Discussions by Lyla

I caved to advertising and began a registry on ZOLA. I heard you could register items from anywhere and thought it sounded great. However, when registering bath towels from another website, Zola...

Yikes. Every have that hot 5 seconds where you think "we have everything we need. Let's register for a honeymoon?!" Well, I hope the thought goes away. I felt a little uncomfortable this morning after...

It seems a lot of folks who maybe haven't lurked are considering cash bars and self catering. These people are genuinely looking for suggestions and money/budget is always an issue. I understand...

Like most, I'm paying for the wedding myself. I've definitely had moments where I've talked with FH about eloping, but in the end we both want, and can afford, a beautiful and simple ceremony and...

I have planned for, but not extended invitations to, 10 people including family. Yesterday I found that my fiancé extended verbal invites to a number of his friends I've never met. I had no idea. I'd...

I've see-sawed back and forth on this, but I'm officially "over" planning. We moved our date, and now we're about 11 months away; if we'd picked this date initially, I wouldn't have busted my butt...

I have a lot of brides in my sphere right now and don't understand why SO MANY of them think that friends and family should work their weddings. I mean WTF? You think your bridal party should be...

I know I already posted today, but it's been a terrible day and maybe I'm extra emotional. I work in a super small (10 person) professional office. I am two months into the job and a professional;...

I'm taking a break from being swamped at work to feel my feelings. My friend is having a destination bachelorette. Not really by choice; like me, all our friends are spread across the country. I...

Curious; how many folks are not doing some kind of rehearsal dinner? We don't have a bridesmaids/groomsmen and the ceremony is going to be short and sweet. I'd love to get together with family and...

Some people are ridiculous with how they try to capitalize on people getting married. today I literally LOLed and almost said "bye Felicia" to a hotel lady. There's a nice 3 star hotel near the venue,...

Where are you getting married and how pumped are you for your venue?! This is my excited post: I booked my dream venue today. It's an indoor ballroom in a building from the 1800s!!! In order to get a...

I've got my eye on some laser cut invites, but they're pricey. My reception is going to be a sit down service in the afternoon at a formal restaurant. I think the invites should match the formal-ness...

We are close to selecting a really special restaurant for our reception and ceremony. It would be a daytime wedding with a formal sit down meal. The venue cannot provide alcohol packages, though, and...

Hi! My FH and I were engaged in July and we are very new to wedding planning. I've already gotten a lot of great ideas reading the forum discussions. I'm looking forward to more great planning ideas! ...

FH and I have been engaged for a month, and he is set on having a traditional wedding in Jan-April. He has a large family close by, and I have family and friends spread across the country. My dear...

My FH has a much larger family than I; I have 5 and he has 35. we're on a modest wedding budget, and we can afford to really take care of 60 guests. I love my Future family and want them all there....