Discussions by Malei

So our top pick photographer was gracious enough to work with our budget and lowered his pricing by 1k. He was on the expensive end and is well known in the business. We were about to book him until a...

So I have been scheduling at least two if not three consultations with EACH vendor (planner, photo, video, DJ/MC) that had my top picks. I'd research about six and then narrow them down to two or...

I know they're not necessary but Instagram and Facebook are really the only social media that I use so I'd like to go back and view these someday. Which do you think is the most fun and/or easiest to...

So I've been seeing a lot of people saying that they are giving both options (online and mailing in) for RSVPing. I want to give both options as well because I honestly don't know which would be...

Things to know: 1. Ceremony (about 30 min long) and reception are at two different locations, about a 35 min drive without traffic 2. We are not having a first look. Changing that not really up for...

So my parents and I aren't as affectionate or as close as other families. No bad juju, just not as close. Anyway, I thought my dad was automatically going to walk me down the aisle until my mom asked...

Thought I was in the clear for getting odd requests from parents but my mom just asked me who our sponsors will be. She is from the Philippines and asked who our "ninang" and "ninong" will be...

So I attended a wedding workshop last night and one of the wedding planners mentioned "silent disco" when someone brought up estate weddings. I literally just learned that even existed! For those that...

I know it's a while away but while meeting with potential wedding planners, the question came up about OOT guests and accommodations. It got me thinking of activities that they may be interested in...

Repost: I have planned my fair share of baby/bridal showers, bachelorettes, grad parties, etc. Wedding planning is an entirely different animal but thought I could handle it myself. Then I did...

So I knew going into this, FH would give minimal input to most of the details of our wedding/reception even though I'd love to do it together. Let's say he's in the "show up dressed" category. It is a...

So I attended a surprise bridal shower last year at a nice hotel. The invitation said that all persons who want to attend had the option to bring $25 for dinner, $10 for gift, or...

This might be a silly question but I have a mix of people in our BP who will have plus one's, spouses, and spouses with children that come with them. Should they all go on one table somewhat near the...

I know it's still early in the game but I want to make sure I get the venue as soon as I'm able to (14 months in advance). The place I want has two ballrooms, one is maximum 200 and the other is...

So it's been a little over two months since the official proposal and I'm having such a hard time adjusting still. Haha! I rarely ever wore jewelry (nice ones, anyway) so now I can't stop staring at...

Quick intro of myself: Born and raised on Oahu. Have a ton of family here. Met the FH at work since I work federal and he was a sailor (originally from KY). He retired from the Navy and has decided to...

Another topic of curiosity from me today: We were blessed to have our wedding be paid in three equal parts between ourselves, my parents, and his mom/stepdad. His father passed away more than 20 years...

Sorry but I have another question! Most of the fiancé's groomsmen would be flying into HI from KY and my bridal party number depends on his (I know it's okay to have an uneven amount but I'd like to...

Alright so the fiancé has had his share of exes. We don't share details of the past, but I do know that he was with one (what he calls) serious girlfriend prior to his first marriage. It sounds like...