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Emmagayle
Just Engaged, Need Tips!
Emmagayle, on June 7, 2020 at 1:21 AM

Hello! So my fiancé proposed to me last week. I am so excited to start wedding planning. We’re trying to do our wedding as inexpensive as possible (due to us still being in college). Does anyone have...

Aleisha, Jun 11, 2020 50 980 5
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R&b song to walk down too?
Sierra, on November 5, 2017 at 3:37 PM

I chosen Brian McKnight- never felt this way. But I would like some more suggestions so I know this is the song I really want to come down the aisle too. Any suggestions Brides?

Chantelle, Jun 11, 2020 13 29,705 5
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Help with wedding day of schedule! (2pm ceremony, 2 locations, no first look)
Elli, on June 11, 2020 at 12:19 AM

Wedding timeline help! (2 pm ceremony, 2 locations, no first look) Hi everyone! I’m in need of some help coming up with a wedding day of timeline or even examples of what others have done with...

Elli, Jun 11, 2020 18 1,249
Anna
Wedding Venue Asking for Photos from Photographer
Anna, on June 24, 2019 at 4:03 PM

Hi all, We think we found the venue for our wedding, but as we're reviewing the contract, we found a clause stating - "This venue uses still photography to assist with promotion of the venue. The...

Elmarose, Jun 11, 2020 5 1,349
Spaghetti
Uber/Lyft for wedding party?
Spaghetti, on July 5, 2017 at 9:31 PM

Has anyone used/planning to use Uber or Lyft for transporting themselves and maybe the wedding party from ceremony to reception? I haven't use either service myself, only with others who set it up...

ST Vlogs, Jun 9, 2020 19 1,792
Nancy
Photography Deposit
Nancy, on June 15, 2017 at 5:18 PM

Hi! I'm getting ready to book my wedding photographer, and wondering what the standard deposits and refund rules are. For instance, how long have your photographers typically allowed for a full...

Ovile, Jun 6, 2020 12 3,874
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Cupcake Prices
Julie, on February 18, 2018 at 8:46 PM

For those of you who are having cupcakes at your wedding, I'm curious how much they cost. I got a quote that I thought was very reasonable, $2 per cupcake. My FH thought that was way too...

Ovile, Jun 6, 2020 17 23,941 1
shannon.sv
August 8, 2020 - Any date twins?!
shannon.sv, on July 11, 2018 at 10:32 PM

2020 feels so far away, but I know this time is going to absolutely fly by! My FH and I live in Baltimore, MD and are getting married somewhere in Northern Maryland or Southern Pennsylvania. If you're...

Rita Sparkle, Jun 6, 2020 48 1,421 1
Courtney
Bridesmaid hotel rooms
Courtney, on June 4, 2020 at 11:27 AM

So our venue has lodging and so I will be staying there the night before the wedding. I have 5 bridesmaids 2 are my sisters , 2 are cousins , and 1 friend. All of my bridal party is young and...

Elizabeth, Jun 5, 2020 14 695
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How many roses do you need for bouquet
Jamie, on March 26, 2018 at 8:07 PM

So I'm making my own bouquet with real flowers. How many roses would you use for bridesmaids bouquet and bride?

Jana, Jun 5, 2020 7 690
mlw
For those with enhancers....
mlw, on May 17, 2016 at 10:41 PM

How much did you size your enhancer up from your engagement ring to accommodate for the extra ring? I asked this question once before, but didn't get any answers. But, I'm really starting to worry...

Michelle, Jun 2, 2020 14 3,906
Maggie
Spring 2021 - things ok by then?
Maggie, on April 18, 2020 at 1:40 PM

Hello ladies! My fiance and I just got engaged on March 8 - right before the world blew up. We're in NJ so everything is pretty much on lockdown because of the coronavirus. We have set a tentative...

Violet, Jun 2, 2020 6 640
Russtic Romance
Destination wedding deposit cut off date
Russtic Romance, on November 20, 2019 at 6:05 AM

So, I went to a destination wedding last month in Jamaica. The bride and groom received a final headcount 3 weeks prior to their wedding. They did not implement deadlines for RSVPs or Deposits. I...

Jei, May 29, 2020 22 993 1
Christina
2021 Wedding
Christina, on January 11, 2019 at 3:09 PM

So who is getting married in 2021? Is it just me or am I the only one already contacting venues, cake, photographers, etc? I already have our venue chosen, just have to get the deposit in and the same...

Melissa, May 27, 2020 127 5,532 11
Robyn
Elopement prices for Santorini
Robyn, on June 8, 2019 at 11:46 PM

How much does the average elopement in Santorini cost for 2 people? We're getting quotes for things and Im wondering is 8k euros normal?! We were thinking 5k (7.500 euros with the travelling...

Robyn, May 27, 2020 11 895 2
Angela
Venue postponements and upcharges
Angela, on April 16, 2020 at 12:44 PM

Hi ladies! Quick question, wedding is in July, but thinking of postponing. If changed during this year, no fee. If moved to 2021, they are saying we will have to pay the new "per plate price" for 2021...

Sabon, May 26, 2020 25 824
KM
Elopement vs. wedding
KM, on August 27, 2013 at 4:15 PM

Over the past few days, I have started to think that maybe a real wedding just isn't for us. We aren't that "showey lovey" kind of couple, we can't even think of more than 50 people we would want to...

Jasmine, May 22, 2020 24 818
Ken Lynn
Covid-19 and Wedding
Ken Lynn, on March 11, 2020 at 9:57 PM

My wedding is March 29th and it’s local. My guests are at 135 and so far no one has canceled, and no one is coming by air. We also have honeymoon planned the day after in Cancun Mexico at a resort. I...

Destinnie, May 22, 2020 408 23,914 27
Stephanie
Minted invites- how long does it take to get them?
Stephanie, on May 20, 2020 at 7:17 PM

We are getting married in September. Our venue and wedding planner wants us to wait until mid-July before making a decision on whether or not to have 50 or 250 people this year. My wedding planner...

Jeni, May 21, 2020 5 4,330
Misty
Daughters & Step-daughters as Maid of Honor and Bridesmaids.
Misty, on May 19, 2020 at 5:21 PM

I need a creative way to ask my Daughters and soon to be Step daughter to be my Maid of Honor and Bridesmaid. I want my daughters to both be my Maid of Honor, and my soon to be step daughter to be my...

Lynnie, May 21, 2020 3 1,067
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