Discussions by alysmw

Hi everyone. My fiancé and I are having a decent sized wedding. We expect that between 120-140 people will attend the reception. However, we do not have the funds to accommodate that many people...

Hi! My wedding is next Saturday. We do not have a day-of coordinator and do not have the money to afford one. That is out of the picture. I am looking for advice from brides who have already had their...

Hi, I am confused. My fiance and I want to do a processional sign on a wood palette instead of handing out a bunch of wedding programs. Here is my issue: My fiances parents are married, but my parents...

Hi! Any date twins? The previous wedding date we chose was June 1, but it turns out that date will be way too hot in our area. What do you think about the weather for you wedding? And what do you...

My ceremony begins at 4:00 PM. My bridesmaids and I are staying at an air bnb right next to the ceremony location. We are all doing our own hair & makeup. The air bnb has several rooms and a...

Hey ladies! How far in advance for your wedding are you planning to self tan?

Hi! Wondering if anyone else has had this issue. Our reception venue doesn't allow anything to be tacked into the walls or taped. I was kind of bummed because I was looked forward to hanging up pretty...

Did you do a special ceremony exit AND reception exit? I've imagined doing flower petals exiting the ceremony but also a sparkler send off exiting the reception at the end of the night. Is this too...

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I get married in 90 days! We still have not settled on our minimoon destination. We would like to keep it on the east coast to make travel easier. I am thinking a cabin in...

Hi! I am planning on doing my own makeup for my wedding day because I am super picky and don't like people touching my face. I am already researching the best products for me, watching a ton of...

Hi Brides! I have a quick question. What did you do with your engagement ring during your ceremony? Did you take it off for the day? Did you put it on your other hand so your significant other could...

Hi everyone! I'm trying to decide on the timeline of our wedding since we get married on March 30 and I'm starting to look at invites. I am thinking ceremony should begin at 3:30pm or 4pm? We have our...

Hi! My MOH and FMIL are currently planning my bridal shower. I only picked out about 15 people that I would like to come. My FMIL thought that was too little and looked shocked when I told her. I...

Hi everyone! I have a thing for dresses with sleeves, especially lace sleeves . I just think they look so pretty & romantic! I would love to see your beautiful long-sleeved dresses!

What did you get for your bridesmaids as a 'thank you' for being a part of the wedding? I am interested to hear about different ideas!

Hi ladies! I have a couple questions about hotel blocks. How many nights did you block for your visitors? Just the wedding night, or the weekend? Did you have blocks at a lower end hotel AND higher...

Hi y'all! I'm feeling proud of myself because we have caught up quite a bit since switching our wedding date from June to March. We sent out save-the-dates, I ordered my wedding dress, the groomsmen...

Hello! I am wondering how y'all decorated rectangular tables for your reception. I alway planned on having circular tables and planned centerpieces based on that. But our reception area actually only...

What would you suggest as the best mattifying, stay-all-day, sweat-proof face primer?? I have very oily skin! Right now I use a matte primer from the drugstore & it works pretty well. I am willing...

Hi ladies! I am wondering where you & your bridesmaids got ready together on the morning of the wedding. Did you stay at someone's house? Did y'all get a hotel room? I need ideas!