Discussions by BeachBride2016

I'm trying to drum up some Christmas gift ideas for my brother, who just started a new job in which 70% of his time is traveling across the country. I'm looking at buying him a memory foam neck pillow...

We're having an open bar at our wedding, but it will only be for 3 hours and one of those hours will be used for our cocktail hour (5:45pm - 6:45pm). Since that only leaves me with 2 hours to use...

Which mascara line is your absolute favorite to wear, and why? I currently use the Dior Overcurl and I like it, but I feel like I could use something that will help pump up the volume/thickness of my...

My Future ILs love Cajun food. We were thinking of shipping them some as a Christmas gift. Wasn't sure if anyone has a recommendation of an online Cajun store that would ship fresh Cajun food? Thanks!...

I just returned from the Dermatologist and was told the mild redness on my upper cheeks, chin and between my eyes that I've been dealing with for about 18 months is likely a mild form of rosacea. He...

Just saw this article on our local news' website - poor girl was broken up with via text message 1 week before her wedding!! Kudos to her for finding a (unique!) way to get through such a tough time....

Is anyone planning to have, or have you been to a wedding that had, a chocolate iced/frosted wedding cake? I know this is common for a groom's cake, but what about the actual wedding cake? FH and I...

I'm always looking for a good deal! Hence, I'm thinking about mixing in a few consignment bridal shops along with some traditional bridal boutiques when I start dress shopping. Did anyone purchase a...

Did you go to any wedding expos or bridal shows while you were planning, or do you plan on going to some? I'm torn - we have a lot of things already booked but I feel like it's one of those things...

I can't believe 1 year from today I will be a Mrs! So exciting!!! So far we've checked off: - Venue - Photographer - DJ - Photo Booth - Chair decorations So far I've checked off: - Losing 9 lbs - yes!...

One of my best friends was in a terrible car accident the same day we were engaged. I texted her that night, not knowing about the accident, with the news and a picture of the ring and I never heard...

...laugh, sit, stand, bend, reach. FH and I reactivated our gym memberships over the weekend and got our work-out on Saturday and Sunday. I'm paying the price today, but it's a good kind of sore. I've...

I'm trying to stretch my wedding budget as much as possible; with that being said, I budgeted $500 for flowers. This is something less important to me, so I don't need anything too big or...