Discussions by Jennifer

Okay, I feel really stupid here. I'm assembling my invitations - they go out in the mail on Friday. The inner envelope doesn't have any glue on it - do I just leave it closed? I got some envelope...

I'm so excited!!!! Somehow this makes it more real!! Just wanted to share it with you guys!!

I am sending announcements out to people we were not able to invite to our wedding, but I need help with the wording. When I put my name on the announcement, do I put my maiden name or my married...

Is everyone doing bathroom baskets at their receptions? I was planning on doing them, but when I saw the bathrooms where my ceremony/reception are being held (at a park), there isn't any counter space...

I'm curious how much people are spending on their favors? I'm on a tight budget like everyone else and have thought about nixing the favors altogether. Our theme is fall. We were thinking either small...

My FH and I have both had to take paycuts. Now my FH's job is in jeopardy. We're now talking about postponing the wedding. I'm absolutely crushed. I know financially it's the smart thing to do...

My wedding is in September and will be outdoors. Instead of scattering rose petals I want to scatter silk fall leaves. My FH and my mother are all concerned that they will all blow away. Has anyone...

My wedding is still 4 months away (136 days to be exact!!!) I've lined up my caterer and have a quote from her but no contracts have been signed. When I email her, she always puts me off - "I'll be in...

I'm trying to envision how on earth I'm going to go to the bathroom in my gown!!! Has anyone else thought of this???? Don't laugh - it could be a problem for some of us!!!

I'm so excited - I just bought my veil on e-bay for $7 (that includes shipping!!) Also got my cake serving set for $15! What a great resource for all of us on a tight budget!!

Help! I'm at a complete loss when it comes to deciding on centerpieces. My wedding is at 1:30pm with the reception immediately following - all at an outdoors park. I'm leaning away from candles (due...

On the invitations, the bride's name comes first...but in the wedding vows, the groom's name comes first. On napkins and other personalized items - whose name should be printed first? The bride or...

I'm considering making my own veil. Have any of you done this and if so, how difficult was it?

My FH and I are having our two 5 y/o nephews as our ring bearers. Otherwise, we're not having a bridal party. We're also walking down the aisle together. Should I have a separate song for when they...

Do people still have a grooms cake? What is anyone else doing? I wasn't planning on a 2nd cake - will have plenty left over with just the wedding cake.

How many people should sit at a 5' round table? We're having a casual buffet style reception. Is 6 people too few?? Only having 30 ppl....

I'm having a small (30 ppl) ceremony / reception at a local park. Ceremony time is 1:30pm Originally I was thinking about doing a backyard BBQ theme with burgers, chicken, steak, etc. But since it's...

I have a couple that I used to work with a few years ago. My FH and I have been out to dinner a few times with them but I wouldn't say we're close. I told them the date of our wedding and got an...

For those of you who live on the east coast, Christmas Tree Shops are a great place to get inexpensive candles and possibly DIY supplies for centerpieces, etc. I had forgotten about this store until I...

I am planning on doing my own centerpieces - square glass vases filled with coffee beans and a flower (matching my bouquet) nestled inside. I was thinking of having fall silk leaves (getting married...