Discussions by Leeann

An open plea to all those brides wanting a casual backyard wedding: This sucks. I just sent the past 2 days setting up a neighbor's driveway for a backyard wedding. The actual wedding itself was...

We're getting married at a vineyard so the reception and ceremony are in the same location. Has anyone had their cocktail hour first and then the ceremony and then the reception? Logistically, I'm...

I'm thinking about selling my wedding dress, but I definitely need to clean it first because I got some mud on one of the under skirts (we got married at a vineyard). How much does it cost to clean a...

How many of you sold any of your wedding-related items after the wedding? What did you sell and what sites did you use? I'm thinking of selling my wedding dress and veil and a few other things. I'm on...

Just came from a lovely wedding for a relative. Only problem was the cash bar. The bar was open during cocktail hour and there was wine poured at the table during dinner, but when I got up to get my...

I have psoriasis. I've been taking a prescription drug for it for the past year and while there's an improvement I still have plaques on my arms and a few spots on my chest. Their appearance is random...

I ordered my dress in mid-late January and was told it would be here in about 6 months. We're just about at that mark and haven't heard from the salon yet. I'm not nervous yet, but I do have some...

So my in-laws got us sheets off our wedding registry and it was a struggle writing a thank you note to them. Trying to write something along the lines of "Thank you for the sheets! We are really going...

What is the typical process for picking a caterer? I'm contacted 3 and we're in the stages where they have sent me a proposal, including a sample menu. All 3 are within my budget range. For 2 of them,...

I've seen on some response cards a line where the bride and groom will ask "What song gets you up on he dance floor?" to help ensure they have a great playlist for their wedding. What do you think of...

So Honeyfunds and asking for cash are DEFINITELY out, but I'm curious to get some thoughts on registering for couple "experiences." My FH and I love to cook and we've talked about learning how to...

What is everyone doing for their nails? I'm not a huge French manicure person, but I do want something that looks classic but fun. I typically wear gel nails. So what are you all doing?

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My FH is having his best female friend be his grooms gal. Would like some general advice as to what things I should do for her vs. my FH. Do I make any suggestions on her dress colors? Ensure that...

My fiance and I are planning an August 2017 wedding. No contracts have been signed yet, but we are getting ready to do that this week and I have a refundable deposit down on the venue. I own my own...

My FH and I are having a non-religious ceremony. We'll most likely include some readings and a unity ceremony. Anyone have any favorite poems, passages, or authors to recommend? What have folks done...

My FH is having his best female friend serve as a "groom's gal". What does she wear? Does she wear a black dress or a dress that matches the guy's suits or does she wear something closer to the...

I was thinking of having for a guest book a "comic book" that told the story of me and my FH--early dates, proposal, etc. Anyone ever do this? Where would I find an artist to create this and does...