Discussions by Ashley

Hi, all! I got married in July and I was planning to give my immediate family (mom, dad, sisters, stepdad, niece, and in-laws) a picture of us with each of them as a Christmas gift. My husband thinks...

Having a small backyard wedding in July. 35-40 people. It was my plan to hire a DJ, but now looking at their prices I’m not sure if we’ll be able to. The one I wanted to use is 1,600. One other I...

Hi all! Having a backyard wedding in July with about 40 people. Trying to cut down the costs anywhere I can. Is it cheesy to use disposable plates and silverware? I was looking at the white ones from...

I’m getting cookies made as favors by a girl I used to go to school with. Four dozen for $240. More than I wanted to spend but she does a really good job. Wondering if I need to tip? I wasn’t...

Wedding is July 10th, and I’m stressing big time about the weather. Not sure why I picked a summer wedding. Having a backyard wedding at my moms house. Weather says 101! Ughhhhh. Ceremony is at 5:00....

Hello fellow brides! Four more days to go for me! Figuring out little details. We aren’t having a wedding party. So it’ll be my FH walking down and then I will walk down after him with my dad....

Is a grand entrance really necessary!? I know it’s completely up to me but curious what others think. I’m having a backyard wedding at my moms house. Yard is small. The reason I’m debating it is...

I’m having a backyard wedding with 40 people. I need to do assigned seating. They will be sitting at the tables during ceremony and for dinner. How do I go about setting this up so people know where...

Picking out songs is hard!! We’re not having a bridal party. Need to think of a recessional song for me and my FH and an entrance song. Classic rock, alternative, hip hop. Need ideas!!

Having a backyard wedding in a few weeks. It’s going to be HOT! I was planning to do water bottles in ice buckets at the bar area, but should I also have water cups and pitchers at the tables? My...

Does anyone have any pictures to share of their self-serve bar setup? Planning to do this at my backyard wedding. And any other backyard wedding decor! ✨

Hi all! We’re having a small backyard wedding. No bridal party. I was thinking to have my my mom walk down who’s the officiant (or do officiants not walk down??) and then groom after her with our fur...

Hi all! Planning a small backyard wedding. Ceremony to begin at 5:00. The yard is small so where we’re getting married, taking family pics, and eating/dancing is all in the same area. No bridal party....