Discussions by Carissa Brittney

Question: am I completely irrational for thinking that it's absolutely ridiculous to create a GoFundMe page asking for a village to help pay for your home birth because the beds are uncomfortable, the...

To all of the future brides and grooms planning one of the most special day of their lives: don't be discouraged about your budget. I remember reading through so many posts when my husband and I first...

My husband and I are hoping to conceive a year from now (if we are lucky and able)... we have to plan it very carefully due to my maternity leave options as a teacher and deductibles and all of that...

Any safe/effective teeth whitening suggestions you have? Strips?

Well, our wedding is on Saturday and I am really struggling/panicking. Our venue is in a beautiful public park (a rose garden in West Hartford) and we have attended a few weddings there since we got...

FH is trying to think of gifts to get his best man and his groomsmen. Any advice? What did your FH's/partners get their guys?

On Friday, I started noticing raised spots/welts on my chest. They were incredibly itchy and I thought that somehow I got poison ivy. I started using witch hazel and hydrocortisone cream. Since, it's...

Today, FH receive his suit rental for the wedding -- a little over two weeks prior to our big day. The suit looks terrible on him. Too big and so wrinkled. His groomsman also stated that the suit was...

Finished painting, distressing, and adding little roses to our monogram letters. Little details here and there left and only three weeks out! It's nice to have a creative outlet. I'll definitely miss...

I have recently had a change of heart, just 25 days before our wedding, about table linens! I was thinking of getting lace runners, for smaller square/rectangular tables and was wondering if anyone...

I'm in love with a pear shaped lab created emerald ring. Does anyone have emerald rings and if so, do you like it? Anyone have experience with lab created gems? From what I understand, the lab created...

In search of advice/feedback. Our officiant lives out of state (in MA, and we live in CT). He led my FH's memorial service last year. We were so touched by his words and the comfort he brought us, and...

What sweet, sweet relief. I finished my vows this morning and I couldn't be happier with how they came out. I finally was able to put the words together that represent every promise I have for our...