Skip to main content
MrsBanks
MrsBanks

So I've been engaged since August 2016, so I guess its time to introduce myself!! My name is Kara, and I am engaed to a wonderful man named Louis. We met... View More

So I've been engaged since August 2016, so I guess its time to introduce myself!! My name is Kara, and I am engaed to a wonderful man named Louis. We met through my sister, and ever since we met we've been inseparable. We will be getting married in St. louis, MO art our dream venue and could not be more excited to say #74 days!!!

Happily married 🎉

April 8, 2018

2246days 14hrs

Discussions

45
MrsBanks
Stars and t-shirts??
MrsBanks in Community Conversations, on March 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM

I remember when I first joined this site, there was something about stars? Like if you get 4 (or 5 I can't remember) you got a t-shirt from wedding wire? Is that still a thing?

MrsBanks, Mar 14, 2018 8 200
MrsBanks
Sad and wanting to vent
MrsBanks in Etiquette and Advice, on March 13, 2018 at 2:05 PM

So I got off of Birth control in November. FH and I have always talked about kids and we both really want a child. We decided we'd start trying and whatever happened, happened. I've taken a few tests,...

Heather, Mar 13, 2018 17 984
MrsBanks
Freaking out
MrsBanks in Planning, on March 12, 2018 at 12:17 PM

So I'm having my first freak out. 26 days out and my mom calls me and asks when we're getting our marriage license. I tell her, maybe a week or two. We have time no big deal. So I have FH call (I'm at...

GoodMOB, Mar 13, 2018 31 890
MrsBanks
diy Bouquet advice
MrsBanks in Do It Yourself, on March 12, 2018 at 11:49 AM

I'm making my bouquets this weekend. I have the flowers, floral tape, ribbon, jewels, hot glue gun.... What else do I need??

MOB So Cal, Mar 12, 2018 12 170
MrsBanks
Nervous about being the center of attention!
MrsBanks in Etiquette and Advice, on March 8, 2018 at 8:54 AM

30 days out today, and I'm so excited!! I cannot wait to finally be at the altar marrying my best friend. I am a little nervous about the whole-walking down the aisle, not tripping, not crying my...

Disneysue, Mar 10, 2018 35 5,430
MrsBanks
Which glasses to wear the day of?
MrsBanks in Wedding Attire, on March 7, 2018 at 8:04 AM

So I have to wear my glasses. I can't see without them lol. And contacts aren't really my thing. I'm always wearing my glasses, they're me. And FH says he always imagined me wearing them anyway. I...

xRApril, Mar 7, 2018 31 337
MrsBanks
Dress didn't fit!!!
MrsBanks in Wedding Attire, on March 4, 2018 at 5:41 PM

So my FH and all the guys went to try on their suits today, so I decided I'd try on my dress just to see. Turns out it wouldn't zip 🤐 it snapped at the top, and ALMOST zipped but I could definitely...

Kristina, Mar 5, 2018 11 614
MrsBanks
Guest 'book' help
MrsBanks in Do It Yourself, on February 27, 2018 at 12:12 PM

So we had the idea of printing our favorite engagement picture onto a canvas and having everyone sign that. But we aren't quit sure where we could get that printed at for a reasonable price. Does...

Amy, Feb 27, 2018 10 219
MrsBanks
Timing issue?!
MrsBanks in Wedding Ceremony, on February 23, 2018 at 8:31 AM

Okay, so we're 43 days out. Venue is booked and invitations are sent out. Our venue is extremely strict on timing. We have the site booked from 5-6:30 pm. And they are SET on not letting anyone in the...

Sexy Fashion Cactus, Feb 23, 2018 35 818
MrsBanks
Couples getting married on Apr 8, 2018 in Missouri
MrsBanks in Missouri Planning, on January 2, 2018 at 5:38 PM

Hello! Wedding wire told me some other ladies were getting married on the same day as me! I just wanted to say congrats and see how the wedding planning is going!

Jo, Jan 30, 2018 1 28
MrsBanks
Arm jiggle
MrsBanks in Fitness and Health, on January 26, 2018 at 2:39 PM

I was wondering if anyone knew of some exercises i could do to get rid of my AR jiggle?? Lol my dress is strapless and I'd like to tone my arms before the big day!!

FutureMrs.A, Jan 28, 2018 20 421
MrsBanks
Hair vitamins?
MrsBanks in Hair and Makeup, on January 18, 2018 at 12:12 PM

My hair is already to my waist, but im hoping to get it thicker by the wedding. Has anyone tried the hair skin and nail vitamins? I started taking them about a week ago, along with a prenatal vitamin...

Mrs.hays, Jan 18, 2018 12 211
MrsBanks
Ceremony at 5 pm
MrsBanks in Planning, on January 9, 2018 at 8:47 AM

So our ceremony is starting at 5pm. FH and I are very set on not seeing each other the day of the wedding. But the ceremony doesn't start until 5pm, so I'm wondering what should/could I do all day? I...

earias, Jan 9, 2018 18 340
MrsBanks
Decided not to assign tables
MrsBanks in Etiquette and Advice, on March 22, 2017 at 5:17 PM

So we decided that we wont be assigning tables or seats. There will be a head table for the wedding party, and a few reserved tables for immediate family. But other than that, we are letting guests...

Kelly, Oct 29, 2017 80 65
MrsBanks
I don't want to invite my uncles!
MrsBanks in Etiquette and Advice, on April 7, 2017 at 2:43 PM

So Im white, and FH is black. No big deal obviously, its the 21st century. However, i have a few uncles who aren't the most racially sensitive people. Lets just call them what they are-racist. Now...

3456, Apr 19, 2017 11 28
MrsBanks
MOTHER/DAUGHTER DANCE?
MrsBanks in Etiquette and Advice, on April 17, 2017 at 2:05 PM

So when I was little, My mom would always grab me when this certain song came on the radio, and said "one day you will have to dance at your wedding, and I want you to know how," and she would twirl...

HappilyEverConforti, Apr 17, 2017 11 85
MrsBanks
Which veil? ***not me in pics*****
MrsBanks in Wedding Attire, on April 11, 2017 at 12:54 PM

Sorry, on mobile

MrsBanks, Apr 11, 2017 25 30
MrsBanks
Wedding date on nephews birthday!
MrsBanks in Etiquette and Advice, on March 29, 2017 at 9:56 AM

So when we picked our date, we knew we wanted it in April. Well the date we ended up picking, is my nephew's (hes also my ring bearer)birthday. I have already talked to him, and his mom (my MOH) and...

Jesikah, Mar 29, 2017 9 72
MrsBanks
Hair, skin, and nail vitamins?
MrsBanks in Etiquette and Advice, on March 28, 2017 at 12:25 PM

My hair is pretty long, but its thin, and damaged from dying it. Im also working on my skin-making sure i cleanse, tone, and moisturize. I started taking the hair, skin and nail vitamins recently. Has...

Mandypants, Mar 28, 2017 11 25
MrsBanks
Wedding shoes-CONVERSE :)
MrsBanks in Wedding Attire, on March 20, 2017 at 4:20 PM

I cant walk in heels. Last time I tried was my highschool graduation, and i broke my toe haha. So our entire wedding party is wearing converse "chucks." Anyone else wearing shoes "out of the norm" for...

Victoria, Mar 23, 2017 97 462
WeddingWire celebrates love ...and so does everyone on our site! Learn more

Groups

WeddingWire article topics