Discussions by mellissamarie

What are you paying for hair and makeup? Who does that all cover? I was quoted $1240 for hair and makeup for all 7 of us (myself and 6 BM's). Is this reasonable? They're a fairly large company,...

My list includes: 2 mothers 2 fathers 6 grandparents 6 groomsmen 2 for the groom (incase one wilts before pictures or gets crushed by hugs) 1 ring bearer 1 personal attendant 2 readers 2 greeters 2...

I had my heart set on doing a boudoir shoot for FH. However, I am seriously cutting close on time. There's a photographer I'd like to contact that lives about 2 hours out from where I'm at, and though...

I have all the addresses for our wedding with the exception of 6. Two are FH's friends. FH gave me his list, I contacted everyone on it that I could via email and facebook, and then he was given the...

I was wondering if any of you ladies are having a friend or family member be like a personal assistant the day of for helping get ready/getting anything you need during the day like water or snacks,...

So I get a call from my little sister today saying that my mother is calling people and telling them that they'll be singing at the ceremony and what songs they'll be singing!! What is going on...

Our venue provides us with 4 booster seats and 4 high chairs (and I'm doing assigned seating). I already have my ring bearer who needs a high chair, however we have 19 other small children attending...

When we first booked our reception hall in October, they had 6 caterers to choose from, and stated that you should use whatever beverage service is contracted with the particular caterer. So we chose...

So I've spent the day a little stressed as our rsvp date is Monday (giving until Friday due to the holiday), with close to 200/500 people left to respond. I open the mailbox...only 3 more envelopes....

I've been looking everywhere for pretty plain 9inch-12inch table number stands (I need 35 of them), and the only ones I'm finding over and over again are about $120 for around 35. And I just...

My flower girl is my cousin. She knows half of my bridal party (my sisters), is 8 years old. My aunt can be very rude to get what she wants. I dont want my mother in the room when I'm getting ready in...

Am I supposed to be getting gifts for my shower hostesses? I was unaware of this until I saw something on another site... If you are, what are you getting them? If it's important, my shower hostesses...

What did you splurge on for the wedding? And was/is it worth it? I would have to say my invites! And I am so happy I did! Well worth it for me!

Everytime I plan something, I feel like it gets hijacked! Maybe I'm just over reacting? My friend offered to play the piano for me to walk down the aisle to, and she needed to check to see if she...

For those of you having a religious ceremony- what scriptures are you using? Our pastor gave us a list of 12 to select 2 from, and I think I've narrowed it down to 4 (I'm sure FH will chose the final...

I got an rsvp back on Saturday that had a sticky note telling us that FH’s aunt will be adding her sister and her sister’s husband. Umm..what!? FH says we have to let it slide, because it’s his aunt....

I ordered my dress back in February for our July 31st wedding. They advised that if we paid upfront (they usually take half down) and paid the $75 rush shipping fee, the dress would be here no...

I have to submit these tomorrow with any changes, and FMIL is reading them over too, but I'd love it if someone could help, because I suck with grammer/spelling/punctuation, or any just overall "fix...

Ugh! Any suggestions on how to get my point across to my FH? We had originally agreed that anyone who approached us asking for a plus one, we would discuss. Well, his friend told him yesterday that he...