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EllieRose
February 2020 Brides
EllieRose, on July 24, 2018 at 11:32 PM

Hey everyone!! So February 2020 is in a leap year which seems like it has made it a popular month for getting married! I thought it would be cool to get us all to drop the day we are getting married...

Jenny, Feb 6, 2020 126 7,780 5
santorini bride
Santorini brides??
santorini bride, on February 16, 2018 at 12:57 PM

Any Santorini brides in the building? I'm so so excited about planning my wedding abroad. my fiance and I haven't set the date but we are looking at aug 2019. basically all I've been dong is sending...

Clair, Feb 6, 2020 8 341
Amy
Why did you pick the date?
Amy, on September 26, 2019 at 9:19 AM

What is the reasoning for your actual wedding date? We chose May 2, 2020. We have multiple factors involved. The 2nd came from our original anniversary of December 2nd. We are getting married outside...

Kendra, Feb 5, 2020 159 1,775 2
* Gin
How much is your wedding venue rental cost?
* Gin, on October 25, 2011 at 5:55 AM

Just curious as to how much everyone is paying for their actual venue cost (minus food ect) only rental cost to have the ceremony/reception there? And what is included in that rental cost?...

Hcook, Feb 5, 2020 64 6,783
MrsSA2B
Timing of beer/wine bar and host bar....not sure what to do.
MrsSA2B, on April 14, 2016 at 5:54 PM

Okay, so our wedding package includes a beer & wine bar for three hours, including cocktail hour and reception. We'd also like to have an open host bar - up to a certain dollar amount. Beer/wine bar...

Mellαny, Feb 5, 2020 29 521
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Looking For This Engagement Photo Dress
Erin, on June 13, 2018 at 12:49 AM

My fellow brides! I am in dire SEARCH for this dress in this engagement photo. We are taking our engagement photos in Yosemite in August and I am dying for this exact dress. Does anyone recognize it...

Kerry, Feb 5, 2020 7 473
ColoradoBride
Catholic components for a secular ceremony?
ColoradoBride, on June 7, 2017 at 5:02 AM

Any recommendations for incorporating some Catholic tradition/reading/prayer/something into a secular wedding? I was raised Catholic and my FH is an atheist, we're having an outdoor ceremony in the...

Debby, Feb 4, 2020 14 1,843 1
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Invitation Cost
Michelle, on May 12, 2019 at 12:36 AM

Why are invitations so expensive?????? Everything I'm looking at is over $200 and then there's the cost of postage. I keep seeing post where others say they have saved so much money on Ann's...

Holly, Feb 3, 2020 155 2,584 1
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Not telling Bakery cake is for wedding
ngraham21, on February 3, 2020 at 7:38 AM

Hi guys, I am getting married May 23,2020. I am in the process of looking for a bakery to do my wedding cake. I noticed one bakery has a pricing list for a 3 tier cake to feed 100 people (perfect) at...

Melle, Feb 3, 2020 15 1,536
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Lily and Lime vs. Georgestreet
Greta, on January 31, 2020 at 5:28 PM

Hi all!! So, I have been trying to figure out what the difference is between the two photography and videography companies Lily and Lime and Georgestreet. I learned they are both under the same LLC...

Clíodhna, Feb 3, 2020 1 450 1
Jisselly
Medical school and wedding planning
Jisselly, on January 11, 2017 at 12:58 AM

Hey guys!! This is my first time posting. I am a second year med student and I just got engaged! Is there any med student that will like to share their opinion about getting married during third year?...

Arianna, Feb 3, 2020 19 5,235 1
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Family cooking for wedding day
SunnyD, on June 7, 2015 at 9:32 AM

So i was looking and pricing around for caterers and the since my wedding is about 200 people the prices are pretty high. I was thinking it would be cheaper to buy the food and have my family cook...

Danielle, Feb 3, 2020 33 1,274
Candace
Hotel Blocks
Candace, on February 1, 2020 at 3:19 PM

So. ALL of our wedding guests are from out of town and I need to block off rooms. How did you go about this? We have 100 guests.

Candace, Feb 2, 2020 11 574 1
McKenna
How long is too long to be engaged?
McKenna, on January 1, 2020 at 11:52 PM

Hey everyone! I’m super new to this app (literally stumbled upon it today), and although my fiancé and I have known each other for 7 years now (dating for 1 year), and got engaged this Christmas Eve,...

Gabbie, Feb 1, 2020 102 3,875 4
Ella Marie
Kay Jewelers Dip Cleaning
Ella Marie, on April 28, 2018 at 10:10 PM

So our Engagement photos are next weekend, May 5, and I wanted to have my ring just dipped really click to shine it up. I called the store and the lady I spoke to said I do not need any paperwork to...

Kelsey, Feb 1, 2020 18 6,716 1
Jennifer
make-up / hair prices - sticker shock!!!!
Jennifer, on March 25, 2009 at 12:12 PM

I'm in a state of shock! I've been trying to find someone to do my hair and makeup without totally breaking my budget. I just got a quote from someone for $500??????? I was hoping to pay closer...

Julia, Jan 31, 2020 29 300
Anna
17 months till wedding (longer engagement)
Anna, on April 3, 2019 at 4:59 PM

Hi everyone! Just wondering if anyone else out here is about 17+ months out from their wedding? I got engaged in November 2018 and we already booked the venue( who doubles as our caterer and day of...

Rachel, Jan 30, 2020 13 373
Melody
Where can i find bridesmaids dresses 2 months out?
Melody, on January 29, 2020 at 8:56 AM

Hi everyone. Had a plan to order from azazie for a 4/4 wedding. The samples just came in, and the BMs are going to order but the delivery date is 4/1-4/6. I can’t risk none of the girls having dresses...

Jennifer, Jan 30, 2020 24 557
Rachael
Minted Four-panel Invitation
Rachael, on January 27, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Hello! Trying to decide on wedding invites and I am considering Minted's four-panel invites. My only reservation is that it looks like they are only offered in a 4.25"x6" which is smaller than most...

FutureMrsKC, Jan 29, 2020 13 516
Felice AKA Summer
How much does/did your destination wedding really cost you?
Felice AKA Summer, on May 4, 2017 at 1:57 PM

This is really a question for those who are already married or who are finalizing the details of their destination wedding. Is it really more cost effective? Which destination is more affordable -...

Janovis, Jan 29, 2020 53 51,181 1
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