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October 24, 2021
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65I noticed from a picture that the zipper portion on the back of my dress seems to show through the tulle skirt. I’m wondering if this looks bad and is something I should try to have altered?
My dress came in today and I absolutely love it! It only needs minimal alterations and is so perfect. The only issue is, it has a hand-beaded top. I really really want to wear my hair in a loose...
Has anyone had the bust of their dress altered? Is it even possible? From measurements. The bust of my dress is about 3 inches too big. I don’t want to add “chicken cutlets” or push up cups - I want...
I am considering not having wedding favors. I don't really want to pay for something that people may not eat/use/enjoy. Is it okay to not have favors or is it considered tacky?
Hi everyone! Looking for some advice as-to whether or not I need to send a wedding gift to a friend. One of my friends was supposed to get married this past week. They sent my FH and me a save the...
What is the typical price for hair and makeup for the bride for a CA wedding? Right now I'm seeing $500 for just the bride to have hair and makeup done. I want a very natural look for makeup (I...
How long does a hair and makeup artist typically stay? Some that I've been looking at have an option where they complete hair and makeup then leave - some also offer staying all day for touchups, or...
CA brides, have you been surprised by how much weddings cost? FH and I are getting married on the central coast. We are having 100 guests. We are at $32,000 for venue (includes tables, chairs,...
Hi everyone! I have a question regarding copyrights on photos, etc. My photographer, in the contract, says that they have business rights to the photos taken - we have personal use for printing and...
What did you all do for your bridesmaid proposal boxes? Also, does anyone have ideas for "proposing" to bridesmaids that live in a different state/country?
Hi everyone! I’m wondering how important it is to have an engagement shoot with your wedding photographer. FH and I originally planned to have his dad take our engagement photos but lots of...
Does anyone know what season is best for king protea flowers? Also, are they expensive for wedding bouquets? I want one large king protea in mine for a September wedding
I want to have three of my good friends be my bridesmaids, but they hate each other. We were all really good friends in school and for a multitude of reasons they don’t speak to each other anymore and...
I’m wondering if it is customary to provide food for your vendors? (Photographer, DJ, officiant, servers, etc.) Are they supposed to get the same food as the guests or something different - if we are...
Hi everyone! How did you all plan your ceremony? Also, who directs the hour or so long ceremony rehearsal the day before? My venue has a Day of Coordinator but I’m wondering if she will also help with...
I am wondering how the bridal shop measured everyone for their dresses? Mine only did bust, waist, and hips. They did not measure hollow to hem. Now I am worried that my dress will be too short. I am...
I ordered an Enchanting by Mon Cheri wedding dress about a month ago and I am worried the bridal shop measured me wrong. They have me down as bust 31.5 (correct from my measurements) - waist 26.5...
What style bridesmaids dresses would look good with this dress? I want long dresses in Cabernet color but I’m worried the bridesmaids dresses would be too similar in style to mine.
What are good sites for bridesmaids dresses? I’ve seen a lot about Birdy Grey and Azazie. I have some bridesmaids in other countries so they will need to be able to have their dresses shipped to them...
Has anyone had experience with https://thefauxbouquets.com ? Their silk bouquets look amazing online but I can't find any reviews off of their site. I want a large bouquet with lots of foliage and I...
