Discussions by Lauren

I hired a partial planner, and she gave me a list of things that she will help with including day of coordination. Her price was great, but now I'm regretting hiring her. It's her first year in the...

I have actually enjoyed planning so far, but I am seriously dreading wedding dress shopping. I lost a ton of weight a few years ago, like 60 pounds, and I've gained it all back. I'm mad at myself for...

Our ceremony/ reception is in the same place, and I am planning on having adults only/ no one under 18. I know this will upset some people, but it cuts down on costs, and honestly I don't want kids...

My wedding/reception is about 30 min outside of DC, and there are at least 6 hotels within 5 minutes of the venue. Some hotels are expensive, others are reasonable. Is it necessary to get a hotel room...

I'm really not trying to get super stressed or crazy about this wedding. My sister had a small ceremony and I feel like it was planned in a few months, pretty stress-free. But mine is very different...

Has anyone ordered their flowers from Sams Club or Costco? I'm thinking of ordering a wedding back of flowers already put together, and bulk flowers for the centerpieces. If you've done it, how did...

I budgeted $200 for hair and makeup. I'm doing my hair in a bun; just getting it blown out the day before. Makeup- I seriously want to do my own after seeing prices. $600 for hair and...

Is it standard for a photographer to ask for full payment before the wedding? How are you all paying yours? We don't know of we should pay in full before receiving our photos!

So, my fiancé and I were planning to get married at my church, however we are learning that there are a TON of restrictions, and the wedding ceremony must take place before 2:30 pm. This won't work...

Hi ladies, this is my first post. My proposal is coming soon (yay!) and my bf and I are planning our wedding budget. I'm getting pretty stressed because we have a small budget- we want to stay at...

Is anyone having their wedding ceremony at a hotel, but booking the reception elsewhere? We looked into getting married at my church, but you can't book until 6 months before the date We want to have...