Discussions by Linds

I just got off the phone with my mother - who is clearly disappointed after I told her we didn't plan to have grace or a blessing for the wedding meal. FH is Jewish, and I'm Christian - and we've...

Who is planning to break a glass at their ceremony? What glass/item are you actually breaking? We've been given some tips that not using an actual glass is better, but I feel like anything else will...

With precious little time to go before our weddings - how's planning going for everyone? What're you still working on? How are you staying calm?

FMIL is insistent on doing these meals - as her family expects them, and is very rude when they are not provided. FH & his family plan to invite OOT guests to the welcome dinner (it will be on St...

I know it's not a necessary - however it's a big deal to FMIL who won't allow us to skip it. Our hotel room block is at a hotel that will allow us to have a farewell brunch the day after our wedding....

What did you decide to have as a signature drink (if you're having one)?

I was planning on putting my dress on at our venue (hair and makeup at the hotel beforehand), however now we're talking about wanting pictures done more than one place. There is a beautiful atrium...

I made my trial appointment for hair and makeup - and she requested I bring in inspiration pictures - I don't have a whole lot of ideas besides "it needs to all be up" since my hair doesn't hold curl...

We have open bar for our wedding - however, during dinner, the venue serves wine at the table. We can pick any wine - but it's only one wine for the entire venue for dinnertime. I know what my...

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We tried cake from our bakery and decided on the flavors listed below, but now we're meeting with our baker and need to decide how many servings of each to offer. We're having a 4 tier cake (serves...

How many options are you making sure you have for various dietary needs and/or preferences? We have a few gluten free guests, a few vegetarians, and 2 vegans (there's a note on our wedding website to...

Any suggestions on how to manage my dry skin? It's dry from being winter, having the heat on, washing and sanitizing my hands at work (I have to sanitize/wash in and out of each patient's room so I...

FH and I recently bought land with the plans to build in the next few years. We've started looking at plans and it's very overwhelming. What are must haves or deal breakers for you in a house...

I was recently offered, and re-offered, and re-offered a full time job at my current per diem position. I declined initially as I have some time commitments to other jobs, a vacation, and a wedding...

Who do you tip for the holidays? How much/what do you tip?

I ordered pre-addressed envelopes from WPD, and they look really good. Except... they told me after I got them that they can't do inner envelopes with the pre-printed options they have. So they sent...

I recently ordered my invitations from WPD - and I love them. I also used their new personalized envelope option - and it's awful! Everything from the start of it to the end - it's a terrible process....

For anyone shopping this weekend - what deals did you end up getting? What was your best purchase? I heard on the radio this week that people are purchasing more for themselves than for others and...

I know I've read on here before about finding a good, professional officiant - and I always thought "Yeah, I'm sure lots of people can do a good job." Today however, I received a copy of our ceremony...