Discussions by Natasha

Hi- this is my first post! My father passed away my junior year of college and needless to say, I was a complete daddies girl. It's been 7 years, I've made peace with it and am now happily planning my...

Hi- my dad passed away while I was in college and while I've made peace with it, I would still love to honor him during my wedding. Family members have offered to walk me down the aisle but I'd rather...

So apparently my 2nd cousin, who I have met once, has announced he is coming to the wedding and has already requested the time off. He is not invited. He is from my Mexican side of the family, where...

I just got the biggest high from finally cashing in all of my United and American points. FH and I are going to Bali roundtrip from New York Business Class all on points! A year ago I became obsessed...

I know what you all will say so I'm not even going to ask what I should do since I would say the same thing. My mom and aunts ganged up on me about the guest list. My maternal side is Mexican and you...

We are getting married in Mexico and have hired a wedding planner/chef extraordinaire. I didn't want some fancy meal- I wanted people to experience Mexico so we are having a traditional Mexican...

Did any of you have your dog at your wedding? What did you do with him/her during he reception? FH and I have a little cavalier spaniel and he is basically our son. I can't imagine getting married...

How many bartenders did you have and how many guests? We expect 80 guests and our caterer listed only 1 bartender. That seems low to me but is that normal? We will be serving beer, wine, sodas/etc.,...

Did any of you, or will you, have a fake cake? I'm getting married in Mexico where the weather will likely be in the high 80's, 90's. We want a buttercream cake but the baker said that because of the...

My mom wanted me to have fireworks during my first dance. FIREWORKS! First of all, I am so low key and trying to keep this as casual as possible. I even told her I didn't want flowers in the church....

Hi Ladies (& gentlemen!)- I'm currently deep in the mess that is choosing our invitations. I thought this part would be easy but it isn't. We are having a destination wedding and as such are having a...

Hi ladies! I love the positive posts where we brag about our loved ones. My wedding is not until next year but I already have been so overwhelmed by the generosity and excitement of my family and...

I'm getting married in my aunt's front yard (it's a huge sprawing garden) and 70-80 people will be in attendance. This weekend we were doing some planning and I jokingly mentioned how I didn't know...

Hi Ladies, I met with our priest and he told me that we should start picking our readings (I think it's 2?) and songs (3?). I've seen the options and he also told me what's most common but I'm curious...

Ladies- what are your thoughts on hiring a Day of Coordinator? We are getting married in Mexico where my aunts live and they have graciously offered to help plan everything. It's been going well so...

My brother has severely struggled with drugs since I was in middle school and he was in high school. He financially ruined my parents with his numerous rehab stints and attorney fees. He is now 31,...

Hi- I'm getting married in Mexico next spring (my mom's side of the family lives in Mexico, the other side lives in California). My sister wants to throw a shower for me in California and my aunts...

Did any of you do your own hair or plan to? I'm getting married in Mexico but live in NYC so really worried about not being able to do a test run with the stylist. I'm thinking about doing it...