Discussions by Lolerskates84

Let me start by saying that when I get an invite/save the date, I usually put it aside or hang it on the fridge but forget to put it on my calendar. I also sometimes forget to take it with me on the...

Ok I know this is a whiney, possibly irrational #firstworldproblems type question but I'm starting to get a little concerned. Maybe I'm overthinking it. I usually get one cold sore every 4ish years....

I'm working toward being a registered architect - this takes an average 2 years of testing after graduating (7 exams total). The plan was to be done before the wedding, but that didn't happen. I have...

We're just appalled at how much things cost so are trying to figure out what we are willing to spend. We're not getting much help from family, so it's all us. Is there a general rule for establishing...

We made a mandatory "donation" of $1250 to the Church for our ceremony. I read that tips to the priest are supposed to be a "donation" so should we donate more? or tip him cash? Or just leave...

Just met with a DJ and he gave us his pricing "before tip". Is it standard to tip a DJ? If so, how much? Final payment is due 2 weeks before the wedding, so would we tip him cash on the night of?...

Hi there. A friend attended our wedding and didn't provide a gift/card. I didn't mention anything about it but she sent me a text a couple weeks later apologizing for forgetting and said she mailed it...

I changed my name a couple days ago - went to SSA and DMV. I don't have my new SS card yet and I don't have my new drivers license yet. I do have a temporary ID with my new name, photo, and new...

How do you split bills as a married couple? We've always split things down the middle - I pay the bills he pays rent and I take half of the bills out of my portion of rent. That seems weird to do as a...

I tan really easily. I run outside a lot. I've gotten into the habit of wearing high spf sunscreen while out running (still tan tho, but not as much). Welp...2 days before the big day and I just went...

Hi there. We will have a second shooter for 2 hours. She charges $40/hour through our main photographer. I'm pretty sure our main photographer doesn't get much (if any) profit out of her...

Please help - I'm not Catholic and I don't know what these are...apparently they should be on the program (?): Responsorial Psalm - Do I pick this out? If so, what should I pick? Gospel Acclamation -...

I'm making programs for our Catholic Wedding. How do I write this? Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians 12:31-13:8A Is it: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:8A? 1 Cor 12:31-13:8A? Or do I write the whole...

Is this a dumb idea? I have an old iPad 2 but it has no flash so idk if that would work for a photo booth? Can I just provide the backdrop and props and hope people will use their phones and social...

Hi! Can someone help me with a signature drink? I usually drink vodka sprite, but that's so boring. I'd like to liven that up or have something else that is more fun. Vodka Sprite is my go-to Effen...

How does this usually work? Recessional - all exit - then take pics with family - then grand exit with bubbles/rice/flower petals? Or Recessional - all exit - grand exit with bubbles/rice/flower...

If we get "Advice and Wishes" cards for people to fill out instead of a guestbook, I would like to place them on each table to make sure everyone sees them and has the opportunity to fill them out. 1....

My cousin made a very generous offer of allowing my bridal party and me to get our hair/makeup done at her salon at no cost. She didn't realize that would mean me, 5 BMs, and my mom (and possibly 2 Jr...

Hi there. We are 25 days away and still don't have wedding bands. Went to a jeweler and they were WAY more expensive than we thought ($850 for 18k white gold, 5mm ring for him and $1100...