Discussions by Maura

I keep going back and forth about whether it’s worth the money to preserve my dress. It holds too much sentimental value for me to sell it or give it away, but I know it’s unlikely my future daughter...

Anyone else dealing with an opinionated verging on rude family? Sorry in advance for the long rant. During our one year and nine month engagement, no one offered any sort of financial contribution or...

I get married in less than two weeks. Yay! It was a pain to wrangle all those last minute rsvp’ers, but I finally got my seating chart put together. I sent it out along with everyone’s meal choices to...

My FH and I are planning to do first look photos. We will be getting ready at the hotel next door to our venue, and there are beautiful views of the ocean. It's in a downtown area though, so there...

Usually brides spend the morning in hair and makeup with their bridesmaids. What will your grooms be doing? Will they sleep in and hang around the house/hotel until just before the ceremony? Are the...

I'm struggling to figure out how much time we should set aside for photos before the ceremony. Our hotel is next door to our venue, so there won't be any travel day of. We want to have a first look...

How many people are giving a speech at your wedding, and when will they give them? Is anyone afraid of what might be said? FH’s best man really wants to give a speech. My MOH (sister) won’t be giving...

Our bridesmaids will be in dusty blue dresses, and groomsmen will be in navy suits with dusty blue ties. We found out that my mom, FMIL, and FH's step mom will all be wearing navy dresses by...