Discussions by Lauren

We are having a lunch-time wedding. We do not have a DJ but are using the sound system the venue has. How much time should be allotted for songs during eating? I have about an hour planned but am...

My partner wants us to elope (go in front of a judge) and I want a small ceremony and reception (no more than 40 people). I'm having trouble finding a compromise. He grew up as Jehovah's witness and...

Thinking about having an engagement party but it would actually be our wedding. We want something small with close friends and family (about 30 adults and 6 kids) without the pizzazz of a wedding....

We are having a brunch reception with a buffet for our guests. Do we need a menu card? Should we post the menu near the bar (during cocktail hour) instead? As greedy as this sounds, I don't want to...

For years I have said how I can't stand bridal showers as I feel it's not appropriate to request a shower and then expect gifts at the wedding. I am completely against having a shower and my family...

Does anyone have suggestions for a last song to be played at the reception? We're thinking of going with Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" as that seems pretty standard but I wasn't sure what others...

FH and I are wondering when we should give out our gifts for the bridal party and parents. He is thinking to do it at the rehearsal dinner but my concern is that there will be other people (such as...

What song are you and your future spouse walking out to? What about your bridal party? We are thinking of doing a parent introduction as well. Anyone doing that?

I am not having a bridal shower as my FH and I already live together and we are established adults with lots of household items (bedding, kitchen goods, couch pillows). A friend recommended that I...

My FH wants to invite a lot of work people I don't know. I'm fine with never having met them but I'm not fine with the fact that he has never (1) hung out with these people outside of work and (2)...