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Erika
How to Keep an Outdoor Venue Cool (arizona)
Erika, on January 9, 2020 at 2:17 PM

How are you ladies keeping your outdoor spaces cool? We’re having our wedding at the end of August in Glendale, AZ! There’s an indoor section but the ceremony will be outside and we’d love to have...

Elizabeth, Jan 9, 2020 18 550
Gemma
Green Card.... name change?
Gemma, on August 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Another posted inspired this one... I know you have to change your social and licence... passport and such eventually. What about your green card? I was born in England and just haven't had the time...

Daisy, Jan 9, 2020 7 349
Melany
November 7th, 2020 Wedding!
Melany, on January 5, 2020 at 4:56 AM

Hey everyone! So I am having trouble choosing the starting time for my November wedding, we are not having a first look before the ceremony and I'd love to have sunset photos. I was considering having...

Melany, Jan 9, 2020 7 158
kelseyj
Name Change??? so confused
kelseyj, on October 21, 2010 at 12:24 PM

I unexpectedly have monday off so i think it's a good opportunity to go change my name... but i have no effing clue how this works and nothing is helpful, so i'm turning to you helpful ladies! Ok,...

Grace, Jan 8, 2020 13 3,138
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Late 90s, Early 2000s music
Powers2, on May 8, 2017 at 5:10 PM

I'm starting to compile a play list/ guide list for my DJ. I know I have a lot of time but good music is really important to me (it's top three for us along with food and booze). I'm having an evening...

jmjohns81, Jan 8, 2020 39 3,082
MandJ0526
Reliable online places to get ordained
MandJ0526, on February 5, 2017 at 5:00 PM

My FH and I are looking to get our close friend ordained so that he can perform our ceremony legally. I've found a few online, but I can't tell between the fishy sites and the legit sites! Has anyone...

Julie, Jan 8, 2020 8 23,520 1
Ann C
Getting ready with bridesmaids: hotel or Airbnb?
Ann C, on January 7, 2020 at 7:38 AM

So, I’m going to have 6 bridesmaids and a tight timeline (2:30 pm is ceremony start time) Everyone is getting updos. What do you think would be easier? Renting a whole air bnb house or squeezing...

MrsD, Jan 7, 2020 8 4,102
Terra
Google Sites
Terra, on January 2, 2020 at 11:34 PM

Has anyone built their wedding website with Google Sites? Or used Google Sites in general? I still haven't found a wedding website host that has all the features I'd like for free. I like that Google...

Clíodhna, Jan 7, 2020 2 1,633
Claudia
Vegas 2021
Claudia, on January 6, 2020 at 5:22 PM

I'm having a vegas wedding sometime in 2021 looks like Aug could be sooner. How soon should I start the actual planning and the save the dates. My family in CA his in AR and we live in Dallas. Feels...

Sexypoodle, Jan 6, 2020 3 163
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Engagement Party. Is it necessary?
Brenda, on December 16, 2017 at 11:24 PM

We just announced our engagement a week ago. We don't plan to be wed for another 2-3 years. Should we have an engagement party? If so, how long should we wait?

Teresa, Jan 6, 2020 26 2,836 1
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Can’t decide on a venue
C, on January 3, 2020 at 12:32 PM

My fiancé and I are having trouble deciding between two venues (venue 1 - first three photos)(venue 2 - last two photos). Both venues are extremely different. Venues in the location for our wedding...

C, Jan 6, 2020 12 827
Nikki
My Honey Cooks
Nikki, on January 6, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Hi! My FH and I went to a Bridal Expo yesterday, and he entered for a chance to win a knife and vacation package. Well, we won, with My Honey Cooks. I've seen a couple forums about this, but I was...

Nikki, Jan 6, 2020 2 196
Jessica
The Knot or Zola?
Jessica, on June 7, 2019 at 5:20 PM

Hi all We originally set up our website through Wedding Wire.. I've been really unhappy with most things on the WW website including the RSVP feature. I'd like to move things over to either the knot...

Alexa, Jan 5, 2020 14 6,330
dan and brooke
How to email guests off from WeddingWire...?
dan and brooke, on May 4, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Hi, I know WW generates an email in order to retrieve guests addresses, but is there a way to send out a bulk email to guests from the site? One that allows you to fill out your own message body and...

Alyse, Jan 5, 2020 6 1,219 1
Mrs.
What Song Are You Walking Down The Aisle To?
Mrs., on January 9, 2012 at 7:57 PM

I am trying to decide what song I am walking down the aisle too...are you doing the wedding march or are you walking down to another song?

Daisha, Jan 5, 2020 64 742
Ashley
Rehearsal Dinner Suggestions
Ashley, on January 23, 2018 at 10:50 PM

Hi Everyone! Where is everyone having their rehearsal dinner? We are trying to be as affordable as possible, and my mom is going to help chip in to pay for it. Any suggestions? We want to do it at a...

Ellen, Jan 5, 2020 17 1,275
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!)
BYO Alcohol Venues
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!), on September 22, 2011 at 11:21 PM

We haven't chosen a venue, but one of the ones on our short list allows you to BYO alcohol which will be a massive $$$ saver! Anyway, just as a rough estimate, so I can compare...

Patrice, Jan 5, 2020 12 3,579 1
LoLo.P
When people offer to help......
LoLo.P, on March 9, 2016 at 4:40 PM

Do you girls take them up on the offer? What kind of tasks do you give them? I know as a bm I always tried to offer to help with anything but was never really given anything to help with and now I'm...

Tamika, Jan 4, 2020 36 1,684 1
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Wedding Hashtag for a difficult last name?
Elizabeth, on August 2, 2017 at 3:48 PM

My fiances last name is Stakofsky lol so very polish. Not the easiest to make a hashtag for. My name is Liz and his is Matthew. Any ideas?

Leah, Jan 4, 2020 23 29,512 1
Lynn
Older bride
Lynn, on June 4, 2016 at 12:33 PM

Hi, any older brides out there? I'm in my mid 50s, hard to believe since I don't feel it. We plan to get married next year (going through the catholic annulment process). Wanting to know if there are...

POLLY, Jan 4, 2020 12 172 1
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