Discussions by CoffeeNColor

I always learned that Open Bar = host pays, guests do not pay for any beverages (alcoholic or not). Open bar can be be just beer and wine (varieties of each), if the host chooses. Full bar=all types...

I'm going to hand-address my invitations. I bought a template on etsy for keeping the lines straight. For the people who hand addressed envelopes, what type of pen did you use? Ball point? Gel roller?...

We are starting our wedding planning and we have a handful of guests who keep strict kosher. Our plan is to get special kosher plates just for those guests, and use our venue's caterer for the other...

It's been a while since I posted here. DH and I were married 8 months ago. We had a lovely traditional Jewish wedding. Our videographer had to have open heart surgery shortly after our wedding, so we...

I haven't been on here in a while. Still waiting on my pro photos to do a BAM (and I didn't get that many postable non-pro pics). Our videographer asked us for slow songs to use in our highlight...

An acquaintance of mine is throwing a bday party for their their 1 year old. H and I are busy this weekend, but wanted to send a gift. What's appropriate for a 1 year old boy? Gift certificate?

Our DOC gave us a vendor tipping guide. It recommends the percentage/straight cash amount to give each vendor (e.g. $5-10 for the delivery guy; gratuity included in the contract; 20% to the...

Our wedding has 85 adults RSVPed as yes. We estimated them as "moderate" drinkers, but weren't sure if people preferred wine over beer, or who likes lagers over ales. Our caterer ran the drink numbers...

I'm ashamed to admit, I don't read for fun all that often. I honestly can't tell you what the last novel I read was. When I have read, I've been re-reading my old favorites (Harry Potter, To Kill a...

For people who changed their names? How long did it take you to develop/perfect your new signature? After vacillating since we got engaged, I finally decided I would hyphenate my name, so I'm going...

Title says it! Our parents will not meet until the RD. Not sure if I should seat them at the same table or have them at separate tables. We invited our rabbi and cantor and their spouses but haven't...

Our venue is in a historic district so there's limited parking. Street parking is hit or miss in the surrounding neighborhood. We have a shuttle from the hotel to the venue and back for our OOT...

Our synagogue has a policy that you have to be a member for their rabbi to officiate the wedding. We were looking for a congregation to join anyways so our engagement was the impetus. But I also...

I'm curious what your guys' experience has been with jewelry repair? FH bought my ring from FBIL who is an independent jeweler in GA. We live across the country. Every place I've asked about re-sizing...

FH and I were going over our numbers last night and realized we're about $2K over budget We have the money to pay for it, just didn't want to spend as much on a wedding. Where we went over: we...

I had a second fitting and tried on my dress. The seamstress sewed in cups but I still don't feel supported in my dress (I'm a D cup). She recommended I get a silicone adhesive bra that will provide...

We were going through the rubric from our DJ for our special songs. There is something called "Couples Dance." Can anyone explain what that is? When does it usually happen? My dad asked for a special...

I have two BMs/MOHs (total bridal party=2), "A" and "B." I've known A only 6 months longer than B, and both are my two best friends from college. I was a BM in both their weddings. I love them both...

So I'm doing at-home teeth whitening. My dentist molded trays and I'm supposed to put the whitening solution on in the mornings, and desensitizing solution on at night. He said not to eat anything...

We're doing a short 3 day mini-moon and driving out to wine country. Our hotel reservation had a "special notes" section because he read that some hotels will give perks. FH put in that it's our...