 2021?

Elmarose, Jul 2, 2020 7 289 1
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Cocktail Hour on a Trolley?
Allie, on January 10, 2019 at 10:39 AM

Since my ceremony and reception are 30 mins away from each other, we are hiring 2 trolleys to transport our guests. I’m thinking it would be fun to get the party started and have cocktail hour on the...

Lisa, Jul 1, 2020 15 319
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Looking for a unique venue that won't break the bank
Sarah, on June 29, 2020 at 8:00 PM

We are hunting for a venue in southern Maine that is AFFORDABLE. When I say affordable I don't mean 20k! 🤭 We are looking at a very small casual wedding of only about 50 people. Indoor with the option...

Kayse, Jun 30, 2020 7 315
Mrs. Ramos
Hoboken Pier
Mrs. Ramos, on July 13, 2016 at 7:46 AM

Has anyone used Hoboken Pier for their ceremony? If so did you need a permit?

Amee, Jun 28, 2020 11 655
Kirst
what to do in williamsburg VA?! bachelorette party HELP
Kirst, on May 21, 2012 at 11:28 AM

My sister really want to do bush gardens in the day for her bach party. Thats fine with me but I don't know the area well, and since most of us will be going to VA from NJ what can we do for fun at...

Dana, Jun 27, 2020 10 1,805
Lynnie
Necessary or Not??
Lynnie, on January 14, 2020 at 11:05 AM

The minute you get engaged you also start getting inundated with unsolicited advice about everything you "absolutely haaaaaave to do" for your wedding! But do you really have to have a photo booth,...

Tiffany, Jun 27, 2020 9 783 2
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Is it okay to be completely involved in your own bridal shower?
Tanya, on November 30, 2014 at 3:02 AM

My sister and my best friend are throwing me a bridal shower and I want to know if it's okay for me to be completely involved with all the planning. I'm not sure what the etiquette is on that. I have...

Brandy, Jun 24, 2020 48 4,064 1
Futuremrsklep
2020 Brides
Futuremrsklep, on April 23, 2018 at 9:39 AM

Who else is getting married in 2+ years? How much planning have you actually done so far? I’m getting married on December 31, 2020 and I feel so lost with planning (or even getting all of my ideas...

Okhai, Jun 24, 2020 274 8,104
akfink
Is it normal for vendors to not accept credit cards?
akfink, on July 15, 2010 at 5:08 PM

I have read a million different places that you should put all wedding related expenses on a cc so that if something goes wrong with the vendor, you can report it to your cc company and they can get...

John, Jun 22, 2020 33 5,455
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Wedding Planner payment schedule?
Nora, on June 22, 2020 at 6:48 AM

Hello everyone! My fiance and I are planning to get married next summer in Italy and have found a wedding planner that we like, but can't agree on a payment schedule. She is flexible about the # of...

Blair, Jun 22, 2020 14 2,591
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Philadelphia Nigerian Caterers
Bimpe, on October 14, 2011 at 3:29 PM

Anyone know a legit Nigerian caterer in Philadelphia

Amy, Jun 22, 2020 21 367
Grace
Dessert Reception Timeline
Grace, on June 21, 2020 at 11:06 AM

My fiance and I are are planning to have a simple ceremony with dessert reception in September. I'm really struggling with the timeline and could use some advice! We are planning on the ceremony being...

Jana, Jun 21, 2020 6 434 1
Sarah
faq response for an almost-no-kid wedding?
Sarah, on June 20, 2020 at 3:24 PM

Hey all! I'm working on our wedding website and I need some help wording the answer to this FAQ. We're choosing not to invite any kids except FH's neices. We'll be sending out invitations addressed to...

Sinaya, Jun 21, 2020 5 5,361 1
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Wedding budget $6000. Is it possible?
Amanda, on August 10, 2017 at 10:34 AM

Need ideas of how you girls cut corners and got everything really cheap or free. Thanks in Advance for ideas.

Vonette, Jun 20, 2020 76 7,732 1
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Reception Only-bridesmaids?
Danielle, on September 11, 2019 at 11:24 PM

I'm having a private ceremony-not even family, just one maid of honor and one best man. But I kind of want to have 4 maids of honor and I'm sure they're all expecting to be. Is there anything for them...

Jaelle, Jun 17, 2020 11 1,350
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Poc-owned Wedding Vendors?
Katelyn, on June 1, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Hi! 👋🏼 Former 8/23/20 now 8/22/21 NYC bride here! As someone about to marry a black man, I am obviously very invested in what’s going on right now, and what we can do to show love and be more...

Imani, Jun 16, 2020 6 242 3
bappybride
Are engagement photos worth it?
bappybride, on November 12, 2015 at 7:33 PM

Engagement photos aren't part of my photo package. How long does the typical session last? My photographer charges $300/hour. As of now, my FH and I will be doing some pre-ceremony pics...

Jenn, Jun 16, 2020 25 1,027
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'Bring your own Priest ' has me stumped. Newport RI.
Suzanne, on January 1, 2016 at 5:46 PM

My daughter will be marrying in Newport RI, and plans to marry in a Catholic chapel. The chapel has no available priest, so we must provide our own. Since this is a destination wedding for both sides...

Suzanne, Jun 16, 2020 22 1,291
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Disney Bridesmaid Gifts
Ashley, on January 18, 2020 at 8:38 PM

Hii! Does anyone have any suggestions for a cute disney gift I can give me bridesmaids?? My wedding is Tangled themed.

Cordelia, Jun 16, 2020 5 371
Che'Naomi
My wedding is Valentine's Day 2018.. any advice?
Che'Naomi , on March 14, 2017 at 3:34 PM

I booked the hall and secured a caterer..am I moving too fast? It's a DIY wedding basically...any advice?

Ruth, Jun 15, 2020 39 154
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