Discussions by CT Bride

Does anybody have a suggestion for a good rabbi in Fairfield County, CT or in Westchester? Ideally, we'd like a Russian-speaking rabbi, but are starting to give up on that dream. We'd like somebody...

I'm debating what to do re: a photo booth and was hoping I could get some feedback. I don't want to waste the $ to rent an actual photo booth, but I love the concept so I was thinking of...

For my bridesmaids, I am letting them each choose their own knee length black dress and I will buy them orange colored shawls (just because I think black on its own is too funereal) and they'll...

I'm considering making my own cake topper, but I have zero artistic ability so instead of painting little figures (unless anybody has an easy way somebody who can't paint/draw at all could do that?),...

I'm torn about what to do for my bachelorette party. I live in CT, very close to NYC, but wanted to go away for a weekend instead of just having an NYC night out. I have a bridesmaid in TX, one in...

FH & I started looking for wedding bands and I am having a really hard time finding a wedding band that looks good next to my engagement ring, which is a platinum Hearts on Fire Simply Bridal Twist...

I'm looking for a bridal hair comb that's similar to this: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Crystal-Embellished-Floral-Hair-Comb-C8094_Accessories-Headpieces-All-Headpieces Does not have to be...

We were thinking that small jars of honey or jam with a little sign that says "life is sweet" or something on it would be a really cute favor. I've seen a few sites where I could purchase the jars...

Hi Ladies - I just did a couple of trials with makeup artists for my day of makeup and I still can't decide how exactly I want my eyes to look. Would love to get some inspiration from others, so...

Hi - did anyone go through a florist (or has a very easy, very low maintenance DIY idea) and spend about $25 per centerpiece? That's my goal amount, and the florist said she could do very short...

Has anybody done just tall glass eiffel vases (about 32", so above peoples' line of view) with 3-4 hydrangeas at the top and maybe some pretty painted branches sticking out? I've been thinking about...

Fellow brides, did any of you make your own DIY submerged flower centerpieces? My hope is that by doing this, I can save a significant amount of $ (also hoping to make my own bouquets). My...

So I ordered this DB dress: http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Satin-Strapless-Trumpet-Gown-With-Ribbon-Waist-WG9871_Bridal-Gowns-Shop-By-Silhouette-Mermaid-Trumpet but I'm considering altering the...

Anybody have photos of various ways that they wore lace veils (2 tier or 1 tier with a blusher) and lace mantillas? I like the mantillas but wanted to wear the veil up on top of my head close to my...

Does anybody know where I could get an economical ketubah (Jewish marriage contract)? We are fine with a very plain one, don't need any fancy artwork. Thank you.

I love lace and originally wanted a lace gown, but ended up settling on a satin dress. I do want to incorporate the romantic look of lace, though, and decided to get a lace-trimmed veil. I love the...

We are going to have a slideshow with baby photos and photos of us together for a few minutes at the beginning of the reception (that is if I can find an affordable place to rent a screen from) and...

Hi Fellow Jewish brides, has anyone had any experience in making your own huppah? Or finding an economical one somewhere? If weather cooperates, our wedding will be outdoors under a gazebo, so we only...

Has anybody made any tall baby's breath centerpieces? This is my inspiration:...

Hi ladies! For my wedding, we've decided to splurge on a live band. However, I would like to save $ on decorations (centerpieces, bouquets). I know that DIY is one way to do this so I'm...