Discussions by Karen

What are you guys wearing for shapewear if you’re wearing a dress with a low back? I need slmething to help flatten by tummy and lift my butt.

What’s the minimum number of weddings they had to have been an assistant for, and how many they ran for you to feel comfortable?

We have a few aunts and uncles coming from overseas. I’m pondering the idea of having them participate in the procession since they are coming from so far and are our only family. Anyone do this...

Long stretch but anyone getting married here?

Any recommendations for a Bay Area wedding singer for the ceremony?

Our caterer does not include gratuity. The food, staff, and catering coordinator prices are all provided. The coordinator has his own fee (more than $1000). Chef and waitstaff’s hourly wage are...

Which option is better for the dinner menu? 1. Beef filet only with sides versus Chilean sea bass only with sides. Guests choose one. OR 2. Everyone gets duet of half beef filet and half Chilean sea...

We are offering a beef, fish, and vegetarian option. Do I need to offer chicken option too?? I feel like that’s too many.

How did most people handle the hiring process of your day of coordinator? Did you just go reviews? Talk on the phone? Meet in person? Both phone and meet in person?

We are having about 80 people for our ceremony. Do we need to get a sound system so the guests can hear?

Anyone use a gold tray as the card box? How did it turn out? Is it too unsafe? We have exclusive use of the grounds. I’ve seen a few photos of other weddings do it and the photos are beautiful!

Anyone using Spanish tulle or any other type of tulle other than the usual one? Can you share any pictures?

Would having a singer on a guitar interfere with people talking during cocktail hour? Which would you prefer: a singer on a guitar or a string quartet?

I’ve been researching day of coordinators in the Bay Area and they are so expensive! What is everyone else paying?

My fiancé and I are custom designing our ring. Anyone ok with sharing your ring that has a 2-2.5 center ring? I really want one with a thin halo and thin band. Thanks!!!

Who is doing set up and break down of your tables and chairs? I’m so confused on the logistics.

My fiancé is having a hard time deciding what to do. He has an idea of 4 people he would like to ask to be his groomsmen, one of which includes my brother so really 3 spots. Problem is, he’s not...

I’m having a hard time staying within my budget. Anyone else having this issue? It’s just so hard letting go of things I would really want (we’re talking large ticket items like venue, flowers,...

We are having a wedding for approximately 80 people. We are going all out with food and drink costing about $150 per person. My parents invited their friend (parents and these friends live in...

When did you sign your certificate? My mother is insisting the paperwork not be signed during the ceremony as she has been to others weddings where it took place during the ceremony and did not like...