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19So, I found someone to do this cake, but I've struggled with the cake stand. It's just a section of a tree trunk, but the idea of lugging around a piece of tree did not appeal to me. Solution:...
My seamstress did a 3-point bustle and it feels a little low to me. I definitely like it more than just the 1-point bustle, but I'd love to see what some other bustles look like.
Just wanted to thank all of you for all of the help and support you've provided. This forum has helped me out on countless occassions. I've also really being able to see everyone's wedding details,...
Our cake stand (pictured below) looked completely level, but after getting a level, it's flat in the center and then tapers slightly down around the edges, by 1/4". My concern is how much support the...
Do we need for doing photos before the ceremony? Our ceremony starts at 5p. We're doing all of our photos, incl. bridal party and immediate family members, so my photographer figured two hours to get...
FH doesn't think he wants boutonnieres for him or the GMs. Their tuxes have pocket squares and he thinks that's enough. I've seen photos with and without boutonnieres. Thoughts?
Things add up quickly and tough decisions need to be made. Catering (incl. cake), Photography, and DJ - all major expenses and major necessitiies. Vendors are no help because they all feel their...
I actually purchased an outer envelope for the pocketfold invitations I did to ensure nothing falls out or gets damaged in the mail. So, do I treat the pocketfold like an inner envelope and handwrite...
For our reception we chose lamb as the carving station and we have Chicken Modiga as a 2nd entree. Personally, we love lamb. Our thought was a lot of people probably never tried it, but would if given...
I found a rather large Alfred Angelo BM dress in my color for $30 on Ebay. It will provide enough fabric to do a ring bearer pillow and ties/vests for the kids in our WP. Also found a great...
Can you have a MOH if FH doesn't want a BM? My best friend has been doing all the duties of a MOH and I want her to be by my side. FH says no because he doesn't have or even want a BM. Can you have...
Found a great site for DIY welcome bags for overnight guests. It has individual sized everything including some toiletry kits already assembled and snacks! Plus free shipping over $20. I'm...
I found the tiara and the veil that matches the intricate detail of my dress, but I'm undecided on jewelry. Should I go more ornate or simple? I've got pics on my IB. Please help me decide (open to...
Is it not assummed that bridal party pay for dress and tux rental? Are you supposed to ask someone to be a BM or GM and say, by the way your dress/tux costs $100? How do you handle this?
Our colors are mocha and ivory. My gown is ivory w/mocha sash and the BMs are in mocha w/ivory sash. We decided to do the same for the Groom and GMs. So, should the Groom wear the mocha tie/vest with...
I was so excited about ordering my wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses today, I posted some pics of the dresses on FB. My mom got really mad saying it ruins the surprise. If it's the picture from the...
I came across a non-profit organization that serves the St. Louis area, St. Anthony's Bridal. http://www.stanthonysbridal.com/ They help those brides on a tight budget ($3,000 or less) with...
I've been searching for unique unity ceremonies for my FH and our 2 kids (son is from previous marriage). I wanted our daughter to be able to do it too, (she'll be 1 1/2). I finally found an...
Things add up quickly and tough decisions need to be made. Catering (incl. cake), Photography, and DJ - all major expenses and major necessitiies. Vendors are no help because they all feel their...
