Discussions by Katie

I'm really struggling for parent gifts. We will do photos/album later. And have planned to take them for dinner when we come home from the honeymoon, but we'd like to give them something beforehand as...

Looking for ideas on songs to be announced to at the reception.

When doing wedding programs, often the parents are included. What do you do if the mother of the groom has passed away, the biological father was never in the picture and the abusive step father (the...

We have some people hosting a few of our out of town guests. What's standard for acknowledging that? She we get them a host gift and if so what would that look like?

Are you providing gift bags or anything for out of town guests? What is appropriate? How much should be spent on eavh individual?

My cousin is a musician and will be doimg our ceremony music. We're not sure how to properly compensate him and looking for suggestions. Thank you

I'm super shy and akward and I'm feeling anxious about my quickly approaching bridal shower. What do I do? What do I say? I know I'll have to mingle. I know I'll say thank you to hostess and for...

I'm looking for a fun song to exit to after the ceremony! Any suggestions?

When is the appropriate time to give the hostesses their thank you gifts? Should I have them in the car for when we finish up the night? Another day soon after? Before anyone arrives at the shower?...

For those of you who have included parents on the invitation, how did you word it? It would be just my parents as his mother has passed away. Thanks!

As I finalize my wedding registry, I want to make sure I put down all the essentials. The 2 of us are basically starting from scratch. What are your must have items?

I was thinking about investing in a more basic digital camera vs carrying around my phone on our trip. It's still a chunk of change I'd be dropping, so I just thought I'd ask for opinions if it's...

If you have family members throwing you a bridal shower, is it customary to get them thank you gifts?

What kind of gifts should the parents of the bride get? (Groom's parents are in the picture)

What and how much do you plan on giving your flower girls and ring bears?

How much do you plan on spending for gifts for the wedding party? Some gifts are more traditional than others. What are you guys planning?

What is a fair price for wedding hair and makeup? I feel like everything is crazy expensive. I found a possible stylist and would really like to get someone locked in, but I don't know what the fair...

Would it look odd to have the bridesmaids in burgundy dresses and the groomsmen in in gray suites with purple bow ties and suspenders?