Discussions by Kate

I am less than two weeks from my wedding and we still haven't chosen our processional music! We are pretty sure that we are going to go with Vitamin String Quartet -- just love them!! Right now I am...

Rather than a rehearsal dinner, we'd like to have a welcome bbq for all our guests - casual and outdoor. I thought the national arboretum would be perfect, but turns out it is temporarily closed to...

Anyone have good wording for this situation? We have a good relationship with the grooms parents but they are not involved in the planning and are not contributing financially to any part. Does the...

Hi everyone! Can anyone recommend a cake baker in the DC area who can do SIMPLE but delicious cakes? I'm not interested in going super fancy, but I want it to taste good and just be a good value. Even...

Hi everyone! I am really excited about a venue that is about one hour outside DC, but I also really want people to stay inside the city if they want to (not least to come enjoy the afterparty!). If...

Anybody find a decent designer that is under about $1200? Preferably even $800 or below?

I'm going to try on dresses for the first time, but I have NO IDEA what will look good on me. Can anyone recommend a place in the DC area that is be good to just systematically try on everything and...

I have two close friends who live nearby -- I love them dearly but do not know if I will be able to have them in my wedding party. However, they are my best "style gurus" and I would like to have them...

I can't imagine paying 2,000 bucks for a dress, but I still want to have some style. I hear that places like JCrew and BCBG have fun white dresses that don't break the bank. I don't need crazy beading...

Hi all - I'm looking for a caterer in the DC area that will be full-service (linens, chairs, tables, wedding cake, etc) but also allow me to bring my own alcohol...mostly because I want to do...

We'd love to do a somewhat customized registry -- like something that aggregates what we want from all different places. i.e., if we want one or two things from a bunch of little shops, but just want...

Can anyone tell me what are the best "bang for the buck" fall wedding flowers? I would be happy with very simple flowers, but am looking for vibrant oranges as a key color.