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Amber & Britt 2024
Couples getting married on October 17, 2025
Amber & Britt 2024, on February 1, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Was wondering if anyone is planning their wedding already or does it seem too soon since it’s not till 2025! And when do you start dress hunting?

Amber & Britt 2024, Feb 1, 2023 44
Elle
Bop or Flop: Tipping the Venue?
Elle, on January 31, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Hi there! I was reviewing my invoice for the venue I am using for the ceremony and reception. Its kind of an all-in-one gig in which they provide the food and bar. I noticed a 20% service charge on...

Lisa, Jan 31, 2023 2 96
Mia_Porter16
Couples getting married on September 3, 2023
Mia_Porter16, on January 29, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Hi September 3, 2023 brides! I'm interested to see where everyone else is at in the planning process!

Maria, Jan 31, 2023 8 134 1
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Getting married next may 2024
Beverly, on January 25, 2023 at 8:00 PM

I need some ideas to get for my wedding i dont like last minute thing i like getting stuff early and it be my second marriage with same spouse this will be my first real wedding thank you!

Julija, Jan 31, 2023 5 160
Angela
Photographer Contract
Angela, on January 31, 2023 at 11:38 AM

Hello all! I am getting married in October of 2024 & finding a photographer has not been easy. But i've lucked out! I've found a beautiful photographer from my hometown whom is available on my...

Angela, Jan 31, 2023 4 175
Traci
More things
Traci, on January 28, 2023 at 2:05 PM

I received more things. For the wedding. Like party favor items and gifts for bridal party. I looked at everything and packed it away. Lol box #2 is anyone else planning early? Bridal party and guest...

Kimberly, Jan 31, 2023 12 148
Cockrell
Couples getting married on November 16, 2024
Cockrell, on August 3, 2022 at 5:50 PM

I’m getting married on November 16th, 2024!! I’m already stressing out over the planning portion and just about everything else. I have our colors picked out which are baby blue, grey, white and burnt...

Michelle, Jan 31, 2023 5 114
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How to ask for a room block?
Elizabeth, on January 28, 2023 at 2:35 PM

My venues a resort that hosts 2 weddings and sometimes an event in a day. Currently we’re the only wedding/event. They offer a 10 room courtesy block that they claim you can re-up. In research, I’ve...

Elizabeth, Jan 30, 2023 7 565 1
Amylia80
Ceremony ONLY invites?
Amylia80, on January 21, 2009 at 4:20 PM

So... do you think it's tacky to invite people to the ceremony but NOT the reception? I mean I can have up to 175 at the CEREMONY but only about 70 at the reception to stay within my budget... Your...

Sophie, Jan 30, 2023 19 9,935
Harleybeachbride
2 separate songs walking down the aisle?
Harleybeachbride, on October 5, 2016 at 12:26 AM

I'm confused about picking a song for the bridal party/family to walk down the aisle to, and then a separate song when I walk. I am having a smallish wedding, just a maid of honor, my future step...

Valerie, Jan 30, 2023 23 7,602
Alyssa
Hotel blocks.
Alyssa, on January 27, 2023 at 12:14 PM

Is there any benefit to getting hotel blocks if your venue is in a more remote location? Has anyone not gotten one? Do your guests save any money?

Paige, Jan 30, 2023 5 96
Charlene
Godzilla themed wedding ideas?
Charlene, on January 27, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Hello everyone, I just got engaged over the holidays. We met on a Godzilla discord and later met in person at a convention so Godzilla is a huge part of our relationship. I want to incorporate it into...

Michelle, Jan 29, 2023 5 228
Jenny
Wedding Planner Ghosted Us
Jenny, on January 26, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Hello all! My fiance and I have been engaged since July and we hired a planner who seemed very legitimate to help us plan our wedding through a full curation package. We signed a contract, paid her a...

Julija, Jan 29, 2023 3 272
Erica
Wedding date change
Erica, on January 24, 2023 at 7:58 PM

My fiancé and I decided to change our wedding date to May 9th or 10th a Thursday or Friday! We are also looking in to a Florida destination wedding! They offer so much and it doesn’t break you money...

Michael, Jan 28, 2023 6 125
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Cake and punch reception?
Lala, on November 19, 2022 at 11:15 AM

Hello! Now I’ve heard from some peers this is a bit old school but is having a cake and punch reception acceptable? Personally I’m not a fan of the whole fancy plated dinner reception but I’m also...

Michelle, Jan 27, 2023 18 1,098
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Odd timelines?
Lala, on January 25, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Hello! Long time no see to the wedding world! During our Christmas break me(24 f)and my fiancé(23 m) decided to get married earlier than our original 2 year date… so we’re in the early stages of...

Lala, Jan 27, 2023 6 142
Alyssa
When should i start planning my wedding?
Alyssa, on January 19, 2023 at 2:59 PM

This question might get lost in the forms, but I do not know when to start planning for my wedding. My fiancé and I are in our last semester of school and we also might be moving to another state...

Lucia, Jan 26, 2023 18 342
Cristina
Transportation
Cristina, on January 26, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Guys why is transportation beginning to be the hardest to figure out?! I’m trying to plan transportation from the hotel to the venue( same place as reception. It’s about a 30 min drive between. At...

Cristina, Jan 26, 2023 2 83
Joan
Almost there, we got this ladies and gentlemen
Joan, on January 26, 2023 at 1:54 PM

I will be getting married in 7 months, I been planning my entire wedding by myself, a lot people said it is insane, planning the wedding myself, wok full time and a full time Mom, I can't wait to...

Joan, Jan 26, 2023 2 97
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Day of help!
Summer, on January 25, 2023 at 8:57 AM

Hi! I am currently working on my day-of timeline. The bridal party will be staying in the same hotel, boys in one room, girls in another. We have a party bus picking us up after we get ready to go...

Paige, Jan 26, 2023 10 124 2
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