Discussions by JJWed2018

What trends, elements, themes, decorations, etc., are you so tired of seeing at weddings? I keep seeing articles about wedding trends that need to "die" or themes that are overdone. So I want to hear...

Thinking about doing a photo booth but I wonder if that is an old trend?? I want to have options for things for my guests to do so they are never bored. We have lawn games already but I want to add...

Who is getting ready with you on your wedding day? Is everyone having their FMIL get ready with them? I'm conflicted because I know my FMIL would want me to invite her, but having her there will...

As a guest, is it disappointing to show up to a wedding that is beer and wine only? I want to do this to keep the cost manageable and im not a fan of hard alcohol as both of our families can get a...

We are making my bridal shower invites right now and the template has a line that says “the bride is registered at...” now I know it’s super against the rules to include that on the wedding invite....

So we were planning on doing beer and wine only at our reception but after getting some great feedback on a previos post I am thinking of including a signature cocktail. I don’t drink so what are some...

I need opinions! We are having an adults only wedding. However, we have 5 kids that have a role in our ceremony (flower girl, ring bearer, etc.) and it is unrealistic (to me) to ask their parents to...

First, I know I'm totally overthinking this haha but I can't help it! So when we first started planning (almost two years ago) I made the mistake of trying to decide the wedding colors back then. I...

How early did you order your invitations? I am considering ordering them soon (obviously not sending out for a while!) Is it risky to order them this early? I've had my first planning meeting with my...

This may be a silly question, but did you have a trial before you booked your hair stylist? I'm super picky about how I want my hair so I want to have a trial before I book someone. And I'm so glad I...

I need an unbiased opinion and I know you all will set me straight if I did something wrong. I texted my bridesmaids separately last week to ask if the end of October was a good time for them to order...

Where did you get your invitations from? I wanted to order from wedding paper divas but I don't think I will be able to before they close. I like a few designs from shutterfly but haven't heard great...

I originally just wanted to assign tables and let people pick their seats. But my venue requires me to assign seats if I want to do a plated meal. If I want to do a buffet then I can just assign...

I'm in need of suggestions for what to donate to people in Texas. My friend is taking two semi trucks full of donations to Texas and I'm trying to gather some donations to add to the truck. This may...

What are you doing for your big entrance in to the reception? I am on the shy side and hate the idea of making a big deal when I walk in and have to dance while walking in. I don't like the idea of...

Lets talk about the things that push our buttons when it comes to weddings! I've developed a huge pet peeve lately and it stems from my fmil. It is very important to me that the people invited to our...

Is anyone not having a honeymoon? I feel like I'm the only one! Haha Yesterday fh and I decided to decline his parents offer to pay for part of our honeymoon and we will be foregoing the entire...

Has anyone every stayed at The Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort villas? Or The Westin Maui Resort and Spa? My fmil got a brochure for the resort villas, but I was a little underwhelmed by the pictures....