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Brianna
Asking for everyone’s address
Brianna, on September 13, 2023 at 10:41 AM

Hey everyone! I am at that point of the process where I need to get everyone’s addresses to send our save the dates, is there any easier way other than messaging every single individual? Does this...

Brianna, Sep 24, 2023 9 538 1
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Wedding to fall on May 5th?
Lana, on September 23, 2023 at 9:51 AM

Hello, We have a venue that have a few Sundays opened in May 2024. It was either Cinco de Mayo or Mother's Day, or May 19 which is my birthday. I don't celebrate CDM as I am not Hispanic heritage. Is...

Pat, Sep 24, 2023 5 127
CoffeeNColor
Please give me a vocabulary lesson: Open Bar vs Full Bar
CoffeeNColor, on May 11, 2017 at 5:10 PM

I always learned that Open Bar = host pays, guests do not pay for any beverages (alcoholic or not). Open bar can be be just beer and wine (varieties of each), if the host chooses. Full bar=all types...

JEREMY, Sep 24, 2023 13 5,330
OG Brittany
Has anyone sent invites to celebrities / famous figures?
OG Brittany, on March 15, 2016 at 12:11 PM

Who all has sent invitations to famous people (ie. Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Mickey Mouse, the President, etc...) and what have you gotten back from them in return? I was considering sending invites as a...

Michael, Sep 23, 2023 102 169,463 22
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Starting to get stressed...
littlemisssunshine, on September 13, 2023 at 2:48 PM

We are getting down to our final days and I'm starting to get stressed over different things. I don't know where to focus my energy or how to resolve these issues.... Family-my step mother has been...

Andrea, Sep 23, 2023 14 162
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Logistics of getting ready
Jessica, on September 7, 2023 at 3:16 PM

This is causing me the most stress so far - how is everyone handling getting ready? Our venue is not a hotel, so we won’t be getting ready on-site. I was going to book a hotel room in our downtown...

Valerie, Sep 23, 2023 3 106
Teresa
Wedding Planner
Teresa, on May 19, 2023 at 12:08 PM

I wasn't going to get a wedding planner, I was gonna do this all on my own. But I have found it very stressful. So when I posted in one of my local groups about looking for a cake baker to do my cake,...

Pam, Sep 23, 2023 2 115
Aubrey
Is day-of-coordinator responsible for keeping people on schedule?
Aubrey, on June 27, 2023 at 6:40 PM

Our day of coordinator did everything that seems typical-made us a detailed chronological itinerary, coordinated loadin times with vendors, etc. However, my wedding party ran late to the venue because...

Pam, Sep 23, 2023 6 380
Megna
Hindu & American Fusion Wedding
Megna, on September 19, 2023 at 12:28 PM

I am at a crossroad. I convinced my FH to do only a Hindu ceremony, but we can not figure out Cocktail Hour/Reception. Bride: Indian, most guests are vegetarian - Groom: American, eats mostly...

Valerie, Sep 23, 2023 2 106
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How To Start Planning
Samantha, on September 14, 2023 at 2:47 PM

Hello my name is Samantha I got engaged last year on march 4th we pick a wedding date for June 14 2025 i dont know where do start do i look at wedding venues or start planing next year help me please ...

Andrea, Sep 23, 2023 6 157
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Envelope Liners
Countryangel707, on September 22, 2023 at 2:09 PM

I just wanted to ask if y'all could tell that my liners are cow print. My fiance said it looks more like an oil spill print to him.

Veronica, Sep 22, 2023 5 98
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Florida in November
Chioma, on August 5, 2016 at 11:16 AM

So my wedding will be November 2017. I'm From Texas and would love insure on the weather in November. I'm planning an inside wedding but want to know the weather is like around that time. Also, any...

Jeannette, Sep 22, 2023 18 781
Ann
Who do you tip at your reception venue?
Ann, on August 26, 2022 at 7:04 AM

We all know weddings cost so much especially at a venue/ hall. Contract shows 18% service fee. I’m not sure if this is what is paid out to all the staff… so I’m wondering what other brides have done...

Jay, Sep 22, 2023 7 549 2
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Incorporating Vietnamese traditions into American Wedding
L, on July 16, 2015 at 8:16 PM

My FI is Vietnamese, and although we will most likely have a Vietnamese wedding in Vietnam, I want to honor his family and cultural traditions somehow in our American church wedding. I don't think he...

Việt, Sep 21, 2023 3 245
Alyssa
Start dress shopping
Alyssa, on September 15, 2023 at 12:27 PM

I recently got engaged!! When is the best time to start wedding planning, start ordering everything, and wedding dress shopping? We get married in October.

Amber, Sep 21, 2023 9 353 1
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Ideas!!!
Jakeyah, on September 20, 2023 at 7:26 PM

I am getting married in 6 MONTHS. This is my first time getting married. What else do I need I already have a venue booked, wedding dress, bridesmaid dress, maid of honor dress, what foods do yall...

LM, Sep 21, 2023 3 77
Waverly
Couples getting married on October 27, 2024
Waverly, on September 17, 2023 at 10:32 PM

Hello all brides, I was wondering what has everyone booked already? I feel like I am so behind on everything haha. The only thing we have booked is the venue. Just curious where everyone else is at on...

Laelanie, Sep 21, 2023 5 85 3
Jeweliana
Said yes!
Jeweliana, on September 13, 2023 at 7:21 PM

Got engaged back on August 20th! Big day is going to the October 24th 2025. Never thought I'd get married, so I have no idea where to start lol. Still rapping my head around being engaged 😁. If...

Future Mrs. Chicken, Sep 21, 2023 10 329 2
Kennedy
Virtual Invitations
Kennedy, on September 20, 2023 at 7:18 AM

I’m hoping to send virtual invitations soon via WeddingWire and most of our guests are listed under their phone number. Can I still send the invitations this way or do I need to request everyone’s...

Kennedy, Sep 20, 2023 47
Morgan
Guest List Struggle
Morgan, on September 12, 2023 at 7:53 AM

I need advice on how to narrow down a guest list, we have many people. And unfortunately I have not met a lot of my fiancé's family in the 3-1/2 years we've been together. I am having a hard time...

Wendy, Sep 19, 2023 6 630 1
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