Discussions by SwoleMates2016

How much money do you think is saved by closing the bar during dinner? We are having a cocktail hour (actually more like a half hour), a plated dinner, and then dancing. If we close the bar down from...

We're in Seattle and our catering is being done by an amazing seafood restaurant, hence the abundance of seafood options. Passed appetizers during cocktail hour: Dungeness Crab Cakes - ancho chile...

Has anyone else seen what's going on over there? So scary! Prayers for all the people over there that they may be safe and find comfort in this scary time. It's amazing how fast something terrible can...

Two dear young friends of mine, aged 20 and 21, are getting hitched in February. They are a super sweet couple but I'm having some reservations on how much advice I should give at this thing. I've...

Why is noticing that you have 5 stars instead of 4 so exciting?!?! Why did it just make my day so much better?!? I definitely feel like one of the cool kids now And that I have way too much time on my...

I figure I should take advantage of Black Friday deals to get the last of the supplies for all my little wedding day details. Micheal's is having an awesome sale! So far I have on my list of things to...

I've been so MIA lately due to stress. Looking at all your BAMs and reading the fun conversations helps a bit though! One week down and no word on a job for FH. Two questions for you ladies... FH has...

I just wanted to share some exciting results so far! I'm down 7 lbs in month, 2 inches off my hips, 1 off my waist, and 1 1/2 off my chest. I was worried because I was sick for over a week and thought...

Anyone willing to help a gal out? I'm trying to find a new job that will pay me better since FH has been fired but I know that my resume could use some help. Would anyone be willing to take a look at...

I have it stuck in my head that having wine, beer, and 2 signature cocktails will cost less then having an open bar. Can anyone help me out with this as to why it actually would cost less? aka legit...

My FH just lost his job. Our wedding is 79 days away and the plan we had to save hardcore till the big day is screwed. We canceled our plane tickets to Disneyland, luckily it hadn't been 24hrs yet. We...

Because FH is really insistent on not seeing me till I walk down the aisle we will not be doing a first look. Ceremony is outside at 4:30pm (inside a see threw temp controlled tent) and will last...

Where did you get your "bride" shirt? I want something to go to breakfast in on the big day so it needs to be public appropriate. It'll be January so preferably no tank top. I've seen a few tank tops...

I need help! FH has thrown the burden of chosen a HM location on to me. I shouldn't really call it a burden, I essentially get to pick anywhere I want. But I am such a planner and budgeter (yes that...

Would it be acceptable to hand deliver invitations to save on postage and give it a really personal feel? We are only inviting one OOT couple. The rest on the list we see probably once every two weeks...

Yesterday I posted that we made our decision on Disneyland for the HM, yay! Anyways, now I have so many questions. I found a few good past discussions about things to do so I think I'm covered there....

I am currently studying for my NASM certification, it is a personal trainer course. I have a slight idea of the direction I want to take my business but I would love some input! If you had the...

We won't be having a BP. I'm completely lost on how to handle the processional. Would it be awkward for the ceremony music to start and then *bam* there I am? It's going to be a night wedding and...

We aren't having a BP so there is no "best man" to throw FH a bachelor party. He has an older brother but he is currently in the middle of a horrible divorce and has no spare time, energy, or money to...