Discussions by Emily

Hey everyone - I'm really struggling with what to tip because some of the articles I've read conflict. Here's who I'm unsure of: DJ - owns the company, we're paying a decent amount too. I've read 10%...

We are having a destination wedding and also are moving multiple states away one month before the wedding. To avoid stress, I booked my rehearsal dinner spot a few months ago. Well I just read a news...

My brothers will not be groomsmen but will be ushers at my wedding. They are both in the Navy and want to wear their dress whites. Has anyone seen people other than a groom wear dress whites? I...

What’s everyone wearing to their rehearsal? I’m having the hardest time finding a white dress I like. I do have a beautiful black dress that I think would look cute with white accessories, but is it...

So I had a roommate back in the day and her grandma is over whatever. She asks about my family, okay. She asks why I don't mention my dad...are parents divorce? I say no he passed. She actually asked...

Hey everyone! I would love to know how long everyone had or has their photographer for and what pics you're getting in that time (getting ready, details, posed, etc.) thanks in advanced!

Has anyone ordered invites from Shutterfly and have the envelopes addressed? If so, did you upload using the Excel doc? How do you include two people like Mr. John Smith & Ms. Jane Doe? TIA

Hi everyone! This is a long shot questions but has anyone had a friend officiate in Charleston? My friend got ordained but I don't know if we need to take any extra steps to make sure everything is...

A few weeks ago we went down to Charleston for vacation and wedding stuff. Of course it was the week of Florence so we left after two days due to mandatory evacs. So I emailed the bakery we had our...

So we were in Charleston, SC last week to handle wedding stuff (we're from PA). We got most of it done but had to leave early due to Hurricane Florence. We had to cancel our cake tasting with a bakery...

Hey everyone, our photographer that is doing our engagement pics is also doing our wedding pics. The e-pics were part of the package. Do you tip after e-pics or just at the wedding? Thanks!

This may be a silly question- but I'm getting married in the same building as our reception will be held. I'm planning to have a small/medium arch decorated with greenery and flowers but what can I do...

Hey everyone- has anyone had a great experience with bridesmaids dresses at a particular store in NYC? I used to work at one and heard workplace rumors about a few of our competitors, but I'm not sure...

Hey everyone! I'm getting married in Charleston, SC and every single guest will be from out of town. Our venue parking lot is a pay to park lot. Our options are to pay for everyone (about...

Hey everyone! I'm planning my wedding in Charleston from PA, so I can't meet all my vendors in person before choosing. My question: how did you decide on a DJ? What criteria did you have? Or questions...

Here's the deal, so far I've asked my aunt to be a bridesmaid and my sister to be a maid of honor. I specifically remember asking my aunt to be a bridesmaid because I bought her a box of "will you be...

I'm torn - my mom is really pushing for a band but I always thought I'd want a DJ since they can easily cover a variety of music. Now I'm unsure because a band would be entertaining. So, what do you...

Just bought a really pretty headband this weekend that matches the belt of my dress. I can't really find a ton of updos with headbands (except tutorials with stretchy headbands?). Did anyone have an...

Hi all, this isn't about my wedding but now that I planning, it keeps coming to mind. A few years ago (before FH and I even got engaged), a very dear friend asked me to be his date to a wedding since...