My girlfriend and I are moving much quicker than I anticipated. The one thing is that I graduate in May, and she has another year. I was planning on proposing after the first of the year and then having a wedding after she graduates a year and 9 months from now. While she finished up, I was planning on starting graduate school (I plan on be a minister). The thing is I would have to move about 8 hours away. I knew it would be tough that year while she was back at college. I just wanted thoughts. Should I continue with the plan of an engagement where I go off to graduate school for a year while she finishes, or go ahead and stick around here and marry her sooner, and then start graduate school about 2 years from now?

My fiancé and I are in the process of figuring out details like this for our wedding. It will be Memorial Day weekend in 2017, so May. We originally wanted to do a natural theme of greens, whites, and light greys. Here is our thought process. 1) We could save about 2 grand on linen rentals because our reception venue already offers tablecloths and napkins in black and white for no additional charge. We would have to rent through company for any other color, and we wanted grey if we were to do the other theme (*biggie*) 2) I have not found a single bridesmaid dress that doesn't come in black, the shade of grey we wanted comes in less options. Also, black is a universally flattering color. 3) We love the way wedding photos turn out because it puts such a focus on the bride and groom when the rest of the bridal party matches *DRAWBACKS* 1) Many women wear LBDs as guest-of-wedding attire and I don't want them blending in with my bridesmaids 2) We are not a "gothy" couple, and I feel as though black sends that vibe. 3) Spring/Summer wedding. I feel like it may be more appropriate for fall or winter. 4) Some family members (particularly my mother and grandmother) much prefer "real colors" as wedding colors and would prefer pastels or whites. I have seen some striking images on pinterest and the internet of what some couples do with black and white and I think it can look amazing. We're just having trouble deciding if we want to go in this direction or not.

My finance and I are getting married 9/16/17 and are trying to figure out a wedding hashtag. I would really love to do something clever or punny! Names are Christa Manning and Andy Nelson. Would love help!

My sisters live in another state, and because of that, they won't be my bridesmaids but they will be apart of the ceremony... would it be wrong if I pick an affordable dress that would be a little off from my bridesmaids dresses for them so that it all looks nice for the pictures and ceremony? I'm afraid that by making this request, it would make me look like a bridezilla. My siblings are going to be apart of the ceremony by walking down the aisle carrying in the chuppa and holding the chuppa during the ceremony. Hence why even though they will not be bridesmaids, they are still apart of the ceremony and will be in most of the pictures and video of the ceremony.

My grandparents have seem to be ignoring me. Since Christmas, they have not answered a single phone call, face time, text message, email, or Facebook Message from me... I got engaged a few months ago and they haven't even acknowledged that... So my fiance and I booked our venue and I've been debating about writing a hand written letter to my grandparents explaining about how hurt I am about the fact that they don't seem to want to talk to me and that with my wedding coming up, that they should not expect an invite due to this behavior... There is also this part of me that tells me to not bother sending them anything... which would also end up including not inviting my aunt who lives with them. (and I would like to invite her because she absolutely adores my fiance) So, do I send an invite addressed to only my aunt and hope that she doesn't side swipe me with bringing my grandparents or do I just scratch all of them from the guest list.... or do I just write this letter and get it over with?

face it, ladies. you don't really want a husband. all you want is the wedding. you just want a big, expensive party with all your friends and family present where you can be the center of attention. the groom is nothing more than a prop to stand next to you. any dude could fill in for the role. so instead of a big expensive wedding, why not throw a big expensive coming-out party instead? it will serve exactly the same purpose, feeding your vanity and letting everyone shower you with compliments and accolades. and you won't even need to find some groom to prop up next to you!

I feel like many people put down or judge those who don't have diamond engagement rings or they say something like, "well if he can't afford a diamond ring, you don't have the money to get married." Has it ever occured to those who think that way that some people think it's ludicrous to spend over $200 on a ring or that the money could be spent on better things? I don't know, I think cheap rings are just as meaningful as expensive rings (maybe even better because it saves your husband to be from going into debt). What do you guys think?