Discussions by michelle d

I bought some burlap table runners from a resale site and they have an odor. Has anyone experienced this? Any advice on trying to clean them or should I chuck them and suck up the loss?

I went to the salon that my family wants me to use for hair and makeup to discuss pricing. It is about $50 more expensive than anyplace else I have looked at. My sisters will be fine with the...

How soon before the wedding should this be ordered? What do you think of just going with a color and allowing mismatched? My bridesmaids are all doing navy floor length but different styles

Has anyone used Staples to make their invitations? I was there for something else and saw some samples. Their prices seemed reasonable.

My fh does not want the attention of the sweetheart table. I don't want a head table. I don't like the look or separating couples. Has anyone done anything else? How did it work out for you?

My FH is not a shopper at all. I want to get started purchasing gifts for the wedding party now because we are getting married a few weeks after Christmas. I was thinking of weekender bags for the...

I know that technically, I do not have to provide transportation to my guests but having an open bar and knowing my family like I do, it will be a necessity. So I started looking at options, and I...

I am meeting with a salon to arrange hair and make up for the day of my wedding. I have me, 5 bridesmaids, mother and 2 cousins getting hair and make up. How many staff do you think I will need? How...

I am looking for the best price on navy lace edged burlap table runners. Any one know where to get the best prices?

Has anyone used the company Elegant Wedding Invites online? What did you think? Their process seem good and they include a free RSVP card. I found an invitation I liked on their site.

After reading another ww member post I went out and found the kissing balls at Home Goods. They have three sizes. I bought the medium for $9.99. The largest was $14.99 and the small was...

I just wanted to say Happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there. This can also be a stressful day for some. If this is true for you, take care of yourself and give yourself a break today.

How much do you tip your DJ, MC, Officiant, Photobooth assistant, venue coordinator and bartenders? Do you tip the servers or does the 20% fee go to their tip?

So I am allergic to make up. I haven't always been, but it developed a couple of years ago. I have tried almay, clinique, bare minerals and all of the top brands like bobby brown, tarte, urban decay....

I'm sure most of you have been or talked to bridesmaids. What is the best bridesmaid gift you ever got? What is the best groomsmen gifts that you heard someone get? I need ideas because I want to shop...

I really don't want the bar tender at my venue to put out a tip jar. I alwys feel awkward as a guest if I run out of ones and I want a drink. Does anyone know how much a bar tender makes at weddings?...

Can I do different length bridesmaid dresses if they are all by the same company and are the same colors? I just have some bridesmaids who are petite and others who are not. Besides the cost of...

Does anyone know any personable wedding officiants who perform weddings not in a church in South Jersey?

Does anyone know any good caricature artists in the South Jersey area?

My officiate is not asking to be paid but is asking for a donation to be made to charity instead. How much do you all think would be appropriate? He is leaving it to us.