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Hi Lucy! Welcome to the forum! Enjoy planning your wedding!

Welcome Jennifer! Congrats on your upcoming wedding! Happy planning!

Welcome Kim! Congrats on your upcoming wedding! Enjoy surfing the site and happy planning!

Quote: Originally Posted by ktchi Thanks for all the advice. I have a lot to think about. I have given myself until next week to figure out what I am going to do. I think offering to pay half sounds like a reasonable idea so I can still feel like I made the effort to help her out and have her there, but not feel too guilty for having paid for everything. I can put the ball back in her court. If she still can't do it- then at least I tried and it wasn't meant to be. Good luck! I hope things work out. Keep us posted!

Welcome Joya from a fellow newbie This forum and the people on it are great. Jump on in!

Hello Stephanie! Welcome to the forum!

Great job! Your STD looks fantastic!

welcome! I'm sure you'll find all the info you are looking for by searching the forums! Everyone here is very helpful! happy planning!

Congrats Katie! Glad you've decided on a venue! Happy planning!

Welcome! With a wedding in 2012 you'll have lots of time to gather all the helpful tips you'll gather on the forums! Have fun planning!

Welcome Norma! Two years to plan means you'll be way ahead on everything! This site has so many great ideas so it's a wonderful find! Enjoy the site and enjoy your planning!

Hey Abbey! Welcome to the site! Have fun planning!

Thanks! Great site!

Oh, this is an awesome idea! I'd like to be placed on the starfish passing list if possible. Grand Bahama Island - March 5, 2011 - Will be traveling March 1-13th. -MaryJo

Great monogram!

Hi Vickie! France is a wonderful country and I imagine it would be a beautiful place to have a wedding! Whereabouts in France? -MJ

Those are awesome for the price! I'm looking around the site and they have other styles as well. I like!!!

You are in no way obligated to pay for her to come, but as you said you can afford to, you have to decide how much you want her there. I am paying for my MOH and bridesmaids' accommodations. I made the decision knowing that many of them could afford to pay all of their own expenses, but I thought it would be a kind gesture. They will be responsible for their own travel costs. I also will be paying for accommodations and airfare for 3-4 close family members that could not financially afford to come otherwise but I really want to be there. I have another friend that already told me she may not be able to come to my wedding because she is planning her own wedding. She is one of my best friends, but at this point I do not plan to offer to help her with expenses because I've made the decision to limit financial help to the bridal party and immediate family. Otherwise, helping others could get out of hand. You said you really want your friend to be there and she really is struggling. I like the suggestion that someone else mentioned, have a candid talk with your friend and ask what she can afford. Perhaps if you pay part she could swing the rest.

They came out great! I'm sure you will get wonderful feedback from guests.

Wonderful invites! Your guests will definitely be impressed!

Hi Stephanie! Welcome to the site! You may want to do a search as I'm sure brides and brides-to-be have posted about your venue! Best wishes for your upcoming day! Be sure to post your review once you get back!

Hi Kathi! That is wonderful that you are helping with the wedding planning! You will find tons of great info on the site! Best wishes to you!

Welcome to the forum! Be sure to do a search. I am sure plenty of brides and brides-2-be have posted about your locale! Happy planning!

Welcome to the forum! You'll find this site to be invaluable! Happy surfing and posting!

Hi Helen! Welcome to the site! Good luck helping other BDW brides!!!