Discussions by Eleanor

I reserved a hotel block today and realized it would save my guests all of 20-25 dollars. Except senior citizens and AAA members who would only save 2-5 dollars. It's the thought that matters, I...

Has anyone not been introduced at the reception? I always think the introductions are a little awkward. I'm definitely not having the bridal party introduced but I'd like to get away without me and FH...

Having a phone meeting with a DJ tomorrow. Any suggestions for what to ask him? I know all the basic package info but I also want to ask some questions that will give me an idea of his style etc.

Yay! I think I found my venue. It's in St. Michael's MD and it's beautiful. So excited. It's only an hour and a half from me and it's not far for most of the guests I really care about. This makes it...

I got my 5th star! So psyched!

In the spirit of thanksgiving, who are you thankful for in regards to your wedding? I'm very thankful for my mom and her cousin for basically handling all decorations and my FH for keeping my crazy at...

For my bridesmaids, I am picking a David's Bridal Color, Apple, and letting them pick their own dress within certain parameters. I'm doing the same with shoes but I can't decided what color to do. I...

So I'm thinking of hiring a violinist or something to play during the ceremony. I was just going to go to a local community college and put up a flyer to save some money. Has anyone done this? Were...

Are board games and cook books acceptable registry items? I know traditionally they probably wouldn't be but times are changing. I think board games are probably ok but I'm not as sure on cook books....

Just made my first appointment for dress shopping! I was going to wait but a dress I really love is on sale at David's and I want to try it on. Here's the link....

Http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/02/hobby-lobby-jewish-boycott-steve-green_n_4032295.html I already refuse to shop there but this doesn't help. Not saying everyone else should have the same...

I have 6 and he has 4. This doesn't bother me. I think it will look fine. However, I was thinking it might be kind of cool if instead of girls by me and boys by him, we mixed it up. On each side it...

Tomorrow I am having my bridesmaids and a few other people over to my mom's house for brunch to say thank you for all the help they will or have already given me. I'm very excited! It'll be a chance...

Just received news that one of bridesmaids is getting deployed. We don't have exact dates but it's very likely she won't be able to make it. Obviously I'm not angry or annoyed, just sad. I'm trying to...

I often hear people suggest putting up flyers for a photographer at a local college. Has anyone actually done this? Did it save a lot? Was it worth it?

It seems like everything I read says something different about when to send STDs. When did/will you send yours? What have been your experiences?

Am I the only one that doesn't particularly care for dress/ring pictures with no people? I just don't see the point of a picture of a dress on a hanger or a ring on my bouquet. If I'm paying for...

I know showers are generally a month or two before the wedding but is it a huge etiquette faux pas to do it earlier? My best friend (and bridesmaid) is in the army and will only be home in december...

So I really want to bake mini pumpkin muffins for my favors. I puree my own pumpkins every year and I always get compliments on my recipes. They're delicious and I like the idea of a homemade, edible...

I had an almost bridezilla moment last night. FH was talking about the cupcakes his mom is making us and mentioned that she may be making cake instead. I almost complained that I wanted cupcakes but,...