Discussions by Kate

My uncle will be officiating my wedding and I would like to get him a gift as a thank you. What does everyone think would be an appropriate amount to spend? I've seen forums where people recommend...

Okay, so all last week I had trouble falling asleep. I would be tired, but as soon as I tried to go to sleep my mind was going in a million different directions. I was hoping it would get better but...

I'm trying to plan out how much cash we need to take out for the tip envelopes. The venue is an all exclusive type on LI so it cuts down on the people we need to tip (i.e. no caterer). There is an...

FH needs help thinking of gifts to get his groomsmen. Any grooms out there what did you get your guys? Or any brides out there what did your guy get his guys? We've gone through a bunch of ideas...

So my venue includes an ice sculpture to be displayed at the cold hors d'oeuvres station during the cocktail hour. We need to tell them what we want it to be of and I'm at a loss for ideas. I wouldn't...

A lot of the posts I've been reading lately are making me feel like I don't care enough about the details of my wedding. For background we are having it at a mostly all inclusive venue on Long Island,...

Okay so I need some advice on reaching out to my friend (really my friend's fiance since she's the one who's more likely of the two to be handling the RSVPs and seating chart) about my RSVP to their...

Okay so I am working on picking our processional song/songs and I'm trying to figure out how many we should do. I'm between doing just one song or doing two with it changing for my entrance. However I...

Not sure why I'm really posting about this but I'm so excited I felt the need to share My cousin, who is one of my bridesmaids, just told me she's pregnant! We're the same age and have been super...

Okay so we are doing our rehearsal dinner at a restaurant and they have a few different options. One of which is a 4 hour seated dinner with appetizer, salad, and 3 entree choices.. which is absurd...

What are your groomsmen wearing? Tuxedos or suits? I think we could go either way so I don't know which to do. Honestly I'm not sure I can even tell the difference but don't want a fashion faux pas...

So I ordered my invitations earlier this week. I was waiting to see if Minted had a Labor Day Sale (which they did yay 15% off) and then there was some back and forth on the proofs. The tracking shows...

I don't eat red meat and neither does FH so I need some opinions from red meat lovers. We have already nailed down our first four options for entrees: rack of lamb, chicken, salmon, and vegetarian....

So I know I've seen topics about what time to put on your invites and I've gone back and looked for them but can't find any. Right now I am putting 11:30 on the invites as that is the time we will...

So my venue includes fresh cut floral centerpieces. However I found out after sticker shock meeting with the florist that this only includes white hydrangeas (wasn't too thrilled with not being told...

I'm a little under 4 months out and wondering what else I should be doing planning wise? What's done/booked: -Venue (includes catering and bar) -DJ -Centerpieces -Cake -Hair and Make Up for me -Hotel...

I'm wondering if I have enough red wine options. I went to our food tasting recently and the venue had all the wine and beer available that they provide for the weddings. They have 4 whites, a rose,...

So I made a deposit yesterday on transportation for my guests (and bridal party) from the hotel to the venue. I'm am not sure yet how many guests (220 are invited) will be staying at the hotel since...

I'm looking to get some input from people recently married (or vendors) on how long hair and makeup took for the bridesmaids, MOB, and MOG (per person). The only wedding I've been in where we had hair...