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Hi lovely community, Question...what are you serving for your bar? I have looked at the calculators online to help with guest count, etc. We are hosting a small wedding, 23 people (2 of which do not...
Looking for a photographer around the Cancun Mexico area for our destination wedding next year! Anyone have any recommendations?
This past weekend I had my bridal shower out at my mother in laws lake house! And while I had my shower, the guys went golfing! Even though 2 of the 3 days was completely raining, it was a great...
I’m getting married this summer (in just under 4 weeks). I don’t know either of my parents birth places. Should this be cause for significant concern?
Hi all! Big day is approaching soon (less than 2 months away) and I am on track with my planning and feel like we have put together a fun day/evening for guests but I am sooo worried the party will be...
For my soon to be husband’s wedding day present I put this together 😊 it has his favourite tic tacs, alcohol, and chocolate, plus a pair of socks and two (vintage!) monogrammed handkerchiefs. What...
Any suggestions on what your bride emergency kit should have in it?
We had my bridal shower today and it went so well! Except for the wind the weather was perfect, not too hot but not cold either.We did a couple games 1) guests had to guess my age in various photos...
We had our complimentary engagement photoshoot a few weekends ago and we finally got our pictures back! We couldn't believe how easy it was to work with our photographer. Having only had a chat with...
Is anyone else getting frustrated with their moh mine is my sister an you think she would help me more but no she wants me to plan my own shower and my own bachelorette like im just so flustered 😫
We just got our engagement photos back and we're beyond thrilled. There are honestly too many good ones to choose from which is a great problem to have
I’m in need of dire help. I have a strapless, low back wedding dress. Our date is September 24th 2022. I originally planned to be very cautious over tan lines, however I tend to tans very easily. With...
Anyone have a good suggestion for bridesmaids gifts? I want to gift something more unique for my girls, and not what people always give for bridesmaids (ie. purses, jewelry, robes).
Are you and your Fiancé staying together the night before the wedding or are you spending the night apart? I never even thought about spending the night together but when I talked to my Fiancé about...
Hi ladies! my RSVP deadline is quickly approaching (May 16/22). I only have a handful of guests who haven't RSVP'd so I have been slowly starting to follow up but my Fiancé got some push back from one...
The day is coming quickly!!! How are you all doing? Are you nervous? Excited? Stressed? I’m all of the above! Can’t believe it’s finally here… Just working on a lot of last minute things the next few...
Hey there, I was wondering if some of you have an idea of how you were planning on spending your days before the wedding day. Did you take days off, spending time eith family, ect. Our wedding day is...
Well it's wedding eve. No matter what tomorrow is the day. Best of luck to everyone and take the time to enjoy your day.....looking forward to pictures
Another post made me think of this so I’d love some opinions! What do y’all think about a fake bouquet for the bouquet toss? I want to keep my bouquet so I’m thinking of buying a fake floral bouquet...
Hi all! You were all so helpful with my hair or make up first question, I am hoping to get some more insight into the “getting ready” part of the day! Is 9:00am too early to start a (fairly simple)...
Hey Ladies... I have a question about the guests invited to a Bachelorette party. Our wedding is 50 people and we were brutal on our edits. So I ask... is it rude/wrong/insensitive to invite ladies...
Just need to add a little alcohol but they’re all done! Comfy robes, comfy slippers, earrings, custom tumbler, cosmo mix, and a bath bomb. And I’m putting everything in these super cute bags I got at...
Let's talk wedding day emergency kits! Are you creating your own wedding day emergency kit or do you have a wedding planner that will have one on hand for you? If you are already married and had an...
It is very hard because i ask bridesmaid to order the dresses last year but they didnt want to and now the dress is longer available and we have to choose again i ask bridesmaid to plan bachelorete...
I know I know there’s a bunch of lists out there but I’m having trouble figuring out which family members are supposed to be invited - does close mean like aunts and cousins or does close mean family...
Hello! Our Wedding is July 1st, 2022, it is coming soo quickly! I am kind of lost when it comes to the rehearsal dinner. To put it simply, what do I do?! My in-laws are covering dinner, we have a spot...
Omggg!!! I am one month out from my wedding!!! We have been planning for 16 months and can't believe there is only one month left! What advice can you give for a bride (and groom) one month out?! What...
Hi all and happy Monday! Question for those of you who have a complimentary engagement shoot in your photography package (or those who have done this already)... When did you book your shoot? I know...
Is anyone here doing bachelorette gifts on top of day of wedding gifts for their bridesmaids? I’m seeing mixed reviews on if brides should be gifting something on their bachelorette weekend?
Hey Everyone! I just wanted to share with you guys the final product for my invites!! These were done at home through Gartner Studios website. We bought the invite package from Michaels. Two years of...
Hey there, I was hoping to get some insight as to who is primarily responsible to booking, planning, and being financially responsible for the stage & doe.