Activity for Carlene

My wedding is in February of 2015. So far I've gotten my dress, booked my hair/make up girl, officiant & photographer. My venue is all inclusive and handles everything including cake, DJ, flowers, invitations, catering, & centerpieces. I haven't even...

I keep reading that there is a 70% chance that we will experience an El nino this year. And it's supposed to be the worst we have ever seen. I'm freaking because we have an outdoor ceremony in February. We live in Southern California where it hardly...

I know how important good music is for any reception. What are your must have songs?

FH and I have been going through a rough patch the last couple of weeks. My mom and I were together over the weekend and I started confiding in her about some of the issues and how I was feeling. She let out a big sigh and shook her head and said " I...

I have an interview later this afternoon and I'm a ball of nerves!!! Any tips on how to stay calm and not choke when answering questions?

Personally, I am a half empty type personality and I hate it. I always seem to dwell on the negatives rather than focusing on the positives even in crappy situations. What kind of personality are you? Any tips on how to see the good in things? I feel...

(Keep in mind that the buffet already includes 2 salad choices and seasonal vegetables) Choice of 1 starch: Garlic mashed potatoes Scalloped potatoes Roasted red potatoes Rice pilaf Choice of 2 entrees: Chicken mushrooms in marsala sauce Panko...

Crap! I just noticed a red mark on the bottom part of my dress! Thankfully it's not too big. It almost looks like red lipstick. Should I try getting it out myself or wait until I get it professionally cleaned? Any tricks to removing lipstick stains?...

I think it would be really special to have a video of the wedding. But after paying all of the venue deposits, vendors, and honeymoon I don't see how we could swing it. Do any of you ladies feel it's absolutely necessary to splurge on a video? I've...

Our wedding will be on the smaller side with a total of 50 guests. We are trying to cut costs as much as we can and the thought of having BM's and GM's makes me think it would be added expenses that we don't really need. How do you ladies feel about...

It seems like there are a million different choices for a million different parts of the wedding! Do you any of you ladies have your Processional ? Recessional? First dance? Cake cutting? Father/daughter? First dance?

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6pQcpFnXOI "Answer" by Sara McLachlan. FH and I love this song. But I am concerned that it may be too depressing for our first dance. Am I right or am I tripping?

We are having an open bar for the first two hours and cash bar for the remainder of the event (beer, wine, liquor, etc all available). Is it necessary to let my guests know that there will be an open bar for that time frame and cash bar to follow? Or...