Discussions by julybride

We'll be having a number of younger children (

How long is/was your ceremony? For those who are married, when you were standing up there, did the ceremony feel overly long? Too short? Just right? I'm worried about becoming uncomfortable/anxious...

While my fiance thinks a videographer is ridiculous (he begrudges even the photographer, as he worries about having to pose unnaturally and cameras "ruining the moment"), we did end up booking one, as...

We aren't having a wedding party, but I've been playing with the idea of still having some sort of *short* processional with close family. It feels a little too abrupt for my father and I to suddenly...

We're not planning on having a bridal party. It's been awhile since I've been a guest at a wedding, so having trouble remembering how the wedding actually starts. Anyone walk without a bridal party?...

Our cocktail hour and reception are taking place adjacent to a large lawn during the afternoon/early evening. I'm sure guests will be plenty entertained with drinks and appetizers, but I also thought...

FH is set on having a family member (ideally his uncle, who did play a small role in our getting together) officiate the wedding. He doesn't like the idea of a stranger marrying us. This uncle I am...

If we're planning on a 2pm ceremony, what would be a reasonable time to have hair and makeup finished up. No bridal party, and aside from "getting ready" shots of the finishing touches and some photos...

Looking to save money wherever I can, and am wondering if Save the Dates are absolutely necessary in my case. We are having a 60-person, family-only wedding. (Information could probably be relayed via...

Any (non-DIY) brides in the area, what are you paying for flowers (and what are you getting)?

How much did your groom spend on his full look (suit/tux, shirt, tie, other accessories, etc.)?

I've been dress shopping & so far it's just been my mom & I. I'm an extreme introvert, confident in my style, & have never enjoyed shopping w/ friends. My fiance has repeatedly expressed his desire to...

Our venue restricts us to having a maximum of 60 guests (ourselves included). We've had to really pare down the guest list, which will essentially be family-only. Both my family and my fiance's family...

For those of you that had/will be having a DOC/MOC, when in the planning process did you hire them - before or after hiring your other vendors? What was their level of involvement, if any, between...

We have not yet selected an officiant for the small, short and sweet ceremony we are planning to have, but whomever we do hire will be a prior stranger. When we selected our venue, we both agreed that...