Discussions by Kelly

Let me start with this: I'm not looking for a pep talk (e.g., "it'll be okay" or "you can do it") or for someone to solve my problem for me. I'm mostly just looking for a safe place to vent where I...

We've narrowed our options down to two Bed and Breakfasts in Asheville, North Carolina, but we can't decide between these two. They're located in the same part of town (just two streets down from each...

How many of your FHs are wearing an engagement ring? When FH and I chose our wedding date over a year out from our engagement, FH wanted to wear a ring to show his commitment. I thought it was very...

This week I received a job offer for a fantastic job! I'm over-the-moon excited! When I interviewed last week, they asked me about my salary expectations and I gave them a range from X to Y. My offer...

I just had a really successful job interview back in my home state of Florida (the offer should be coming soon, yay). It's for a fantastic job with great people! I'm so excited to start working there....

My FMIL is really hoping that we use real flowers at our wedding next summer. I don't really have anything against flowers - they're pretty and they smell really nice, but they're so expensive for...

As brides, I've realized that we are often eligible to sign up for things and get free stuff. So far, I've received a free box from Julep (three nail polishes and a lip gloss), a free photo book from...

Just wanted to spread the word that Joann's is having some great sales on paper crafting tools: paper cutters, punches, embossing tools, etc....

Has anyone sent or received an invitation with dried flowers inside? I'm considering adding dried lavender stems inside my invitations, but I'm concerned about whether they'll hold up in the shipping...

I bought a beautiful silk-satin gown from a charity shop a few months ago. I love it! It was originally a floor sample from Klinesfield that would've sold for $6,000. I paid a very small...

I went to look at wedding bands this afternoon. I've had trouble finding a band that goes well with my ring so I tried a local jewelry store and asked about custom designing a ring to go with my...

I just got a quote back from a jeweler regarding a custom designed wedding band. I knew it would be much more expensive than a typical band, but it came out to be almost the same price as my...

What are some small things that you ladies (or gents) have succeeded in lately? I have two: 1. Not eating fast food in two weeks 2. Flossing every single night for over a month... Gotta have healthy...

FH and I recently found out that most of his family is not going to be able to attend our wedding. FH's cousin is getting married in Canada the week after us (we're getting married in Virginia) and...

What activities or exercises have you ladies found helpful for slimming down your butt and/or thighs? I'm generally not a fan of traditional exercises like running or walking so any out of the...

I forgot to plan for gratuities when I created my budget... please tell me I'm not alone! What percentage of your total cost went towards gratuities?