Discussions by spunkybutterva

My MIL has early dementia. She is also in a in a wheelchair and can barely walk. My mom made planning hell in the beginning. I’m paying for the wedding. I’m only paying for myself and my bridesmaids...

FMIL is a polio survivor, disabled, and has some sort of dementia. FFIL hasn't tested her. This weekend was my shower. She got upset a few times over the weekend because my FH took my dad out but not...

My MOH has had a rough couple of months. She is having some wedding burnout (been in a couple already this year) and her very beloved pet is having health issues. Some non-bridesmaid people have...

Hey DC Brides, Do you have an makeup artists recommendations? Thanks

Are they worth it? Can they calm down mothers and MILs who love to meddle and fuss? What is the average going rate? Would it be worth it even if the wedding is 35 people?

Is it necessary to send out Rehearsal Dinner invitations?

We are having Cajun food, so I would like to make my wedding Cajun/NOLA style if possible. The ceremony will be held in the backyard of a winery; reception is in the basement of the tasting room. 1....

We signed on a venue that seated 90. We told our parents to only invite people who we knew would come because we dont have a lot of seats. Fiance's parents complied. My fiance and I complied. When I...

Hello, we were thinking of having a small New Orleans Destination wedding. It would be under 20 people. Any ideas for a restaurant that has a private room? French Quarter or Garden District...

I haven't really had a good relationship with my dad. Even if the relationship was good, I wouldn't want to be given away. I'm too independent and too old (36). I already told my dad. He is a little...

Any pros and cons of having Karoake at a wedding? We were going to do it...but here is the other thing. I'm having big issues with my parents. Such as Mom let's not invite Mean Aunt. Mom insists on...

Does anyone know any DJs that specialize in Karaoke in the Northern Virginia area of DC? Thanks!

I'm just starting to pick out brides maid dresses. I have 3 BMs. One is tall. One is petite. One is medium height. One likes halter necklines. One likes spaghetti straps. I want them to be royal blue...

My really having difficulty with my parents...there is no respect for boundaries. I feel pretty bullied and may not invite them. I have been on and off estranged from them for 10 years. My Fiances...

For anyone planning to elope...did you tell your parents? What did they say when they found out? Did you have a good relationship with your parents beforehand? Any ideas on how to make an elopement...

My parents were paying for the wedding. They wanted to invite an aunt who has been very mean to me over the years (they dont do anything about this). I said that if you invite her, we need to have...

Has anyone ever gotten married at Harper's Ferry Wirth Hall? What did you do for a reception afterwards?