Discussions by peguina

Hello. My boyfriend and I are getting engaged and since I love to plan things, I've already started looking at wedding stuff. Right now I'm trying to find a good, cheap venue in the Columbus or Dayton...

So I need some books to read. Anyone have any suggestions, either old or new books?

Ok so I just had to share this with people who appreiciate why this is so funny. DH and I were just driving home from dinner and we were talking about how much copays for the health insurance are,...

So it's been almost three weeks since the big day, but I haven't updated to let everyone know how it went! For those of you that may remember my 3am post on the day of my wedding, I wasn't feeling...

And I can't sleep. I am super excited! Unfortunately I didn't get to enjoy our delicious rehearsal dinner much last night because stupid me didn't eat much of anything all day, was very stressed and...

Ok ladies I need some help! We are making a veggie tray for my reception but we don't know how many veggies to buy. We are having 70 people. Please help!

Well, today is my birthday, and the wedding is only 9 days away...but I am feeling very depressed today. I have suffered from depression for years, but went on anti-depressants back in September so I...

I love the way you grin at me when I do something silly, and the way your hair sticks up when you get out of bed in the morning. I get thrills watching you cook dinner or make raisin bread, and I have...

So we are supposed to send our vows to our officiant this weekend but I have total writer's block. I have restarted mine about 5 times. I'm normally a really good writer, but for some reason when it...

So FS and I moved into our new place in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago and were given two keys to the place. Well a couple mornings ago, FS was leaving for work (so a little after 8am) and there was a key...

So what is everyone doing for parent gifts, or how much are you planning to spend?

Hey ladies! So FS and I have decided that we would like to go on a Caribbean cruise for our honeymoon. We're aiming to go in April of 2011. I've been looking at some of the different cruise lines and...

Ok ladies so I need some help. FS and I are planning on providing beer and wine at the reception. We will have roughly 72 people that can drink. How many bottles of wine should I buy? And is it more...

So two questions for you ladies. 1. Would it be considered rude to have the DJ or officiant ask the guests before the ceremony to make sure their ringers are turned off? 2. When writing thank you...

Early Thursday afternoon, my FS's friend, Chachi, committed suicide. He was only 20. He had apparently struggled with depression for a long time. Chachi was smart, funny and friendly. His death...

So I never wear makeup...ever. Is it absolutely necessary to wear makeup the day of the wedding? I've read posts about looking washed out in pictures without it. I could use some advice.

So what is the proper etiquette for paying the officiant? Are you supposed to tip him/her?

So in addition to doing traditional vows, FS and I are also writing some of our own, and I realize I have no idea how to go about doing this! Is anyone else writing their own vows, or did anyone else...