Discussions by Akirah

I dunno what to do! We were supposed to meet at 7:30. It’s not 8:30. I have makeup scheduled at 10. I’m just parked here, in shock. She’s been so professional thus far. But she’s not answering her...

So I recently posted about my friend who is hurt I didn’t invite her to my bachelorette party...even though it was a small sleepover with just my 3 bridesmaids and me. In further conversation, she...

Does anyone have experience with this? I really want to preserve my bouquet, but I haven’t been able to find someone local who does it. I’m not sure I’m cut out for DIY, but I may consider it! I love...

I wanted to share a major realization that came up for me as I was praying and reflecting this AM. I’ve been having a good amount of anxiety about our wedding. (I’m sure I’m not alone!) Unfortunately,...

I decided on a small bachelorette weekend with just my three bridesmaids and me. It was absolutely perfect and everything I wanted. A friend who isn't a bridesmaid saw pics of the weekend on social...

I’m not taking my FH’s last name. We aren’t even married yet, but his mom got us a card recently and she wrote my last name as his. Him and I had a laugh over this...what an assumption! At any rate, I...

My parents agreed to pay for half of our wedding video. FH are paying for most of our wedding expenses otherwise, on top of buying a house and paying for our dog’s chemo treatments. All of these bills...

FH and I are closing on a house next week. We’re getting married on October 12th. We weren’t planning to buy a house quite yet, but fell in love with a place and took the plunge. It’s all so...

How important is it to give gifts of the exact same monetary value? I have three BMs and was planning to give them each a Coach wristlet with a $30 gift card inside to a place they each like. I...

I spent this weekend with a good friend for the first time in awhile. She isn’t one of my bridesmaids, but I’ve asked her to read a poem during the ceremony. We had a conversation about whether I’m...

FH and I booked a bed and breakfast for a 50-person wedding. We’re hoping to have our ceremony outside, weather permitting. We can’t agree on whether a sound system is necessary; I think it’d be good...

My FH just told me that his mom wants to host a shower for us. While that’s super kind of her, I do not want a shower. He isn’t too keen on it either, but would do it to appease his mother. Him and I...

Anyone out there who’s getting married for the second time? Aside from counseling, what has helped you with preparing to say “I do!” again? I absolutely know that my FH and I have a much healthier...

My FH and I are newly engaged and super excited about a small wedding (less than 50 people). We’re both on the fence about having attendants, as it will be the second wedding for both of us. Does...