Discussions by Jennifer

Anyone go to big retail stores like Zales, Kays etc.? I'm trying to find good quality reasonably priced. Yelp is bumming me out because many local stores near me have terrible reviews.

We are having a Scottish theme wedding and love the idea of having the groom and groomsmen in kilts. I haven't been able to find any kilt rental places close to the Boston area, but found...

What have you guys gotten your bridesmaids that they have actually enjoyed/found useful?

For all those late afternoon/early evening weddings, what time are you getting ready? My ceremony starts at 5:30pm and will be having between 10-15 ladies getting hair and makeup done at our hotel. ...

What is the etiquette with tipping vendors? Is 20% the norm? At our venue we have to pay a separate bartender fee (not $ for the alcohol) so do we still need to tip? Our hairdressers are also...

Sorry guys for all the recent posts- 11 days out and head is spinning! But honest opinions- what do you guys think of "Where is my Mind" by Pixies as a recessional song? I love the song and the beat,...

While recently talking out the wedding with FMIL, she asked if several of her cousins and other family members are coming...they were never invited. Now they weren't intentionally not invited. Back in...

For those going the traditional route, how are you planning on not bumping into groom or bride before ceremony? Both of us are getting ready at the same hotel, a small tiny inn. FH is also a smoker...

So I'm so excited for my bachelorette this weekend. My girls are taking me to Foxwoods for a Thunder Down Under show. Anyone ever been? Anyone going?

So after looking at some youtube videos of weddings at our venue, I'm nervous that our dance floor is way, way too small. It's 9X15 and we are hosting about 100 people. Obviously at this point I'm SOL...

As a distraction from planning stress, post your favorite wedding memes. This one resonates:

I'm having alterations done on 7/24 for my 9/9 wedding. I would like to lose a little bit of weight before the wedding (being realistic, it likely will only be 5 pounds). In a corset dress that's...

Background: I sent out STDs earlier this year, including to an acquaintance we'll call Kate. I decided to invite her because we are in the same circle of friends. At the time she had a boyfriend, but...

I sure love google but researching good quotes is like a needle in a haystack. Anyone want to share any good love/marriage quotes you are using for your vows and/or ceremony? Preferably ones that...

What are people doing for escort cards? Any good online recommendations? Anyone just printing them on your own? I'm worried they won't come in time after RSVPS are due and I have to hand everything...

My mom and sister are throwing me a shower at a hall in a bar/restaurant. Now what is the etiquette with alcohol at showers? My family was planning on having it be a cash bar, but I think it's kind of...

September brides...is it getting real or what!? The wedding dreams are really getting out of hand now lol. My to-do list: -finish bridal party gifts -mail invitations first week of July -seating chart...

Okay I feel like I need an extra set of eyes because my brain is fried. I am all set with my wedding invitation and RSVP card. My sister is insisting that I add another enclosure card: "A limited...

Has anyone tried it? Love it or hate it? Success or not so successful stories?

Hi all, I posted the other day trying to get a loose idea of what people are paying for their bar. I'm in the greater Boston area, drinks range to about $6-$8 depending on brand. We had...