Discussions by Lauren

Wedding planning has not been fun at all. I knew that making the decision to get married next year despite the fact that my FH is deployed would mean me doing most of the leg work. But let me tell you...

What did everyone pay for their officiant? It is going to be someone hired and non denominational. We are not religious. I just got,quoted $575 for the initial meeting, planning meeting,...

Sorry i am sure someone has posted about this just couldnt seem to find anything right. We will be sending out save the dates...but i am not sure who to send the card to and how to address it....

So I really don't think I ever introduced myself woops! My name is Lauren FH is TJ. We've been together for 2.5 years and got engaged in March and are getting married next September! FH is currently...

How far out do you send save the dates?? Wedding is September of next year. Also do you send them to people who aren't coming to the wedding. I have some family that I'm not close to but I know....

Wedding planning has been miserable. My fiance is deployed and we kept going back and forth between doing this wedding in 2017 or 2018. We both agreed to do it next year (mostly because i said i would...

How far out do you do hotel blocks? Every person will be traveling except maybe 5 or 6 people. His family and guests comes from PA and NY and I have family coming from GA. Our wedding is Sept 3 2017...

My fiance says no to a first look. I say yes (i want to be able to enjoy cocktail hour with everyone and get a lot of pictures out of the way) i also want a private moment between us. But he says he's...

So I know I have to feed my photographer (it's in the contract) but do you feed your dj? I can't think of any additional vendors. vendorsI have to check with my venue and see if they do something like...

My FH has probably 3 people on his side, I will only have his little sister and I asked my brother to be my man of honor but FH is concerned about how it will look and concerned about how the whole...

My FMIL lives in a different state and I would like to include her but I'm not sure how. My fiance is deployed and really close to her and also would like me to include her. I sort of wanted to send...

I have my first dress shopping appointment on Saturday. Its at a local boutique that is having a Stella York Trunk show (YAY). I think my biggest question is about alterations. Do I do them there? How...

!!! I feel insane. In the last 2 weeks I have managed to find a venue, pick a date, book a photographer and DJ. I am a just get it done kind of person. Our wedding is Sept 3, 2017. Am I Cray Cray for...

I am the most indecisive person EVER. i found a venue in Frederick MD (I am from Northern VA) and it is beautiful and for 4.5 hours (venue cost), food AND alcohol we could come in under 7K. I really...