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What to get your bridesmaids for wedding day without going overboard?
Alex, on February 3, 2023 at 12:51 PM

I've been struggling with this... so far I got them each a pair of nice earrings, a robe, personalized tote, and a hair piece. Is there anything else I should add such as slippers, perfume, etc.? I...

Michelle, Feb 15, 2023 10 179
Leah
Invites Dates
Leah, on February 8, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Hi everybody! So I am reaching out with a question about when to send invites. We are having our wedding in Minnesota this October, but my family is in Illinois and his is from South Dakota and most...

Michelle, Feb 15, 2023 7 158
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Time for wedding preparation/family vacation
Tisa, on February 12, 2023 at 11:43 PM

Dear all, I need desperate help: we are planning our wedding for late July and it will be a family planned and run wedding with about 200 guests on my family's farm. We have a lot of work to do to...

Paige, Feb 14, 2023 10 186
Elizabeth
Raw footage/ Videographer question
Elizabeth, on February 13, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Hi there, We are looking at various options for video and really want the "raw" footage. The one we are most likely going with comes with raw footage but they say that's about 1-2 hours of film. This...

Paige, Feb 14, 2023 3 192
Dazjon
Couples getting married on May 5, 2023
Dazjon, on December 2, 2021 at 11:49 AM

Shout-out to my May 5th couples, has a nice ring to it

Jillian, Feb 14, 2023 8 110 3
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Just a thought…
Lala, on January 29, 2023 at 8:54 AM

Ok so don’t come for me cause I’ve read all the articles and I know what people are going to say about etiquette…. Anywho me and fiancé decided to get married a bit earlier than first planned ( our...

Vanessa, Feb 12, 2023 40 839
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Asking vendors for more time to make decision
C Ko, on February 12, 2023 at 8:36 AM

Anybody has suggestions on how to tell vendors I need more time; i haven’t made my decision yet. I know the wait is excruciating for them to, but i cannot rush to make that decision nor do i want to...

Veronica, Feb 12, 2023 3 431
Bridgette
Officiant
Bridgette, on February 10, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Hello, Can anyone recommend reputable sites for someone to get an officiant license online?

Michelle, Feb 10, 2023 2 101
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Couples getting married on April 21, 2023
April, on October 22, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Heyyyyy wedding date twins!! 🤗🤗 I know we have a wayssss to go lol but I wanted to check in and see how far along you all are in the planning process?? 😃 I just have my venue and caterer booked so far...

Shanyka Anderson, Feb 10, 2023 3 50 2
Genevieve
Rental chair weight capacity
Genevieve, on February 8, 2023 at 12:35 PM

So I just got the contract for my rentals and I was reading through it and in bold it says "IMPORTANT: chairs typically have a capacity limit of 250 lbs.; DO NOT PLACE OR ALLOW MORE THAN 250 LBS. ON...

Keri, Feb 10, 2023 7 1,062
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Winter wedding shower venue ideas
Jennifer, on February 9, 2023 at 6:59 PM

I’m planning a wedding shower for my sister and she is planning to invite 60 guests. I’m thinking the shower will be in January (wedding in March) 2024 but I’m running in to the issue that majority of...

Paige, Feb 10, 2023 6 181
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Transportation Needed?
Shannon, on October 20, 2022 at 7:53 AM

Hi everyone! I need some advice on transportation and whether or not it's needed. Our wedding is at a barn venue in a city that's about 30-45 minutes south of most of our guests homes. The drive to...

Pamela, Feb 9, 2023 13 241
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Booking a Wedding Coordinator
Alexandria, on January 10, 2023 at 3:15 PM

I’m looking to book a month-of/day-of wedding coordinator. What are things I should be looking for when booking a wedding coordinator? Any red flags I should look for whether in speaking to or...

Wendilyn, Feb 9, 2023 4 148
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Where are you at with planning?
littlemisssunshine, on February 7, 2023 at 2:41 PM

I feel like I'm all over the place! I am using the planning check list from here and I have my own list of priorities that I'm trying to keep on track with. We are getting married Oct 21 and our theme...

Cece, Feb 8, 2023 9 85
Bell
Mountain venues in the west coast that are affordable?
Bell, on January 31, 2023 at 9:01 PM

Hi everyone! We are having a wedding on a weekday of next year. Either looking at March 2024 or May 2024. Our budget is $5000 but might go up to $8000 (no more than that). Our wedding...

Isabel, Feb 8, 2023 2 125
Sabrina
Destination wedding invites
Sabrina, on February 6, 2023 at 4:43 PM

Ok so we live in Minnesota and we getting married in Puerto Rico. So I want to include a little note with my save the dates that people do not need to feel obligated to come or even owe us an...

Lorrisa, Feb 8, 2023 14 432 2
Charlene
Questions to ask when touring a venue
Charlene, on February 7, 2023 at 4:31 PM

I am going to start touring venues later this week and the next few weeks after that and I am wondering what questions I should ask and what I can expect. I already did some research myself and have...

Paige, Feb 8, 2023 6 8,264 2
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Venue not responding
Bobby_, on February 6, 2023 at 3:56 PM

I need help advice what to do if the wedding venue you hired for wedding isn’t coming thru when signing contract they promised all kinds of things saying it would be like stress free because it’s a...

Brittany, Feb 7, 2023 3 179
Anastasia
Why Do Guys Think It's OK Not To Care
Anastasia, on September 16, 2015 at 8:48 AM

Today is yet another day that I am completely frustrated that my FH doesn't care about the wedding, and doesn't think he has to. It would be one thing if it were an event that had nothing to do with...

Michelle, Feb 7, 2023 53 3,566
Kattiana
Wedding planning
Kattiana , on February 7, 2023 at 6:58 AM

Planning a wedding for my friend

Veronica, Feb 7, 2023 1 41
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