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If you are looking for answers to your toughest wedding questions, then you have come to the right place. We have gathered the top 50 most common wedding planning questions here -- and provided expert answers and tips to deal with the toughest wedding issues. Let us help you with problems like, "Can guests be invited to a bridal shower but not the wedding?" and "How do I tell a friend that she is not a bridesmaid?" We even have tips for incorporating multiple faiths into your wedding ceremony and dealing with controlling in-laws (yes, you can reach a compromise with your in-laws!). Two of the most common issues brides come to us with are budget questions and guest list drama. We will let you know how to whittle down your wedding guest list -- without the guilt -- and other great ways to cut down on wedding costs, such as hiring amateur photographers to tips for serving a less expensive reception meal. We even have suggestions for getting your fiance interested in wedding planning. And if you do not see your question answered here, feel free to submit it to Carley! You just might see your question and answer appear on our site.

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I have a budget that allows for about 150 guests at my wedding, but my fiance and I have so many friends that our current list already exceeds 250! How can we whittle down our guest list without the guilt?

Rest assured that a bulging-at-the-seams guest list is a common wedding planning occurrence and can be remedied somewhat painlessly. You're probably feeling so excited about sharing this joyous occasion with everyone you know that you just can't bear to leave anyone off the list... read more

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FAQs -- Read this first before posting!

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RSVP Etiquette Question

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Accomodations for out-of-town guests

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Worst favors you've ever received?

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How to RSVP (longish)

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