Discussions by Allie

For those of you who are married...how does being married feel different then before? What is your best advice for starting off marriage the best possible way?

I’m having the hardest time deciding if I want to keep my maiden name or take my FH’s last name! I am definitely a feminist, so I don’t want to feel like my identity is changing and his isn’t, but at...

Hi NYC Brides! I’m planning on doing engagement photos next month and so far I’ve considered to get them done in Central Park, Times Square at night, the Highline, and Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. Any...

Hi Everyone! I am looking to have a gender equal wedding ceremony, as some parts of a “traditional” wedding ceremony just don’t reflect us as a couple. For example, both my parents will walk me down...

FH and I have a really good friend that we would love to include in our wedding, but we didn’t ask him to be part of our wedding party. What other possible roles could we give him? Maybe make him the...

I have decided to splurge on my venue, catering, photographer, and videographer. What areas can I save in without DIY?

Hi Ladies! I am getting married next June and so far I have booked my venue (comes with catering) and photographer. Would you plan on booking all of your major vendors prior to the 1 year mark (DJ,...

Are you planning to hire a day of coordinator? (Or for those of you who are married - did you hire one?) If not, who did you have take care of all of the day of coordination?

Have any of you been to/hosted your reception without dancing and just a dinner party? How did you feel about it? Do you have any other non dancing activities in mind to add to your reception? I’m...

Hi! For those of you who are already married...what sort of advice do you have for preparing for married life and wedding planning? Did you find being married a lot different from being...

I’m getting married next June (2019)...when do you think is the earliest I should go dress shopping?

We’re very traditional, so we are definitely not planning on doing a first look. For those of you who aren’t doing a first look, do you also plan to not have any form of communication the day of...

HiMA Brides! I’m in the process of looking for a decent photographer that can do 10 hours for $3,000 or less...have any of you had any decent experiences wirh photographers that fall under my...

My wedding is in early June next year and so far I have booked the venue (comes with catering). I’m in the process of booking a photographer now. What else what you recommend booking by the one year...

Hi MA Brides & Grooms! I’m getting married in Central MA and am wondering what you guys spent on your photographers and videographers? I’m looking at booking videography and photography for 8...

I’m getting married in Massachusetts and am wondering what you guys spent on your photographers and videographers? I’m looking at booking videography and photography for 8 hours with videography being...

Hi! I’m getting married in June 2019, so I still have a year and 4 months left before I get married. So far I have my venue booked (which comes with inclusive catering). For those of you who have/had...

We are not planning to do a first look because ever since I was a little girl I always envisioned us seeing each other for the first time when I walk down the aisle. (Also, I am slightly...

Hi! I am not planning on taking the first look and for those of you who are like me - how long did you take photos with your husband for between your ceremony and reception? I am debating whether to...

Hi all! Besides pre/post-wedding brunches and rehearsal dinners, what other sort of activities are you including in your wedding weekend schedule?