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FutureMrs.Davis
How long is your processional song?
FutureMrs.Davis, on March 1, 2016 at 7:48 PM

My processional song is 2 minutes and 48 seconds long. During that time 4 sets of bridesmaid/ groomsmen and two sets of Oren's have to walk to aisle. The aisle is 60 feet, but we will be overlapping...

Denise, Nov 26, 2019 12 41,426 1
Leonormorrow
Minted vs Zola invites?
Leonormorrow, on November 22, 2019 at 10:46 PM

I like the minted designs more, and the paper quality is MUCH better, but it’s also like $100 more and we have a ~$350 budget. What do you think? Is it worth it?

Nicole, Nov 25, 2019 15 2,681 1
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Do i really need a photographer for the entire wedding!
, on November 24, 2019 at 7:49 PM

I’m trying to cut cost where I can and I know how important it is to get a photographer and I really want one. But do I honestly need one for the whole wedding/reception? In my opinion the most...

Cortney, Nov 25, 2019 14 1,796 1
Kylie
Chipotle for Catering?
Kylie, on September 8, 2016 at 4:09 PM

My fiance and I both love chipotle and he really wants them to cater our wedding. I am not opposed to it because I also love chipoltle but I'm wondering what our guests will think. We're also going to...

Allison, Nov 25, 2019 109 9,114 1
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Olive garden
Ashley, on July 25, 2018 at 9:38 PM

We are having a formal wedding outdoors at a plantation in January. Olive Garden is very affordable and seems to have a good selection. Opinions?

Stefanie, Nov 25, 2019 22 866
Taylor
Ideas for ceremony seating on the beach for 200 people
Taylor, on November 13, 2019 at 10:50 AM

Hey everyone! We are getting married on the beach and about 200 people are going to attend. I am struggling with the idea of 200 chairs on a beach. I feel like it might be too crowded feeling. I was...

Sherry, Nov 25, 2019 6 1,124
Abigail Sayler
Cant afford to get married...courthouse instead?
Abigail Sayler, on February 18, 2019 at 6:04 PM

Hi everyone, In my last few forums I have posted about low budget weddings but I'm afraid at this point we have no budget and we are to be married in July. No deposits are down whatsoever as well as...

Ashley, Nov 24, 2019 12 536
Jami
How do I deal with red carpet?
Jami, on March 12, 2008 at 1:59 PM

My fiancee and I are getting married in the church that we attend. The church has red carpet. Our colors are red, white, and either black or something else. I want my bridesmaids to wear red dresses,...

Cortney, Nov 24, 2019 12 1,278
Kelsey
Donuts vs Cake
Kelsey, on March 8, 2017 at 5:59 PM

Today my fiancé and I were talking cake and he said "you know, l'd love a good donut". I've seen 800 donut instead of cake ideas on Pinterest and told him I'd call our favorite donut shop for pricing....

Krista, Nov 24, 2019 78 7,328 1
Ivonne
rsvp online pros and cons
Ivonne, on August 22, 2018 at 12:11 AM

Did anyone do RVPS online? How do you tell the guests how many people are allowed to come? (My family has the tendency to invite other friends or neighbors) Is there an option online that limits how...

Dan, Nov 24, 2019 16 926
Haltandcatchvapers
I want to elope, fiance does not
Haltandcatchvapers, on December 14, 2017 at 9:36 AM

*VENT*I don't want a wedding. The thought of spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on one day on a party including a bunch of people that don't really care about us is not what I want. My fiances...

Colleen, Nov 24, 2019 24 14,244
Lynnie
The Guest List: Who made the cut? ✂️
Lynnie, on September 3, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Whether your wedding is big or small, the guest list is always one of the toughest parts of the planning process! Once all the final cuts and decisions were made, who ended up making your guest list?...

Chantal, Nov 22, 2019 22 709
Angel
HELP!! I think I've invited too many people!
Angel, on May 27, 2015 at 2:41 AM

Hey ladies!! So i need some insight. I did the dumbest thing i could do and invited 255 people to my wedding at a venue that only seats 200- no wiggle room- i know that was my bad but i was told by...

Anne, Nov 21, 2019 44 13,895
Laura M
Short Brides
Laura M, on October 31, 2011 at 9:55 AM

Hi ladies, I'm new here and very recently got engaged ( October 23rd!). I was wondering if there are any other short brides out there. I am 5 feet, that is all and my fiance (eep!) is over 6 feet..I...

Trinity, Nov 21, 2019 30 399
Chanieish
Is it rude to charge wedding party for Airbnb?
Chanieish, on November 21, 2019 at 8:16 AM

So I didn’t think much of it until reading some posts on here. I am getting married in Napa and hotels there are super expensive during my wedding date (think $400-$500 a night for a...

Catherine, Nov 21, 2019 15 2,010
*Mrs_D*
Cheap bridesmaid robes?
*Mrs_D*, on December 27, 2013 at 5:02 PM

I am looking into getting my bridesmaids robes/ oversized dress shirts for them to wear when getting ready on our wedding day. I already got them a personalized hanger and am going to get them little...

Jessica, Nov 21, 2019 39 31,258 1
ASMini914
Artifact Uprising Black Friday?
ASMini914, on November 19, 2019 at 11:27 PM

Does anyone know if Artifact Uprising typically has Black Friday sales? I have 3 parent albums and several prints in my cart with a 15% off code that ends Thursday, but not sure if it’s worth waiting...

Sinéad, Nov 21, 2019 4 3,115
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East coast vs west coast wedding
Deb, on November 20, 2019 at 11:09 PM

My daughter moved out to CA 8 years ago from PA. She recently became engaged to a man from CT who has also lived there for 8 years. She wants to get married on the west coast, even though both...

MOB So Cal, Nov 21, 2019 7 320
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Catholic and Greek same day ceremony?
Jessica, on April 14, 2016 at 6:11 PM

Hi future brides, I'm Roman Catholic and my future hubby is Greek Orthodox. Since I am more of the church-goer than my future hubs, we agreed to have a Catholic ceremony first and then a Greek...

George, Nov 21, 2019 12 3,455
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Country processional song?
Taylor, on December 5, 2016 at 11:13 PM

I've been thinking about using Miranda lamberts makin plans for my song I walk down too. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Or does anyone have any other country processional songs they liked?...

Lindsay, Nov 20, 2019 7 484
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