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Bertha
Frustrated and Overwhelmed
Bertha, on February 8, 2018 at 7:50 PM

Has anyone been so over the planning, they just want to call it all off and elope!?!

Naara, Jan 19, 2020 40 1,697 3
Lauren + Ryan
Second guessing all my decisions
Lauren + Ryan, on January 15, 2016 at 12:17 AM

We are six weeks out from the big day I'm staring to second guess many of my decisions around the wedding. I chose a ballgown, but did I really want the lace dress? I chose bright flowers, but did I...

Cassie, Jan 19, 2020 10 89
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ZAPPOS--return policy??
Beth, on January 24, 2011 at 11:35 AM

I've seen a bunch of great heels on Zappos, but I've never ordered shoes online before. I was thinking of ordering a few to try out and sending back the rest. Anyone know their return policy? Do they...

Bays, Jan 18, 2020 8 76
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What do most brides/couples struggle with?
Isha, on June 6, 2016 at 5:03 PM

HI All, I am helping a soon to be bride plan her wedding and I need your input! Please answer this with as much or as little detail as you like: - As a soon to be bride, what was the first thing you...

Rebecc, Jan 17, 2020 25 384
Maria
Invitation Assembly
Maria, on July 26, 2017 at 9:15 AM

Hi Guys! So all my invitations are addressed and I'm just left with the task of stuffing them all. We aren't doing response cards, since you can use wedding wire to RSVP - instead I had small business...

Laura, Jan 17, 2020 20 136
Victorian Bride
December 2019 Brides, Let's chat......❤
Victorian Bride, on February 20, 2019 at 12:00 AM

I'd love to meet you all, know what your colors are, inspiration, theme, what your gown looks like, where you are getting married, and any other details you may wish to share. Together we can all plan...

Victorian Bride, Jan 17, 2020 685 7,017 6
Rachey
Any Jamaicans here? I need a slow reggae father/daughter song
Rachey, on April 26, 2014 at 4:59 PM

Been looking ALL day for the perfect song, so impossible. Most of the slow reggae songs I've found don't have suitable lyrics. My dad is very untraditional and wants to dance to a slow, short song and...

Mercedes, Jan 17, 2020 11 12,902
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Wedding August 1, 2020
Lateisha, on September 7, 2019 at 9:29 AM

EXCITED!!! Anyone else my wedding day twin? Do you have colors/theme? Have you looked at venues? Wedding party? How far in advance do you send invites? Any open bar ideas? Kids (of guests) at...

Bride123, Jan 17, 2020 2 87
Leonormorrow
Candle favor cute/punny sayings?
Leonormorrow, on January 6, 2020 at 10:47 AM

I’ve decided to go with these candles for my wedding favours (they even match our invitations!) but I want them to say something other than “thank you.” Do you have any suggestions for cute/punny...

Clíodhna, Jan 17, 2020 6 1,612
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Wedding on the anniversary of loved ones passing
Lindsey, on February 12, 2017 at 6:25 PM

Is it wrong to want to replace a bad memory with a happier one? My grandfather passed away the day that was decided for our wedding and now I'm getting backlash from one of my family members. I want...

Did, Jan 17, 2020 8 3,023
beccalynn
Easiest way to gather guest addresses
beccalynn, on February 15, 2017 at 1:17 PM

What is the easiest way to gather addresses for STDs and Invitations? Should I just start texting and calling to gather information? I'm trying to have everything on paper in advance so I won't stress...

Divya, Jan 17, 2020 35 2,086
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Help! Is a wedding worth it?
Jamie, on January 16, 2020 at 12:58 PM

Hello! I have never been so stressed in my life. My fiance' and I found a venue that includes everything! We signed the contract! However, when I told my family they made me feel so bad that it's in...

Megan, Jan 17, 2020 16 587
Sara
So we're having a food truck wedding! -sharing some planning tips & advice.
Sara, on January 15, 2020 at 8:55 PM

Figured I would share some of my food truck wedding plans. I have spent a lot of time researching the goods and bads of having a food truck wedding and I feel we have a fairly good game plan. It might...

Blume, Jan 16, 2020 5 1,560 2
Maggie
Barn Weddings: In or Out?
Maggie, on March 5, 2019 at 11:05 AM

With their rustic feel and oodles of space, barns can be a great place to hold your wedding. What do you think about barn weddings? In or out? Photo from Halter Ranch in California Next Question:...

Tanyia, Jan 16, 2020 82 1,241
ReadAllAboutIt
Going without a band or DJ?
ReadAllAboutIt, on May 18, 2016 at 12:53 PM

I've heard it is possible to set up a playlist instead of having a band or DJ. The last couple of weddings we have been to have been great reminders of how awful some DJs can be! We just want some...

Maddi, Jan 16, 2020 19 1,100 1
Victoria C. Hernandez
Tax on gratuity??? Is this standard practice?
Victoria C. Hernandez, on March 22, 2011 at 6:39 PM

So we met this past weekend with our caterer and she did a breakdown of costs for food , drinks and what not including the 18% gratuity, As I was looking over her breakdown (after we left) I noticed...

Melanie, Jan 16, 2020 20 9,985
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Do you HAVE TO book hotels for guests?
Rebecca , on October 28, 2017 at 9:56 PM

New Bride! I have seen constantly that the bride and groom are to book and pay for hotel rooms for guests. Weve adjusted our budget a thousand times and still cannot afford. Is it necessary?!

Lisa, Jan 15, 2020 30 8,233 1
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Minted vs Zola for Wedding Website
Katherine, on March 20, 2018 at 8:31 PM

Wondering what peoples opinions are on wedding websites, has anyone been using Zola or Minted? Pros? Cons? Thoughts? - Oops just realised I posted this in the wrong section...

Brooke, Jan 15, 2020 10 10,499 1
Cinderella
New Years Eve Party, surprise, we’re getting married!
Cinderella, on January 14, 2020 at 4:20 AM

So my partner and I have decided to get married New Years Eve just before midnight. We’re planning a big party and not telling anyone that we are actually getting married at the same time. To be...

A, Jan 15, 2020 17 343
LiveLaughLove
Surprise Wedding Dance??
LiveLaughLove, on May 7, 2014 at 12:09 AM

I'm still not 100% sure if we're going to do a surprise wedding dance, but we're considering it. Was thinking of doing it directly after the father/daughter & mother/son dance (which might be done...

Samantha, Jan 14, 2020 21 2,282
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