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Kelly
Destination wedding photographer questions
Kelly, on October 31, 2018 at 12:47 PM

Hello, I am wondering if anyone is having or has had a destination wedding - and if so, how did you choose a photographer? I am getting married at the Couples Swept Away resort in Negril Jamaica in...

Diane, Dec 30, 2019 15 244
Tiffany
August 22 2020
Tiffany, on December 28, 2019 at 11:27 PM

Do you think its possible to get everything planned and have the perfect day if you only give yourself 8 months to plan?

Tiffany, Dec 29, 2019 12 265
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National Academy of Sciences in DC
Private User, on January 16, 2015 at 11:58 AM

Has anyone used this as a venue? My Fiance and I are both Scientist and I have presented research there. It's a really cool place for use to host a reception! I can't find anything on their website...

Anastasia, Dec 29, 2019 1 109
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Oct. 2019 Brides
Heather, on August 15, 2018 at 10:23 PM

How far along are you with planning?? What's left?? Whats your colors?? Got a dress? Let's chat!

Mskerri32, Dec 29, 2019 114 1,873
Sarah
Wedding Budget Breakdown ($5000)
Sarah, on May 30, 2018 at 10:01 PM

I've seen a lot of these lately and wanted to share mine in case there is anyone who has a similar budget to mine. I am going to try to break it down into events and include things that were gifted...

Delilah, Dec 29, 2019 16 14,851 13
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Ceremony Violin Songs
Kelly, on September 26, 2017 at 10:17 PM

Hey gal pals! So I am going to have violinists for my ceremony which is at the venue out doors (rustic kinda feel). I know that I myself would like to walk down the aisle to "I'll be" (The greatest...

Musicpleer, Dec 29, 2019 4 2,771 1
Mignette
AZ Bride in Tears (5,000 budget!!! Help where to begin)
Mignette, on October 21, 2014 at 10:18 PM

I dont know how i am going to do this and where to start, Venues are so expensive here in AZ...I have NO financial help outside of my groom and the budget is set for 5,000. I want to be happy but i...

Savannah, Dec 28, 2019 36 876 1
Caitlyn
Bad Luck Traditions...
Caitlyn, on October 29, 2011 at 9:19 PM

My mom and I are disagreeing and I want to ask around a bit. Is it bad luck for the groom to see the bride's dress BEFORE the wedding, while she is not wearing it or is it bad luck for him to see it...

Kari, Dec 28, 2019 29 8,824
Natalie
Wedding Wire, The Knot, Or Zola Website?
Natalie, on December 27, 2019 at 4:08 PM

Which wedding website did you like best? I have tinkered around with websites on each platform and I can't decide which is the best fit. We're getting ready to order save the dates and the back will...

Eri, Dec 28, 2019 18 818 1
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Canva Online Save the Dates
Jessica, on December 27, 2019 at 10:18 PM

We are thinking about sending email or text message save the dates. I want to let out of town people know about the wedding, but I don't want to spend extra money that can be used for other things....

Jessica, Dec 28, 2019 5 185
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Budget Brides what did you budget for flowers?
Kayla, on December 24, 2019 at 9:12 AM

I have a 5/6k budget. Photographer was gifted so thats a huge price tag taken off the total. We are getting married in spring and I really want to incorporate a lot of bright flowers. Our invites are...

Haley, Dec 27, 2019 17 654
CPeterson
Airbrush Makeup!?!
CPeterson, on November 5, 2009 at 12:07 PM

I'm having my make-up professionally done and she does the airbrush makeup. Apparently she is very good and has done the news anchors on our local news and Michelle Obamas when they were in...

Melissa, Dec 25, 2019 31 1,256
gratia01
Photography: Is it worth the splurge?
gratia01, on December 23, 2019 at 4:54 PM

My FH and I are getting married in about a year. We don't have much savings and are trying to keep our budget low(ish) without cutting back on the stuff that matters most. One of the biggest expenses...

Meghan, Dec 24, 2019 17 661
Marnix
Paying full amount upfront to wedding planner??
Marnix, on December 24, 2019 at 5:21 AM

Is it normal practice to pay the full amount of your wedding(>$10.000) upfront to the wedding planner? The wedding planner requires full payment upfront. Last payment is due one month before...

Kelly, Dec 24, 2019 8 3,208
Janiya
Both Bride and Groom In The Same Hotel???
Janiya, on December 12, 2019 at 4:57 PM

Hi Brides, I'm currently looking into booking our sleep accommodations for the night before the wedding and the night of the wedding. I found a hotel that offers all suites that include one or two...

Jmz, Dec 24, 2019 60 2,969
Crystal
Grand March song
Crystal, on December 23, 2019 at 10:40 AM

I would be curious to know which songs some of you picked for your Grand March. Also are you having your entire wedding party enter with you or are you and your FH entering alone? Also...First dance?...

Vicky, Dec 23, 2019 9 686
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Drink question on rsvp cards?
Elizabeth, on February 6, 2019 at 12:55 PM

We are having an open bar but we are supplying the liquor, would it be tacky or weird asking what they prefer to drink on the RSVP cards? Just so we don't get 70 bottles of wine and people prefer beer...

S & W, Dec 22, 2019 14 424
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Can’t afford wedding
1234, on January 30, 2018 at 8:29 PM

Hello everyone! FH and I have been engaged for 2 months and have been trying to discuss when and where to get married, etc. We sort of agreed of February 2019 and so that’s the date I have been...

Magaly, Dec 21, 2019 23 10,354
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Macys Wedding registry - notifying of returns??
Private_User954, on April 13, 2016 at 5:33 PM

We received a lovely gift from our registry for my bridal shower and Macys packaged it awful (1 cm foam in between 3 glassware items) and one item came damaged (rightfully so w the packaging skills) i...

Julius, Dec 21, 2019 11 1,978
Bree
Advice cards & Guestbook?
Bree, on February 21, 2014 at 1:56 AM

I know that advice cards are an alternative to guestbooks. We purchased a cute guestbook for guests to sign at the wedding itself. I have seen alot of posts where people put the guestbook at the...

Bradley, Dec 20, 2019 8 365
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