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Two bridesmaids, one man of honor
Jess, on October 8, 2019 at 3:13 PM

Would love to see photo and style inspiration for other weddings that had small wedding parties that included at least one (possibly two) guys on the bride's side!

Jess, Oct 10, 2019 4 244 1
Elaina
Summer Camp Wedding
Elaina, on August 4, 2015 at 2:10 PM

Hello! My fiance and I are looking for a great summer camp to host our wedding. We have found a few, but they won’t allow drinks on the premises. We are wanting something we can rent for 2 nights with...

Charlotte, Oct 10, 2019 13 275
Nikki
Evite? Invitation? Facebook event?
Nikki, on October 7, 2019 at 7:42 PM

Now I know alot of brides will be bias and say invitations but the price of a good invitation that I'd like to buy that I actually like, then mail out to each person and hope it doesn't get lost hope...

Nikki, Oct 10, 2019 35 677
Cara
Teachers taking time off for their wedding??
Cara, on July 19, 2017 at 4:38 PM

I'm an untenured teacher (going into year 3), getting married on a Saturday in April that is not over a break. I am getting married in my hometown which is 5 hours away from where I am currently...

Rachael, Oct 10, 2019 68 7,571
future Mrs. Martinelli
Wedding budget $10,000 or less
future Mrs. Martinelli, on December 9, 2014 at 11:01 AM

Hello all! Anyone who has had or is having a wedding with a budget under $10,000 do you have any advice, tips/tricks? How is it going/did it go? Are you doing/did you do lots of diy? Did/are...

Andrea, Oct 10, 2019 60 1,905 1
Tracie
Home vs venue wedding?
Tracie, on October 9, 2019 at 6:25 AM

I'm so torn. FH any I found a beautiful venue, amazing coordinator included, plus a list of other things included. We haven't booked yet because it's so far in advance. However, my dad and his wife...

Kristal, Oct 10, 2019 16 1,176
McKenzie
Outside Vendor Clarification
McKenzie, on October 9, 2019 at 7:46 AM

Hello all! I’m new to the grind, so bear with me here... If a venue says it only uses preferred caterers (aka no outside caterers), does that include me? Like if I want to do a potluck or similar, am...

McKenzie, Oct 10, 2019 13 412
Jojo
Symbolic elopement done
Jojo, on October 9, 2019 at 3:35 PM

We eloped! It was a symbolic ceremony out of the country. We both live in the USA. If anyone can suggest or has done it before - how did you guys make it legal? We haven’t done that part yet. We are...

Jojo, Oct 9, 2019 4 133
Haley
Big or small wedding
Haley, on September 26, 2018 at 10:02 AM

Hey guys, I'm currently debating super hard with fh & myself about if we want a big or small wedding. I think a small one sounds so intimate and romantic, but then I know a big one we would be...

Chandrica, Oct 9, 2019 14 385 1
Natasha
Is there anyone out there that can do a dairy free wedding cake?
Natasha, on October 15, 2014 at 1:53 PM

I seriously need help! I have contacted several bakeries that either claim to be dairy free on weddingwire or on their website. My fiance is severely lactose intolerant so this is not by choice. We...

Eva, Oct 9, 2019 13 1,169
Alyssarizeleds
Budget of 20-25k What does that look like?
Alyssarizeleds, on July 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Hi, So our wedding budget is 25k for 175 people, I was wondering if anyone has a similar budget and what they were planning on spending in each category? Venue Catering Photographer Videographer...

Lindsay, Oct 9, 2019 21 9,420 1
Kimberly S  ( formerly Kimberly L )
Free Wedding Planner Binder
Kimberly S ( formerly Kimberly L ), on January 17, 2012 at 1:23 PM

If you have not signed up for 1800 registry, I suggest you do so. They send you the really nice large binder for wedding planning. I received mine Saturday and it was much needed. Here is a photo so...

Kyra, Oct 8, 2019 69 1,432 1
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"Thank You" Cards to benefit charity?
Rebekah, on May 16, 2010 at 9:54 PM

Each Christmas, we send cards that benefit charities. I have not found any that have "thank you" cards, though. Does anyone know of any charities that offer thank you cards?? As long as we have to buy...

Kelsey, Oct 8, 2019 2 242
Aimee
Best time for ceremony in May
Aimee, on October 8, 2019 at 10:31 AM

We are getting married May 2 and I am having the worst time figuring out when to have the ceremony start and how early to have our videographer at the venue......I need help!!! Our ceremony and...

Aimee, Oct 8, 2019 5 1,610
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50% off Shutterfly Coupon
Courtney, on October 5, 2019 at 4:12 PM

Well I went with my fiance and his sister today to David's Bridal to get her BM dress for the wedding. When we checked out, they gave me the coupon that is good until the end of the year! This is...

Clíodhna, Oct 8, 2019 2 105
meetthesteas
Out of Town Guests & Rehearsal dinners
meetthesteas, on February 27, 2016 at 7:52 PM

Hi- I was wondering if anyone else is in the same situation as me. We have a lot of guests traveling in for our wedding and i've been told that the proper wedding etiquette is to host a rehearsal...

Allison, Oct 7, 2019 32 2,563
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Little Buffalo State Park
Jess, on April 13, 2015 at 12:35 AM

Hello! I am currently planning my wedding and hate the idea of dropping a lot of money on one day! I've been looking at cheaper alternatives and stumbled across the idea of Little Buffalo State Park's...

migdalia, Oct 7, 2019 2 556
Callie Sue
December Wedding in Southern California
Callie Sue, on May 2, 2017 at 1:07 AM

Hi! I've browsed a bit & haven't exactly found an answer to my question, so I figured I'd post it. My FH is leaving soon for the Navy, & the only time he's guaranteed to be free within the next...

Flor, Oct 7, 2019 12 2,876
Katie
WW Day of Timeline Generator!
Katie, on September 14, 2016 at 8:48 AM

How did I not know about this?! So much easier/nicer than making an excel sheet. http://mktg.weddingwire.com/ideas/wedding-timeline/?utm_source=image&utm_medium=uberflip&utm_campaign=spring15

Makayla, Oct 7, 2019 37 2,160
Emily
October 3rd 2020 brides
Emily, on October 3, 2019 at 10:55 AM

Guyyyssss I'm getting married a year from today! I'm so excited, but slightly nervous that it's now next year and things will actually start happening with wedding stuff!

Molly, Oct 7, 2019 5 94 1
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