Discussions by Alice

Are you all requiring all of your bridesmaids to attend all of your events leading up to the wedding? For example the bachelorette party/trip, bridal shower and rehearsal dinner. Or are you allowing...

Has anyone had their wedding at Bella Collina? Is anyone planning their wedding there? I fell in love with the venue but is it worth the money?

Hi Ladies, I got engaged last June and the first person I asked to be in my bridal party was my best friend who appeared to be extremely excited to fulfill the maid of honor role. However, she was...

My maid of honor is so out of the loop with what’s going on with my wedding. Her boyfriend is about to propose so I hear she is planning her own wedding. We are very close and used to talk a lot about...

Has anyone booked Bella Collina for their special day? What was your experience like? Any advice or insight on the venue?

FH and I are planning to go to Paris for our honeymoon but can't decide if it's the wisest idea considering the fact that it will be extremely cold. Have any of you all traveled to Paris in the...

How far in advance are you ladies having your bridal shower. I know that you aren't planning it but what's a good time to actually have one? 2/3 weeks before the wedding or 2/3 months?

What do you all think about Monday Weddings? YAY OR NAY? Would you attend or not? My venue has offered us an amazing deal if we switch to a Monday wedding. We haven't sent out save the dates or...

One of my BM mentioned that they're supposed to pay for the bridal shower? Is this true? Are your BMs throwing you a shower or are you doing it on your own.

Are you all including your FH's sisters in your bridal party? If not... is it frowned upon? I am not sure if I am going to include them or not. He (FH) has two sisters and we aren't that close. Not...

Does the matron or maid of honor stand closest to the bride on the wedding day?

How many bridesmaids is too many? I have 10 close friends and my FH has 2 sisters.

Orlando brides??? Did anyone get married at Bella Collina or the orchid garden in Orlando? If not... where'd you choose to get married? Need help!

Has anyone ever heard or used elly b events for their wedding? I've been reading good and bad reviews about their planning services. I was thinking of hiring her to plan my wedding in Orlando... But...

I'm in love with Bella Collina in Orlando, Florida but it's so expensive!! Orlando has other nice venues but this place is over the top. I don't know if it's worth spending 27,000 without including...

Are most of your expenses being covered by the bride or the groom or split down the middle?

How do you guys feel about longs engagements? I'm in pharmacy school and don't want to get married until my last year. I set a date but haven't told family members yet. Is 3 years a long time to be...

My FH and I live together so that I can save money while still in college. But lately everyone has been coming down on us about "shacking up", even though we ARE NOT sexually active. Can anyone give...

How many bridesmaids are appropriate for a wedding of 174 guest? I have several really close friends and three sisters!!