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How big of a canvas for an alternative guest book?
Amy, on March 20, 2018 at 1:37 PM

I haven't found anything I like for a guest book and realized I can actually get any art print I like with a good enough amount of white space and have people sign that. I'm not sure I'll do this but...

Audrey, Jul 9, 2019 17 7,048
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Lastname Hashtag Help
Mary, on May 6, 2018 at 8:09 AM

Hey, so I’m trying to figure out a last name wedding hashtag pun with my fiance’s Last name but I can’t seem to get anything to work with the last name Santiago . Could anyone help?

Tracy, Jul 9, 2019 5 1,103
mimitrue
Drink Calculator
mimitrue, on August 21, 2015 at 2:00 PM

So there are a ton of different beer, liquor, non-alcoholic drink calculators online but they all come up with different results. Does anyone have one they found specifically good/accurate?

Emily, Jul 9, 2019 10 4,996
Samantha1414
If i verbally invite someone but then realize i don't actually want them at my wedding, how should i proceed?
Samantha1414, on July 5, 2019 at 7:44 PM

So I was visiting a couple of friends in a different city. One of them asked me, in person and point blank, if they were getting an invitation to my wedding (no one else was around). I was caught off...

Samantha1414, Jul 9, 2019 6 294
Melanie
Palindrome date? (I Palindrome I)
Melanie, on April 11, 2016 at 9:05 AM

I know sometimes dates are a way to play on the fun of a wedding- I'm actually very surprised to find out not many people have picked the June 2016 palindrome dates where I'm getting married. For...

Christal, Jul 8, 2019 12 966
Jessica
How should i tell people to sign our nontraditional "guest book"?
Jessica, on July 6, 2019 at 3:45 PM

So, this is our "guest book". I hand painted it. My question is how do I word the sign so people know to sign it? Ive seen the signs that say guest book, but im not sure if people will get to sign the...

Amanda, Jul 8, 2019 14 2,429
Michelle
Destination Guest List Turnout?
Michelle, on July 7, 2019 at 11:56 PM

What was the turnout like for your invites vs actual number attending at your DW? I am paying for 50 and inviting about 75 and really hope I won’t go too much over 50. Wedding is in Puerto Vallarta on...

MrsD, Jul 8, 2019 4 189
Kristen
Best time of the day for a November wedding ?
Kristen, on July 7, 2019 at 12:28 PM

I would love some help picking the best time for our wedding ceremony. We are getting married at a church which is about 15 minutes away from the reception location. We are hoping to take sunset...

Kristen, Jul 8, 2019 9 2,318
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Avoiding ticks - outdoor reception
Rose, on July 7, 2019 at 5:54 PM

Any tips for brides to avoid tics on the big day? The reception is at a barn and I know I'd like some outdoor pictures. I am terrified of ticks/lyme disease but unfortunately they are rampant this...

Erin, Jul 8, 2019 5 409
Kimberly
Affordable Videographer Needed
Kimberly, on February 8, 2011 at 11:17 AM

I'm looking for an affordable videographer for ceremony coverage only. I do not have a huge budget for this, but its hard to decipher through all of the vendors on the site...any recommendations?

MichaelLemos, Jul 8, 2019 10 96
InWonderland
Destination Wedding in Europe, do i need a planner?
InWonderland, on January 16, 2018 at 5:26 PM

I am just starting to plan my destination wedding in Europe for May 2019, My fiance and i have not decided what country we want, narrowed it down to Tuscany, Naples or Venice in Italy, or Bordeaux,...

Cheyenne, Jul 7, 2019 22 613
Lolerskates84
Is there a Budget Rule of Thumb?
Lolerskates84, on February 2, 2016 at 12:12 PM

We're just appalled at how much things cost so are trying to figure out what we are willing to spend. We're not getting much help from family, so it's all us. Is there a general rule for establishing...

Emily, Jul 7, 2019 28 984
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Interfaith Imam?
mahaasim91, on November 8, 2016 at 4:07 PM

So.. I was raised Muslim, but I'm not practicing. My FH is Christian but his family is relaxed. We're already good to have an interfaith ceremony at his church if we so choose, but we're looking for...

Sboutros, Jul 7, 2019 7 506
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Affordable Wedding venues (NJ, NY, PA)
Rose, on January 25, 2017 at 12:02 AM

I need help! My fiance and I are planning a wedding and our budget for the wedding is no more than $10,000. We are inviting about 80 people and need to afford this wedding. Can you guys help...

Jennifer, Jul 6, 2019 32 4,878
Jenna
Ukulele Wedding Songs
Jenna, on August 9, 2017 at 4:16 PM

Hello Everyone- My FH and I are trying to think of some songs to have played during the processional and recessional on the ukulele. So far we have Can't Help Falling in Love (twenty-one pilots cover)...

MaeLee, Jul 5, 2019 16 6,798
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!)
Brooch vs flower bouquet?
FutureMrsB (Aussie Bride!), on October 3, 2011 at 7:32 AM

Straight forward question, how did you choose between brooch and flower bouquets, if you considered the two? This is my flower inspiration board: http://pinterest.com/casey1990/flowers/ I'll post some...

Courtney, Jul 5, 2019 24 947
Hannah
Best way to display seating chart
Hannah, on August 10, 2017 at 9:41 AM

And by seating chart I just mean which table each person will be sitting at. I was planning on just printing out each table with the people listed on a separate pick of card stock with a pretty...

Michelle, Jul 5, 2019 15 1,201
Nicole
Will valium help?
Nicole, on July 3, 2019 at 11:53 PM

I'm 9 days out and totally cool but I know the day before and day if I'm going to be the same crazy mess I always am when I have a busy day. Would anyone recommend taking a half valium the night...

Kelly, Jul 4, 2019 18 1,575
brandi
To those who have registered at target...
brandi, on January 24, 2012 at 9:08 AM

Did you get any registry announcment cards or anything to put in bridal shower invitations to tell everyone where you are registered. I know we got them with bed bath and beyond and ive heard people...

Devin, Jul 4, 2019 20 1,569
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Bachelor party...tmi
Krystle, on January 14, 2019 at 8:52 AM

So my fiance and I had a argument over his bachelor party, I came home from work yesterday and he pops off with I can't wait for the strippers. So I told him I don't agree with that at all and how...

Shannon, Jul 3, 2019 26 887
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