Discussions from Before the wedding

I was so optimistic COVID would end before any of my bridal events but sadly that came to an end today. Our venue has postponed our event booked for May 3 to June 13. We are very happy they were...

I am just about finished watching Friends and my fiancé is about to start watching it. I saw on Facebook a Friends themed baby shower and thought it would be fun to have a Friends themed wedding...

Hello Future and Present Brides & Grooms! During these stressful times and unknowns I want to remember some of the GERATEST moments of your lives, that lead you to this day of planning your dream...

Hey ladies ! Just wondering how everyone is feeling about their 2021 weddings with 50+ guests ? It seems the cases are going back up again and that my guest list is too large ... but hoping I won’t...

Our jack and Jill was supposed to April 18, and then moved to August 22, and now we have cancelled it as it just doesn’t seem like Covid restrictions are going away quickly. HOWEVER!! We are making a...

Hey! what are you guys wearing for your bachelorettes? I think we are doing a nice dinner out, some games at the hotel and then out drinking. My amazing MOH was thinking of making me a bride t-shirt...

My fiancé and I are making a registry for our wedding shower and we were wondering what to put on it. We have an apartment so we don’t need a toaster, blender, or microwave, but other than that we...

It's the big day, you're up earlier than usual and you're about to get married. Let's hear about what's happening in the hours leading up to you walking down that aisle. I've heard of girls staying in...

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone had any unique ideas for virtual bridal party proposals. I'm pretty laid back and my pre-COVID plan would have been to go out for dinner or a drink with my loved...

I have been doing research on whether you have your original wedding party stand up symbolically with you at your vow renewal and some people do it. After knowing someone for 30 plus years how do you...

Hi everyone. I’m trying to plan my wedding shower (I know some people would say that someone else should do the planning but nobody has offered and I feel the need to be involved in the planning). The...

Has anyone experienced or been part of a scavenger hunt proposal? I'm helping my best friend's boyfriend with his proposal to her and am looking for some advice on how to make this really special for...

My daughter will be 13 when I marry and I just found out people gift their wedding party. I had no idea and I love it. Being that it is my daughter I have no idea what to give her. Also my son who...

Just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on the necessity of Save the Dates? I think they are beautiful (and a chance to show off engagement photos!) but I find myself wondering whether I should...

What are y’all doing for gifts for your bridal party?

Just wondering what everyone might be doing for a bachelorette (and bachelors party for your gents) in the midst of covid. Even though bars are open, none of us really want to go especially when you...

My fiance and I just got engaged last weekend, and we've started getting ourselves into the planning process, but we are having the hardest time trying to determine a reasonable budget! I've looked...

Hello soon to be brides or already married brights I just have a question here. I know it’s tradition for the woman to take over the husband’s last name. But what if the husband wants to take over the...

Hello friends, i have been engaged now for almost a year, and my wedding is about one year away. My wedding party is small, just my MOH and one bridesmaid, i asked them both around Christmas time last...

Covid bride here! I’m getting married on October 18th in a very small intimate indoor/outdoor venue. I’m wondering if anyone has asked their vendors to wear masks, I’m particularly concerned about...

Hi everyone, I am a fairly bigger gal and having my vow renewal in April 2022. Although I am happy with who I am, I really want to knock my husband's socks off and be able to greet our guests standing...

The newlyweds are, of course, showered with gifts on their wedding day. But will you be handing out any gifts of your own on your big day? Perhaps a little something for your side of the wedding party...

I have a dilemma. My MOH has been ghosting me for months. I know that her job has been stressful and she moved to a new city earlier this month, but it's no excuse for her inability to keep in touch...

Hi brides! We are starting to think of ideas for our stag and doe next summer (fingers crossed). Maybe it's a little far out, but I was wondering where people usually go to find donations and prizes?...

What is the etiquette on inviting friends and extended family to the shower if they aren’t invited to the wedding? We need to keep our guest list small for the wedding but I have many groups of...

does the maid of honor plan all the parties like bride shower and bachelorette? how about jack and jill? do the different parties get planned by different bridesmaids or should it all be maid of...

Hey, im getting married June 2021, I was planning on having a st. Patrick's socials in March but now I'm very unsure if I should book the hall, dj and collect silent auction prizes. Those of you who...