Discussions by Jenny

Hey ladies how many of you are using a wedding planner? What is the average cost of one? I’m having a 30,000$ wedding and thinking of hiring someone. I have my venue, dress, dj, photographers....

Can I ask what you all spent on your bridesmaids. We are throwing a 30k wedding and I don’t want to be cheap with my 8 girls but don’t want to over do it. What did you all spend? How many different...

Where are my MAY 10TH BRIDES??? What do you guy have left to finish up over the next couple weeks? I’m kind of freaking out that I’m only 13 days away😳

HELP! I feel like I need to add to the gifts for my bridal party. Please share what you are buying or even a picture. Can you include ring bear and flower girl. Thanks!!

Is offering guests who booked a hotel room a gift bag really needed? Other than our bridal party and parents we have one second cousin who has a room booked. My wedding is May 10th. So only a couple...

If you can share photos of your menus for inspiration for me please!! I’m have a multi course dinner. Soup, salad, pasta, entree, wedding and ice cream, candy station and late night snacks. If you...

Hello Brides! Has anyone done menus for their reception? I’m unsure how to type this up. We are having soup, salad, family style pasta, chicken entree with veggies & potato, wedding cake with ice...

Ladies may I ask what a reasonable cost would be for a florist. I have about 25 tables large and smaller to do centerpieces. 8 Bridesmaids, 2 bride banquets, 15 boutonnieres, 3 corsages, 2 bars to add...

I’m looking for hair and make to come to the Westin in itasca for 8 Bridesmaids and myself. Plus two moms and a flower girl. The cheapest I have found is $140 for both or $85 for just...

So ladies was what is including in ur full time planning? I’m beginning to feel like I wasted 3400$. I’m doing everything and I’m finally meeting them this week after hiring them months ago....

I need help!! Sunday I have my engagement photo shoot. I live in Marengo, IL. I need help finding a beautiful outdoor location. I’m open to Huntley, IL - Woodstock, IL - Belvedere, IL - Crystal...

Hey Ladies!!!! Can you let me know your top three FAVORITE places to register and why. I know I’ll register at Crate and Barrel for sure. Now I’m considering Macy’s, Wayfair, amazon and maybe Kohl’s....

I was looking for recommendations/ideas on a place for my rehearsal dinner near Schaumburg, Elk Grove, Itasca area. It will be on a Wednesday evening in May, 50ish people(including kids), I would like...

Hey ladies! Is anyone considering a second dress for their reception or at least after dinner? I am! I bought a princess size dress lol. Share pics of your second to inspire me! Also where did you get...

Any date twins near Schaumburg area or Chicago??

So I’m kinda lost on how many places I should register. My guest list is at about 190 people. Is two or three to many? I’m also having two bridal showers totally about 70 guest between the two. How...

Please help! I can’t think of a song to leave the church. My girls are walking to, Don’t want to miss a thing. I’m walking to Marry me by train. We plan to have a live orchestra playing our songs. So...

Hey ladies I need advice and ur thoughts. My wedding is May 10, 2019. I have my venue booked and planned to have my ceremony there too. I’m changing my mind and wanting a church ceremony. My wedding...

Any other May 10, 2019 wedding dates out there?? My is located in Elk Grove that day