Discussions by Carlene

Thoughts?

I have been going back and forth for months on which wedding venue we should go with. We are down to 2 venues to choose from. My dad is giving us 5,000, so one venue his money would cover it, the...

The champions club at the retreat in Corona, or Glen IVy in corona?

I keep pushing my date back because I can't decide on a venue. Just when I think I've narrowed it down, I get another idea of a place. It's to the point where my brain feels like scrambled eggs-...

We just got engaged Valentine's day and are thinking of November for our day. I'm wondering if 9 months is too soon?

The venue we are looking at offers an all inclusive package for Thursday night starting from 5-9:30. 65 guests total. Would that turn off our guests? I mean, I would hope that our closest family and...

How long before your wedding did you do your engagement photos?

How early before the wedding did u get your dress? What about engagement photos done?

It took forever to decide. We both finally chose I won't give Up by Jason Mraz.

We are signing the contract this Thursday and I can't decide on which package. Saturday brunch package: Brunch/breakfast food, 50 guests, free flowing champagne and mimosas (10:30- 2pm) $3770...

I can't decide if I want it down or not? There is something so elegant about having it down though!

I am ordering my maid of honor invite card for my best friend. Should I have the company mail it directly to her or myself first?

Are you supposed to incorporate your wedding website into your invitations? If so, how do you do so?

Due to financial reasons we can only afford 50 guests at our wedding. Should I feel inclined to invite children? For instance, my SIL has a 2 year old and is pregnant but will have the baby by the...

How many of you ordered your invites online and who did you use?

This will be my 2nd marriage. I still have my ex husband's last name because we have a child together, but I WILL be changing my last name once I marry. Do I use my ex's last name on the invites or my...

I would prefer real flowers but my fiancé and I are footing the whole bill for our wedding with no help from our family. We simply can't afford it, would it be tacky if I were to do a simple center...

My venue provides a bartender but I am in charge of bringing in the alcohol. I was thinking of buying (2) kegs of different type of beer? is that tacky? I just don't see bringing in beer bottles or...

Http://www.shawnkloster.com/blog/robert-erin-french-estate-wedding-orange-ca/ French Estate: $4100 includes reception/ceremony fee, catering (3 course meal) plus wedding cake and cutting...

I'm so overwhelmed with the cost of weddings these days. We looked around several venues and the most affordable location will still cost us $4-5,000. We live in Southern California and the...