Discussions by Mary

Hey y'all! I am looking to start working on our wedding website, but just wondering what website builders you all suggest. I know WW offers free websites, as well as The Knot, Zola, and many others....

What wedding signage will you/have you used/seen at weddings? I know we want a welcome sign, a seating chart, the menu (buffet dinner), & dessert menu, but I can’t think what else!

Hey date twins! If y'all are having your ceremony outside, what time are you doing it? I don't want to do it too early, but I also don't want to be in the dark. I'm thinking 4pm, which would put...

Where can I buy button-downs for my bridesmaids (and myself) to wear while we’re getting ready? They don’t have to be personalized, I have a friend who can monogram them later. I have friends of all...

Has anyone done their bachelorette party or been to one at the Outer Banks? My girls have been awesome & want to throw be a bachelorette party, which I am so grateful for. They asked where I...

I am having the worst time thinking of something borrowed for my wedding. I’ve got a while to come up with something, but I’m just clueless! My something old is lace from my Grandmother’s wedding...

Where the heck are you guys finding your ties/bow ties? The groomspeople are wearing burgundy bow ties, FH is wearing a patterned burgundy bow tie, & I need a little one for our ring bearer. I...

Our wedding is at 4pm in November, so by the time the ceremony is over, the sun will be setting. Our photographers will not be staying until the absolute end of the reception, and it’ll be pitch dark...

I haven't been to a ton of weddings, so I don't know what's "normal", but do DJs often provide the music for the ceremony, as well as the reception? Music is the one thing that I'm having trouble...

How far out from the big day should we plan on ordering the flower girl dress? She’ll need alterations, obviously. And the same for the ring bearer? Thanks!

Good morning, y'all! I need help with our registry. If you're already registered or married, what things did you find most useful? What items do you wish you hadn't registered for? Is there anything...

How the heck did you guys choose your DJ? Reviews are great, but everyone's idea of what is ideal & what's not can be so different! I have no idea where to begin with this one. Any tips appreciated!...

This morning I had my first wedding meltdown. This is more of a vent than anything, but if anyone has helpful ideas, PLEASE share them!! I know this is a ridiculous problem to have & I'm probably...

Hey y'all! I'm having the hardest time deciding whether we want live music or a DJ at the reception. I haven't even begun to think about what we'll do for the ceremony. Music is such an important...

My parents' friends have graciously offered us their timeshare at La Cabana in Aruba for the honeymoon. Aruba was on our list, so to say we are over the moon is an understatement! Has anyone been to...

Hey everyone! My wonderful FH really wants to incorporate our 4 year old yellow lab into our wedding. She will be almost 6 by the time we get married. I don't love the idea because she's like my child...

Good morning! Our engagement party invitations will be here tomorrow & I'm just trying to nail down the final details before the party in November. What's the protocol for engagement gifts? Will we...

I've recently started looking at hair & makeup folks for my wedding & I'm just having trouble with the amount that they're quoting me. I will need hair & makeup, I have 6 bridesmaids who will need...

Hey y'all! Does anyone in the Richmond area know of a good spot for an engagement party for November, preferably in the Fan or downtown? We've contacted Sam Miller's, Bookbinder's, and Tazza Kitchen...

For those of you who have had summer weddings, how the heck did you keep from roasting alive on your wedding day? Our wedding will be in Richmond, VA, which can be very hot & humid in the summer...