Activity for Jana

Is purchasing really that economical compared to renting for standard linens, dishes, vases, etc? Unless what you're looking for is only available for sale and you host large parties on the regular in the future, the storage space plus...

Is anyone doing this the evening before? If so, are you hosting it in your home or someplace else and covering costs?

What could you easily skip but refuse to budge on scratching from your list? A certain type of flower, venue, food item, stationary, etc?

Or if you haven't taken yours yet, which are your favorites that you want to recreate?

Keeping in mind that many people go years between attending weddings so what is overdone online could easily be fresh and new to your families and friends. What are you doing that is unique and true to your personalities and tastes?

What do you wish you wish you registered for but didn't think about asking for? A particular type of appliance or household item, etc? Or anything that isn't on the standard Bed Bath and Beyond list.

What are you having beyond the first dance?

Is anyone doing this? Still having a ton of fun but keeping the spotlight celebrity treatment to a bare minimum. Just a first dance, nothing choreographed, no spotlight dances for others, no introductions (all the same guests at the same venue), no...

Just curious from reading the boards. What I have seen of catering menus online, most of the heavy appetizers selections are pretty darn filling and served with food stations (as an appetizer selection) which is the equivalent of a full meal that is...

From other weddings or that you are considering for your own ceremony or program inserts

A couple years ago on a morning radio talk show, the topic of weddings came up and how to pull them off on a tight budget without offending anyone. Many of the stories were pretty interesting and proof that it can be done. As an example, the lowest...

Do you find it easier to look at a map of where you are supposed to go with street names listed? Even though it might mean a microscopic map or a super large directions card. Or do you find written directions easier to follow? Starting with whichever...

What made it stand out from the rest? Good food, proper hosting, unique entertainment, etc?

Be it cocktail hour, dinner, dessert, beverages, what was your favorite at other weddings you have attended? Are you including the same at your own reception?

Instead of putting singles on the spot, has anyone done this? I was reading about possibly attaching lottery scratchers to the bouquet/garter for the winners as an incentive.

What made the list of things that you are planning to keep or splurge on and what are you nixing because it isn't important to you and/or out of budget?