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Did anyone have 2 bridesmaids and 1 groomsman -- i need picture ideas
Gina in Planning, on May 3, 2021 at 10:16 PM

We have a small and uneven wedding party -- does anyone have photos from theirs, did you do anything fun or untraditional for your photos since you had fewer people to coordinate? Trying to get some...

Jessica, Jan 9, 2026 9 1,669
Gina
Does anyone regret doing fake flowers?
Gina in Style and Décor, on May 6, 2021 at 9:25 PM

I don't have room in my budget for a florist and I'm not sure if I could recreate the look I want on my own because I'm doing a small amount of flowers as it is and any online wholesale option I've...

Kaitlyn, May 29, 2025 27 25,268 4
Gina
Is there any reason i should wait until after my name is legally changed to be added to my husband's insurance?
Gina in Married Life, on October 31, 2021 at 11:53 PM

I have to get a surgery within the next few months and would like to be under my new husband's dental insurance because it has better coverage than mine. We're waiting on our marriage certificate back...

Kari, Nov 2, 2021 6 2,215 1
Gina
Wedding Timeline Advice?
Gina in Planning, on October 5, 2021 at 10:20 AM

My wedding is coming up very soon, and I recently found out my hair and makeup team is planning to be done an hour earlier than they originally said. When I first asked for a time estimate, they said...

bevbabe, Oct 6, 2021 7 539
Gina
Do i really need a seating chart for a small wedding?
Gina in Wedding Reception, on September 27, 2021 at 8:05 PM

We're having a small wedding (36 people) and will have place cards at each seat with people's names on them since we're doing long tables and want to make sure everyone has a spot. Do I need a seating...

Kiara, Oct 4, 2021 9 1,501
Gina
Who is taking down the decorations for your wedding?
Gina in Style and Décor, on September 30, 2021 at 10:55 AM

I have a Day of Coordinator but we have her for a limited number of hours from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. (to cover decoration set up before the wedding and all of the "scheduled events" during the day before...

Ashlee, Oct 2, 2021 11 722 1
Gina
Des Moines, Iowa Bridesmaid Dress Alterations Recs?
Gina in Iowa Planning, on September 26, 2021 at 10:33 PM

My MOH needs last minute alterations for her dress (like LAST minute, we have 2 weeks until the wedding and she's flying out so really like 1.5 weeks for her to get the dress altered). Any...

Lynnie, Sep 28, 2021 2 664
Gina
What should i bring to my hair trial?
Gina in Hair and Makeup, on July 25, 2021 at 1:07 PM

I have some reference pictures and ideas of what I want. I think I want some kind of hair piece for my hair but I'm not sure if I want the comb style, pins, or more of a hair vine situation. Should I...

Kari, Jul 26, 2021 5 1,401
Gina
Fake Grand Exit?
Gina in Wedding Reception, on July 7, 2021 at 2:53 PM

I love the idea of doing a sparkler exit for my wedding, but my venue is a restaurant and is open until 2 a.m. because they serve alcohol, so technically we have all night to keep partying. I was...

Amy, Jul 14, 2021 20 2,108
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Grand Entrance with Sparklers?
Gina in Wedding Reception, on July 13, 2021 at 3:56 PM

Has anyone done a grand entrance with sparklers? How did it go, and how many people did you have participate in the grand entrance? Our wedding reception is inside in the same location as the...

Lynnie, Jul 14, 2021 4 1,099
Gina
Timeline Advice/how to Transition from Ceremony to Reception When Everything is in One Room?
Gina in Planning, on June 8, 2021 at 8:16 PM

I'm planning to have a wedding in the evening and want to do a first look and take most of the photos before the ceremony, and maybe leave a bit of time to sneak out and take some golden hour photos...

Lynnie, Jun 11, 2021 4 1,191
Gina
Inviting Guests to Only Livestream
Gina in Etiquette and Advice, on April 4, 2021 at 7:45 AM

My fiancé and I have always wanted a small wedding but we both have fairly large extended families. We chose a guest list of about 40-50 people and chose a small, nontraditional venue that we could...

Gina, Apr 4, 2021 5 1,910 2
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Maggie Sottero Dress - Seam Allowance?
Gina in Wedding Attire, on March 22, 2021 at 4:32 PM

Does anyone have a Maggie Sottero gown that they had to have let out? Specifically the Mylene Marie gown? I bought my dress as a sample size and it fit perfectly when I tried it on in store, but it...

Lynnie, Mar 23, 2021 5 1,084
Gina
Wedding Dress Stress
Gina in Wedding Attire, on January 30, 2021 at 5:35 PM

I went to pick up my wedding dress (the now discontinued Mylene Marie style from Maggie Sottero) today after purchasing it because I bought a sample and paid for the bridal boutique to "refurbish" it....

Molly, Jan 30, 2021 3 712
Gina
Wedding Timeline Question
Gina in Planning, on January 27, 2021 at 10:35 AM

Wedding timeline advice? I know there are templates online but I'm looking for personal advice about what other people have done. For context, the ceremony and reception are in the same place, we (the...

Virginia, Jan 28, 2021 8 577
Gina
Serving Alcohol at a Restaurant Wedding
Gina in Wedding Reception, on November 16, 2020 at 11:20 AM

I am having my wedding at a private dining room at a restaurant venue. For people who have done this, what is the cheapest way to go about serving alcohol? The open bar packages at the venue come out...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Nov 16, 2020 6 796
Gina
Did anyone have their wedding at The Foundry in Pittsburgh?
Gina in Pennsylvania Planning, on August 13, 2020 at 3:24 PM

Hi, I'm planning my wedding from out of state (I live in MD, but have family in PA). We're pretty sure we want to do a restaurant venue (we're having less than 50 guests), and have chosen The Foundry...

Lynnie, Aug 14, 2020 1 257
Gina
Rawlings Conservatory Wedding in Baltimore, md
Gina in Maryland Planning, on July 13, 2020 at 11:16 AM

This might be a long shot, but we are planning a small wedding (under 50 people) for Fall 2021 and have chosen Rawlings Conservatory in Baltimore as our wedding venue. I'm wondering if anyone who had...

Joyce, Aug 3, 2020 4 116
Gina
Affordable tiny wedding in the D.c. area (also considering Pittsburgh area)?
Gina in Planning, on July 30, 2020 at 12:09 PM

I'm starting to plan my wedding for October 2021 and have found everything in my area to be incredibly expensive even though we only want about 40 guests maximum (that number would include some plus...

Mindy, Jul 30, 2020 5 91
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