Discussions by jill

Hi everyone! I'm hoping someone has a timeline I can look at to get a good start on mine. We're having a 3pm ceremony and doing a first look. Shorter ceremony. We decided on a shorter cocktail hour as...

I'm trying to figure out the ratio for a gallon of vodka cranberry. All I'm finding are different drinks to make and none a gallon at a time. Does anyone have an idea of how much vodka and how much...

I'm not having my rings soldered (?) together. So I'm wondering if I should wear my engagement ring on it's own and then during the ceremony he adds the wedding band. Or should he put both on my...

We made a small registry at Jcpenny for our wedding. Yesterday when FH got home there was a box on our porch (new vacuum!!) Which is amazing.. Problem is we have NO clue who sent it... The only...

Does the rehearsal dinner need to take place at the ceremony/reception venue? My FMIL offered to host it at their property. I like the idea since their house is a bit closer than our wedding venue,...

If I'm inviting married couple Jane and John Smith, would it be best to address Mr & Mrs Smith? If they're a couple but aren't married, do I address Jim Martin & Sara Johnson? Lastly if they get a...

I'm wondering if there's a "cheap" or "low budget" way to buy stamps in bulk? I'm of course putting stamps on the invite I mail, as well as the return RSVP card (so guests do not have to provide a...

The relationship I have with my step dad (bio dad passed 21 yrs ago) has done a complete 180° (good turn around) he has struggled a lot with alcoholism throughout my whole life and for the past 8...

Our venue doesnt have chairs/tables etc. (Its at a camp ground) I really want to make sure I'm not forgetting anything. I have *Chairs for all guests *Tables to seat all guests *Head table *Buffet...

Hey ladies and gents! So my wedding is October 7th this year and I'm a little worried about tan lines since my dress is strapless... I wear sunscreen but tan lines are bound to happen. What is...

***Disclaimer! My family and I are religious and I know not everyone is.. just a heads up*** I really need an outsider's perspective... My dad died when I was a baby and my step dad raised me from 1...

It's one thing for a bridesmaid to buy her own dress but to buy yours is insane......

We do not want to do a garter toss. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe you wear 2 garters, one for you to keep and one to "toss". Since we aren't tossing, I just "need/want" one right? Thanks

So my FSIL's husband is one of my fh groomsmen, their daughter is a flower girl, their son is our ring bearer, would it be crazy to have her as a bridesmaid? I would love to have her but he's buying...

How long should an aisle runner be? I'm not sure what is relevant but it's an outdoor wedding, nothing is set but probably 75-100 guests. I have I think 30ft of burlap my friend used in her wedding...

I'm drawing a blank for some song choices. We need songs for cake cutting, bouquet toss, and intro. We like 80's rock, country and "hick-hop" it's like a cross between rap and country (Colt Ford,...

Long story short, my father passed away and I don't have contact with my step dad so, my brother is walking me down the aisle and we're sharing a dance. Does it matter what he wears? We're having a...

I haven't chosen my bridesmaids yet but I'm trying to budget appropriately for 5 girls. I know they buy the dresses and anything past that is on me (jewelry, hair, make up) I'm wondering if I ask them...

I would like to do a boudoir shoot but I am very nervous and extremely self conscious. I guess my question is for anyone who has done one that was on the fence? I have scars and stretch marks and I'm...