Discussions by Maria

This may be a silly question but I’m really curious about it. So I got married last September. We (like many other weddings) were taking family portraits right after the ceremony since everyone was at...

Getting married this Saturday (9/28)!! What are some things I’m forgetting to do or might forget to do or get for the ceremony and reception? Thanks!

What are some unique and thoughtful gift ideas for: mother of bride mother of groom father of bride father of groom ring bearer (age 6) thanks!

Who all are you traditionally supposed to get gifts for? I know about: -parents/stepparents -bridesmaids -groomsmen -MOH -best man -ring bearer -flower girl -readers -officiant (monetary donation) Am...

Hey all! I’m having a catholic ceremony with a mass and would like to make a simple church program (one page, front and back). We’re expecting 200 guests at the reception, but know that not everyone...

What’s a polite way of telling someone they can’t bring a plus one to your wedding? I had soooo many people add on plus ones when I only addressed the envelope to them and did not give them a plus...

Never in my life did I think so many people would add uninvited guests to their RSVPs. So far we’ve had 5 people add uninvited people on their RSVPs (some adding MULTIPLE PEOPLE) when the envelope is...

For everyone that did a late night snack, how did you figure out how much to order? We are thinking about doing swensons (an Ohio burger place) and having it delivered around 10:30pm. We’re probably...

How late did you guys have your photographer stay at the reception? I get my photographers for 10 hours and would like to have them here for when I get my hair/makeup done but can’t have them come too...

I’ve worked at the same company for a few years now, but moved departments about a year ago. My department is really small (about 5 people on my team). I am for sure inviting my boss and one of my...

Hi all! What’s a good size for organza bags for wedding favors? We’re going to be putting mnm’s in them. I ordered some from oriental trading but they were wayyyy too small I think those were 2 1/2 x...

Hi all! I went to a wedding this past weekend and saw their chiavari chairs and really liked them. Our venue is the Sheraton in Cuyahoga Falls and they provide goldish brown chairs that we were gonna...

So I’ve always heard brides should get their hair/makeup done last so it’s the freshest for pics. But, I’ve been reading that they should go sooner rather than later so makeup artists and stylists...

So my wedding is late September, right after summer. 4 out of 5 bridesmaids are wearing dresses with thin straps so you will see their shoulders, upper chest etc. How can I politely ask my bridesmaids...

How early should I get to the church before the ceremony starts? The ceremony is at 2 and we are getting ready at my moms house, which is about 20 minutes from the church. Trying to decide what time...