Discussions by Jenna

Hello Everyone- My FH and I are trying to think of some songs to have played during the processional and recessional on the ukulele. So far we have Can't Help Falling in Love (twenty-one pilots cover)...

I found out last night my bridesmaid's grandmother died on Thursday early morning.... This is less than 3 months after her brother (28 years old) unexpectedly died of heart failure! Her parents have...

My FH and I are straying from tradition during our ceremony. Our parents are super traditional but they are not privy to the details of our ceremony. We decided to honor our parents during the...

Normally, I am pretty good at holding my shit together. But for whatever reason shit is hitting my internal fan. I just recently moved to a new area where I really do not know anyone. Some of my...

I am so disappointed. I ordered my FH ring at the beginning of August. They shipped it- tracking said it was delivered- was not in my mailbox- asked around to neighbors, office, etc. but no one saw...

Thanks to all you lovely posters out there I have learned some GREAT(!) go to phrases when faced with the madness of wedding planning. My family does not take "NO" as a complete sentence. For whatever...

Hello Everyone- My parents surprised my FH and I and are paying for a nice chunk of the wedding. "We would not hear of it any other way" is there response when I try to pay and thank them. I would...

Hello everyone! I am simultaneously interviewing for 2 jobs. One has unofficially said they have a place for me. The catch--- it's not really in the direction I invisioned my career (more...

Hello everyone-- My stress level is creeping above my eyes. I have several job interviews next week (yay!). I'm very lucky to have such a supportive family and friends and my FH is the greatest. At...

Last night in a conversation with my Mom and FMIL, they were all up in arms that I have not yet posted on my wedding website what the guests should wear. I would prefer guests not show up in jeans or...

Hello Everyone! I am so appreciate of all the New Yorkers who commented on my post earlier this week. You were so full of information and advice After much deliberation, future planning and tears- we...

Hello Everyone! I just got offered a job in Manhattan. The Salary is $65k with an excellent benefits package. There is an opportunity for me to negotiate a higher salary (maybe to 70k) since I...

I look down and I feel naked! Am I the only one???? My center diamond is loose and I am going on week 3 of not wearing it. I've only had this ring since end-of-November. Unfortunately the jeweler that...

This year has been crazy for me! Getting engaged and living 600 miles away from FH and family, conceptualizing and starting a business, finishing my degree and associated research and planning a...

Hello Everyone! I am so grateful I stumbled upon the forums. They have already been so helpful in learning some tactics to manage everyone's expectations for my wedding! I've started commenting on...