Discussions by olivebranch

Does anyone have recommendations for a garment bag that can accommodate a wedding dress and be a carry-on? My dress is full length and bulky at the bottom. I'm flying Spirit and I know they are...

With 8 weeks to go, I'm second-guessing my timeline. Have I left enough time between the church ceremony and start of cocktail hour at the venue (approx. 15 minutes down the road)? The ceremony is...

I have already received responses after sending out Save The Date cards; some family members have declined. Do I still need to send them an invitation, knowing they cannot come? Is that overkill? I...

My calendar reminded me this morning that in exactly 17 weeks (4 months), I will be a married woman. I've been engaged for five years, four months, and 30 days (as of today). Long time coming, to say...

Has anyone ordered from David's Bridal online recently? I placed an order before Thanksgiving, and 15 days later, still has not arrived. It took them four days to fulfill the order (understandable, I...

Hi Ladies. So, it turns out that my family is throwing me a bridal shower, and we're all trying to brainstorm about a possible location. The guest list is small...less than 20 people, and it will be a...

I’m full of questions! I LOVE my wedding dress with one tiny exception. It’s strapless and I’m self-conscious of my shoulders and upper-arms being so exposed. Has anyone added a lace cover-up to their...

The dreaded guest list. Speaking in a general sense, what's the etiquette around inviting certain family members, but not others? 1) Two brothers. One was married years ago, FH attended the wedding....

Normally I’d google this myself, but I’m having a family emergency and figured advice here would be quickly helpful while I focus elsewhere. Wedding insurance: when does a policy need to be purchased...

Social media makes me nervous, and over the past few days I have shared some fairly personal information (which I freely do, because I'm a trusting person and like to talk to people and relate about...

Hi ladies. This is rather embarrassing, but I wondered if anyone has tried laser hair removal, specifically of facial hair? Sad to say, I have PCOS and if I let myself go, I could join a carnival as a...

I know bridal showers come up often. But please help? I’m in Texas. 90% of the guests are in Boston. I’m indifferent even having a shower. To me, it feels indulgent. I also cannot afford to fly to...

Hi! I'm a lurker stepping up to participate with you fabulous ladies (and gentlemen?). My wedding is set for May 14, 2016 in the Boston metro area; I live in Texas, so it's basically a destination...