Discussions by southerngirl

In case some new brides haven't found the search bar (it's kind of hidden over on the top right side now in the blue topic box), don't be afraid to pop some key words in there and see what comes up....

Hey Vendors (and Brides)! I had a great time doing my engagement photos last weekend (they turned out great!) but before we took our photos I had a short list of 'must have' poses to try out. He...

Instead of a bouquet/garter toss we are going to do an 'anniversary dance' to give away my bouquet to the longest married couple. I need song suggestions.

Our wedding is in December & since the weather will be unpredictable I don't want to do anything that requires us to be outside. Our reception is on the entire second floor of a restaurant which means...

I am already doing my own hair (with a hairstylist friend) so I'm just going to stick with doing my own makeup. Based on previous advice here I tried out false eyelashes for my engagement photos and...

Since the church & reception site will already be fully decked out for Christmas I really only need bridal party bouquets & boutonnieres. I made a practice bouquet & boutonniere with pretty good...

Hey Vendors! Ever feel like you've got REALLY good advice for a bride but she's a newbie who decided to restrict vendor participation? Why don't you post it here and we brides who know how valuable...

So I took my engagement photos yesterday and part of the way through the photographer suggested I take off my watch. Well, I have an awful tan line from my watch since I wear the same one all the...

A good friend of mine bought her dress on www.storeofdress.com which is a clothing manufacturer in China. I never would have thought of doing this but her dress turned out very nice for just a...

It is funny how all the etiquette has changed over the past decade or so. We all have been caught in the trap of having someone tell us we are doing something "wrong." That's almost impossible in the...

There was an interesting article today about flattering colors that brides might like when they are trying to think about bridemaid/groomsmen clothing colors. The four are red, eggplant purple, indian...

I know it's a little silly but I was so excited to get my return address printed on my wedding invitation envelopes tonight. It's one of the first tangible things I've gotten done (besides writing...

I'm trying to put together a timeline for the wedding day and would like some opinions on how it flows. We've got 3 BMs and GMs (no FG or RB) and our grandmothers probably won't make it. I've got 3...

I'm getting married at the end of December in the DC area which could be nice weather or freezing cold. I've been thinking about getting a wrap, shawl, coat, or something to wear if it's cold that day...

Another post got me thinking about all the money we end up spending of things that we won't necessarily be using again. For example table number signs, placecard holders, vases, pew bows, pew clips,...

My FH and I are seriously considering a honeymoon near Cancun but haven't been there before. We're not wild partiers and are more interested in a quieter place on the ocean with many restaurant...

Has anyone had success exchanging services for your wedding? I make yummy cakes and have done a few wedding cakes too which can be so expensive (and yes I'm going to do my own cake). I need to find a...

I'm curious what sort of reduced prices I should expect from various vendors for a Monday afternoon wedding, if any. For example I got a $5 per head reduction on the catering since it's...

I just wanted to say how much fun I've been having today creating inspiration boards. I'm planning on putting together the bouquets on my own and was looking for good Christmas color combinations...

I'm starting to put together our wedding website and I'm looking for other weddingwire sites that already exist so I can borrow some of the ideas already out there. Anyone out there think they've got...