Discussions by Alena

We just started the planning process. There is a venue that we recently attended a party at that we would really like to use. However according to their reviews they charge something like $300...

After reading these forums yesterday and today and talking to my sisters I have decided that I am going to find a good wedding coordinator and get help with the planning. Hopefully that will stop Mom...

My name is Alena. I am a 28 year old professional and on Thanksgiving day my long time SO asked me to be his wife. Both of our families are thrilled. We have not even started planning. However we have...

We are just beginning to plan our wedding. Was perusing a site and came across this dress. I am in love with this dress. Curious what you all think? If it helps I had to order a size 6 bridesmaids...

She warned me that when she was planning her wedding that Mom "took over" and tried to run everything. That Mom through a fit about the dress she wanted etc and that I should not let Mom go with me to...

I have been reading everyone's posts and am getting overwhelmed at everything I must choose and do to plan this wedding. How did you ever make all these decisions and stay organized?

I have four sisters. I was in two of their weddings. I am not as close to the one as I was when I was in her wedding. I also have three really good friends that I have been in all of their weddings. I...