Discussions by Brooke

Any other LA brides or grooms out here?! Where are y'all tying the knot? Where were your favorite spots for taking bridal portraits? FH & I are getting married, ceremony & reception, at Houmas House...

So I just spoke with our coordinator for our reception venue, gave her our seating chart which has tables varying from 6 to 8 people (3 with 6, 5 with 7, 12 with 8). I asked how she would accommodate...

So, while I am so thankful for some gifts that we have received and the effort that the giver took in order to choose & purchase them....how can I exchange them without asking where they came from?...

Did any of you get gifts for the people doing readings during your ceremony? FH's sister will be doing the reading, neither of us are close to her, or even very fond of her, and we only have her doing...

How far out did all of you start checking the weather forecast?! Today marks 2-weeks, and I immediately went to Weather Channel to see where the forecast was so far....60% chance of rain (ahh) We are...

So we will be spending 9 nights at the Sandals resort in Antigua, and I gained a few pounds since the last time I wore a swimsuit, so none of mine fit. In need of advice of where to purchase cute but...

Vent- So FMIL and her husband are hosting our Rehearsal Dinner and I am so thankful for that, but they have a ton of things going on in their life right now so I offered to use my free time to...

So for those brides who have had their dress steamed by a professional, did they steam your veil as well? My seamstress steamed the dress after she finished her alterations work, but I just realized...

Have any of you ever done a colon cleanse before? I'm looking into this "Weekend Colon Flush" that GNC offers, trying to see about getting rid of a little extra bloating that I have...but I've also...

Both FH & I come from divorced families. We have chosen to get 4 gifts for our parents, but it's sort of odd because neither of our dads have remarried, but both of our mom's have. So, we were...

Three of my aunts & my 14-year old sister are hosting a Bridal shower for me at the end of the month. I know what I can get my sister as a thank you for her efforts- she's easy, movie or mall gift...

So I ordered my invitations from Wedding Paper Divas. They sent inner & outer envelopes with the invitations, which need to go out relatively soon as my RSVP date is 5/20 bc venue needs an early...

Anyone here wearing a jeweled veil comb in their hair? I'm debating whether I want to or not. I'll be wearing a veil for the ceremony/photos but the comb it comes with is as plain jane as it gets....

What are you ladies wearing to your rehearsal dinner? I'm starting to look at dresses now, and I have no idea where to start! We'll be at a nice restaurant, so I'm thinking a cocktail dress, but...

So I know I've seen women talking about this on here, but I can't find the posts to save my life! My mom fell in love with this black beaded gown, but she refuses to buy it because the beading on the...