Discussions by Andrea

I was discussing my ceremony music plans with my stepmother recently. My plan was to hire a soloist to play music as people are seated and for the bridal party as we walk down the aisle. She...

I think etiquette in most situations is important. I find that there are quite a few traditional etiquette sticklers on WW. My belief is that you do what works for you and what makes you and your...

I live about 2 hours from my venue. It takes a lot of planning ahead of time for me to make my way over there. I hired a woman to do a hair and makeup trial via FB. She seemed great. She charged a...

I’m considering making the boutonnières for the men in my wedding. It’ll be just 3. FH, best man and my father. I’ve been to Michaels and Hobby Lobby and have tried to put some together, but they just...

My sister is hosting my bridal shower in my apartment. It is large at about 1200 square feet. The dining room/living room are very large and are open to each other with no wall dividing the 2. We have...

We will have approximately 50 guests at our reception. We are serving appetizers at the cocktail reception, dinner and cupcakes. how many forks/knives would you suggest? we shouldn’t need spoons for...

Holy cow! I haven’t really been emotional during wedding planning, but every darn time I try to choose a father/daughter song I cry like a baby. My sister eloped, so this will be the one and only time...

I’m having my first hair/makeup trial this Saturday. The woman doing it told me that she does trials for 1/2 price. That’s awesome, but I feel kinda bad. I’d like to tip well. What would you tip for...

I’m trying to come up with our “day of” timeline. Will you please share yours? I need inspiration.

I’m getting married at the home of my dad and stepmom. She has been so sweet and helpful during the planning of the wedding. I bought my dad a nice gift, but am at a loss for what to get for her. This...

My birthday was yesterday and my boss very sweetly gave me a nice wedding guestbook as a gift. It is of good quality and is pretty, but it is the exact opposite “style” of what our wedding is. We are...

Our colors are navy blue, burgundy and gold. I’m trying to figure out what color table cloths/napkins I should use? Our centerpieces will include a good bit of gold, along with burgundy and cream...

I am ordering our invitations and am a bit confused as to how I should word it. We are having an hour (or so) cocktail reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres following our ceremony. We will have our...